我的影子英文诗【优秀20篇】
导语:年夜饭又称团圆饭,是农历除夕每年最后一天的最后一餐。这一天人们准备除旧迎新,一家相聚,共进晚餐。下面是小编为大家整理的我的影子英文诗,希望对大家有帮助。
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+ 加入清单Today is the Mid Autumn Festival, but my father is in Hongkong, so my mother and I have to come back to eat reunion dinner only in the city of Bauhinia. We were sitting on the chair made of the iron bar, and the mother suddenly suggested, "lets go to the amusement park!"
Of course I was excited: "good! Great! " So I and my mother quickly come to the amusement park, go in and see the sea of people, ah! What a noise! I feel almost deafening, look left and right, all kinds of game products, suddenly, I saw I will always catch the mouse to play, rule is this: first press the button will come out of a cake, and then attract the mouse over, as long as you observe the mouse as a result, they have no defense, if not. You can take it. Later, I asked my mother to take ten yuan to exchange 10 game coins, because I wanted to play 10 games, and after a few minutes, the game currency changed, I was glad to take one from my mothers hand and put it into the machine. The start of the game, I watched the mice be absorbed in the coming, suddenly I found a mouse, I quickly press the button, I grabbed it, I excitedly jumped three feet high, Id like to see if I have won a few lottery tickets, I think this number is stunned, this the number is: 30! I took these lottery tickets, ran to the front desk and changed a little doll. When dad was waiting for us at the door, I reluctantly left the playground.
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篇1:初中英文
全文共 584 字
+ 加入清单Low-carbon life is good for everyone. To help with the environment, I
always walk or ride a bike to school instead of taking a car. Besides, I will
try to use things that can be recycled and I never forget to turn off the lights
when I leave the classroom. I think it’s my duty to live a low-carbon life. And
even the simplest activities can make a real difference to the environment. So I
suggest we should reuse books as long as possible. And we’d better not spend
much money on expensive clothes. If everyone does something for the environment,
I believe the earth will be a better place.
篇2:影子作文600字
全文共 635 字
+ 加入清单影子也许是太阳寄给大地的思念,可我想影子就是千千万万个自己,亦有你竭尽全力的模样,影子背后都承载着无数美好岁月。
你也受过很多伤吧,就像深夜里倦缩在街角的流浪汉,也正因为他们拥有一个勇敢无畏的影子,所以他们不曾害怕夜里出动的毒蛇。而他们的影子经历了无数个夜晚已经遍体鳞伤了,可就是因为它们只是微不足道的影子啊,受再深的伤,流再多的泪也不会有人心疼。
你也经历无数风霜吧,你犹犹豫豫不敢迈出第一步,仿佛前方是陡峭的悬崖,后方是深不可测的峡谷,轻轻一动,便坠于其中,只得,一等再等。某一天,风霜又起,你连打个哆嗦都小心翼翼。而你的影子却从不觉得去南方就能躲过风霜。他大步向前跨去,和你年轻时一样潇洒。
你也走了很远的路吧,一个人在长长的人生跑道上追逐想梦想的样子才是最令人为之感动的。你影子用力追赶着你的脚步,尽管前方有磨脚的鞋和要走的路,也就请勇敢一点吧。这样,脚下那双磨脚的鞋也显得有力得多。
你的影子不离不弃,陪你历过人生许多岁月。陪亦笑过,陪你哭过,以后还得陪你走完剩下的岁月,它也会弯老,请在还有能力蹲下来抚摸它的时候多说几句“谢谢”。别等到八十岁坐在轮椅上时才懂得微笑,年老的双腿已无能力蹲下只得暗自流泪。
你的影子从不害怕,你的影子从不拒绝,你的影子从不说话,十七八岁的年龄,打个篮球也会嫌它碍事,它默默无言,只是陪你从幼儿到青春中年到老直至死亡。我们不曾知道他从哪里来,我们应该知道的是要蹲下来说“谢谢”。
于是,你的影子承载着无数岁月呼啸而来,是你一生都读不完的书卷。
篇3:朋友眼中的我英文作文
全文共 2190 字
+ 加入清单I have a round face egg, a pair of flexible eyes, long black hair, small mouth, long eyelashes. Height is not high, not short, this is also of medium height.
