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« on: August 23, 2010, 05:10:56 PM »

Since there is alot of discord on one of our topics, I thought maybe this would remind us more important things.

 
 
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. 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. 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.

 If you don't send this to other people....Who cares?
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 08:35:12 PM »

So true!!!  Well, said and I shall share with many friends and family.

Thank you for sharing that Mimi!!!

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« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 11:44:38 PM »

Beautiful Mimi, thanks for sharing.
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« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2010, 11:48:21 PM »


Since there is alot of discord on one of our topics, I thought maybe this would remind us more important things.


There is? I must have missed it? I am catching up on posts, between 2 computers, neither working well.  :P
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2010, 02:03:34 PM »


Since there is alot of discord on one of our topics, I thought maybe this would remind us more important things.


There is? I must have missed it? I am catching up on posts, between 2 computers, neither working well.  :P

Don't worry Okarol,  everyone is playing nice!      :rofl;


This a good post to share Mimi, Thanks!!
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