• 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 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
    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.

    Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.