I am an optimistic child, the bad mood, through their own adjustment, will be much better, good mood will come to me, even if the parents criticized me, I am optimistic. I will seriously think about whether I have done something wrong, because my grades have fallen, so my parents criticized me. Then I must take every exam seriously. Did something wrong, criticized by family or teacher, said I have what is not good, to correct. Im going to accept it and do better. Know yourself, comfort yourself, and be optimistic about everything.
Sometimes, I got good grades in exams, and I would happily tell them to my parents. Sometimes, grades, test error more, I will face to happy, the next test on the line a little better. Once, after the three unit, the teacher said something easier, the teacher would say, "who is wrong, stand up."." I stood up with the other students, and at that time I felt that all eyes were focused on me. Although I am optimistic, but people always have unhappy time. I stood there, with my head down, not daring to lift. I was nervous, for fear that the teacher would criticize me. Standing for a moment, the teacher told us to sit down, so I couldnt lift my spirits in the whole class. I was in a terrible mood. Good mood soon came to my side, the bell rang, the eye exercises, exercises when I thought I was wrong, I was wrong, in fact, if I had been more careful if not wrong, next time I will correct the error, to prove to the teacher. Think, think, feel a lot better, after class, and I happily play with the students up.
I like to be friends with others, and I also make friends easily. If someone or I cant be a friend because of a little trifle, and destroy the friendship of a friend, then dont be a friend. In less than a day, we were reconciled for something. To be friends is to keep each other in trust, and that friendship will last forever.
I am very optimistic, not a teacher criticized a sentence, not happy all day. Even if Im unhappy, its mostly a class. Optimistic people are always happy.
篇4:渐行渐远的记忆的英文作文及翻译
全文共 2586 字
+ 加入清单Shakespeare in Love
文:渐行渐远的记忆
很多年以后,依稀记得那个冬天的一个下午,太阳十分慵懒,一如这个以慢节奏而著称的城市。祥和、静寂的气氛夹杂着几分淡淡的哀伤,窗外细枊无力地摇曳着。
世界上最可怕的是什么?梦想的破灭?青春的逝去?生命的终结……Shakespeare撕下一张又一张的稿纸,那支脏兮兮的鹅毛笔时而游曳于白纸上,时而停顿在半空……导演把镜头对准了Shakespeare紧锁的眉头和一张张被丢弃的废纸……何谓灵感?灵感无非是一种触动。当这位伦敦剧场界的新星失去其写作的灵感,无法再次触动尘封的心灵,这一切远比死亡来得可怕。
并不华丽的场景却真实地再现16世纪的伦敦闹市,跟随着主人翁的步伐,我们来到了剧场,这里正在招聘演员,男女主角的第一次见面就在这里发生。中国有句古话:冥冥之中,定有天意。Viola正是那位Shakespeare所需的能激发其灵感的女神,年轻的Shakespeare敏锐的感觉让他发现了 Viola是个漂亮的女孩,接着如同那些爱情小说里描写的一样,他们坠入了爱河。这时候Shakespeare的灵感如泉涌,并将他们的爱情付诸成文字, Viola成为他生命中的Juliet,而他这个Romeo也找到生存的意义。
如同众多的爱情悲剧小说里的情形一样,他们的爱情被残酷的现实所阻挠:Viola必须嫁给Wisher爵士,这是Victoria女王所钦定的,并且 Shakespeare早已成婚。在一场身分混淆、错综复杂的乌龙闹剧中,大吃干醋的未婚夫和未婚妻的情人决斗,私定终身的情侣偷偷调情,而年轻的 Shakespeare不但得为他的剧本想出完美的结局,也得为他自己的爱情找到快乐的结局。
曾为《钢琴师》、《跳出我天地》等欧洲名片谱写过电影配乐的英国新进作曲者Stephen Warbeck以其擅长的古典剧作笔法,既吸取了古典配乐上的欢快与幽默,又努力向时尚的剧情烘托靠拢。本片的配乐一直都维持了一股宫廷电影应有的典雅与高贵。音乐一路描绘着剧中人物的情感变化。影片从昂扬的揭开序曲,一路细腻且生动地描绘着剧中人物的喜怒哀乐,到及的深沉情绪中,紧密交织的古典交响曲式,慢板的钢琴曲及女高音Catherine Bott跨刀吟唱无一不紧扣人心。
人生如戏,还是戏如人生?我想Shakespeare在这一刻肯定是忘形了,所以他才演的这么投入,所以他的台词才会这么动人。
但是生活不是戏剧,生活同样也不是电影!有人说:武侠小说是成年人的童话。其实电影又何尝不是?就如电影里的Shakespeare,在舞台上他对着心爱的女人,当着众人的面,可以毫无顾忌地诉说着一切,而在现实生活中,世俗的差距就象一道鸿沟,两个相爱的人始终只能遥遥相望。
爱是需要表达的,爱也是需要争取的。看完电影,我想想也好笑:是不是我们永远在别人的故事里,流着自己的泪?
