Sometimes when you're in the midst of life and all it brings at you, you find yourself switching to survival mode. Your perspective becomes very small and then something or someone comes along and helps widen your eyes to the big picture once again and what is really important comes into focus. This happened for me from one of the most unlikely places; George Carlin
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.He goes on to say... (keep in mind this is after his wife died)
Seize the day and share a moment with a loved one, because that is what is really important.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. And always remember: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ? George Carlin