Some inspiration from a comedian is a breath of fresh air:  We dould
all add some more to what he said, but I leave that to you.

How TRUE this is...
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> >GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...) Isn't it amazing
> >that George Carlin - 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
> >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.
> >
> >
> >HOW TO STAY YOUNG at Heart
> >1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and
> >height. 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. (in his case, we know
> >what we fight here on this list.
> >
> >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.
> >George Carlin

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