a message from George Carlin

[Sheree Dawn]

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 mu ch, 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 breat hs we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.

If you don't send this to at least 8 people...Who cares?

George Carlin

[santiva]

Are you a top poster?
Hope you don't mind.
I really like Carlin's work. He is spot on about regular stuff, and untalked
about stuff. I think he is very observant and wise, with a humorous way of
expressing what we hesitate to say.
I am enjoying this froup. Even with the boy[s] that rarely say anything
consequential.
Healing the earth.. You may be interested in a yahoo group named Earth
Covenant. A couple of years ago, many people got together in various places
around the earth and said the same prayer aloud at the same time. My good
friend, as her last function, and I wrote the prayer. Her name was Eutonnah.
She was a native counsellor in personal reclamation through imagery and
prayer and was well known in Canada, especially in Ottawa. She died last
year and I really miss her. Her website probably still exists.
http://eutonnah.homestead.com/Eutonnah.html
When she left, the magic seemed to disappear from my life.
Selfishly, I miss that more.
--
Smile... it's good for your heart
Laugh... it's good for your body
Sing... it's good for your soul

Everyone's a philosopher. I just want to be a famous one

Post by Sheree Dawn
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.
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 mu ch, 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.
Life is not measured by the number of breat hs we take, but by the
moments that take our breath away.
If you don't send this to at least 8 people...Who cares?
George Carlin
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[Sheree Dawn]

Post by santiva
Are you a top poster?
Hope you don't mind.

It really depends on the newsreader I am using. Some automatically post
it to the top, and like this one, it goes to the bottom unless I manually
maneuver the cursor. Personally, I don't have a preference. So top post
away. It bugs the piss out of some people, but not me. <eg>

Post by santiva
I really like Carlin's work. He is spot on about regular stuff, and
untalked about stuff. I think he is very observant and wise, with a
humorous way of expressing what we hesitate to say.

He is so real; genuine and authentic. I loved all of his work.
I especially enjoyed him as the choice for Cardinal Glick in DOGMA.
He was awesome.

Post by santiva
I am enjoying this froup. Even with the boy[s] that rarely say
anything consequential.

Watch out for that one; he says I am spamming the group and posting off
topic. I don't think he even knows what he is doing.
Besides, he uses webTV. What does that tell you?