Most high school senior across the country have already graduated. The rest will likely be graduating this week. My son’s graduation is this week. While it is common to look back and reflect on the memories, it is more exciting to look forward to what will be.
The decision made over the last 18 years have led to where his is (we are) right now. Decisions continue to be made that will lead to where he (we) will be in the near and far future. It should not be a sad or scary time. Seasons end and new ones begin. This is such an exciting time.
To those who are graduating, congratulations and best wishes. You have a bright future ahead. Go forward with confidence and passion. Dare to live outside of your comfort zone. Make the decisions that will cause you to fail—to fail forward. Challenge yourself and your expectation. Pursue your Purpose.
Parents: let go. Let them make decisions that you don’t agree with. It is their path leading forward. Be there to support and encourage—and to keep the fire of passion stoked. Celebrate the wins and the losses. Today, the role of “parent” changes. Your graduate still needs you but in different ways. This is as much a milestone for you as it is for your child.
I am proud of the path my son is on. I am equally honored, as an educator, to be watching my students take flight. Graduations are the epitome of “carpe momento.” There is no better occasion to say….
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!!