938. More Than a Milestone

Dr. Killeen reflects on a Cambridge graduate’s realization that his doctoral ceremony was far more than a formality. Surrounded by centuries of tradition, friends, and family, he discovered that certain moments do not simply mark change. They become passages that alter how we see ourselves and the lives we are building. It is easy to rush past milestones in our practices and personal lives while focusing on what comes next. This is a reminder to pause, recognize the significance of these thresholds, and be fully present for them. Some moments only have the power to change us if we slow down long enough to let them.