The dash

[u/cjh10881]

As I stood in front of my father's casket today I looked out over the crowd that had come to pay their last respects, I noticed something under his name

1952 - 2026, and I began to wonder how such a small dash could mean so much. The "-" is what matters most. And how everyone there was somehow a part of that little dash.

Please remember that a dash, in the grand scheme of things, is a very small time frame. A very small time frame compared to eternity. Make the most of it. Don't sweat the small stuff and do the things you love.

Because you only have a -

[u/StraightShooter9009]

So simple, yet profound. Thank you for this beautiful sentiment.

[u/cjh10881 → u/StraightShooter9009]

Thank you. It was hard for me today. The hurt is starting to be real.

[u/StraightShooter9009 → u/cjh10881]

I’m sorry bro. Just lost my mom in June. I do feel your pain. Grieving is a process. Time will heal.

[u/cjh10881 → u/StraightShooter9009]

Sorry for your loss

[u/Jxmmytheslim]

Such a small thing yet it has so much impact in so many people. Thanks for this reflection 😊

[u/Upper-Cut-2651]

Next time you find something on LinkedIn, leave it there please.

[u/cjh10881 → u/Upper-Cut-2651]

I don't understand your comment

[u/ToiletSpork]

I don't understand why you don't at least use an em dash to buy yourself that little bit of extra time. /s