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A Wonderful Message by George Carlin. His wife recently died...) Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent .. and so very appropriate.
A wonderful Message by George Carlin: 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. AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
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The thing about George Carlin that I surprise myself with is even if the man isn't being funny or trying to, I could sit and listen to him for hours. More often than not I'm agreeing with him.
One thing that I noticed in your posting of this is his seemingly "going back" on his anti-religion stance he seemed to hold onto for a long time. Like I say, I think highly of his opinions, but his bashing of religion was something I never really cared for. The above, and another message of his I had a friend e-mail me a couple weeks back sounds like he's finally seeing the signifagance in ackowledging a power higher than ourselves. All I can say to that is: AWESOME!
Thanks again for posting it Genie. I'm sad to hear about his wife's passing. Aside from his wife, he's got his dogs that he seems pretty fond of too. I don't know if he ever had kids or not. I think the man is in for some lonely times ahead, and this'll undoubtedly mellow him out a lot. I just hope he doesn't lose his "bitter old man" edge in the process.
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Genie, Call me a big pussy..That made me cry like a baby!!! So FUCKIN true every word!!!!!
What Carlin writes is the very thing I believe our world is loseing.The positive connection we all share.....positive ENERGY(after all, that's what we are ENERY...)A smile, a kiss, an I LOVE YOU genuin SUPPORT and reinforcement. The only true thing that would ever lead to WORLD PEACE....It will never happen!! In short.We don't stop and smell the ROSES.....Thats HUMAN NATURE in our world.. In the year 2004.......
AWESOME GENIE....THANK YOU!!!!!!!
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What timing this is for me. My wifes folks came in town this week from England. They just left on their way back.We had a wonderful time with them, we all teared up saying these same things, as we said goodbye. Like Sasha said its all true. We may never see them again ( I hope that is not the case ) I am so glad we spent this time together. As busy as we have been these last 2 weeks,It was all worth it.
Heres to rethinking about our ways of living, and learning again how precious life is and spending more time to stop and smell the roses.
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