种植幸福的三个步骤

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I was always wondering how to grow happiness.Fortunately, I came across the answer somewhere.

Step one

Plant yourself deep in a bed of faith, and pack itdown solid and tight. Drench daily with positivethinking, and keep saturated just right. Mulch oftenwith forgiveness, for this will help you grow. Quicklyremove any seeds of worry ,for they will soon germi-nate. Nourish disappointments with hope whenever itis needed, and always stay cool and shaded when youfeel irritated or heated. Trim away guilt or depres-sion, for they create decay, and cultivate with happymemories as often as every day.

Step two

Harvest the lessons of the past ,just dig, pick,and hoe. And nurture the roots of the present, for nowis when you flourish and grow. Start planting for thefuture, set your goals in a row. Spade the bed well forall your dreams to grow.

Step three

Remember that grief is a natural predator,solearn to tolerate some damage. Bury the criticism andcomplaining,for they are injurious pests. Sow theseed of love wherever you may go, for joy, love andlaughter are surely bound to grow. Although thethorns of life may be here to stay ,just sprout a smilealong the way, and be thankful for what you have to-day.

我总是在想如何才能种植幸福。幸运的是，我偶然间找到了这个答案。

步骤一

把自己深深地、牢固地埋在“信念”的土壤里．每天浇灌以“积极”的思想，并始终保持土壤的湿润。经常用“宽容”来护根，这样有利于幸福的幼苗成长。一旦发现“忧虑”的种子，应及时除掉．否则它们很快就会生根发芽。在必要时，用希望来滋养失望。烦躁不安的时候，要保持冷静。修剪掉“愧疚”和“沮丧”的枝叶，否则将很快出现枯枝败叶。每天用“幸福回忆”来悉心照料幼苗。

步骤二

用挖掘、收割、筛选的方法，从过往中收获经验。精心照料此时此刻的根茎，因为这正是旺盛生长的时期。为自己设定计划与目标，着手种植“明天”。翻掘一下泥土，为孕育明天的梦想作好准备。

步骤三

记住，“整日沉浸于悲痛中”会吞噬你的灵魂，所以要学会用宽容应付灾难。将“批评”与“埋怨”这些害虫掩埋起来。将爱的种子播撒到每个角落，“欢乐”“爱”和“微笑”就会生机无限地发育成长。哪怕生命中布满荆棘，也要在一旁种上“微笑”的幼苗。不管一切如何，为今天你所拥有的而心存感激吧!

(责任编校／陈菁菁)