Two years ago my grandma left this earth. It wasn't until she died that I truly recognized how much she meant to me. She was my friend, my teacher and my inspiration. She taught me things that became my own personal laws of life, which have helped me get through each day with a smile, have made me aware of my strong points as well as my weaknesses, and helped me overcome those weaknesses. They are true lessons to live by, and I hope I will never forget them.
One day, my grandma told me something I will always remember. She said, \"Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to God.\"
Those words have become a part of me over the years. Each day I thank God for the many talents He has given me, and I try to use those talents. I believe that we were all born to reveal the glory of God that is within us. As we each let our own light shine, through our talents and ideas, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same. Just think about what our world could be like if each and every one of us let our own light shine through. I think it would be a better place.
One more lesson my grandma taught me was to always go for my dreams and never give up. She once told me, \"Shoot for the moon because even if you fall, you'll land among the stars.\"
I have never heard anything truer in all my life. I have tried to live by these words, and have figured out that it is very important to go for your dreams and never let anything get in your way. Even if you have had a bitter experience in the past, never limit your view of life by that experience. I believe that life is constantly testing our commitment, and I am convinced life's greatest rewards are reserved for those who show a never-ending commitment to act until they achieve. This kind of determination can accomplish miracles, but it must be continual and consistent. Simple as this may sound, it is still the common denominator separating those who live their dreams from those that live in regret.
Another great lesson my grandma taught me was, \"Never let anyone come to you without coming away better and happier.\" Everyone should see goodness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile. Too often we underestimate the power of such things: a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or even the smallest act of caring. All have the potential to turn a life around.
My grandma is no longer present here on earth, but she will always remain present in my heart. Her words and personality have affected my life. Her lessons on life have become a part of me, and have made me a better person. I will never forget the great love my grandma shared with everyone. She is my idol. My grandma's laws of life will live in me forever.
兩年前,奶奶離開了這個世界。她去世后,我才真正認識到,她對我有多么重要。她是我的朋友,我的老師和我的靈感。她教給我的東西漸漸成了我個人生活的準則。這些準則幫助我微笑度過每一天,使我認識到自己的優(yōu)點與缺點,并幫助我克服那些弱點。它們是我賴以為生的真正訓誡,我希望自己永遠不要忘記它們。
有一天,奶奶告訴了我一件我終生難忘的事情。她說:“你的才能是上帝賜給你的禮物。利用它是你給上帝的禮物。”
這些年來,那些話已經(jīng)成為我生活的一部分。每天我都感謝上帝賜給我的許多才能,而且盡力利用那些才能。我相信我們生來就是為了展現(xiàn)上帝賜予我們的光榮。當我們各自通過自己的才能和思想讓自己發(fā)光時,我們無意中就同意別人也這樣做。試想一下,如果每個人都讓自己的光照亮別人,我們的世界會是什么景象。我想那會是一個更加美好的地方。
奶奶教給我的另一訓誡是,要永遠追逐自己的夢想,絕不放棄。她曾告訴我說:“爭取摘到月亮,因為即使你墜落,也會落在群星間。”
我一生從來沒有聽過比這更真實的事情。我努力按照這些話去生活,而且明白這對追逐夢想非常重要,永遠不要讓任何事情阻擋你的道路。即使過去曾有過慘痛經(jīng)歷,也永遠不要讓那種經(jīng)歷限制自己的人生觀。我相信,生活總在考驗我們的責任感,而且我確信,生活最大的獎賞就是為那些不懈奮斗,直至成功的人而準備。這種決心可以成就奇跡,但必須始終如一。盡管這聽起來可能簡單,但仍是區(qū)分追逐夢想者和懊悔過去者的共同點。
奶奶教給我的又一大訓誡是:“不要讓任何來到你身邊的人失望,讓他們離開時留下更加幸福、更加美好的印象。”每個人都應該從你的臉上、你的眼里和你的微笑中看到善意。我們常常會低估一次撫摸、一個微笑、一句善言、一只傾聽的耳朵、一聲真誠的贊美甚或最小的一個關愛之舉這些東西的力量。所有這些都有轉(zhuǎn)變?nèi)松目赡堋?/p>
盡管奶奶已不在人世,但她會永遠活在我的心里。她的話語和人格魅力已經(jīng)影響了我的人生。她對人生的訓誡已經(jīng)成為我的一部分,使我更加出色。我永遠不會忘記奶奶和每個人分享的大愛。她是我的偶像。奶奶的人生準則將永遠活在我的心里。