英语励志文章 MY FATHER

第一篇：英语励志文章 MY FATHER

My father My father was a self-taught mandolin player.He was one of the best string instrument players in our town.He could not read music, but if he heard a tune a few times, he could play it.When he was younger, he was a member of a small country music band.They would play at local dances and on a few occasions would play for the local radio station.He often told us how he had auditioned and earned a position in a band that featured Patsy Cline as their lead singer.He told the family that after he was hired he never went back.Dad was a very religious man.He stated that there was a lot of drinking and cursing the day of his audition and he did not want to be around that type of environment.Occasionally, Dad would get out his mandolin and play for the family.We three children: Trisha, Monte and I, George Jr., would often sing along.Songs such as the Tennessee Waltz, Harbor Lights and around Christmas time, the well-known rendition of Silver Bells.“Silver Bells, Silver Bells, its Christmas time in the city” would ring throughout the house.One of Dad's favorite hymns was “The Old Rugged Cross” sufencg.com.We learned the words to the hymn when we were very young, and would sing it with Dad when he would play and sing.Another song that was often shared in our house was a song that accompanied the Walt Disney series: Davey Crockett.Dad only had to hear the song twice before he learned it well enough to play it.“Davey, Davey Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier” was a favorite song for the family.He knew we enjoyed the song and the program and would often get out the mandolin after the program was over.I could never get over how he could play the songs so well after only hearing them a few times.I loved to sing, but I never learned how to play the mandolin.This is something I regret to this day.Dad loved to play the mandolin for his family he knew we enjoyed singing, and hearing him play.He was like that.If he could give pleasure to others, he would, especially his family.He was always there, sacrificing his time and efforts to see that his family had enough in their life.I had to mature into a man and have children of my own before I realized how much he had sacrificed.I joined the United States Air Force in January of 1962.Whenever I would come home on leave, I would ask Dad to play the mandolin.Nobody played the mandolin like my father.He could touch your soul with the tones that came out of that old mandolin.He seemed to shine when he was playing.You could see his pride in his ability to play so well for his family.When Dad was younger, he worked for his father on the farm.His father was a farmer and sharecropped a farm for the man who owned the property.In 1950, our family moved from the farm.Dad had gained employment at the local limestone quarry.When the quarry closed in August of 1957, he had to seek other employment.He worked for Owens Yacht Company in Dundalk, Maryland and for Todd Steel in Point of Rocks, Maryland.While working at Todd Steel, he was involved in an accident.His job was to roll angle iron onto a conveyor so that the welders farther up the production line would have it to complete their job.On this particular day Dad got the third index finger of his left hand mashed between two pieces of steel.The doctor who operated on the finger could not save it, and Dad ended up having the tip of the finger amputated.He didn't lose enough of the finger where it would stop him picking up anything, but it did impact his ability to play the mandolin.After the accident, Dad was reluctant to play the mandolin.He felt that he could not play as well as he had before the accident.When I came home on leave and asked him to play he would make excuses for why he couldn't play.Eventually, we would wear him down and he would say “Okay, but remember, I can't hold down on the strings the way I used to” or “Since the accident to this finger I can't play as good”.For the family it didn't make any difference that Dad couldn't play as well.We were just glad that he would play.When he played the old mandolin it would carry us back to a cheerful, happier time in our lives.“Davey, Davey Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier”, would again be heard in the little town of Bakerton, West Virginia.In August of 1993 my father was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer.He chose not to receive chemotherapy treatments so that he could live out the rest of his life in dignity.About a week before his death, we asked Dad if he would play the mandolin for us.He made excuses but said “okay”.He knew it would probably be the last time he would play for us.He tuned up the old mandolin and played a few notes.When I looked around, there was not a dry eye in the family.We saw before us a quiet humble man with an inner strength that comes from knowing God, and living with him in one's life.Dad would never play the mandolin for us again.We felt at the time that he wouldn't have enough strength to play, and that makes the memory of that day even stronger.Dad was doing something he had done all his life, giving.As sick as he was, he was still pleasing others.Dad sure could play that Mandolin!

第二篇：英语励志文章

Being Proactive Leads You to Success

Do you have the appreciation that you will ascend the summit of success, filling up with fight, and no saying renounce, when you aspire to bring out something extremely?

