或许你只是手握钢笔,埋头苦写,笔耕不辍,顺着泉涌的文思被动前行呢?
你写字时会很小心,似乎这支笔的墨水下一刻就会枯竭一样吗?或是你会假装相信这支笔永无枯竭之时呢?
那么你会写些什么呢:情爱?憎恶?喜悦?痛苦?生命?死亡?虚无?抑或是一切?
你的写作目的是充实自己,还是愉悦他人呢?或是两者兼而有之?
你落笔胆怯审慎,还是铿锵有力?你的想象力是丰富还是匮乏?
也许你根本没有落笔,因为没有规则要求你拿到笔后必须要去写作。或许你会去素描?乱画一通?信笔涂鸦?
你会写在线内还是线上,或许你根本看不到线,即使有又在哪里呢?那些是吗?
就此有许多该考虑的问题,难道不是吗?
此刻,如果有人给你一支谱写生命乐章之笔……
Write Your Own Life
Anonymous
Suppose someone gave you a pen—a sealed; solid…colored pen。 You couldn’t see how much ink it had。 It might run dry after the first few tentative words or last just long enough to create a masterpiece(or several) that would last forever and make a difference in the scheme of things。 You don’t know before you begin。
Under the rules of the game; you really never know。 You have to take a chance!
Actually; no rule of the game states you must do anything。 Instead of picking up and using the pen; you could leave it on a shelf or in a drawer where it will dry up; unused。
But if you do decide to use it; what would you do with it? How would you play the game?
Would you plan and plan before you ever wrote a word? Would your plans be so extensive that you never even got to the writing?
Or would you take the pen in hand; plunge right in and just do it; struggling to keep up with the twists and turns of the torrents of words that take you where they take you?
Would you write cautiously and carefully; as if the pen might run dry the next moment; or would you pretend or believe (or pretend to believe) that the pen will write forever and proceed accordingly?
And of what would you write: Of love? Hate? Fun? Misery? Life? Death? Nothing? Everything?
Would you write to please just yourself? Or others? Or yourself by writing for others?
Would your strokes be tremblingly timid or brilliantly bold? Fancy with a flourish or plain?
Would you even write? Once you have the pen; no rule says you have to write。 Would you sketch? Scribble? Doodle draw?
Would you stay in or on the lines; or see no lines at all; even if they were there? Or are they?
There’s a lot to think about here; isn’t there?
Now; suppose someone gave you a life…
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我相信
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对我来说,从哈佛毕业后的25年里,我懂得了坚信希望而不陷入绝望,努力奋斗而不听天由命,坚定信念而不愤世嫉俗。
我相信知识的力量会使世界更美好。愤世嫉俗者可能说:人类从未在历史中学到什么,知识的真正作用只是使人类优于其他物种。但是他们错了:我们能够从错误中吸取教训,并超越过去。在哈佛,我们学会了这个事实——真理能让我们自由。
我相信履行家庭义务是我们的职责,因为有意义的生活的真正核心是家。愤世嫉俗者可能说:所有的家庭都很狭隘且毫无价值。家庭观念已经过时,无法运转。但是他们错了:让我们学会爱的正是家庭。
我相信通过努力,可以实现社会公正和全民自由。愤世嫉俗者可能要嘲笑这种想法太幼稚,他们声称:努力追求机会均等、公平公正、自由自在,只会创构一个绝望的荒原。但是他们错了:自由是我们的命运,公正是我们的向导,我们将所向无敌。
我相信,保护地球环境,可以抵制前所未有的冲击。愤世嫉俗者可能嘲笑道:一片古树林,一阵清风,或者一条山涧,都毫无价值。但是他们错了:人类无法独立生存,我们是世界的一部分。
我相信你,相信这里的每个人,也相信这个群体。愤世嫉俗者说,你们的内心受贪欲驱使,最终,你们只会在乎自己,而毫不顾及他物。但是他们错了:我们彼此关心,珍爱自由,崇尚公正,追求真理。
最终,一个重要的抉择摆在我们面前:愤世嫉俗还是坚定信念。它们都能扎根在我们的心灵深处,像能自我实现的预言一样,它们会塑造我们的生活。我相信,我们一定会相互敞开心扉,在无限可能的基础上,创造一切可能。这是一个自信民族的任务,也是贯穿我们整个历史,至今仍深植在我们内心深处的品格。
我相信我们的未来!
