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Live Your Dash
288 pages, 2014
arts & entertainment
401 books
self-improvement
909 booksIn 1996, Linda Ellis read her poem "The Dash" on the syndicated radio program This is Your Life: Poems for Everyday, and it became an instant, meteoric success. Calls came in from people around the country eager to tell Linda how her words had touched their hearts. That was the beginning of an enduring phenomenon. Live Your Dash captures and expands upon the theme of the original poem, which encourages people to live their lives excitedly and fully in each passing year--not necessarily waiting until they are older or have accumulated more time.
Linda shares her message of joy, hope, and positive energy through uplifting stories, essays, and poetry, along with tales of people who have been touched by the dash--including football coach Lou Holtz and singer David Cook. An inspiring look at life-based on the fantastically successful poem.
In Live Your Dash, Linda Ellis emphasizes the significance of the 'dash' - the time between our birth and death. She encourages us to see this dash as our life's canvas, where we can paint our own unique story. It's not about how long we live, but how we live that matters.
Ellis encourages us to live each day to the fullest. She believes that every moment is precious and should be lived with purpose and passion. So, take a look at your life and ask yourself if you're truly living or just existing.
One of the key messages in Live Your Dash is the power of choice. Ellis reminds us that we have the power to choose how we react to situations, how we treat others, and ultimately, how we live our lives. So, make choices that reflect the life you want to live.
Ellis encourages us to think about the legacy we want to leave behind. She suggests that our dash is our opportunity to make a positive impact on the world and leave it better than we found it. So, think about what you want your dash to represent and start working towards it.
In Live Your Dash, time is portrayed as a valuable asset. Ellis urges us to spend our time wisely, on things that truly matter to us. She reminds us that once time is gone, it can't be regained. So, take a moment to reflect on how you're spending your time and if it aligns with your life's goals.
