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Advice To New Grads

Graduation and Commencements have come and gone and still there are those for summer sessions. It's a great time of year and there's so much potential and possibilities in the air. A newness of life and expectation; children are off to college in a few months and others are beginning careers. Often this is accompanied with apprehension and what if's. The question is always asked what would you tell a new grad?

Having traveled this road three times I can identify with many who are in celebration and preparation mode. My advice "be bold in your life". Boldness is not always boisterous it is the approach with which you are active and involved in your dreams and the wonderful things concerning what "you've planned". Yes, many of us plan to be so much so do that. Take each step toward each goal and dream and do it with the conviction.

I'm always excited, present, and involved in my life and you should be too. If there's anything you've learned from people you admire and respect it's that they don't shrink back from their life. 

You don't have to have many words regarding every action or new experience that you embark but you should not be at a loss to say this is what I've dreamt or it's even better. Don't let your life and success be someone else's whisper. In other words don't let people talk you into living your life in the shadows. That's for those who've no intention of pursuing their own. But be bold in what you proclaim and take those steps toward the future. Love and enjoy while you're in the process.  Quiet those who would suggest that you should not be fully present in your life. Do otherwise and build a wonderful life (defined by you) built on a solid foundation. If you should have trouble along the way, be anchored with the courage to build a great life one step and one day at a time. Arm yourself with the wisdom gained.

Your life's journey and the prescribed above will continue on well unto the days of your youth have been spent with laughter, camaraderie, new campuses and careers. It is something that all of us continue to do. It looks different after your 20th year class reunion but it's all the same. As I enjoy my life I wish this for you and more. It is in the community of peace and wholeness that we see the fullness of our dreams.

Be young and be blessed

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