The roar of the crowd has now subsided, and the gowns and caps and tassels have been tucked away. The euphoria of graduating college is slowly sinking into their psyche. The future still remains a little bleary.
The reality of what may lie ahead, is slowly beginning to sink in. The new road brings with it, its own opportunities and own challenges. The fear of the unknown is real. The diversions along the way, even less defined. And equally unnerving.
I love the notion of new beginnings for my students. Maybe seeing them blossom and find their own path is one of the reasons why I teach. I wish them well, and hope they trust themselves to explore all of the possibilities of the road ahead. I hope they learn that life is more of a journey than it is a destination. And getting there, is more than half the fun. As my friend Phil, told them at commencement, yesterday, “Don’t screw it up”!
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