How are you Spending Your Dash?

The Dash  <----Click Here and watch the mini movie*

by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend

He referred to the dates on her tombstone
From the beginning to the end

He noted that first came her date of her birth
And spoke the following date with tears,

But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years

For that dash represents all the time
That she spent alive on earth.

And now only those who loved her
Know what that little line is worth.

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.

So think about this long and hard.
Are there things you’d like to change?

For you never know how much time is left,
That can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real

And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more

And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
And more often wear a smile

Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy is being read
With your life’s actions to rehash

Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

© 1996 All Rights Reserved, Linda Ellis

Friends: 


I chose this poem to be the very first blog entry because I want this blog to more than just a "typical" article filled blog.  This blog is about inspiring, helping, teaching, uplifting and giving back to others.  


Every time I read this poem it inspires me to be more, to be better and to continue to learn and grow as much as possible as a person so that when I work with my clients or help my friends or give to a stranger I am the BEST I can be.  I want my life to speak to others to inspire them (almost like a ripple effect) to be the best that they can be too.  


I look forward to getting to know you all through these positive life inspiring and changing stories.


Blessings & Success!


Jennifer Rundall


P.S. May your life dash be filled with immense joy, fulfillment, great love and one you will be absolutely proud of.