the power of gratitude
when my older son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, my first reaction was relief － i finally knew the reason for his behavior. however, i was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger. i felt sorry for my son and for myself. like many others in similar circumstances, my question to god was "why me?"
through the grace of god, i am now able to focus on my gratitude. i believe god chose me to raise my son because he knew that i would give him the best i have. he will teach me to love and understand him for who he is. i am grateful that i have my son, and grateful that god chose me to be his mother.
there is power and healing in gratitude.
how can gratitude help us in our everyday lives as moms? think about the difference you can make in your family’s life just by noticing and being thankful for all the great things they do. when you express gratitude, you show your love and appreciation. everyone needs to feel these things every day. sometimes as moms we feel that no one appreciates us － and it is true that moms are usually last on the list to be thanked. one way you can teach gratitude is by example. even on the days when it seems your children or husband are doing everything wrong, find a reason to thank them. take the time and energy to look for the good. think about the things that your family does that deserve a “thank you.” you might say to your husband, “thank you for working so hard for our family," or, to your child, “i really appreciate your sense of humor － it feels good to laugh.” expressing your gratitude helps family members to understand how it feels to be appreciated. and if they still don’t catch on, let them know when you feel unappreciated. you can also tell them how great it makes you feel when they do express gratitude.
gratitude is a wonderful motivator when you need cooperation. when enlisting the help of my two year old, i praise him often and with enthusiasm. i let him know that he is a great helper. i know i am teaching him appreciation because he expresses it to me. the other day i brought a bunch of multi-colored roses home. for five days, at least once or twice a day, my son thanked me for the flowers.
sometimes we get so busy and caught up in daily life that we forget to be grateful. we expect everyone to do their share without being asked. the only time anyone hears anything is when a chore has not been completed. this attitude, over the long haul, will develop very resentful and uncooperative family members.
when life is good, gratitude is easy. it becomes more challenging to be grateful when we are experiencing hard times. financial hardship, long-term illness, the death of a loved one and marital strife can all be trying and difficult. it is hard to find anything to be grateful for. but while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. we have a choice in how we view our circumstances. we can turn our hearts to god and trust that he has a plan for us. we can be thankful for the lessons we learn and the opportunities for personal growth and transformation. look at all the people in this world who share the gifts they received during especially difficult times of their life. it is the painful times of my life that have made me stronger, wiser, and more loving today.
i recently attended a powerful seminar on the various levels of energy that a human being emanates. the presenter identified seven different levels of energy. the first level of energy is defined by feelings of apathy and thoughts of victimization. a person at a level two energy has feelings of anger and thoughts of conflict. as a person moves up the energy scale, their feelings and thoughts are more positive. at level seven, one would experience unconditional love and no judgmental thoughts. only god radiates at level seven. the average person emits energy at a level of 2.5. to experience peace and joy, an in- dividual must raise his energy level to 5 or 6.
so how can we raise our energy level and open our heart to joy? one powerful way is to develop an attitude of gratitude. look at every- one with grateful eyes. listen to your heart and the heart of your loved ones. speak words of affirmation every day of your life. be grateful for your life with all its lessons and blessings. the more grateful thoughts and feelings you experience and express the more instrumental you will be in healing the world. and your outlook on life will improve in the process.
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the power of gratitude
when my older son was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, my first reaction was relief － i finally knew the reason for his behavior. however, i was also overwhelmed with sadness, fear and anger. i felt sorry for my son and for myself. like many others in similar circumstances, my question to god was "why me?"
through the grace of god, i am now able to focus on my gratitude. i believe god chose me to raise my son because he knew that i would give him the best i have. he will teach me to love and understand him for who he is. i am grateful that i have my son, and grateful that god chose me to be his mother.
there is power and healing in gratitude.
how can gratitude help us in our everyday lives as moms? think about the difference you can make in your family’s life just by noticing and being thankful for all the great things they do. when you express gratitude, you show your love and appreciation. everyone needs to feel these things every day. sometimes as moms we feel that no one appreciates us － and it is true that moms are usually last on the list to be thanked. one way you can teach gratitude is by example. even on the days when it seems your children or husband are doing everything wrong, find a reason to thank them. take the time and energy to look for the good. think about the things that your family does that deserve a “thank you.” you might say to your husband, “thank you for working so hard for our family," or, to your child, “i really appreciate your sense of humor － it feels good to laugh.” expressing your gratitude helps family members to understand how it feels to be appreciated. and if they still don’t catch on, let them know when you feel unappreciated. you can also tell them how great it makes you feel when they do express gratitude.
gratitude is a wonderful motivator when you need cooperation. when enlisting the help of my two year old, i praise him often and with enthusiasm. i let him know that he is a great helper. i know i am teaching him appreciation because he expresses it to me. the other day i brought a bunch of multi-colored roses home. for five days, at least once or twice a day, my son thanked me for the flowers.