Layla Kaylif - Shakespeare In Love
Hes fought and hes fallen
Hes on his knees before hes on his feet
A sinister romantic
Oh, hes about to be and shes about to see
Teachin torches to burn bright
Shes hanging on the cheek of night
A snowy dove trooping with crows
He never saw true beauty till tonight
CHORUS:
Shell take him to the brink of deliverance
Show him that much
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
So he falls in love to feel that hes falling
Shell let him know his heart
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
Thats Shakespeare in love
Hes fought and hes fallen
Hes on his knees before hes on his feet
A glittery romantic
Oh, hes about to be and shes about to see
His bountys boundless like the sea
His love is endless, just as deep
The more he gives the more he has
`Cause both of them are truly infinite
CHORUS:
Shell take him to the brink of deliverance
Show him that much
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
So he falls in love to feel that hes falling
Shell let him know his heart
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
Thats Shakespeare in love
Thats Shakespeare in love
A sinister romantic
Hes on his knees before hes on his feet
CHORUS:
Shell take him to the brink of deliverance
Show him that much
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
So he falls in love to feel that hes falling
Shell let him know his heart
Oh, dont you know it
Oh, dont you know it
Thats Shakespeare in love
Thats Shakespeare in love
篇5:描写爸爸的英文作文
全文共 967 字
+ 加入清单Somewhere along the line, the generation gap evaporated. Age separates us now and little else. We agree on most everything, perhaps because we’ve learned there isn’t much worth disagreeing about. However, I would like to mention that fly fishing isn’t all you’ve cracked it up to be, Dad. You can say what you want about wrist action and stance and blah, blah, blah...
I’ve been happily drifting for a lot of years, Dad, and I didn’t see you getting older.
I suppose I saw us and our relationship as aging together, rather like a fine wine. Numbers never seemed important. But the oddest thing happened last week. I was at a stop sign and I watched as you turned the corner in your car. It didn’t immediately occur to me that it was you because the man driving looked so elderly and fragile behind the wheel of that huge car. It was rather like a slap in the face delivered from out of nowhere. Perhaps I saw your age for the first time that day. Or maybe I saw my own.
篇6:助人为乐的事英文
全文共 512 字
+ 加入清单In school,I work very hard and I rank in the top of my class.Therefore,my classmates would like to ask me some questions about study when they do not ask for teachers.I like helping others.Firstly,when others need help,I want to give them a hand.They come to me,because they trust me.
This makes me happy.Secondly,I can get help from others,too.Once you did some favors to them,they are more likely to help you.Finally,helping others is helping myself,too.When I solve problems,I get improvement at the same time.
篇7:致客户的一封信英文
全文共 938 字
+ 加入清单Dear customers
Hello!
Thank you very much for your attention to boscar oil change maintenance
project. Boska professional oil change and maintenance center integrates
independent R & D, production and entity alliance. Since the opening of
nationwide franchise in 2016, the number of chain stores in China has exceeded
400 in one year. Boscar is determined to create a new benchmark of "brand,
specialization, standardization and chain" in the automotive aftermarket. In
order to ensure the sound development of the companys brand and be highly
responsible for your investment, we will select the more suitable franchisees
for boska brand development to achieve cooperation and create a road of wealth
together.
As the company highly requires market planning and is really responsible
for your investment, the current regional franchise index is limited, so we will
make the following consultation for you, please actively cooperate to fill
in.
thank you.
篇8:初三英文
全文共 701 字
+ 加入清单During May Day holiday, I went to my uncle’s home to meet my new little
bother and he is a baby.
My little bother has got big eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth that
looks like a cherry. But my little bother cant talk, and the only thing he can
do is crying.
My little bother is very lovely. He likes frown very much. When he frowns,
it looks like that he is just thinking some questions. When he falls to sleep,
it looks like swimming. When he cries, the sound is very interesting. It sounds
like he is counting numbers or he is singing. Maybe he wants to be a singer.
