George Carlin
Addition: George Carlin passed away 06/22/08
One of the fans of this blog sent me a email containing the following letter credited to George Carlin. I normally don't break from the story line of this blog, but I thought that the message in the letter was sincere enough to warrant a brief interruption. I hope that you agree....THE MASKED MILLIONAIRE
Some great things to think about!
What a difference a sad event in someone's life makes.
George Carlin (His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's
and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.
Excerpts from A 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 cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
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.
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.
George Carlin
One of the fans of this blog sent me a email containing the following letter credited to George Carlin. I normally don't break from the story line of this blog, but I thought that the message in the letter was sincere enough to warrant a brief interruption. I hope that you agree....THE MASKED MILLIONAIRE
Some great things to think about!
What a difference a sad event in someone's life makes.
George Carlin (His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's
and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.
Excerpts from A 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 cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
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.
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.
George Carlin
Great story telling. i traduce in my language to share it.
Thank you
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Thank You for leaving a comment.
I wish that I had the skill and insight to write as well as George Carlin.
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He was a brilliant man..
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Dani...he was brilliant.
Mom's Crazy Life is Dani's blog. It is super funny.
And your in for a real treat if you like meat packer stories. I know I do!!
The Masked Millionaire
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Hey there Millionaire. Can I ask - are you really a millionaire?
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I loved George Carlin and use his quotes often. At least he went out the way he would have wanted...quick in 1 day. He always said it like it is and didn't worry what anyone thought about his honesty. I can only aspire to that level of honesty and being true to oneself. He will be missed.
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I liked Carlin. His wit was not only razor-sharp, but he seemed to have a deep, penetrating wisdom--his view of life--not shared by many.
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Thank you for posting that letter. It was written with a lot of deep thought behind it. It rings true for our modern life. I hope we all learn to pay attention to the really meaningful things in life.
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