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.
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.
By Jeff Dickson in 1998
Ya Allah!
Save us......from OURSELVES!
Ameen.
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