This evening the community college I work at had its commencement ceremony. It was a fine affair with over 400 graduates walking in the ceremony and thousand of folks there to celebrate their accomplishments with them.
The commencement speaker was Heidi Durrow, recently acclaimed author for her first novel, The Girl Who Fell From the Sky. I had read the novel before it was announced she would be the keynote speaker tonight, and since I really enjoyed the book, I was looking forward to hearing her speak. She was warm, engaging, funny, and probably most important for the graduates, she was inspiring. Heidi's ultimate challenge to the class of 2010 was this:
What would you do if you knew you would not fail?
As these graduates embark on the next part of their life's journeys, it was a good question intended to challenge them to think about what brings them joy, passion and excitement. I think, too, it is a good question for all of us to consider. It is one that I need to spend some time pondering as I think about my own life and what brings me joy, passion and excitement.
The commencement speaker was Heidi Durrow, recently acclaimed author for her first novel, The Girl Who Fell From the Sky. I had read the novel before it was announced she would be the keynote speaker tonight, and since I really enjoyed the book, I was looking forward to hearing her speak. She was warm, engaging, funny, and probably most important for the graduates, she was inspiring. Heidi's ultimate challenge to the class of 2010 was this:What would you do if you knew you would not fail?
As these graduates embark on the next part of their life's journeys, it was a good question intended to challenge them to think about what brings them joy, passion and excitement. I think, too, it is a good question for all of us to consider. It is one that I need to spend some time pondering as I think about my own life and what brings me joy, passion and excitement.
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