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　　：生活需要感動

　　Many details and trifles***瑣事*** in life appear to be neglected by us in a bustling urban life. Some people attribute it to the fickle***浮躁的*** ambience over the whole city. Some think that our passion has been ironed out by invariably tedious***沉悶的*** life. Also some people come to the sensation that they have already been numbed by the fast-paced life.

　　Is it simple because of fickle ambience? Is it simply because of no passion? Or is it simple because of numbness? Maybe all these contribute a little to the present situation, or maybe none. Actually, in the modern city, what we lack more and more desperately is a heart of consciousness and gratefulness.

　　There was once a time when I also deemed that we began to lose our direction and become numb without too much affection in this material-flooding world. We were not sure whether the reason why we locked tightly our heart was to eliminate loneliness or to protect ourselves. We did it unconsciously with less and less emotion and smile. So someone said that I was awfully icy to others. Not until one day when I was stricken by a sense of gratitude did I totally change myself.

　　Yes, life needs gratefulness. Gratefulness is not only confined to love, but also to friendship, family bonds, mutual cherishing as well as constant missing each other.

　　Gratefulness touches deeply the tenderness of my heart, rendering me ever-profound perception as well as ever-soft emotion. It is like the soft melody of "kiss the rain", so tender, so emotional and so fascinating, leaving me out of all the worldly troubles.

　　In the past never did I feel the great significance of gratefulness. I had been holding that everything about life would become nothing but turn back to dust at the end of life. Maybe at that time I had seen through life and death, thinking that life was running to the end unceasingly regardless of our sentimental sigh. However, it was a momentary matter that I came to realize life should be upheld and maintained by gratefulness. Then our heart will never feel solitary and have the sense of being loved. Only by stretching out our hands can we give the opportunity to others to hold us!

　　Affection and gratefulness is the source of my inspiration.

　　A tiny gratefulness can give us a lasting positive mood, which requires our consciousness and gratefulness. Then with a heart of gratefulness, everything turns out to be gorgeous.

　　Giving and the feeling of being moved give us a sense of happiness. Maybe, it is my perception of life that we need not own a multitude of wealth, but tons of love, not peerless status, but numerous smiles, not the power to control everything, but someone wiling to do for you and miss you.

　　Yes, god is fair to anyone. When he closes one of your doors, he will open another for you. Even though I just have a window, I can still embrace sunshine, fresh air, beauteous landscapes. Though the eyesight might be somewhat narrow, it is my world after all.

　　In this world, I am dancing freely, arranging my life delicately, enjoying my self-staying and craziness as well as mutual cherishing with my friends.

　　Every drop in life composes a marvelous poem that conveys authentic emotions. Choosing to live alone does not necessarily mean we do not expect the coming of love. Falling in love with rain does not mean we do not adore glorious sunshine. Facing everything toughly does not mean we do not hope a warm arm to lean upon.

　　Every drop in life and every silk of gratefulness direct me to my real heart and mind.

　　：Taking Positive Actions

　　Goals are meant to be achieved. To succeed in life, think about how you can take postive actions every day to accomplish your goals. It may not be as difficult as it seems, but it definitely requires action. So, put your actions into overdrive***超速檔*** and make the most of your efforts.

　　You can truly make every action you take a positive one that builds momentum and propels you forward. You'll feel better about what you're doing, and your gusto***愛好，嗜好*** for life will inspire those around you.

　　Turning Positive Action into a Positive Life

　　When you put your best foot forward in all that you do, you'll develop an intense passion that will be unmatched. Sometimes you may feel like sitting back and doing as little as possible, but you'll actually enjoy your life more when you are engaged in the things you love to do.

　　Life is more fulfilling when you are passionate about your work and family. Even though it may seem challenging to look at everything with passionate and positive eyes, such an outlook is possible. If you're unsure how you can summon more passion for a project or task, there is one tool that will help you build momentum by utilizing the power of a positive mindset***心態，傾向***. So what is it? Positive affirmations!

　　What Are Affirmations All About?

