do u think things r getting out of hand?

The paradox of our time in history is that we have

taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways,

but narrower viewpoints. We spent 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 judgement, 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 neighbour.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

deepinside 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.