We all have such busy lives and continune to
push to do more.
With that in mind, and realizing that I too am one of the
people that continues to ask to get more done, I wish to say
that I do appreciate your continued contributions and as that
you take a moment to reflect on this note. I thought it might
prompt some thought.
In Good Health,
Lloyd
GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 on life
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller
buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower
viewpoints.
We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.
We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences,
but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but
less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine,
but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly,
laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too
late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much,
and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.
We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years.
We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble
crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space.
We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We write more, but learn less.
We plan more, but accomplish less.
We've learned to rush, but not to wait.
We build more computers to hold more information, to produce
more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big
men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier
houses, but broken homes.
These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway
morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that
do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and
nothing in the stockroom.
A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and
a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or
to just hit delete.
Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they
are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you
in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave
your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because
that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and
it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner
and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.
A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep
inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday
that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time to share
the precious thoughts in your mind.
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight
and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you
pay him/her.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts,
gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle
mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is
Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only
person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE
while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family,
pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home
is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it
is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve,
get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the
next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt
is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them at every
opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.
-George Carlin
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