Hold On {Graduation}

Graduation season for the Class of 2013. 

My niece graduated from high school three years ago. Her principal gave an inspirational speech and he included these words of advice in his address to the graduates. These words touched my heart and I like to pass them onto graduates, whether their next step is college or into the world. 

Hold On 

Hold onto faith. It is the source of believing that all things are possible. It is the fiber and strength of a confident soul. 

Hold onto hope. It banishes doubt and enables attitudes to be positive and cheerful. 

Hold onto trust. It is at the core of fruitful relationships that are secure and content. 

Hold into love. It is life’s greatest gift of all, for it shares, cares, and gives meaning to life. 

Hold onto family and friends. They are the most important people in your life. They make the world a better place. They are your roots and the beginnings that you grew from. They are the vines that have grown through time to nourish you, help you on your way, and always remain close by. 

Hold onto all that you are and all that you've learned, for these things are what makes you unique. Don't ignore what you feel and what you believe is right and important. Your heart has a way of speaking louder than your mind. 

Hold onto your dreams. Achieve them diligently and honestly. Never take the easy way out or surrender to deceit. Remember others on your way and take time to care for their needs. 

Enjoy the beauty around you. Have the courage to see things differently, yet clearly. Make the world a better place, one day at a time. 

Don't let go of the important things that give meaning to your life.

~ Author Unknown