In fact, this is a category of effectiveness that is called“Being proactive”.I maintain that being proactive can enhance e person’s appetite to be successful.With the function of the appetite, whoever you are, the chance that you succeed will increase greatly.Thus, only when we are active in doing what we want to do will we gain success.The reason why I say “Being proactive is able to assist us to tend towards success” is that being proactive plays a critical role in our daily life.To be specific, initially, when faced with a gigantic challenge, like crossing a mountain, which you think you can’t overcome, you won’t or dare not do so.Actually you may overcome it assuming that you are proactive.Last year, I took part in an activity that aimed to raise money for a charity school.And there was a vacancy for a propaganda principal, which I thought suited everyone except me.As I hadn’t tasted the savor of being a leader, so I was extremely tense and afeard.At that time, it was being proactive that stimulated me to under take the responsibility.As a result, I overcame my terror.Moreover, being proactive enables to deflate the distance between

those people who do well in life and us.With the help of being proactive, imperfect as we are, we also advance in our study.In some aspects, it is adequate.What I say above are that I digest from the activity.By taking such a meaningful activity, I am aware of what were real important and what we should do.Eventually, sometimes we can benefit from being proactive.For example, at the very beginning of the activity, no one gave us donation and I was doubtful why we didn’t gain money.Then I found it was because our propaganda was too boring that people were not attracted by us.Hence I increased the interest of our methods.As was expected, the active way engendered a apparent effect.And we finished this activity propitiously and all of us were praised by the headmaster, what’s more, we reap the improvement of social practice ability.Therefore, whenever and wherever you meet the difficulty, please don’t lose your heart and make use of your being proactive to defeat what you face with.The phenomenon that we are negative once in a while in study and life is of popularity, this is partly due to the fact that we use up our energy occasionally, but also because we don’t have Being proactive.Therefore, as Winston Churchill says--Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.So we should attach importance to Being proactive and what we insist on all the doing things with Being proactive.Ultimately, we must find ourselves enjoying the

gratification of success.We heroes, start off!

第三篇：英语励志文章

英语励志文章：Just for today

Just for today I will try to live through this day only and not tackle my whole life problem at once.I can do something for twelve hours that would appall me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.Just for today I will be happy.This assumes to be true what Abraham Lincoln said，that “Most folks are as happy as they make up their minds to be.”

Just for today I will adjust myself to what is, and not try to adjust everything to my own desires.I will take my “luck” as it comes.Just for today I will try to strengthen my mind.I will study.I will learn something useful.I will not be a mental loafer.I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration.Just for today I will exercise my soul in three ways.I will do somebody a good turn and not get found out: If anybody knows of it, it will not count.I will do at least two things I don't want to do—just for exercise.I will not show anyone that my feelings are hurt: they may be hurt, but today I will not show it.Just for today I will be agreeable.I will look as well as I can, dress becomingly, talk low, act courteously, criticize not one bit，and try not to improve or regulate anybody but myself.Just for today I will have a program, I may not follow it exactly, but I will have it.I will save myself from two pests: hurry and indecision.Just for today I will have a quiet half hour all by myself and relax.During this half hour, sometime, I will try to get a better perspective of my life.Just for today I will be unafraid.Especially I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful，and to believe that as I give to the world, so the world will give to me.参考译文：

就为了今天

就为了今天，我将尽力只度过今天而不立刻去解决终身的问题。对一件令我沮丧而又必须坚持一辈子的事，我只能坚持十二个小时。

就为了今天，我会很快乐。亚伯拉罕-林肯说过，“大多数人都是决定想怎么高兴就怎么高兴。”这已经被认为是真理。

就为了今天，我会做自我调整适应事物本来的面目，而不是想方设法使每一件事满足自己的欲望。当机会来临的时候我会抓住它。

就为了今天，我会尽力心强志坚。我会学习，学一些有用的东西。我不会做一个精神上的流浪汉。我会读一些需要努力、思考和注意力集中的东西。

就为了今天，我会用三种方法来磨炼我的灵魂。我会做对某人有利的事但不能被发现，若有人发现了就不算数。我将会做至少两件我不愿做的事情——只为了磨练。我不会让任何人感到我的感情受到了伤害：它们可能受到了伤害，但今天我不想表现出来。

就为了今天，我会过得很惬意。看起来我达到了最佳状态，穿着得体、讲话谦虚、行为礼貌、一点不吹毛求疵，尽量改进和调节自己而不是别人。

就为了今天，我会制定一个计划，我也许不会严格地遵守它，但我一定要有计划。我会避免两种错误：仓促行事和优柔寡断。

就为了今天，我将会独自静静地呆上半小时放松。在这半小时里，某个时刻，我会日后对我的生活有个更好的看法。

就为了今天，我将不再害怕。尤其我不会再害怕享受美丽的事物，并且相信我给予世界的，世界也会给予我。

第四篇：英语励志文章

英语励志文章： Be a Fighter

A young friend of mine asked me in a letter, “What kind of man should I be?” My answer was, “Be a fighter.”

Another friend of mine inquired, “How should I live my life?” Again my answer was, “Be a fighter.”

