Below are thirteen lessons that have transformed my life. The sources of these lessons represent a variety of wise people, some of whom I know personally and others only through their writing. As a former university professor, I offer them to graduating seniors as they set out on the next stage of their journey through life. Others are welcome to them as well!

1. Sometimes we have to let go of the good things in life to make room for the really great things.

2. Focus on your strengths, not on your weaknesses.

3. Face your fears; they never are as bad as you imagine they are.

4. We find the things we search for: whether we choose to look for the positive or the negative, we will find it.

5. Harnessing the power of the subconscious mind enables us to realize our dreams.

6. Life is much richer when we realize we live in a world of sufficiency.

7. Focus on the “what;” the “how” will take care of itself.

8. Who I am is good enough.

9. We’re looking for success, not perfection.

10. Allowing age to be a barrier to your dreams is a travesty. How old will you be in __ years anyway?

11. While we can’t always control every situation, we always get to choose how we experience it.

12. We are the only ones responsible for our feelings and our happiness

13. Use this criterion for decision-making: does [name the action or outcome] make your heart sing?

© 2010 Pat Lynch. All rights reserved.

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