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Posted by Tinos on March 31, 2000 at 22:07:09:

Philosophical musings on the meaning of life, the universe, and everything

Hmmm... where to start?

It seems that we all take life at such a fast clip that we don't take time to stop and smell the flowers or talk to people on the way. We just speed along from birth to death, never thinking twice about what we're missing. Then, on our deathbeds, we see all those missed chances and we regret not taking the time to do those small things. How many people would, on their deathbeds, regret taking time to talk to a loved one? how many would remember spending sleepless nights, hunched over work, and grin? Life is for living! Our society is so focused on speed, we don't see the scenery. We seem to think that more money, more speed, are the most important things in life. But they aren't! PEOPLE ARE!! But nobody ever considers the little guy. Few people ever get past thinking about themselves. Doesn't anyone feel sad when a friend, or even a stranger, loses a loved one? Doesn't anyone share their pain? Who is there to sit with them and console them? If not us, who? If a child is taken care of and given love, he could grow up and change the world! But the world can't, won't change itself. Someone has to start it. You can't change the world without changing yourself first! Just because you can see someone else's faults doesn't mean that you don't have faults of your own! but even your weaknesses can become strengths if you can change your perspective. Try seeing things from another person's viewpoint. Never compromise on matters of personal integrity, moral standards, or friendships. You'll gain nothing by doing that. Treat people the way you would want to be treated - they have feelings too! If you just can't take something, just walk away - there's no gain in burning out. Relax. Hug someone. Tell someone you love them. Take risks - variety is the spice of life! Try something new! Listen. Read. Look at the little things that so often are just sped by on the road of life. Take time to brighten a child's day. Laugh. Don't do things you'll regret. Stand for what you believe in, but listen to others' opinions. Sing. Even if you can't, sing. Be a peacemaker. Think of how someone would react to what you are saying. Don't swear. Look for the good in people. Live a little, love a little. Do nothing to excess. Respect your parents. Slow down a little. Write someone a thankyou note. And most important, have fun.

Kelvin Palm
This_is_not_a_step@hotmail.com

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    : Philosophical musings on the meaning of life, the universe, and everything

    : Hmmm... where to start?

    : It seems that we all take life at such a fast clip that we don't take time to stop and smell the flowers or talk to people on the way. We just speed along from birth to death, never thinking twice about what we're missing. Then, on our deathbeds, we see all those missed chances and we regret not taking the time to do those small things. How many people would, on their deathbeds, regret taking time to talk to a loved one? how many would remember spending sleepless nights, hunched over work, and grin? Life is for living! Our society is so focused on speed, we don't see the scenery. We seem to think that more money, more speed, are the most important things in life. But they aren't! PEOPLE ARE!! But nobody ever considers the little guy. Few people ever get past thinking about themselves. Doesn't anyone feel sad when a friend, or even a stranger, loses a loved one? Doesn't anyone share their pain? Who is there to sit with them and console them? If not us, who? If a child is taken care of and given love, he could grow up and change the world! But the world can't, won't change itself. Someone has to start it. You can't change the world without changing yourself first! Just because you can see someone else's faults doesn't mean that you don't have faults of your own! but even your weaknesses can become strengths if you can change your perspective. Try seeing things from another person's viewpoint. Never compromise on matters of personal integrity, moral standards, or friendships. You'll gain nothing by doing that. Treat people the way you would want to be treated - they have feelings too! If you just can't take something, just walk away - there's no gain in burning out. Relax. Hug someone. Tell someone you love them. Take risks - variety is the spice of life! Try something new! Listen. Read. Look at the little things that so often are just sped by on the road of life. Take time to brighten a child's day. Laugh. Don't do things you'll regret. Stand for what you believe in, but listen to others' opinions. Sing. Even if you can't, sing. Be a peacemaker. Think of how someone would react to what you are saying. Don't swear. Look for the good in people. Live a little, love a little. Do nothing to excess. Respect your parents. Slow down a little. Write someone a thankyou note. And most important, have fun.

    : Kelvin Palm
    : This_is_not_a_step@hotmail.com

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