　　Affirmations can help you take positive action by re-defining how you think and feel. In essence, affirmations are positive statements that activate your mind and encourage you to push forward. Once you implement affirmations into your life, negative, self-defeating thoughts will be a thing of the past.

　　If you need a positive thought, for example, you can say something as simple as, "I infuse my mind, heart, and spirit with past accomplishments, new ideas, and a fresh attitude." Constantly repeating positive affirmations will help you create a positive outlook in just about any situation imaginable.

　　Positive affirmations allow you to set your goals, envision them, and reaffirm them each time you state it. This positive statement only needs to be something you desire for yourself and through continued repetition, you can make it your reality. After all, words are powerful because they have the ability to elicit emotion and inspire action.

　　Affirmations are generally very simple, but they can help you make lasting changes in your life, one step at a time. If you are having a hard time finding the motivation, try an affirmation such as, "I am building momentum with each step I take." As long as your actions are congruent***適合的*** with your positive mindset, you will begin to see and feel results nearly instantly.

　　Affirmations have the power to change the way you think and feel about yourself. Millions of people are using affirmations every day to help them become happier, healthier, and more balanced individuals. You can put your actions into overdrive and accomplish more in less time. After all, if words can move mountains, imagine what you will be able to do when your thoughts, attitudes and actions are aligned!

　　：How to Prepare for the First Time at Anything

　　Forget what others think

　　In order to decrease the stress you feel about your first time, just forget what others are thinking of you.

　　First, many people don't really care that much if you happen to fail at something. If you are open about your inexperience, they are most likely to forgive your inability to perform well.

　　Second, remember that others have also started from "zero" as well ***driving a car, giving a public speech, going out for a date, etc.***.

　　Third, focus on your own performance — not on others. For instance, if you're going to be running in your first marathon ever your goal is just to pass the finish line, not to run a new world record.

　　Ditch the perfection

　　On very rare occasions can you manage to do something perfectly the first time you do it, so when you do something for the first time, it is time to ditch the notion of perfection.

　　I remember the first time I drove a car in traffic after getting my driver's license. I was very nervous and I was overwhelmed by the traffic — my driving style showed that I wasn't a very confident driver. Now I'm much more experienced as a driver. Although I still don't consider myself a perfect one, I'm much more confident behind the wheel than what I was when I started.

　　In general, it is useless to strive for perfection when you do something for the first time. You are setting the bar too high and you just feel bad when you are not able to meet the level you have set.

　　Also, perfection is just another way to procrastinate***耽擱，延遲***, so trying to be perfect is just a waste of time. You want to pursue excellence instead.

　　The time you spend doesn't matter

　　One common characteristic of doing something for the first time is that it is most likely to be more time-consuming than subsequent times. If you are inexperienced, the first few times you are just going to be learning anyway — and hopefully getting better in the process.

　　Just take your time and try to learn as much as possible as you go. You will realize that the second time is much easier, since you already have some experience in your pocket.

　　Plan and prepare

　　If possible, try to plan and prepare as much as possible before doing something new. This way you will gain more self-confidence, and by planning and preparing you actually may have a bit more control of things.

　　But you don't always have that sense of control. For instance, if you are going out on a first date, you cannot plan every possible topic to talk about in advance — nor is it reasonable to do that.

　　On the other hand, if you are going to take a certification test related to your profession, you can study and prepare so that you can reach a whole different level when you take the exam.

　　Prepare for the second time

　　Once you have gone through your "first time experience", you'll have broken the biggest barrier of all. The excitement and fear is most likely gone and the next time won't be that scary anymore.

　　To make the next time even a smoother experience, do these two things during your first time:

　　Take notes. It never hurts to write things down as you go. These notes can help you to feel more confident and you can go them through when preparing for the second time

　　Run through a checklist. Create a checklist, so that you can prepare even better for the next time. For example, to prepare yourself to give a presentation, write down a checklist to go through before the actual event. This way you can make sure that all the necessary requirements are met before the presentation begins.

　　Conclusion

　　You'll never be fully prepared for the first time at everything, but if you use the tips above the next time you face something new you'll have a much better chance to enjoy the experience. And then you'll want to do it again.