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■ 心灵小语
不仅是年轻人，人人都应该有理想。而且我们不应将理想只局限于自身，而是要将理想的范围扩大，将整个社会和所有人类的理想作为目标。这样我们才会更有动力和勇气为之努力，为之奋斗。
Young People Should Have Ideals
Anonymous
To different people； the word “ideal” may mean different things。 To some； it may mean success and fame in their career1； to others； a peaceful life。 Very often； we have ideals for the“self” and no ideal for society； not to mention the people of the world。 Is it a sound attitude towards life？
In my opinion； a youth should have ideals。 But it is more important that these ideals are not merely centred on the “self”。 They should be also the ideals of the majority2 of people。 Then you would get strength and confidence towards life。
The setting up of an ideal does not merely mean to go without doing anything。 Real and concrete action should be taken。 For us students； the most important thing to do is to study both inside and outside school。 We study not to bee bookworms but to be well…equipped and prepared for the pursuit of our ideals。
Sometimes； in striving toward our ideals； we may encounter certain difficulties and failures。 But we should not give up or lose hope； for as long as we try； there is always a way out。 We will not lose heart if our ideals are the wish of the many！
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追求平静的心态
杰弗里？谢弗
平静的心态是我每天都要思考的东西。假如每天走出家门时我都满怀信心，能无忧无虑地在附近闲转，然后安全回家，那就太好了。
可是平静的心态在于每个人之间相互的信任，也就是，当我们走在街上，处理私事时，我们持有同样的基本观点和价值观去维系一个文明的社会。
每当毫无戒备的无辜人士受到暴力犯罪或恐怖行动的伤害时，当枪手射出子弹或炸弹爆炸时，我们大家平静的心态就会被削弱；同时，对所有与我们走在同一条人行道上、在同一家商场购物或是在其他公共场所占用空间的陌生人，我们也都慢慢地失去了信任感。
安全措施和技术或许可以帮助人们获得平静的心态，可是这些却不能代替它。多年前，我家附近的一家银行的分行曾遭到抢劫。现在每个出纳员的窗口都用厚重的塑料板保护着，监控器监控着整个营业大厅。假如我在存款时被枪击倒，监控录像带就能够提供线索帮警方找到犯罪团伙并立刻将其绳之以法，可是这却无法让我在晚上安安稳稳地睡个好觉。我宁肯没有安全摄像系统，也不必担心有强盗来打乱我个人的生活空间。
请原谅我一厢情愿的想法。然而，在这个世界上，只要你放眼望去，就能看到人们不得不将自己的大多数时间和精力用在了自卫上，有那么多充满智慧的创造力和充沛的精力为此而“蒸发”不见了。
我们用了200多年去试着建立一个社会。在这个社会中，为每个人不断地提供机会去享受生活、享受自由、追求幸福，可是要实现这个目标从来就不是件容易的事。1915年西摩？邓巴写了一本题为《美国旅行史》的书，书中描述了早期的移民在越过东部群山向西部荒野进发时，所面临的严酷环境。该书阐释了长时间的危险和焦虑对人们的思想和行为会产生怎样的影响。
邓巴写道：“他们迈着柔弱、摇摆的步子向前走着，总是努力让自己保持平静，因为没有人知道他下一步是需要向右还是向左跳跃，是抓住一根圆木跃入水中，或者是急冲向前，还是应该立即沿着来时的路退回……”
心态的平静是不能测量的。可是我能够确定的是，我珍惜拥有平静心态的分分秒秒。而每当我想到平静的心态也许正在不断地从身边悄悄溜走时，我就会感到焦虑。
■心灵小语
平静是我们每个人都想追求的心理状态，可是却总是难以实现，只有当我们将内心的所有担扰和疑虑全部放下时，才能真正感受到。
Pioneering Peace of Mind
Jeffrey Shaffer
Peace of mind is something I think about every day。 It’s great to have confidence when stepping out my front door that I will be able to move around the local environment1 without fear and return home safely。
But peace of mind depends on mutual2 trust from every citizen—that as we walk the streets and conduct our personal affairs we hold the same basic views and values about maintaining a civil society。
Every time a violent crime or terrorist act is perpetrated on unsuspecting victims； when a sniper starts shooting or a bomb explodes； our collective peace of mind is eroded； along with our willingness to trust all the unknown people with whom we share sidewalks； shopping malls； and other public spaces。
Safety precautions and technology may encourage peace of mind but they can’t substitute for it。 My neighborhood bank branch was robbed a few years ago。 Now thick plastic slabs protect every teller’s window and surveillance cameras monitor the lobby。 If I am gunned down while making a deposit3； the videotapes will probably help police apprehend the guilty party and bring him or her to swift justice； but that fact doesn’t make me sleep better at night。 I would rather have no security cameras and no robbers4 to worry about in my personal universe。
Forgive my wish fill thinking； but you don’t have to look far in this world to see how cultural creativity and dynamism evaporate when people are forced to devote most of their time and energy to self…defense。
