How often do you get uncomfortable? A couple of years ago I bought a shirt as part of an adoption fundraiser. The front of the shirt said, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” That phrase has really resonated (产生共鸣) with me and has increasingly pushed me in many areas of my life so much that I really want 2018 to be a year when I challenge my comfort zone like never before.
I believe the best things in life come from stretching(延伸,伸展) ourselves and getting uncomfortable.
Take health and fitness, for example. It is so deliciously tempting (诱人的) to sit on the sofa and watch a favorite Netflix series with a favorite sweet or salty snack in hand. That is comfortable, and physically unhealthy when done repeatedly. A good heart-pounding, sweaty workout is uncomfortable in the moment, and physically and emotional strengthening when done repeatedly.
Here’s another example. My wife and I adopted a boy with Down syndrome in April 2016 to add to our family of three sons. It was a decision that we cautiously made and with some level of fear and wonder as to what would happen. While we are still very early in this lifetime journey with him and while the past nearly two years have been more challenging and harder than we certainly imagined, I have personally never felt so much peace, joy and energy. In the many sacrifices (牺牲) required to raise our wonderful son, I believe I have found so much more that would have otherwise been possible.
My goal is to stretch my comfort zone in all that I do as a husband, father, family member, and employee. We only live once and it will be done before we know it. I want to make as much difference as I can in the time that I have here before it all ends. And I really believe that begins with pushing past my comfort zone.
Perhaps you should challenge yourself to get uncomfortable and see where the adventure takes you.
【小题1】What inspired the author to challenge his comfort zone?A.Being an adoption fundraiser. | B.Some words on a shirt. |
C.Being physically unhealthy. | D.The coming of 2018. |
A.makes him happy and energetic | B.seldom brings trouble to his family |
C.sets a good example for his other sons | D.hardly affects his lifetime journey |
A.Treasure your comfortable zone. | B.Relax yourself by watching TV. |
C.Solve problems by yourself. | D.Risk living an uncomfortable life. |
A.By setting down general rules. | B.By making comparisons. |
C.By giving examples. | D.By presenting research findings. |
Do you think you’ve lost your inspiration? Maybe the ups and downs of life and work have affected you.
Alone time is just as important as socializing time. It is important to stay alone for you to understand your thoughts and emotions at a deeper level. Inspiration comes from inside.
Do you have goals? If you don’t, now is the time to write them down.
When socializing, listen to the stories of other people. You’ll be happy to realize how fortunate you really are. Most of the people around you have gone through things you might never imagine. And there they are standing in front of you.
Everyone needs inspiration to succeed in life. If you’re lost your inspiration, you can put to practice these tips any time.
A.You’re not alone. |
B.It’s time to start living with passion. |
C.A person without goals has no direction. |
D.It’s always inside of you, waiting to be used. |
E.Inspiration also comes from your success. |
F.But they always keep their experiences a secret. |
G.Listen to their stories and how they settled their problems. |
You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing (内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.
Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred (神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.
Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish(沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others — and even themselves — to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.
In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.
In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.
【小题1】What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A.People and things around you. | B.Opportunities and problems. |
C.Creators and their choices. | D.Victims and their sufferings. |
A.seem to predict failures in their future life |
B.possess the ability to predict future life |
C.handle ups and downs of life wisely |
D.have potential to create something new |
A.Creators and victims face quite different things in life. |
B.Compared with victims, creators are more emotional. |
C.Strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims. |
D.One’s experiences determine his attitude toward life. |
A.To define victims and creators. |
B.To evaluate victims against creators. |
C.To explain the relationship between victims and creators. |
D.To suggest the transformation from victims to creators. |
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