A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Over the years,
You've stepped one foot after another.
And as the time has passed,
You've discovered more and more about who you really are,
About the world around you,
Both near and far.
Each day has brought its own opportunities and challenges,
Transitions,
Experiences,
And passages.
And as you prepare to embrace the next leg of this journey,
There's no need to hurry to get to the next thing.
Now is the time to spread your wings,
Celebrate all of your accomplishments.
This is the time for acknowledgement of how hard you've worked,
Of how big you've dreamed,
Of how resilient you've been,
Of all you've overcome,
Of all the growth that's come over the years.
You faced your fears,
Rejoiced with triumphs,
Cried with defeats.
And right now this moment may seem bittersweet,
But endings are also beginnings.
And as long as the earth keeps spinning,
The only constant in our lives will be change.
And life keeps on changing,
Exchanging yesterday for today and today for tomorrow.
Living is an ebb and flow of joy and sorrow,
Holding on and letting go.
And as you grow with each new experience,
Do your best to stay positive and curious and never let setbacks get you down.
Don't let circumstances turn your smile to a frown.
Know that you are the captain of your ship.
Sail past the turbulence,
Navigate in permanence,
And see it as a chance to truly dance,
To truly live in the moment.
Every second is precious,
So make sure to own it.
Mold it.
Create the life of your dreams.
No matter how difficult it may someday seem,
You are a beam of light,
A gliding kite,
Starlight that can never be extinguished or diminished.
And life keeps on changing.
The next chapter begins to unfold.
New replaces the old.
Hold your visions in your hands,
Expand your minds,
Find the answers to your questions,
Set the intention to be courageous,
Write the pages of your story.
Don't allow fear and worry to hold you back,
For you lack nothing and all is possible.
Imagine,
Create,
Have faith,
And remember that it's never too late to start over.
Find that four-leaf clover and make a wish.
Nothing can extinguish your spark,
So go forth and shine a line with your calling and be forever evolving into the symphony that you were born to be.
