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 but 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.