Finding the beauty in every breath.
The difficult but beautiful thing about
life is that we can never perfectly predict the outcome of our decisions. We
can make a decision and hope beyond anything it lays itself out just as we have
dreamed, but many times it is not the case. I have learned that many a
times the journey we have in our heads for ourselves is nothing like the
reality of the path in which we are on. Much of the time it is better than we
could have ever imagined.
Two years ago I made the decision to
attend graduate school for music. I had a head filled with dreams, expectations
of myself, and a clear picture of what I thought this next journey would look
like. Needless to say it has been nothing like I had imagined. It's been far
more difficult and filled with some of the hardest decisions, realities, and
moments of my life. But these past two years also hold some of the greatest
moments in my life: I have gained more than I could have ever dreamed.
Last night, I found myself out on the
campus green looking up at Old Main, immersed beneath the most beautiful pink
and blue sky, and overcome with such gratitude for what it all really meant to
me. The incredible education I received will be instilled in me for all my
years to come, but what will stand the test of time is what I've gained from
knowing such extraordinary people and what I have learned from each of them. I
have not only gained an incredible knowledge of what I set out to learn, but I
have learned so much more about what is important in life, what grace looks
like, and what genuine kindness means. As this next chapter of my life comes to
a close, I find myself overcome with emotion and the immense gratitude I have
for each professor, colleague, fellow student, and friend that I have come to
know and love. I made the decision to begin this journey with a clear idea of
how I wanted it to look and play out. The reality of the past two years bears no
resemblance to that original dream: it is far greater and more meaningful than
I could have ever expected. Love to you all.
Our true journey is far better than anything we
can dream.
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