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Easter reminds us that death is not the end—but it does invite a deeper question: how are we living in the time we’ve been given?In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve and Colleen explore “The Dash”—the small line between your birth date and death date that represents your entire life.Through the story of Alfred Nobel, personal experiences with loss, and a powerful reflection sparked by the song Live Like That, they unpack what it really means to live intentionally.You’ll discover:Why most people drift instead of live with purposeThe difference between happiness and lasting joyHow distraction and self-focus quietly shape your lifeWhat people actually remember about you in the endHow to choose love at the “fork in the road” momentsThis isn’t about achieving more—it’s about becoming someone who reflects Christ in everyday life.Because the dash may look small… but it holds everything.00:00 – Welcome + Easter Monday Reflection02:00 – The Question: What Would People Say About Your Life?07:30 – The Dash Explained (Birth → Death → Everything Between)10:15 – The Alfred Nobel Story (A Wake-Up Call)13:30 – Why Most People Drift Through Life15:00 – Meaning Doesn’t Just Happen—It’s Cultivated18:30 – Colleen’s Turning Point (Loss, Funerals, Clarity)22:30 – “Live Like That” – The Measuring Line for Life26:00 – The Fork in the Road: Choosing Love or Self29:00 – Living Surrendered vs Living in Control32:00 – Start With Why (and Where It Falls Short)34:30 – Happiness vs Joy36:30 – What Living for the Dash Actually Feels Like40:00 – It’s Not About What You Achieve42:00 – Final Question: What Is Being Written in Your Dash?43:30 – Closing Challenge + What’s Next