I love my little brother, Do you like him? I hope my little bother can be a
super star in the future. At that time I will be proud of him.
篇9:愚人节英文优秀作文
全文共 2400 字
+ 加入清单However, communications being what they were in the days when news traveled by foot, many people did not receive the news for several years. Others, the more obstinate crowd, refused to accept the new calendar and continued to celebrate the new year on April 1. These backward folk were labeled as "fools" by the general populace. They were subject to some ridicule, and were often sent on "fools errands" or were made the butt of other practical jokes.
This harassment evolved, over time, into a tradition of prank-playing on the first day of April. The tradition eventually spread to England and Scotland in the eighteenth century. It was later introduced to the American colonies of both the English and French. April Fools Day thus developed into an international fun fest, so to speak, with different nationalities specializing in their own brand of humor at the expense of their friends and families.
In Scotland, for example, April Fools Day is actually celebrated for two days. The second day is devoted to pranks involving the posterior region of the body. It is called Taily Day. The origin of the "kick me" sign can be traced to this observance.
Mexicos counterpart of April Fools Day is actually observed on December 28. Originally, the day was a sad remembrance of the slaughter of the innocent children by King Herod. It eventually evolved into a lighter commemoration involving pranks and trickery.
Pranks performed on April Fools Day range from the simple, (such as saying, "Your shoes untied, or I accidentally stepped on your glasses!), to the elaborate. Setting a roommates alarm clock back an hour is a common gag. Whatever the prank, the trickster usually ends it by yelling to his victim, "April Fool!"
Practical jokes are a common practice on April Fools Day. Sometimes, elaborate practical jokes are played on friends or relatives that last the entire day. The news media even gets involved. For instance, a British short film once shown on April Fools Day was a fairly detailed documentary about "spaghetti farmers" and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees.
April Fools Day is a "for-fun-only" observance. Nobody is expected to buy gifts or to take their "significant other" out to eat in a fancy restaurant. Nobody gets off work or school. Its simply a fun little holiday, but a holiday on which one must remain forever vigilant, for he may be the next April Fool!
篇10:初中英文
全文共 561 字
+ 加入清单English is one of my best subjects and I started learning English when I
was ten years old. But at the very beginning, listening seemed a little
difficult for me. So I have been doing a lot of listening practice, such as
listening to tapes, watching English TV programs. And I found it really helped a
lot. In fact, there are some more helpful ways to learn English well. For
example, I enjoy singing English songs and I want to join an English club or
find a pen pal from English-speaking countries. I believe that nothing is
impossible if you put your heart into it。
篇11:我的房间大学英文作文
全文共 559 字
+ 加入清单Look, this is my bedroom. It s not very big. But it s beautiful and clean. In the middle of my bedroom, there is a bed. There is a teddy bear and some hair clips on it. Beside the bed, there is a desk. Its colour is brown. There are many things on the desk, some pens, a Walkman, a light and many stickers. Oh, there is a chair beside the desk, too. On the right of the desk, there is a bookcase. It s big and tall. There are lots of books in the bookcase. They are comic books, exercise books, story books and copy books.
Can you see two pictures on the wall?
篇12:有哲理性英文的小故事
全文共 408 字
+ 加入清单Little Robert asked his mother for two cents. "What did you do with the money I gave you yesterday?"
"I gave it to a poor old woman," he answered.
"Youre a good boy," said the mother proudly. "Here are two cents more. But why are you so interested in the old woman?"
"She is the one who sells the candy."
【释义】
好孩子 小罗伯特向妈妈要两分钱。
"昨天给你的钱干什么了?"
"我给了一个可怜的老太婆,"他回答说。 "你真是个好孩子,"妈妈骄傲地说。"再给你两分钱。可你为什么对那位老太太那么感兴趣呢?"
"她是个卖糖果的。"
篇13:英文日记
全文共 597 字
+ 加入清单The summer vacation had come round again. I was happy that I could forget
about school at least for a while. Lest I fool around all through this summer
vacation, I made a plan as to how to spend it. First, I thought I should go over
all those things my teachers taught in the previous term so that I could have a
better understanding of them. Then I thought I should take up some forms of
exercise, such as walking, running and rowing, to keep me physically strong. It
stood to reason that with such a good plan I should make the best of my vacation
time. I did, because I lived up to what I had planned.
