The ashes and the dust, a signature of nothing. But the breath of God in humanity elevated us to the greatest heights. Dear mortals, remember, thou are mere dust, and your life is borrowed. This loaned breath could be fully & positively put to use now by how much time you spend with the creditor( God), how much of it you spend on fellow humans in charity, not allowing yourself to be a source of sorrow to anyone, and how much of a disciplined life you spend with and on yourself.
Happy Lenten season!