“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, to 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 might not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak!
And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.”
― Bob Moorehead, Words Aptly Spoken
