George Carlin...something special

[Maxx]

Original GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - gross and mouthy comedian of
the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent .... and
so very appropriate post 9-11.
A wonderful Message by 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.

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 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.

HOW TO STAY YOUNG
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and
height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.

2. Keep only cheerful friends.. The grouches pull you down.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening,
whatever. Never let the brain idle. "An idle mind is the devil's
workshop. "And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who
is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are
alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets,
keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your
refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is
unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next
county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.


10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every
opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we
take, but by the moments that take our breath away. If you don't send
this to at least 8 people.... who cares?

-George Carlin

[mwrager]

That is so true, i just sent it to some of my friends.

[Maxx]

feel free, I just got it from my mom....
Kinda remionds you what to be thankfull for...
Nick

[BoomerD]

Maxx, thanks. Great post. Even Carlin can have his "lucid moments". He has a great mind, and sometimes even makes us think.

[Spooda420]

so true, yet so hard to do.

[one eye]

He wrote a book a few yrs ago titeled Brain Droppings.

Alot of the typical Carlin, but alot that can make you think.

[Dennis7]

That was well said.

[Craig Manoukian]

Sounds like George is getting much closer to his roots as a member of the Catholic Church. This would have made a great sermon at St.Patrick's Cathedral in N.Y., eh? Very thought provoking!

[Maxx]

Carlin in Church??????
HERESY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick

[wooddood]

thanks nick for sharing that with us,it is so true that most of us take life and loved ones for granted.the older i get the more i find this to be true.life is so short we should live it to the fullest and love are freinds and family and not be afraid to show it and tell them.like george said one day they wont be there.thanks dave.

[ReefLady]

I absolutely love "The Stockroom" - have had it framed on my desk at work for a few years.

However, this piece wasn't written by George Carlin. I got this same email myself a couple weeks ago, and what first made me suspect the Carlin association (written post 9/11), was that I know I've had it printed and framed for at least 4 years,

Here's what I found:

The true author of the piece is neither George Carlin nor Jeff Dickson, nor is he anonymous. Credit belongs with Dr. Bob Moorehead, former pastor of Seattle's Overlake Christian Church. (He retired in 1998 after 29 years in that post). The essay appeared under the title "The Paradox of Our Age" in Words Aptly Spoken, Dr. Moorehead's 1995 collection of prayers, homilies, and monologues used in his sermons and radio broadcasts:

That's from here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/paradox.asp

Not trying to rain on any parade, just give credit where credit is due. In any case, it's still a fantastic piece - and bears repeating.

Thanks for posting it, Nick!

[wooddood]

thanks rl good job,but like you said it is still very true today-tomorrow-always.

[Maxx]

Thank you for the clarification RL....
My mother has the annoying habit of emailing me everything under the sun....I found this one to be worth passing on.
I'm glad that I can share this with you guys and also learn about its true origins. Gonna have to give mom some trouble about false advertising....
Nick

[EdgeKrusher]

So true, but it's not so hard to do. I think the hard part is actualy making one's self do it. Look at all the members of this board. We didn't know each other at first, but after some time I think we've become a very close community. We care about each other, and it's more than just about aquariums. I remember when I was young riding with my Guardian down the street, and everyone waved as we passed. I still do this to this day, though I don't understand why people don't take the time to return the wave, it's easy painless. Shoot when I go out into the country people whom I've never met return my wave, though half the people on my street just scowl. I guess I'm just rambling. Sorry.

Peace

EK