Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Sharing is caring
It's been a while and I believe you have been wondering what I have been up to. Busy with other aspects of my dear life :). Anyway, I saw this interesting piece and decided to share :.
'Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - 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 neighbor. 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.
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'
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 neighbor. 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.
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'
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Lent
It's been quite a while since I came here.Sorry about that. I have been writing elsewhere.[My journal, my thesis :)].Last wednesday, the christian community started Lent. A 40 day period before Easter.The focus is on prayer,fasting, self-denial, spiritual growth, conversion and simplicity. The 4 pillars of lent are repentance, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.These pillars have meaning even if one is not religious.
1.REPENTANCE: working on broken relationships. The human person is a social animal and hence is co-dependent of others. Broken relationships with friends and families people sad, lonely and unhappy. Any attempt at resporation and healthy and necessary.Restoration of our relationship with the maker is the most important.
2. PRAYER: Involves meditation and self examination. This is a time where the individual goes into themselves to rediscover who they really are and to communicate with a superior authority (In the christian sense,God Almighty)
3.FASTING: Occusional denial of the body of food has been proven to be medically rewarding. Also self denial of any form of pleasure uplifts ones spirit as well as builds discipline and self control.
4. ALMSGIVING: It is rewarding to the human person to be able to help another. Scripture also encourages almsgiving as a way of atonement for our sins.
I wish you a fruitful lent.
1.REPENTANCE: working on broken relationships. The human person is a social animal and hence is co-dependent of others. Broken relationships with friends and families people sad, lonely and unhappy. Any attempt at resporation and healthy and necessary.Restoration of our relationship with the maker is the most important.
2. PRAYER: Involves meditation and self examination. This is a time where the individual goes into themselves to rediscover who they really are and to communicate with a superior authority (In the christian sense,God Almighty)
3.FASTING: Occusional denial of the body of food has been proven to be medically rewarding. Also self denial of any form of pleasure uplifts ones spirit as well as builds discipline and self control.
4. ALMSGIVING: It is rewarding to the human person to be able to help another. Scripture also encourages almsgiving as a way of atonement for our sins.
I wish you a fruitful lent.
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