Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
Today I can feel sad that I don' t have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today I can lament over all that my parents didn' t give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.
What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!
清晨，我早早醒来，为自己在午夜的钟声敲响前将要做的一切激动不已。我有责任让今天过得充实，我很重要。
选择如何度过每一个日子，这是我的工作。
今天下雨了，所以我可以抱怨；但是，草地无须花费力气去浇灌了，所以我还可以感激。
今天没有足够的钱了，所以我可以难过；但这也使我懂得理性消费，引导我远离浪费，所以我也可以欣喜。
今天为自己的健康问题，我可以满腹牢骚；但自己仍然活着，所以我可以欢呼雀跃。
今天因为小时候父母给予的太少，我可以悲叹不已；但是，他们赋予我生命，所以我也可以感激万分。
今天因为玫瑰上有刺，我可以呜咽哭泣；但带刺的茎上有玫瑰花，所以我又可以欢欣庆贺。
今天因为自己缺少朋友，我可以哀伤悲痛；但我能去发掘新的感情，所以我又兴奋不已。
今天因为不得不上班，我可以抱怨哭诉；但起码我还有工作可以去做，所以我可以高声欢呼。
今天因为不得不做家务，我唉声叹气；但这是上帝赐予我的避风港，我又备感荣耀。
今天伸展在我面前，等待着我去塑造，而我正是它的雕刻师，赋予它某种形状。
今天是什么样，完全由我决定，今天怎样度过，由我来选择！
要做事，但不要做事务的奴隶。
purchase ['p:ts] v. 购买；紧握
He purchased this stamp at an auction.
他在拍卖会中购得这枚邮票。
rejoice [ri'dis] v. 高兴；庆祝使高兴
At least let us rejoice that we have got back our childhood again.
至少让我们为现在又返回我们的童年时代而欢呼吧。
lament [l'ment] v. 悲叹；悔恨；哀悼
They shall lament for the teats, for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vine.
她们必为美好的田地和多结果的葡萄树而捶胸哀哭。
whine [hwain] v. 哭诉；发牢骚
A simple friend thinks the problems you whine about are recent.
一个普通朋友会去想你最近所抱怨之事。
我有责任让今天过得充实，我很重要。
今天为自己的健康问题，我可以满腹牢骚；但自己仍然活着，所以我可以欢呼雀跃。
今天伸展在我面前，等待着我去塑造，而我正是它的雕刻师，赋予它某种形状。
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.
for free：免费
My parents didn' t give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
grow up：成长；逐渐形成
抓住梦想的启明星
Catch the Star That Will Take You to Your Dreams
香农·M.莱斯特 / Shannon M. Lester
Catch the star that holds your destiny, the one that forever twinkles within your heart. Take advantage of precious opportunities while they still sparkle before you. Always believe that your ultimate goal is attainable as long as you commit yourself to it.
Though barriers may sometimes stand in the way of your dreams, remember that your destiny is hiding behind them. Accept the fact that not everyone is going to approve of the choices you' ve made. Have faith in your judgment. Catch the star that twinkles in your heart and it will lead you to your destiny' s path. Follow that pathway and uncover the sweet sunrises that await you.
Take pride in your accomplishments, as they are stepping stones to your dreams. Understand that you may make mistakes, but don' t let them discourage you. Value your capabilities and talents for they are what make you truly unique. The greatest gifts in life are not purchased, but acquired through hard work and determination. Finding the star that twinkles in your heart for you alone are capable of making your brightest dreams come true. Give your hopes everything you' ve got and you will catch the star that holds your destiny.
抓住梦想的启明星，它永远在你的心间闪烁。好好把握眼前的宝贵机遇。始终坚信，只要全心投入，梦想就会实现。
也许，追梦的路上遍布荆棘，但要谨记，艰难困苦是梦想的必经之路。不是每个人都会赞同你的选择，你要接受这个事实并相信自己的选择。抓住闪烁在你心间的启明星，它会指引你前进的道路。踏上自己的征程，去发现等候在你前方的华美朝阳。
充分相信自身的潜力，因为它们是实现梦想的基石；要懂得自己偶尔会犯错，但不要因此而气馁；要珍视自己的能力和才华，它们能让你真正独一无二。生命中最珍贵的礼物，不是用钱买来的，而是通过自己的努力和决心争取到的。寻找闪耀在你心间的启明星——因为你完全有能力独自实现自己最辉煌的梦想。倾尽所有灌溉希望之光，你会成功地摘取那颗耀眼的梦想之星。
twinkle ['twikl] v. 闪烁；发亮；使闪耀
His eyes twinkle with pleasure every time he remembers last winter.
每当他想起去年冬天，就喜上眉梢。
destiny ['destini] n. 命运；定数；天命
Follow your heart and find your destiny.
跟随着心的足迹，找寻你的命运。
talent ['t鎙nt] n. 才能；天资；天才
Your painting shows a great deal of talent.
你的画显示出你的极大的天才。
determination [di,t:mi'nein] n. 决心；果断
The first element of success is the determination of succeed.
成功的首要因素是要有成功的决心。
抓住梦想的启明星，它永远在你的心间闪烁。
追梦的路上遍布荆棘，但要谨记，艰难困苦是梦想的必经之路。
充分相信自身的潜力，因为它们是实现梦想的基石。
Always believe that your ultimate goal is attainable as long as you commit yourself to it.
as long as：只要；长达；达……之久
Take pride in your accomplishments, as they are stepping stones to your dreams.
take in：接受；拘留；欺骗
年轻人不能守株待兔
The Young Can't Wait
塞弗恩·卡利斯·苏祖基 / Severn Cullis Suzuki
When you are little, it' s not hard to believe you can change the world. I remember my enthusiasm when, at the age of 12, I addressed the delegates at the Rio Earth Summit. "I am only a child, " I told them. "Yet I know that if all the money spent on war was spent on ending poverty and finding environmental answers, what a wonderful place this would be. In school you teach us not to fight with others, to work things out, to respect others, to clean up our mess, not to hurt other creatures, to share, not be greedy. Then why do you go out and do the things you tell us not to do? You grownups say you love us, but I challenge you, please, to make your actions reflect your words. "