給畢業學子的一封信

前幾天在一次家庭聚餐中得知一位晚輩剛從大學畢業，翌日我寫了一封道賀函給他，其中當然不免帶點長輩的期許。數日後讀來覺得有點像畢業典禮家長代表致詞，心想不妨放到網路上讓有緣的年輕人參考。野人獻曝，原文如下：

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Congratulations to you on your graduation from the university. It's a big milestone in life. No matter you choose to find a job, continue advanced studies, or simply wander around for a while to decide what to do next, this is a precious moment.

There will be always tremendous amount of conventional wisdom and insight people want to share with you or try to guide you. They sometimes can be good and useful, but most importantly, you need to find what your heart tells you. (This may be another piece of conventional wisdom!)

Following one's heart is not easy and it takes courage to go this route. Most people tend to yield to pressures from family, friends, and societal value in general. Later on they may feel happy that they have followed the footprints of others, while some find not fulfilling.

Youth and knowledge are important assets you posses now. You just need to find your inner voice and the courage to pursue your dream.  I wish you all the best in searching for your direction. Feel free to call me at any time if you feel you need a talk.

Again, congratulations to you!