We have spent more than 200 years trying to build a society that provides everyone with ongoing5 opportunities to enjoy life； liberty； and the pursuit of happiness； and it hasn’t been easy。 A 1915 book entitled A History of Travel in Anlerica by Seymour Dunbar described the harsh conditions facing early settlers who crossed the eastern mountain ranges and headed into the western wilderness。 It explained how the constant danger and anxiety affected their outlook and behavior。
Dunbar writes； “They walked with a soft and swinging stride； keeping themselves always well poised。 For no man ever knew whether his next move would be a leap to the right or to the left； a dive behind a log； a dash ahead or a rush backward over the path he had e。。。”
Peace of mind can’t be measured。 All I know for sure is that I appreciate every moment l have it。 And I am alarmed whenever I get the feeling it may be steadily slipping away。
多一点微笑
尼科尼？昆科
有一个大家耳熟能详的伊索寓言，说的是狮子和老鼠的故事。故事是这样的：一头狮子正在睡午觉，一只小老鼠不小心碰到了他的爪子，结果吵醒了他。狮子刚想张开血盆大口把老鼠吃掉，这时小老鼠喊了起来：“求求你，放了我吧。你不会想到，说不定有一天我会帮助你的。”当然，狮子听了觉得很好笑，小老鼠竟然会有帮助大狮子的想法！不过，那天，狮子善心大发，便放过了小老鼠。几天之后，那只狮子受困于网中。他费尽周折想挣脱束缚，然而绳子太结实了，他失望地咆哮着。在不远处，那只小老鼠听到狮子的吼叫，急忙跑了过来，用锋利的牙齿咬断了网绳，解救了狮子。这只小老鼠果真用自己的能力回报了狮子的恩情。
同情一个人是件很容易的事情。有时，简单地向别人微笑可能就是意义非凡的举动。例如，一个人不管在哪里，差不多都会遇到这样一种情况：在当地总会有受到排斥的人。当你下一次再看到这个人的时候，不要不加理睬便从他的旁边走过，而应停下来向他微笑，打个招呼，这样我们的世界就会截然不同。或者，也许你认识的这个人总是被人取笑、受人捉弄或受到侮辱。一不要跟着嘲弄的人群起哄，二不要只是站在旁边沉默不语，仅仅一个美好的同情之举就可以帮助这个不幸的人免受痛苦的折磨。这两个例子形象地说明了同情他人是多么简单的事情。
富有同情心能让每个人的生活更加多姿多彩。知道细心呵护并表达善意就能使一个人的生活更愉快。另外，如果一个人友善地对待别人，那么他自己的感觉也会好起来。 一个有同情心的人知道体谅人、关心人、热心助人，总之，自己就是一个满怀关爱的人。因此，拥有同情心本身也是一种回报。
同情是一条不可估量的重要的“人生法则”，每个人都应该遵循其规律。善良仅仅是一个简单的举动，结果每个受其感染的人生活得会更好，生活质量会更高。如果大家养成同情和善良的习惯，试想每个人会有多开心，多幸福啊。每个人都将知道他或她被关心着，所有人都能感受到自己在关心人、爱护人。想象一下，仅仅是因微笑这么简单的举动就会换来这样的快乐。
Taking the Time to Smile
Nicole Kuncl
There is an old aesop fable that tells the story of a lion and a mouse。 As the story goes； a mighty1 lion was enjoying a nap when a tiny mouse ran across his paw and wakened him。 The lion was just about to make a snack2 of the mouse when he cried； “Please let me go。 You never know； some day I might be able to help you。” Of course； the lion scoffed at the idea that a little mouse would ever be of any help to a great lion。 However； the lion was feeling benevolent that day； so he allowed the mouse to go。 A few days later； the lion was trapped in a net。 He pushed and struggled with all his might； but the ropes were too strong。 He roared with frustration3。 The tiny mouse； not too far away； heard the lion and ran to him。 With his sharp teeth； he gnawed through the ropes of the net and set the lion free。 The tiny mouse truly had been able to repay the kindness of the mighty lion。
Showing passion to another person can be very simple。 Sometimes； simply smiling at someone can be an incredibly powerful gesture。 For example； anywhere one goes there is almost always the guarantee that there will be someone there who is considered an outcast。 The next time one sees this person； instead of ignoring him and walking on by； taking a second to smile and offer a greeting would make a world of difference。 Or； perhaps there is someone one knows who is always teased； picked on and insulted。 Instead of joining in on the chorus of jeers； or merely remaining a silent bystander； a wonderful passionate gesture would be to stand up for the less fortunate person being tormented。 These examples both beautifully depict how easily one can show passion to another。
Being passionate can make everyone’s lives so much better。 Simply knowing that someone cares enough to show kindnes