Paradox Of Our Time

[Roland]

PARADOX OF OUR TIME, A POEM BY BOB MOORHEAD

 

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Martin Summer Hayes

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but

shorter tempers, wider Free ways, 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, to 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 might

not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to

share the precious thoughts in your mind.â€

 

I came across this the other day and it struck me so much, I thought I’d share it with you……..

[sandy25]

Lot of wisdom there

Especially in the 2nd last paragraph ...remember..too many have forgot these siimple things ..

Thanks for posting ..sandy

[Kyleakin Lofts]

Good.

[paddymac]

An interesting read Roly and a lot of food for thought. Thanks for sharing