I Believe
Anonymous
For my part; in the 25 years since my Harvard graduation; I have e to believe in hope over despair; striving over resignation1; faith over cynicism。
I believe in the power of knowledge to make the world a better place。 Cynics may say, human beings have never learned anything from history。 All that is truly useful about knowledge is that it can provide you with advantages over the pack。 But the cynics are wrong: we have the capacity to learn from our mistakes and transcend2 our past。 Indeed; in this very place we have been taught that truth—Veritas3—can set us free。
I believe in finding fulfillment in family; for the family is the true center of a meaningful life。 Cynics may say, all families are confining and ultimately dysfunctional。 The very idea of family is outdated and unworkable。 But the cynics are wrong: it is in our families that we learn to love。
I believe in working to achieve social justice and freedom for all。 Cynics may scorn this notion as naive; claiming that all our efforts for equal opportunity; for justice; for freedom have created only a wasteland of failed hopes。 But the cynics are wrong: freedom is our destiny; justice is our guide; we shall overe。
I believe in protecting the Earth’s environment against an unprecedented onslaught4。 Cynics may laugh out loud and say there is no utility in a stand of thousand year old trees; a fresh breeze; or a mountain stream。 But the cynics are wrong: we are part of God’s earth,and can not separate from it。
I believe in you; all of you here; individually and as a group。 The cynics say you are motivated principally by greed and that ultimately you will care for nothing other than yourselves。 But the cynics are wrong: you care about each other; you cherish freedom; you treasure justice; you seek truth。
In the end we face a fundamental choice; cynicism or faith; each equally capable of taking root in our souls and shaping our lives as self fulfilling prophecies。 I believe we must open our hearts to each other and build on all the vast and creative possibilities。 This is a task for a confident people; which is what we have been throughout our history and what we still are in our deepest character。
I believe in our future。
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展示个人魅力
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展示个人魅力源于一种观念——按照自己的方式实现自己的目标。有影响力的人可以带动、鼓舞其他人毫不隐讳地表达自己。你可以通过培养以下特点来展示自己的魅力。
权威 权威是一种内心的自信——是对你的技能和能力的信任。它发自内心,来自于“我能行”“我应该成功”的态度。当你维护自己的权利,真诚地要求你的所想、所需时,这种态度就得以流露,并成为一种意愿来传递给他人和自己。
果断 果断的举止是主动的、直率的、诚实的。它传达出一种自尊与尊重他人的感觉。果断让我们看到了自己的所想、所需和与他人平等的权利。一个果断的人通过影响、倾听他人,并与之洽谈取胜,因此他人都愿意选择与他合作。
易接近 有影响力的人是位网络构建大师。好的人际关系可以增加你的知名度,使你拥有一个重要的人际圈。你可以施予支持与信息于这个圈子里的人,也可以接受他们给予你的。把自己想象成一个轮子的中心,四周由联系着的轮辐围绕。
形象 你的魅力通过你的形象展现。你展现出了一种与强大的领导能力相吻合的形象了吗?站得挺直,走得昂首阔步,时刻记得:你是一个有价值的人。与他人见面时,大方地与之接触,握手有力而友好,清楚地说明你是谁,你的工作是什么。
