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What a difference a sad event in someone's life makes.
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Magox
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Posted : Nov 14, 2007 00:21
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George Carlin ( His wife recently died...)
Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - for those of you who dont know who he is, he was a famous comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent... and so very appropriate.
A 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 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 windown 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.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
I thought this was nice, and i feel that it puts things into perspective... It's easy to get caught up in the bullshit of our day to day lives.
I decided to choose to share this insight instead of hitting delete.
  "On the path of spirituality, one ventures to vanquish one’s own faults rather than to judge others" |
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T.D.R
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Posted : Nov 14, 2007 03:15
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I enjoyed reading, thanks Magox! 
"From bitter searching of the heart
We Rise,
To play a greater part"
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phazed
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Posted : Nov 14, 2007 08:13
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nice... thanks!
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Posted : Nov 15, 2007 04:47
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besos for sharing 
"END THE OCCUPATION!"
"We cant solve the problems that we created with the same thinking that created them" |
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psysnoopy
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Posted : Nov 15, 2007 08:54
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Very Touching 
I love you guys 
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Xolvexs
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Posted : Nov 15, 2007 14:21
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very touching
i wish some chic with soft hands would touch me
When death comes to your doorstep, make sure you are alive |
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Pavel
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Posted : Nov 15, 2007 20:41
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I discovered George Carlin very recently and he seems like a very bright individual indeed.
Thanks for the text Magox. Gotta spread it with e-mail
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mk47
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Posted : Nov 16, 2007 06:55
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good stuff .. cheers for posting magox
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pavi
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Posted : Nov 16, 2007 10:08
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Nice 1, George Carlin rants too much on stage for my liking, but the post above is very true and touching.
Thanks for that. |
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Yidam
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Posted : Nov 17, 2007 10:42
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seen Carlin perform live and he came across as a complete lunatic. When he was not complaining about the world he was getting as gross as you can get with words. That was about 2 years ago... guess he finally got soft.
Beautiful thoughts there... the "Paradox of Our Age" is one thats been attributed to many including the Dalai Lama. Curious to know who wrote it first.
Also love Baz Luhrman's Sunscreen. Very real. |
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faxinadu
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Posted : Nov 23, 2007 17:59
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woahhhh....
usually this stuff doesn't hit me so hard.... but this hit home.... i have been feeling these thoughts for a while as well....
sitting here listening to my friend josh's always melancholic music and reading this...
ahhhh winter.....
The Way Back
https://faxinadu.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-back |
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juice
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Posted : Nov 24, 2007 11:46
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high BPM.....less energy
Studies indicate that listening to music is good for digestion. |
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