That thing on your tombstone?
That dash?
That’s your life.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” the poet Mary Oliver asks.
You have gifts and talents that are unique to you, that only you can share with the world.
Your art; your writing; your work; your message.
Your smile; your healing hands.
There are people you are meant to serve in the world… many of whom are in pain; many of whom are needy and weary and alone.
And those people? They’re waiting for you… waiting for your gifts. Waiting for you now.
Mother Teresa said, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
Do the work you’re called to do.
Make your dash your masterpiece.
Always such an important reminder and thank you for your excellent words. The setting ain’t half bad either!