George Carlin

One_Wadey · Frontside 180 Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 492 City: Dallas

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 qu i et, 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.

Thank you George Carlin

Classy · Posted: Dec 11, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

amazing...but he forgot we've made the world smaller but seperated ourselves more

JB_CANSKATE · Posted: Dec 11, 2007 12:41 pm Post subject:

One_Wadey, thanks for the read. George Carlin is amazing at what he does.

For some reason I feel like our wakeskate community here has a better grasp then the general public on life. I feel like friendship, loyalty, and plain living life to the fullest is something more people on here pursue compared to the general public.

That makes me feel good about our sport and the people who take part in it.

Love Your life People!

Jordan

Classy · Posted: Dec 11, 2007 12:45 pm Post subject:

JB_CANSKATE, I've been notice that for my short stint in the sport. It seems like most people on here you talk to and people you meet really have a similar outlook. that all involve love,hope, loyalty,knowledge of self, and genuine care for mankind. I love it...

One_Wadey · Frontside 180 Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 492 City: Dallas

JB_CANSKATE, yw brew... i read this and had to post on here...i figured you guys would enjoy it..... you couldnt have said it better...." I feel like friendship, loyalty, and plain living life to the fullest is something more people on here pursue compared to the general public"

Like my sig its just part of the lifesytle...it seemed that last week there were some angry peeps on here and maybe this will help ease that riding withdraw...

brassmonkey · Posted: Dec 11, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject:

When one finds themself, they can never go on auto pilot again. This community has a grasp on a lot of knowledge.

One_Wadey, Great post!

Classy · Posted: Dec 11, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject:

brassmonkey, Thats a scary thought, but rings more true thn most things said on this site