Step one:
Plant yourself deep in a bed of faith, and pack it down solid and tight. Drench(浸潤,濕透) daily with positive thinking, and keep saturated(飽和的) just right. Mulch(覆蓋) often with forgivenss, for this will help you grow. Quickly remove any seeds of worry, for they will soon germinate(發(fā)芽,生長) , and keep out the weeds of despair. Nourish(滋養(yǎng),供給) disappointments with hope whenever it is neeeded, and always stay cool and shaded when you feel irritated or heated(激動的) . Trim away(修剪掉) guilt or depression, for they create decay(腐爛,衰退) , and cultivate with happy memories as often as every day.
Step two:
Harvest the lessons of the past; just dig, pick, and hoe(鋤) . And nurture the roots of the present, for now is when you flourish and grow. Start planting for the future; set your goals in a row(連續(xù),成一長行) . Spade(鏟) the bed well for all your dreams to grow.
Step three:
Remember that grief is a natural predator(食肉動物,掠食者) , so learn to tolerate some damage. Protect your garden with daily prayers, for this will help you manage. Bury the criticism and complaining, for they are injurious(有害的,誹謗的) pests. Sow the seed of love wherever you may go--for joy, love, and laughter are surely bound to grow. Although the thorns(荊棘,刺) of life may be here to stay, just sprout(萌芽) a smile along the way...and be thankful for what you have today! |