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Contradictions
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 well-ness.
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 riches.
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 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,
throw-away morality, one-night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer to quiet, to kill.
It is a sad time when there is much in the show window and nothing
in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this newsletter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just throw it away.
Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are
not going to be around forever. Remember to say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up. 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 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 and share the precious thoughts in your mind.
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