When we were asked in elementary school what we wanted to be when we grew up, almost every girl, including me, said veterinarian. And at that point in time that was true; we all loved the cute, little animals. That dream would help teach many of us the reality of life; things may change but we must keep dreaming.
Louisa May Alcott once said, “Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” Alcott’s statement is very relevant not only to us as graduating seniors, but also to all the underclassmen and adults here today. Dreams serve as our motivation and inspiration in life. They give us direction.
Perhaps though, the dreams themselves are not the important thing at all. The process of developing a dream, pursuing it, and dreaming another dream when one doesn’t come true is what is important after it is all said and done. At some point in our lives we’ve all had a dream that did not become reality, whether it be a basketball game lost, a poor test grade, or, for many girls, giving up on becoming a vet. The fact is that we will all find our niche in life; we were not all meant to be vets, the world needs a mix of everything, teachers, mechanics, farmers, etcetera. It is through chasing dreams, which may eventually disintegrate; that many will stumble upon their true passion in life.
No matter what we have done or failed to do we must always trust that there is something out there for us. Therefore, we must chase at every dream without fear of failing or falling short. You only live one life. There is no excuse for not pursuing all of your dreams no matter how outrageous they may seem today.
And so for everyone here today, I offer a challenge in conclusion
...care more than others think is wise;
...risk more than others think is safe;
...dream more than others think is practical;
...expect more than others think is possible.”
Louisa May Alcott once said, “Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” Alcott’s statement is very relevant not only to us as graduating seniors, but also to all the underclassmen and adults here today. Dreams serve as our motivation and inspiration in life. They give us direction.
Perhaps though, the dreams themselves are not the important thing at all. The process of developing a dream, pursuing it, and dreaming another dream when one doesn’t come true is what is important after it is all said and done. At some point in our lives we’ve all had a dream that did not become reality, whether it be a basketball game lost, a poor test grade, or, for many girls, giving up on becoming a vet. The fact is that we will all find our niche in life; we were not all meant to be vets, the world needs a mix of everything, teachers, mechanics, farmers, etcetera. It is through chasing dreams, which may eventually disintegrate; that many will stumble upon their true passion in life.
No matter what we have done or failed to do we must always trust that there is something out there for us. Therefore, we must chase at every dream without fear of failing or falling short. You only live one life. There is no excuse for not pursuing all of your dreams no matter how outrageous they may seem today.
And so for everyone here today, I offer a challenge in conclusion
...care more than others think is wise;
...risk more than others think is safe;
...dream more than others think is practical;
...expect more than others think is possible.”
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