Something to Think on

Lady Avalon · 09-12-2001, 05:21 PM

A dear friend of mine who recently lost his mother send this to me and I thought it so touching and wanted to share it will all of you. Enjoy!

THE PARADOX OF OUR TIME (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've 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'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 the 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 show 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 more 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 wil not be there again.

Give time to LOVE, give time to SPEAK, give time to SHARE the PRECIOUS THOUGHTS in your mind!

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[This message has been edited by Lady Avalon (edited 09-13-2001).]

Aelia Jusa · 09-12-2001, 05:24 PM

That's so touching Lady Avalon. It's sad that something of this magnitude has to happen before we realise what's really important.

SSJ4Sephiroth · 09-12-2001, 05:26 PM

hmm... how true that is.

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It's simple. Once the Planet is hurt, it gathers Spirit Energy to heal the injury. The amount of energy gathered depends on the size of the injury...What would happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of the Planet? Think how much energy would be gathered! Ha, ha, ha. And at the center of that injury, wil be me. All that boundless energy will be mine. By merging with the energy of the Planet, I will be come a new life form, a new existence. Melding with the Planet, I will cease to exist as I am now. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every living soul.

Super Sephiroth, slayer of the Uber Fluffy, and battle co-ordionator and defender of the HADB clan.

Diplomacy is all and well, but HADB is better!

250 · 09-12-2001, 05:28 PM

Lady Avalon · 09-12-2001, 09:50 PM

bump

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09-12-2001, 09:51 PM

Touching....

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All your base are belong to us! How Are you gentlemen?

The Spaminyte Emperor
Fish?
***********************
Welcome to your doom!!!
***********************
Official villain/demon of IW!

Lady Avalon · 09-13-2001, 06:14 AM

bumping this for those who didn't get a chance to read it yesterday.

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Kaz · 09-13-2001, 06:23 AM

that is so... so... meaningful. True.

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Kazara

Waitress at Cloudy's Cafe

Avatar · 09-13-2001, 06:27 AM

I have forwarded this to all friends in my email account, telling them to spread the such wise messages. From one who has seen through the vanity and faults that makes us human, we have all grown the wiser if after reading this.

A deep thanks....

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09-12-2001, 05:21 PM	#1
Lady Avalon Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Tennessee, U.S.A. Age: 74 Posts: 996	A dear friend of mine who recently lost his mother send this to me and I thought it so touching and wanted to share it will all of you. Enjoy! THE PARADOX OF OUR TIME (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've 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'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 the 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 show 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 more 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 wil not be there again. Give time to LOVE, give time to SPEAK, give time to SHARE the PRECIOUS THOUGHTS in your mind! ------------------ [This message has been edited by Lady Avalon (edited 09-13-2001).]

09-12-2001, 05:24 PM	#2
Aelia Jusa Iron Throne Cult Join Date: August 23, 2001 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 42 Posts: 4,867	That's so touching Lady Avalon. It's sad that something of this magnitude has to happen before we realise what's really important.

09-12-2001, 05:26 PM	#3
SSJ4Sephiroth Beholder Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: The Outside Looking In Age: 37 Posts: 4,361	hmm... how true that is. ------------------ It's simple. Once the Planet is hurt, it gathers Spirit Energy to heal the injury. The amount of energy gathered depends on the size of the injury...What would happen if there was an injury that threatened the very life of the Planet? Think how much energy would be gathered! Ha, ha, ha. And at the center of that injury, wil be me. All that boundless energy will be mine. By merging with the energy of the Planet, I will be come a new life form, a new existence. Melding with the Planet, I will cease to exist as I am now. Only to be reborn as a 'God' to rule over every living soul. Super Sephiroth, slayer of the Uber Fluffy, and battle co-ordionator and defender of the HADB clan. Diplomacy is all and well, but HADB is better!

09-12-2001, 05:28 PM	#4
250 Horus - Egyptian Sky God Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: either CA or MO Age: 42 Posts: 2,674

09-12-2001, 09:50 PM	#5
Lady Avalon Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Tennessee, U.S.A. Age: 74 Posts: 996	bump ------------------

09-12-2001, 09:51 PM	#6
Gwhanos, Lord Of Evil Guest Posts: n/a	Touching.... ------------------ All your base are belong to us! How Are you gentlemen? The Spaminyte Emperor Fish? ********************* Welcome to your doom!!! ********************* Official villain/demon of IW!

09-13-2001, 06:14 AM	#7
Lady Avalon Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 2, 2001 Location: Tennessee, U.S.A. Age: 74 Posts: 996	bumping this for those who didn't get a chance to read it yesterday. ------------------

09-13-2001, 06:23 AM	#8
Kaz Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: August 16, 2001 Location: UK Posts: 2,891	that is so... so... meaningful. True. ------------------ Kazara Waitress at Cloudy's Cafe

09-13-2001, 06:27 AM	#9
Avatar Vampire Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: Cambridge Age: 40 Posts: 3,877	I have forwarded this to all friends in my email account, telling them to spread the such wise messages. From one who has seen through the vanity and faults that makes us human, we have all grown the wiser if after reading this. A deep thanks.... ------------------

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