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.

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.