Paradox of our times is thought provoking and while humourous, makes us stop and think and wonder why things are the way they are these days.

1. Paradox of our Times (Karon’s version) (No animals or children were hurt in this presentation)

2. We have bigger houses, yet smaller families

3. More convenience, but less time

4. We have more degrees, but less common sense

5. More knowledge, but less judgement

6. We have more experts, but more problems

7. More medicine, but less good healthMore cures, but millions still die in LDC

8. We spend too recklesslyLaugh too littleDrive too fastGet too angry too quickly

9. We stay up too lateRead too littleWatch TV too muchTalk more to Facebook ‘friends’ than real friends in real timeand are less considerate

10. We have multiplied our possessions, but have reduced our values

11. We talk too muchLove too littleand lie to often

12. We have learned how to make a living but not a life

13. We have added years to life,but not life to years

14. We have taller buildings, but shorter tempers

15. Wider roads but narrower viewpoints We spend more, but have less.We buy more, yet enjoy it less.

16. We have been all the way to the moon and back but have trouble crossing the road to meet our neighbours

17. We’ve conquered our outer space,but not our inner space.We’ve split the atombut not our prejudice

18. We have learned to rush, but not to wait

19. We build more computers to hold more information, but have less personal communication

20. We have more food than we know what to do with, but millions still starve.

21. More leisure but less funTwo incomes, but more divorceNicer houses, but more broken homes

22. So………..Live every day as though it’s a special occasion

23. Search for knowledge, read more.Sit and admire the view without paying attention to your needs.

24. Spend more time with your family and friends.Eat your favourite food and visit places you love.

25. Life is moments of enjoyment and not just about surviving, So live every moment to the full and make each moment count.

26. What difference can you make?You might only make a difference to one person in the world butyou may also make a world of difference if you just try.