![]() Many of the motivational quotes from the book and similar inspiring quotes are available as framed prints that can be given as a gift or kept to remind yourself of what is important. The Dash is available in a beautifully designed gift book that contains an additional nine simple truths from Mac Anderson about what we can do to make a difference with our lives. It has also been read countless times at company meetings, graduations, and funerals. Since then, “The Dash” has been published hundreds of times in books, newspapers, magazines, and company newsletters. In 239 words, she captured the “simple truths” of why we were put on this earth. When Linda Ellis wrote the poem in one afternoon in 1996, she had no idea that it would change her life forever. This inspirational book is one of the most searched for books on our site because it has such life-changing potential. It’s “the dash” - those years in between and what you do with them - that does. The date you were born and the date you died aren’t what really matter. This email informs you that your order has been processed and will ship within 24 hours. When your order has been processed for shipment, you will receive a Shipping Confirmation email that will include tracking information.For faster response, please call customer care at 1-80. We cannot make changes to your order once you have received your Shipping Confirmation email. If any changes are needed please contact us as soon as possible. Please note that all charges on your account for Simple Truths will appear as Sourcebooks, Inc.We also offer expedited shipping options, and orders will be shipped by your selected method of choice.Īfter you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation email from If your email does not arrive, please check your spam folder and be sure to add our email address to your address book. All shipments to Canada or international locations are currently shipped by UPS. All other orders require a physical address for delivery. Orders of 5 or more books are shipped via United Parcel Service (UPS). orders, we currently ship via the United States Postal Service (USPS) for orders containing 5 books or less. Linda Ellis wrote The Dash poem in 1996 and it became a worldwide phenomenon. states, Canada, and other international locations. Linda Ellis ( Does “The Dash” poem help you through a time of grief and to encourage you to live your life on your terms and to the fullest capacity? Let us know how poems such as this and poetry in general has allowed you to better process your feelings through times of transition and encourage you to re-evaluate your life.We currently ship to all 50 U.S. 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 lived your dash? If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile…remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. ![]() To be less quick to anger and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. 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 still can be rearranged. ![]() What matters is how we lived and loved and how we spend our dash. He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke of the following date with tears but said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.įor that dash represents all the time they spent alive on earth and now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.įor it matters not, how much we own, the cars…the house…the cash. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning…to the end. I read of a man who stood to speak at a funeral of a friend. If you’re looking for a poem to help express your feelings during a time of loss of a loved one, The Dash might help you through this time. It is not only a reflection of the life of the person lost but also a reminder for the reader to live their own ‘dash’ to the fullest. Ellis’ poem speaks to the listener about the value of the ‘dash’ that is between the birth date and date of their passing. One of those important periods is celebrating life after death where we are able to reflect on the life of a lost loved one, their experiences and their relationship with those who were touched by their life.Ī poem which exemplifies understanding the relationship of celebrating the life lived is “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. Poetry is one of our most powerful ways to expressing ourselves as individuals and groups so it comes at no surprise that it often will play a fundamental part of lifes important events.
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