sometimes we get so busy and caught up in daily life that we forget to be grateful. we expect everyone to do their share without being asked. the only time anyone hears anything is when a chore has not been completed. this attitude, over the long haul, will develop very resentful and uncooperative family members.
when life is good, gratitude is easy. it becomes more challenging to be grateful when we are experiencing hard times. financial hardship, long-term illness, the death of a loved one and marital strife can all be trying and difficult. it is hard to find anything to be grateful for. but while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. we have a choice in how we view our circumstances. we can turn our hearts to god and trust that he has a plan for us. we can be thankful for the lessons we learn and the opportunities for personal growth and transformation. look at all the people in this world who share the gifts they received during especially difficult times of their life. it is the painful times of my life that have made me stronger, wiser, and more loving today.
i recently attended a powerful seminar on the various levels of energy that a human being emanates. the presenter identified seven different levels of energy. the first level of energy is defined by feelings of apathy and thoughts of victimization. a person at a level two energy has feelings of anger and thoughts of conflict. as a person moves up the energy scale, their feelings and thoughts are more positive. at level seven, one would experience unconditional love and no judgmental thoughts. only god radiates at level seven. the average person emits energy at a level of 2.5. to experience peace and joy, an in- dividual must raise his energy level to 5 or 6.
so how can we raise our energy level and open our heart to joy? one powerful way is to develop an attitude of gratitude. look at every- one with grateful eyes. listen to your heart and the heart of your loved ones. speak words of affirmation every day of your life. be grateful for your life with all its lessons and blessings. the more grateful thoughts and feelings you experience and express the more instrumental you will be in healing the world. and your outlook on life will improve in the process.
Nearly 150 years ago, in one of the darkest years of our nation's history, President Abraham Lincoln set aside the last Thursday in November as a day of Thanksgiving. America was split by Civil War. But Lincoln said in his first Thanksgiving decree that difficult times made it even more appropriate for our blessings to be (and I quote)， "gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people."
This week, the American people came together with families and friends to carry on this distinctly American tradition. We gave thanks for loved ones and for our lasting pride in our communities and our country. We took comfort in good memories while looking forward to the promise of change.
But this Thanksgiving also takes place at a time of great trial for our people. Across the country, there were empty seats at the table, as brave Americans continue to serve in harm’s way from the mountains of Afghanistan to the deserts of Iraq. We honor and give thanks for their sacrifice, and stand by the families who endure their absence with such dignity and resolve.
At home, we face an economic crisis of historic proportions. More and more Americans are worried about losing a job or making their mortgage payment. Workers are wondering if next month's paycheck will pay next month's bills. Retirees are watching their savings disappear, and students are struggling with the cost of tuition.
It's going to take bold and immediate action to confront this crisis. That's why I'm committed to forging a new beginning from the moment I take office as President of the United States. Earlier this week, I announced my economic team. This talented and dedicated group is already hard at work crafting an Economic Recovery Plan that will create or save 2.5 million new jobs, while making the investments we need to fuel long-term economic growth and stability.
But this Thanksgiving, we're reminded that the renewal of our economy won't come from policies and plans alone. It will take the hard work, innovation, service, and strength of the American people. I've seen this strength firsthand over many months -- in workers who are ready to power new industries, and farmers and scientists who can tap new sources of energy; in teachers who stay late after school, and parents who put in that extra hour reading to their kids; in young Americans enlisting in a time of war, seniors who volunteer their time, and service programs that bring hope to the hopeless.
It's a testament to our national character that so many Americans took time out this Thanksgiving to help feed the hungry and care for the needy. On Wednesday, I visited a food bank at Saint Columbanus Parish in Chicago. And there, as in so many communities across America, folks pitched in time and resources to give a lift to their neighbors in need. It is this spirit that binds us together as one American family -- the belief that we rise and fall as one people; that we want that American Dream not just for ourselves, but for each other.
That's the spirit we must summon as we make a new beginning for our nation. Times are tough. There are difficult months ahead. But we can renew our nation the same way that we have in the many years since Lincoln's first Thanksgiving: by coming together to overcome adversity; by reaching for -- and working for -- new horizons of opportunity for all Americans.
A teacher is like Spring,Who nurtures new green sprouts, Encourages and leads them,Whenever they have doubts.A teacher is like Summer,Whose sunny temperament Makes studying a pleasure, Preventing discontent.
A teacher is like Fall,With methods crisp and clear,Lessons of bright colors And a happy atmosphere.A teacher is like Winter,While it‘s snowing hard outside,Keeping students comfortable,As a warm and helpful guide.