篇14:计算机英文自我介绍作文
全文共 1335 字
+ 加入清单My name is ***. ** is my given name. *means sweet and* means person, so my name means a sweet-tempered girl. I actually am! But you can call me June, for your convenience, j-u-n-e, its similar to my Chinese name Jun. I am from Enping, a small city in the southwest of Guangdong Province, near HongKong and Macao. Maybe you have never been there before, its well known for the hot springs there.
In 2003, I got the highest score in the College Entrance Examinations in my city and entered Zhongshan University. My major is Computer Science. My GPA ranks in the top 40% among all students, but I have stronger C programming skills than many others. Also, I was the first one to learn Java in my class.
I was chosen by a teacher of mine to participate in his project. The project was about a LAN chat room, and I developed the instant messaging system in it. I was the only female student in this project team.
Besides study and the project, I worked in the Student Union for two years, first year as a member, next year promoted to be the General Secretary. My colleagues describe me as a reliable and considerate person.
IBM is top on my job hunting list for of the reasons you hear every day. I look forward to joining a famous company as it means good training, good pay, and good people to work with, just like you gentlemen!
篇15:小学生英文自我介绍
全文共 500 字
+ 加入清单Tointroducemyself
Hello,everyone!
My name is azuowen.Im a 15 years old girl. I live in the beautiful city of Rizhao.
Im an active,lovely and clever girl.In the school,my favourite subject is maths.Perhaps someone thinks its difficult to study well.But I like it.I belive that if you try your best,everything can be done well.
I also like sports very much.Such as,azuoweng,volleyball and so on.
Im kind-hearted. If you need help,please come to me .
I hope we can be good friends!
OK.This is me .A sunny girl.
篇16:植树小学英文作文
全文共 913 字
+ 加入清单Planting Trees植树
It was fine on March 12, 201x. I got up early that day. All the students in our school went to the hill to plant trees.
We arrived at the hill at eight oclock. The teacher asked each of us to plant at least six trees. Then we started digging, planting and watering. We all worked so hard that we could finish our tasks ahead of time. Among us,Wang Lin, our monitor set a good example for us. Though he was ill, he worked harder. When he finished his task, he went on to help others without even a little rest. He was wet all over after work. "I must learn from him," I said to myself . Looking at the lines of the young trees, we smiled happily, forgetting our tiredness.
201x年3月12日天气晴。那天我起得早。我们学校所有的学生都去山上种树。
我们8点到达山上。老师要求我们每个人种至少六棵植物。然后我们开始挖洞,种植和浇水。我们所有人如此辛勤工作以致我们能提前完成任务。在我们中间,王麟,我们的班长给我们树立了好榜样。虽然他病了,但他很努力的工作。当他完成他的任务时,他还去帮助别人,甚至没有一点休息。在工作完以后,他全身都湿了。”我要向他学习,”我对自己说。看着一行一行的小的树苗,我们愉快地微笑着,忘记了我们的疲倦。
篇17:中国旅游高考英文满分作文
全文共 1145 字
+ 加入清单【范文】
Tourism in China
Recent years have seen a tency in China that tourism is growing faster. According to a recent survey made by some experts, about 47% urban resits travel regularly, and 28% rural resits also make their tour across the country. The survey also shows that more people are interested in tourism, and will join the army in the future.
Facing this tency, we can&’t help exploring some underlying factors that are responsible. In the very first place, with the policy of reform and opening up, Chinese people&’s living standard has been greatly improved, and therefore, most of them can afford to travel around. What&’s more, it is believed that people now take a more positive attitude to tourism, and regard it as a life style. In addition, tourism facilities are becoming better and better. For example, transportation develops fast, and many scenic spots are available now.
【译文】
最近几年,在中国的趋势,旅游业增长较快。根据最近的一项调查显示一些专家认为,约47%城镇居民定期作出旅行,28%的农村居民,也使他们的全国巡演。该调查还显示,更多的人在旅游有兴趣,并会在将来加入军队。
面对这一趋势,我们不能不说是负责任的开发一些潜在因素。在第一个地方,随着改革开放政策,对中国人民的生活水平有了很大提高,因此,他们大多数都不能周游。更重要的是,它相信,人们现在更积极的态度,旅游业,把它作为一种生活方式。此外,旅游设施正在变得越来越好。例如,交通运输发展迅速,许多景点都已经上市。
篇18:英文写作不好的原因及解决方法
全文共 990 字
+ 加入清单对于中国考生来说,英文写作一直是最为头疼的事情之一。那么考生为什么会畏惧英文表达呢?为什么有些考生背了一两万个单词却仍然写不出好的文章呢?找到了这一系列问题的答案,就真正抓住了提高写作能力的关键。
英文写作困境可以归纳为三类:
困境1:面对一个题目,根本无话可说,即便用中文,也写不出内容。
困境2:有话可说,有内容可写,但英文表达支离破碎,完全不能用英文阐释清楚自己的观点。
困境3:有话说,也能用英文表达出要表达的意思,但写出来的语言“满篇尽带Chinglish(中式英语)”。
那么该如何走出困境,真正并有针对性地提高语言表达能力呢?答案很简单,只有两个字——素材!