交际习惯 深吸一口气,使自己的语气听起来坚定。不说粗话, 不信口开河,犹豫的语气也同样会妨碍交流的有效进行。要用必要的肢体语言和手势来阐述你的观点,但不可过多地使用。学会清晰简洁的书面表达技巧。
municating a Sense
of Personal Power
Anonymous
municating a sense of personal power es from a belief1 that you can reach your goals in your own way。 Powerful people empower2 others and encourage others to express themselves openly。 You municate a sense of personal power by developing these traits:
Authority
Authority is inner confidence—a trust in your skills and abilities。 It es from the inside; from an attitude of “I can do that。” “I deserve success。” This attitude radiates3 outward as you assert your rights; honestly ask for what you want and need; and develop a willingness to give to others and yourself。
Assertiveness
Assertive behavior is active; direct; and honest。 It municates an impression4 of self…respect and respect for others。 By being assertive; we view our wants; needs; and rights as equal with those of others。 An assertive person wins by influencing; listening; and negotiating so that other people choose to cooperate willingly。
Accessibility
The powerful person is a master net worker。 Good network increases your visibility and gives you a valuable circle of people from whom you can give and receive support and information5。 Imagine yourself as the hub of a wheel surrounded by spokes of contacts。
Image
You municate power through your image。 Do you project an image consistent with strong leadership? Stand tall and walk proudly; remembering that you have value as a person。 When you meet others; make direct contact and keep your handshake firm and friendly。 Clearly state who you are and what you do。
munication Habits
Take a deep breath to project a firm voice。 Avoid slang; and jargon; and vocal hesitations that can hinder effective munication。 Use only the body movements and gestures necessary to make your point; no more。 Learn how to write clearly and succinctly。
美丽人生(1)
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她有一种从外表看来无法诠释的聪颖和秀美。她的声音正是我们所要聆听的那种,她的言语能轻易地进驻人们的心灵。
据说人生的真谛是无以言说的。言语的阐述、艺术的表达,还有人类那似乎永无休止的错综复杂的思考,三者的目的都是在追求人生的真谛。希望接近,甚至是完全把握人生存在的意义,这可以使人近乎痴狂。偶尔有人会坚信真理,并以之为自己的志趣,追求真理重于保全生命,于是就有了舍身取义的壮举。然而,也有另一种人生,即在追求真理的过程中润泽生命。
过去我常会在教堂的心意篮中发现一些短小精悍的美文,一些是有关我的布道的,还有一些是作者平时读《圣经》的感想。写这些短文的人不仅反思了我的某些观点,同时还引用了一些他(她)曾读过的,他(她)所喜爱的诗人或神秘主义者那些令人难忘的话语。这些短文深深吸引了我。我看到了执著追求真与美的人。这些珍藏的话语优美且感人。我有种感觉,这些字句好像很高兴被我们发现,它们如此慷慨地为无名作者所用,之后又轮到让无名读者来学习与分享这些美文的奥秘。这样的分享使美愈加生辉。事实上,世上唯一的真理是可以免费索取的。
很久以后我才看到这些美文的作者。
一个周日早上,我被告知办公室有人等我。给我应门的年轻人说:“是个女士,她说留言是她放的。”见到她时我不禁大吃一惊,因为我一下子就认出了她是我教区的信徒,只是我始终不知道那些美文是出自她手。她坐在椅子上,双手相握放在大腿上,头低垂着。她抬头看我时,带着微笑却显得十分费力。那是一张被毁容的脸,外科手术使她的脸皮紧绷,笑对她来说是非常困难的事儿。为了去除脸上碍眼的肉瘤,她经受了痛苦的手术治疗。
那个周日早上我们聊了一会儿,并商量好改天再找个时间共进午餐。
此后我们不止吃了一顿午饭,而是吃了好多顿。每次她都头戴帽子。我想或许是某种治疗使她掉了好多头发。我们将各自生活中的点点滴滴讲出来一起分享。我向她讲述了我读书和成长的故事。她告诉我她在一家保险公司工作了好多年。但她从未提及她的家庭,我也没有过问。
我们还谈及了大家都读过的一些文章的作者,显然她是一个酷爱读书的人。
这些年我常会想起她,在这个物欲横流的残酷社会中她是怎样一路挣扎着走过的呢?损毁的容貌无论如何也无法使她变得魅力四射。我知道这对于她是个巨大的打击。
如果她外表美丽,她的生命能否会是另一番情形呢?或许会的