Graduation Speech: Enjoy the Journey :: Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

Are we thither yet? Are we there yet? sit in the backseat of the car, I used to bombard my family with these questions. On our summer highway trips I was so anxious for the destination that I failed to appreciate the journey. However, as time passed and I grew older, I realized that it was the journey that was important and not the destination. For the past 13 years of our education we have been on a journey - a journey full of experiences, challenges and accomplishments. We have made it finished elementary, middle and high school. It hasnt always been what we expected and certainly not easy, barely as we progressed down the driveway, we stretched ourselves to reach across barriers and found ourselves in new-fangled and expanding roles. We were given the opportunity to explore our interests and discover what in truth excites us. We have proceed more independent and complete individuals. Our growth and self-discovery has placed us here tonight. Tonight we stand at a crossroad where each unmatchable of use will institute a new direction in our lifes journey. Walt Whitman said Not I - not anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it for yourself. Where we end up isnt the most important decision, only if instead it is the road we choose to take to get there. The road we take is what we will look back on and call our life. Life is a journey of everyday experiences, teaching us moment in, moment out, who we really are. Its important to remember these terminology Happiness is to be found on the way, not at the end of the road, for then the journey is over and it is withal late. And so we find ourselves ready and eager to move on. We take with us the strength and knowledge weve gained through our interactions, encounters, challenges and accomplishments at school and at lieu with parents, teachers and friends. Remember life is not a race but a journey to be enjoyed each step of the way. I leave you with these words from the mountain climb er John Amatt Adventure isnt hanging on a rope off the sides of a mountain.