Author and activist Parker Palmer, a well-known Quaker speaking at a Buddhist-inspired university, stresses that we should measure worth by a standard of faithfulness, more than effectiveness: “Faithfulness to your gifts, faithfulness to your perception of the needs of the world, and faithfulness to offering your gifts to whatever needs are within your reach,” is the focus he offers Naropa University graduates to achieve future impact. He adds encouragement to “take on big jobs that need doing” and to “embrace brokenness as an integral part of life.” - See more at: http://www.gaiamtv.com/article/top-6-mindful-graduation-speeches#sthash.gmLE2WuD.dpuf