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Hello Gentle Souls,

When my father passed away almost 14 years ago, I remember that a friend sent me a copy of the poem entitled The Dash, by Linda Ellis.  I loved its message so much that I sent it to some of my family members.  And you know, 14 years ago before email was used as it is today, that was a big effort…making copies, writing a short note to each person, addressing and stamping envelopes, and actually going to the post office!  But anyway, after awhile the poem was stored away somewhere…out of sight and mind.  I quite by accident came across the poem again a few days ago while on the Internet, and found it to be just as poignant and beautiful as ever.  Beginning with a man delivering the eulogy of a friend, the poem refers to the beginning and end dates inscribed on his friend’s grave stone.  What is significant though, is the dash between those dates; the dash representing the years spent here on earth. “For it matters not how much we own; the cars…the house…the cash.  What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our dash.” The poem further sends encouragement to slow down, appreciate others more, be less angry, and love more deeply.  Earlier, I said that I came across The Dash again by accident.  But instead, I wonder if it wasn’t providential. Perhaps someone reading this post will benefit from being guided and refreshed in the knowledge of what truly matters. I know it was good for me to be reminded again.

Copyright laws prohibit me from posting the entire poem here, but you can view a beautiful video of the poem by linking to this official site. (Be sure to have your speakers turned up.) http://www.thedashmovie.com/linda/

To your Spiritual Beauty ~