![]() Get a copy of Rich’s Amazon Best Seller book People Time & Money Vol 2 HERE. If you want to receive Rich’s invaluable lessons daily sign up for his newsletter HERE. For more than 20 years, The Dash book makes a meaningful gift for anyone in need of encouragement, whether they're students just starting out or family members. So Linda became a poet, changing her dash for her benefit and those she inspired. The Dash is based upon the world famous poem of the same name by Linda Ellis and includes a collection of stories about people whose lives were impacted by this special message. Linda realized that her work environment didn't fit with who she was, and she was not expressing herself the way she wanted. From a young age, Ellis loved expressing her thoughts through raw poetry and writing. Linda grew up in the United States, where she worked in the corporate world. Would you be proud of the things they sayīorn in the year 1950 in the United Kingdom, Linda Ellis didn't kickstart her career as a poet until much later in life. He noted that first came the date of birth He referred to the dates on the tombstone Linda Ellis said it better in her inspiring poem, "The Dash." I don't believe life is short a decade is a long time, but I believe life is precious, and it's in our power to create the life we desire, one choice at a time. This poem epitomizes my guiding philosophy since childhood. ![]() Then maybe we'd remember the days that have passed. If we lived each day as if it were our last, Oh, why, if we love life and consider it dear,Īre we not more useful while we still are here? ![]() It is not only a reflection of the life of the person lost but also a reminder for the reader to. Ellis’ poem speaks to the listener about the value of the ‘dash’ that is between the birth date and date of their passing. The Bible says it took seven days to make heaven and earth and all that we praise. A poem which exemplifies understanding the relationship of celebrating the life lived is The Dash by Linda Ellis. I encourage us all not to settle but to live our lives to make ourselves proud and fulfilled. Today's post is a tribute to their lives and a celebration of all our lives. N the past several months, one of my clients lost her mother, and two others lost their dad.
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