Teacher, you do all these things,With a pleasant attitude;You’re a teacher for all seasons,And you have my gratitude!
the poet said: spring flowers to the door pushed open 。 i said: thanksgiving to the door pushed open the living. if you carefully listen to the voices of flowers, are everywhere harmonious life movement.
then, as a middle school student, how thanksgiving?
first thanksgiving their parents, because everyone’s life is a continuation of the parents of one blood, all of the parents gave us love, let us enjoy the human world of affection and happiness, therefore, we would like to thank the parents.
teachers are our growth, are our friends, teachers care for us ， their words and deeds, let us benefit for life, we pay for teachers efforts and sweat, we should thanksgiving teachers.
students study the lives of our fellow students to encourage each other, help each other, to jointly overcome difficulties and setbacks, the common taste of success and happiness learning, we should be grateful for every day and we accompanied the students.
thanksgiving-fighting, thanksgiving unlimited! students, and society thanksgiving! let us always to the life caring and full of love and love!
诗人说：花朵把春天的门推开了。我说：感恩把生活的门推开了。只要你用心去听花开的声音，生活到处都是和谐的乐章。
那么，作为一名中学生，怎样感恩呢？
首先要感恩自己的父母，因为每个人的生命都是父母血脉的延续，父母给了我们全部的爱，让我们享受到了人世间的亲情和幸福，因此，我们要感谢父母。
老师是我们成长的领路人，是我们的朋友，老师爱护我们，言传身教，让我们受益终身，老师为我们付出心血和汗水，我们应该感恩老师。
同学是我们学习生活的同伴，同学间互相鼓励，互相帮助，共同战胜困难与挫折，共同品尝学习的成功与快乐，我们应该感谢天天与我们相伴的同学。
感恩无痕，感恩无限！同学们，学会感恩吧！让我们的生活永远走向关怀，充满真情和爱心！ 中学生英语演讲稿——how Thanks giving怎样感恩中英文
fencing
mammy and daddy always want me to find my favorite sport, you know, just the one which i can at least play for 10 or 20 years. so i tried swimming, basketball, running and so on. and then, one day, i found it. it is fencing.
it is from the book “fuwa’s olympic stories”， where i first knew about fencing. it is cool. and then, by accident, from the advertisement, we got some news about fencing training program in the olympic center. so it began. it is almost 2 years ago.
every saturday and sunday, mammy drives me to the fencing class. i like it very much.
first, in fencing, if you want to win, you have to defeat the rivals, one by one. in fact, the strongest rival is the fear in your mind. when you learn how to overcome it, you get better. what’s more, in fencing, you always need to choose and decide th www.bai huawen. e right time to strike. it helps to make you become more decisive. the last but not the least, fencing make me healthier and stronger. and mammy says that is most important.
hope to see you in fencing class.
halloween party
the year before last, in his class, my english teacher tony told me a piece of good news, i and my parents can go to a halloween party with him.
the party was hold by a charitable organization near the international exhibition hall. nearly all the guests are americans from a nearby church school. when we arrived at 7:00, many children have been there with their parents. some of them may be as old as 12, and some may be only 4.there are so many activities in the party. game machine, throwing basketball, fishing, and the most interesting one is making a jack-a-lantern yourself.
there are party staff help you to play the game. after you play, candy will be the prize. i, of course, got a lot of them.
i was very exciting and really want to play a little longer when we have to say goodbye to all the friends and back home.
that night, i have a dream. in the dream, i went back to the party again and played happily with all my friends.
fencing:
my parents have always wanted me to find a sport that i can enjoy for at least 10 or 20 years. i
tried swimming, basketball, running, and many other sports, and then, one day i found my favorite: fencing.
i first read about fencing in the book “fuwa’s olympic stories”。 i thought it was very interesting. and then, my family saw an advertisement about a fencing training program in the olympic center. so almost two years ago, i began to fence.
every saturday and sunday my mom drives me to a fencing class. i like it very much.
in fencing, if you want to win, you must defeat four opponents one by one. however, your biggest opponent is the fear in your own mind. after you learn to overcome this fear, you will get better. what’s more, in fencing, you always need to choose the right time to strike. this skill helps make you more decisive. lastly, fencing makes you healthier and stronger: mom says that this is most important.
hope to see you in fencing class!
halloween party:
two years ago during english class, my teacher, tony, invited my parents and i to go to a halloween party with him.
the party was thrown by a charitable organization, and held near the international exhibition hall. nearly all of the guests were americans from a nearby church school. when we arrived at 7:00, many children were already there with their parents. some of them were as old as 12, but some were only 4. there were many activities at the party: video game machines, basketball, fishing, and most interesting of all, making your own jack-o-lantern.
the staff at the party helped you play all of the games. after you played, candy was given away as a prize. i, of course, got a lot of candy.
i was very excited and really wanted to play for a little longer when my parents told me i had to say good bye to all of my new friends and go back home.