Dear Graduating Students!

Before you stands a very important stage, another test and, above all, the “beginning” of something different and new. In these “beginnings,” find plenty of strength, understanding for yourselves, a sense of agency and honesty toward yourselves. Your generation—intellectually awakened and highly aware—wants to reach for more, sometimes outside the framework and beyond well-trodden paths. In turn, our greatest role toward you is not to hinder you, to surround you with love and give wings to your aspirations. At the same time, thanks to the incredible possibilities of communication and global connectivity, you have an undeniable influence today—as demonstrated, for example, by Łatwogang’s recent charity stream for children suffering from cancer. The word “Influence” takes on particular significance. The internet and AI are no longer just entertainment; they are your parallel world of relationships, dreams, challenges, business and creativity. Each of you is the creator of your own path, and today you can show it without complexes, with the courage to talk about yourselves. Make use of it. Build your world for your own purposes. Whether it will be in the spotlight of cameras and flashes, in a quiet workshop, in a courtroom, an operating room or a tiny enclave beneath the forest, that is already your choice—made according to your own principles. Do not let anyone take this away from you. Be creative and open-minded. Find truth and strength within yourselves without losing faith in yourselves, because that is the greatest harm we can do to ourselves. It is an arena others will use without hesitation. Also remember not to miss life by drowning it in stress or the race. Do not postpone love, friendship and beautiful experiences until later. It turns out that kindness, openness, sincerity and authentic relationships never expire. They will always be valued. Remain with this pure thought—it will give you strength. I wish you many amazing “beginnings.” Make full and bold use of them. Good luck in your exams and in life.

Tomasz Gabrysiak
Bolesławiec County Head