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rful of what they see going on around them。
Technological change and innovation1 are pletely altering many aspects of our lives and it doesn’t stop there。 Economic changes； social changes； scientific changes； political changes。。。 the list is endless。 However； the big question we all face is how are we going to respond to these changes？
While the specific answers about what to do take time and thought to uncover； the best way to approach the future and all of the changes it will bring can be summed up2 in one word： Confidence。
增强信心（2）
Personal confidence is one of the greatest assets we all possess。 Certainly some people seem to have much more of it than others but I believe that confidence is a skill that we can all develop。 In some ways； it is undoubtedly the most important skill we can develop。
With confidence； all things are within the realm of possibility。 Without confidence； even the smallest challenges seem insurmountable3。
What I find fascinating is that people with confidence always seem to end up on top。 They seem to overe the obstacles that stand in their way。 It’s as if problems and challenges run from the person who has confidence。
I think what’s so difficult for most people is the belief that confidence has to be based on having a specific solution at hand but that’s just not true。 What we all respect and admire is the person who can stand up against overwhelming difficulties and persevere without an answer。
Here’s the secret that most people never get。 Life’s challenges are no match for the person with unstoppable confidence。 While the problems or challenges might seem too big to be overe； the person with confidence always finds a way to win regardless of the circumstances。
Ultimately； life’s challenges run and hide from the person that maintains confidence。
This is a hard lesson to learn。 The problems of life seem so big and scary and we often think of ourselves as so small and fragile。 But that’s not the way it is。 That’s the illusion4 that most people buy into； but it’s not the truth。
The truth is that we are bigger than anything that can ever happen to us in life。 We have the power and ability to overe any obstacle in our path。 And the most important tool we possess is personal confidence； believing in our ability to overe the current challenge just like we have done so many times in the past。
Whatever challenge is currently in your life； know that it’s there to help you grow and expand。 Use the problems you encounter to help you build your personal confidence。 Remember； you wouldn’t have the problem if you didn’t have the power to overe it。 Expanding your personal confidence will allow you to take on whatever you need to in order to fulfill your personal mission。
生活是首交响乐（1）
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观众们都在交谈着。舞台上的表演者正在为表演调试着音乐和乐器。指挥登台后鞠了一个躬，全场一片寂静。他的指挥棒一挥，交响乐随之响起。所有的乐器都发出不同的声音，各个部分的声音混合得相当协调。如果乐器的每一个部分都是一样的，音乐就不会如此激昂。交响乐就是生命的象征，特别是在团队中，多种乐器交织在一起，才会演奏出唯一而独特的声音。我们的生命和所居住的世界也是如此。每个人都带来他们的不同，而这种不同又影响着其他人。
交响乐队是由许多种类的铜乐器、木管乐器、打击乐器和弦乐器组成的。每一种乐器都有着独特的声音，但是当它们一起演奏时，又会产生互补的效果。整个世界就像交响乐和交响乐器一样，由许多种族和文化构成。他们拥有各自的不同点，却又在不经意间影响着彼此。比如，你在街上散步，为了不碰到某人，你会绕着他走，事实上，当你向里挪动时，他们正影响着你的行为。
每个人都是交响乐中重要的一部分，每一位演奏者也都有各自的演奏任务。这些部分都可以演奏出自己的音乐，但是与乐队中的其他部分合奏时，他们就会产生不同的效果。他们混合在一起就成为音乐的和谐部分。换言之，你能听到每一个人所做出的贡献，也能听到每一位演奏者是怎样共同合作的。在生活中，每一个人都拥有各自的特长。当他们共同合作时，就更强调了他们每个人的独特能力。一位外科医生是很有能力的，但是如果他加入医疗组，在别人的协助下，他拯救生命的能力就能更好地发挥。
