Outside my window, a new day I see,
Only I can determine what kind of day it will be.
It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay,
Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.
My own state of mind is the determining key,
For I am only the person that I let myself be.
I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help,
Or be selfish and think just of myself.
I can enjoy what I do, and make it seem fun,
Or gripe1 and complain, make life hard on someone.
I can be patient with those who may not understand,
Or belittle2 and hurt them as much as I can.
But I have faith in myself, and believe what I say,
And so I intend to make the best of my day.
就在我窗外,新的一天来临,
这一天会如何,惟我可决定。
这一天可以很繁忙、充满阳光、欢笑和开心。
也可以很无聊、寒冷、让人不快而阴沉。
决定这一切的是我自己的心灵,
因为我不过是被自己塑造成型。
我可以体贴他人,尽我所能相助,
也可以自私自利,只想着自己。
我可以享受我的工作,让它充满乐趣,
也可以牢骚满腹,抱怨不停,让他人不悦。
我可以耐心对待那些不理解的人,
也可以轻视他们,肆意伤害他们。
但我对自己有信心,相信我所言,
所以我将充分利用我的每一天。
1. gripe [graip] v. 抱怨
2. belittle v. 轻视
3. make the best of 充分利用