面对一个话题,考生之所以无法写出连贯的文字,是因为缺少写作素材。那么素材是什么呢?其实也就是我们所说的“言之有物”中的“物”。无论是四、六级写作,还是考研写作,或是雅思、托福、GRE、GMAT、SAT写作,考生之所以无法取得高分,根本原因在于其日常积累的英文论证素材以及论据素材过于贫乏,根本无法将零星散落于大脑各个角落不成体系的素材组合起来,形成一篇逻辑严密、语言优美地道的文章。因此,英文素材的积累和素材库的建立可以真正帮助中国英语学习者和广大英语考生提高写作能力,走出英文表达困境。
正如前面所提到的,英语写作素材包含两类:一类是论证素材,即对于论点进行理论分析的素材。例如:论证竞争机制的重要性、论证环境保护的必要性、论证艺术的价值等。一类是论据素材,即可支持论点的相关事例。例如:“钻石教父”雷维夫与DeBeers公司的竞争促进了整个钻石行业的发展这一事例,可用来支持“竞争机制的重要性”的论证;引用美国政府参与环境保护的例子可佐证“环境保护的必要性”;贝多芬、巴赫、凡高的例子可说明伟大的艺术家们的艺术作品是如何推动人类文明发展的,并用以例证“艺术的价值”。
其实,只要多掌握适用于写作测试的英文写作素材(论证素材+论据素材),就已经为写出有理有据的文章打下了良好的基础,这也是写作的前提。因为,任何语言学习,或者说任何学习过程,都遵循“输入—输出”模式。如果没有输入,则永远不可能有输出;若没有好的输入,则永远不可能有好的输出。因此,语言学习有一条永恒不变的真理:不听永远不会说,不读永远不会写。这里的“听”和“读”就是输入环节,“说”和“写”就是输出环节;只有输入了好的英文素材,才能在需要的地方进行输出。
篇19:初中英文
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+ 加入清单When winter comes, especially the cold wind blows, I dont want to go out
of the house. Though the outdoor activity is limited, I still can find a lot of
things to do. The happiest thing for me is to eat hot pot with my families, at
the same time, we watch TV show. Doing these two things together can help us
better communicate and enjoy the family hour. The second thing I want to do is
to stay in bed and play computer. The warmness makes me feel so comfortable. I
will bring some snacks and then enjoy watching movies. Staying indoors also can
make me happy.
篇20:英文地道作文欣赏
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+ 加入清单13.Stronger Than You Know
Getting Ourselves Worked Up
Our capacity to cope successfully with lifes challenges far outstrips our capacity to feel nervousness. Yet in the weeks, days, and hours leading up to an event that we believe will test our limits, we can become nervous. While we may have previously regarded ourselves as equal to the trials that lie ahead, we reach a point at which they near and our anxiety begins to mount. We then become increasingly worked up, until the moment of truth arrives and we discover that our worry was all for nothing. We are almost always stronger and more capable than we believe ourselves to be. But anxiety is not rational in nature, which means that in most cases we cannot work through it using logic as our only tool. Reason can help us recognize the relative futility of unwarranted worry but, more often than not, we will find more comfort in patterns of thought and activity that redirect our attention to practical or engaging matters.
Most of us find it remarkably difficult to focus on two distinct thoughts or emotions at once, and we can use this natural human limitation to our advantage when trying to stay centered in the period leading up to a potentially tricky experience. When we concentrate on something unrelated to our worryuch as deep breathing, visualizations of success, pleasurable pursuits, or exercisenxiety dissipates naturally. Meditation is also a useful coping mechanism as it provides us with a means to ground ourselves in the moment. Our guides can aid us by providing us with a focal point wholly outside of our own sphere.