The Dash (-) In Between
Here we are again doing this thing we called Life. The life that God has given us is a privilege and should not be taken lightly. What we do with it is based on the choices that we make. I was at the funeral of a dear loved one and the eulogist said that the person had completed her life's course and what counted was "the dash in between". Every since I heard that it has been coming back to me. I had to ask myself what am I doing with my dash in between. My beginning was 1979. I am currently living in the dash and I find myself asking these questions.
Have I accomplished the goals that I want in my life? Am I using my time wisely? Are the things that I am doing in my life beneficial to others as well as myself? I have to ask these questions because I often say that I don't want to die full. I want to die empty having accomplished all the things that God intended for me to accomplish. Am I just existing? or Am I living.
There is a difference. Existing is just going through the motions of life without a care. Pretty much accepting the hand in life that you are given. Living is taking the hand that life has given you and being creative with it and in some cases not taken NO for an answer. I firmly believe that anything can be attained when making a serious effort to achieve it.
I am currently 35 years old. I have achieved some major goals but I still have a long way to go. I want to make sure that I do not take "the dash in between" for granted. I want to leave a legacy on this earth so when I am gone my memory will live on. I want to make an impact that cannot be shaken or forsaken. I want my offspring to know that the roots that they sprouted from was and is strong-willed, God-fearing and full of potential. They will also know that their mother cleared a path way that will make life a little more easier for them.
How can such a little dash mean and hold so much. You know I never thought of that until I was sitting there crying over my loved one and the eulogist brought it to our attentions. I can honestly say now that when I look at an epitaph or the life span of someone the little dash in between will stand out and I will wonder what did they do with it while they were here on earth. Have you thought about what you are doing with "the dash in between" in your life. Will your dash prove that you lived your life or just existed? What will you do with your "dash in between"? Its up to you!
God Bless!
Until Next Time,
Officially Kimi
Have I accomplished the goals that I want in my life? Am I using my time wisely? Are the things that I am doing in my life beneficial to others as well as myself? I have to ask these questions because I often say that I don't want to die full. I want to die empty having accomplished all the things that God intended for me to accomplish. Am I just existing? or Am I living.
There is a difference. Existing is just going through the motions of life without a care. Pretty much accepting the hand in life that you are given. Living is taking the hand that life has given you and being creative with it and in some cases not taken NO for an answer. I firmly believe that anything can be attained when making a serious effort to achieve it.
I am currently 35 years old. I have achieved some major goals but I still have a long way to go. I want to make sure that I do not take "the dash in between" for granted. I want to leave a legacy on this earth so when I am gone my memory will live on. I want to make an impact that cannot be shaken or forsaken. I want my offspring to know that the roots that they sprouted from was and is strong-willed, God-fearing and full of potential. They will also know that their mother cleared a path way that will make life a little more easier for them.
How can such a little dash mean and hold so much. You know I never thought of that until I was sitting there crying over my loved one and the eulogist brought it to our attentions. I can honestly say now that when I look at an epitaph or the life span of someone the little dash in between will stand out and I will wonder what did they do with it while they were here on earth. Have you thought about what you are doing with "the dash in between" in your life. Will your dash prove that you lived your life or just existed? What will you do with your "dash in between"? Its up to you!
God Bless!
Until Next Time,
Officially Kimi
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