在一篇名为《健康福音书》的散文中，安德鲁？卡耐基论述了他在健康、公共财产以及个人主义上的观点。他将个人主义描述为“一个人不应该只为自己劳作，而是要为他的兄弟姐妹而活，并与他们分享一切，这是一种高尚的理想。”卡耐基认为个性是非常重要的，但也不能与他人太过偏离。每个人都应该贡献自己的观点，以便更好地帮助整个社会。
生活和交响乐之间的另一点相似之处在于，演奏者也许不会一直奏出悦耳的音调，但他可以为拥有悦耳音调的人伴奏。或者还有另一方面，演奏者不会一直表演独奏，也不会一直有作为焦点的机会。在生命中，每个人都有其光荣的时刻，即使他们或许会像伴奏者那样被人忽视。但这也并不意味着他们不比别人重要。整首歌曲的悦耳音调不会只停留在一个乐器上，而是由整个乐队演奏出来的。生活中亦是如此，每个人最终都会有发光的时刻，也会有成为焦点的机会。
当一场音乐会正在准备时，指挥员会提醒音乐家交错着呼吸。在需要呼吸的时候，音乐家们当然可以呼吸，但是不可以与邻座的人在同一时间呼吸。如果大家同时呼吸，那么他们的呼吸声就会在音乐中的寂静时刻凸现出来。
乐队继续演奏着。他们虽然是分离的个体，但却又组合成一个团队。每一位音乐家都是交响乐中的积极分子。在生活中我们更加团结，作为这个团体中的积极分子，我们每天贡献着自己能够做到的一切。乐队演奏完他们乐曲中的最后篇章，音乐结束了。观众们雷鸣般的掌声打破了片刻的寂静。
■ 心灵小语
一个人不可能单独生活在这个世界上，要想发挥自身的最大潜能，就要将自己融入到整个社会中，在集体中充分发挥自身的独特性，为人类做出更大的贡献。
The Symphony Is a Way of Life
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The auditorium is full of people conversing in the audience。 On the stage the performers are shuffling their music and tuning their instruments as they prepare for the performance。 The conductor enters； takes a bow； and all is silent。 He raises his baton and the symphony1 begins to play。 All of the instruments have different sounds； and the parts they play blend and harmonize with one another。 The music would not be as exciting if every part were the same。 The symphony is a symbol for life； especially in a munity。 Diversity and the ing together of each instrument is what gives the symphony its unique and special sound。 This is also true in life and the world we live in。 Individuals bring in their own input that influences others。书 包 网 txt小说上传分享
生活是首交响乐（2）
A symphony orchestra is posed of a variety of brass； woodwind； percussion and stringed instruments。 Each of these instruments has its own unique sound but when played together they plement each other。 Like a symphony and its instruments； the world is posed of many races and cultures。 They are uniquely different but can have an influence on each other even if it is not intentional。 If you are walking down the street； for example； and move out of the way so as not to bump into someone； they are influencing your actions when you move inside。
Individuality is an important part of the symphony。 Each player has his or her own part to perform。 These parts can be played on their own but do not have the same effect as when they are bined with the other parts of the orchestra。 They blend into a harmonious piece of music。 In other words； you can hear what each person has to contribute and how each performer works together。 In life； each person has a talent that they are particularly good at。 When they work together； it accentuates their talent。 A surgeon2 can be very gifted but is more capable of saving a life if he has a team of medical personnel assisting him。
In an essay called“The Gospel of Wealth”； Andrew Carnegie discussed his views on wealth； the public good； and individualism。 He described individualism as “a nobler ideal that man should labor； not for himself alone； but in and for a brotherhood of his fellows； and share with them all in mon。” Carnegie felt that individuality was important； but should not be taken so far that it separates everyone from each other。 Each person should contribute their own ideas that better help the munity as a whole。
Another similarity between life and the symphony is that a performer may not always have the melody but will acpany someone who does。 Or in another case； a performer will not always have a solo and the chance to be in the spotlight。 In life； everybody has their moments of glory although they may go unnoticed like the acpanist。 This does not mean； h