The Paradox Of Our Time

THE PARADOX OF OUR TIMES
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created by GURJEIT SINGH

We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrow viewpointsWe spend more, but have lessWe buy more, but enjoy less.
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We’ve bigger houses and smaller families; more conveniences, but less timeWe’ve more degrees, but less common sense; more knowledge, but less judgement; more experts, but problems; more medicine, but less wellness.
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We spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry too quickly, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too seldom, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
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We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our valuesWe talk too much, love too seldom and lie too often.
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We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a lifeWe’ve added years to life,not life to years.
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We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet the new neighbourWe’ve conquered outer space, but not inner space.
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We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soulWe’ve done larger things, but not better things.
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We have split the atom, but not our prejudiceWe write more, but learn less; plan more, but accomplish less.
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We’ve learned to rush, but not to waitWe’ve higher incomes, but lower morals; more food, but less appeasement; more acquaintances, but fewer friends; more effort, but less success.
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We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but have less communicationWe have become long on quantity, but short on quality.
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These are the time of fast foods and slow digestions; tall men and short character; steep profits and shallow relationshipsThese are the times of world peace, but domestic warfare; more leisure, but less fun; more kinds of food, but less nutrition.
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These are days of two incomes, but more divorce; of fancier houses, but broken homesThese are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throw away morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.
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It is a time when there is much in the show window and nothing in the stockroomA time when technology can bring this letter to youA time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to judge hit delete.
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Remember, spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
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Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
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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.
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Remember, to say “I love you” to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.
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Remember, to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
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A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Give time to love, give time to speak, give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
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