Thoughts from 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.

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.

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

[The Blue Mule]

That was very nice. I wish that kind of america can be possible, but alas,...

The only person that treated me in those positive words spoken by Mr. Carlin lives in Japan. Hiroko Takemoto,with her 3 wonderful children, Hikaru, Hajime, and Shiori,they will always remain in my heart and mind, and I will forever cherish them in my memories.

I wish I could be there now!

Rich.

[BST]

Guinan,

So very true, and for me, very well-timed. Thank you for sharing.

BST

[Muffit]

Guinan,

That is truly beautiful. And so sadly true. I thought the final line was so nice by itself, yet it springs from an entire letter of thoughtful heart-wrenching words.

Thank you for sharing. As I mentioned in a post once long ago,
it's always too late to say goodbye. God help us all to realize it in time.

I have always admired the wisdom of George Carlin. This must be the longest page he has written without profanity in it though.

Please share this with friends, relatives and other boards.

[ojai22]

HOW TO STAY YOUNG
(George Carlin)

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.

Truly a very wise man.

[amberstar]

Don't know who wrote this but I had to share it with everyone. Hope you don't mind. A good friend sent this to me .
Amberstar

Subject: The other side...


A sick man turned to his doctor, as he was preparing to leave the
> examination room and said, "Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what
> lies on the other side."
>
> Very quietly, the doctor said, "I don't know."
>
> "You don't know? You, a Christian man, do not know what is on the other
> side?"
>
> The doctor was holding the handle of the door; on the other side of
> which came a sound of scratching and whining, and as he opened the
> door, a dog sprang into the room and leaped on him with an eager show
> of gladness.
>
> Turning to the patient, the doctor said, "Did you notice my dog? He's
> never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew
> nothing except that his master was here, and when the door opened, he
> sprang in without fear. I know little of what is
> on the other side of death, but I do know one thing...I know my Master
> is there and that is enough."
>
> "I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when
> our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
>

[Muffit]

I love that last line Amberstar. Tingles.

[chez1701]

He rules!!:tos:

[shiningstar]

Good Post Guinan