The author of In Praise of the Fighter says:

Riding on the ceaseless rushing torrent of life, I should pursue and overtake it so as to create an even greater and deeper torrent of my own.If I were a lamp, it would be my duty to light up thick darkness.If I were the sea tide, I would marshal rolling waves to cleanse the beach of all accumulated filth.This quotation reflects aptly the state of mind of a lighter.Fighters are badly needed in our time.But such fighters do not necessarily go to the battle-field gun in hand.Their weapons are not necessarily bullets.Their weapons may be knowledge, faith and strong will.They can bring the enemy sure death without drawing his blood.A fighter is always in pursuit of light.Instead of basking in the sunshine under a clear sky, he holds a burning torch in the darkness of night to illuminate people's way so that they can continue their journey till they see the dawn of a new day.It is the task of a fighter to dispel darkness.Instead of shirking darkness, he braves it and fights the hidden demons and monsters therein.He is determined to wipe them out and win light.He knows no compromise.He will keep on fighting until he wins light.A fighter is perennially young.He is never irresolute or inactive.He plunges deep into teeming crowds in search of such vermin as flies and venomous mosquitoes.He will fight them relentlessly and refuse to coexist with them under the same sky.To him, life means nothing but continuous fighting.He either survives by winning light, or perishes with his body covered all over with cuts and bruises.In the course of the struggle, it is the “future” that serves as the beacon light to him;the “future” gives people hope and inspiration.He will never lose his youthful vigour.A fighter will never lose heart or despair.He will pile up broken pieces of brick and stone to rebuild a nine-story pagoda on the ruins of failure.No blows will ever break his will.He will never close his eyes until he has breathed his last.A fighter is always fearless.His steps are firm.Once he has settled on an objective, he will press right ahead.He is never afraid of being tripped by a stumbling block.No obstacles will ever make him change his mind.His eyes will never be hoodwinked by false appearances.His actions are guided by faith.He can endure any hardships or sufferings while striving to attain his chosen objective.He will never abandon work as long as he is alive.This is the kind of fighter we now need.He is not necessarily possessed of superhuman capability.He is just an ordinary person.Anyone can be a fighter so long as he has the determination.Hence a few words of mine about “being a fighter” to encourage those young people who wander about in a depressed state, not knowing which way to go.参考译文：

做一名进攻型战士

一个年轻的朋友写信问我：“应该做一个什么样的人?“我回答他：“做一个战士。”

另一个朋友问我：“怎样对付生活了，我仍旧答道：“做一个战士。” 《战士颂》的作者曾经写过这样的话：

“我激荡在这绵绵不息、滂沱四方的生命洪流中，我就应该追逐这洪流，而且追过它，自己去造更广、更深的洪流。”

“我如果是一盏灯，这灯的用处便是照彻那多量的黑暗。我如果是海潮，便要鼓起波涛去洗涤海边一切陈腐的积物。”

这一段话很恰当地写出了战士的心情。

在这个时代，战士是最需要的。但是这样的战士并不一定要持枪上战场。他的武器也下一定是枪弹。他的武器还可以是知识、信仰和坚强的意志。他并不一定要流仇敌的血，却能更有把握地致敌人的死命，战士是永远追求光明的。他并不躺在晴空下享受阳光，在晴夜里燃起火炬，给人们照亮道路，使他们走向黎明。驱散黑暗，这是战士的任务。他不躲避黑暗，却要面对黑暗，跟躲藏在阴影里的魑魅、魍魉搏斗。他要消灭它们而取得光明。战士是不知道妥协的。他得不到光明便不会停止战斗。

战士永远是年轻的。他不犹豫，不休息。他深入人丛中，找寻苍蝇、毒蚊等等危害人类的东西。他不断地攻击它们，不肯与它们共同生存在一个天空下面，对于战士，生活就是不停的战斗，他不是取得光明而牛存，便是带着满身伤痕而死去。

在战斗中力量只有增长，信仰只有加强，在战斗中给战士指路的是“未来”，“未来”给人以希望和鼓舞。战士永远不会失去青春的活力。

战士是不知道灰心与绝望的。他甚至在失败的废墟上，还要堆起破碎的砖石重建九级宝塔。任何打击都不能击破战士的意志。只有在死的时候他才闭上眼睛。战士是不知道畏缩的，他的脚步很坚定。一旦他认准目标，便会向前走去。他不怕被绊脚石摔倒，没有一种障碍能使他改变心思，假象绝不能迷住战士的眼睛，支配战士的行动的是信仰。他能够忍受一切艰难、痛苦，而达到他所选定的目标。除非他死，否则他决不放弃工作。

这便是我们现在需要的战士。这样的战士并不一定具有超人的能力。他是一个平凡的人。每个人都可以做战士，只要他有决心。所以我用“做一个进攻型的战士”来激励那些还在苦闷中彷徨，不知何去何从的年轻朋友。

第五篇：励志英语文章

《励志英语文章》

As you slowly open your eyes,look around,notice where the light comes into your room,listen carefully,see if there’s any new sounds you can recognize,feel with your body and spirit,see if you can sense the freshness in the air.Slowly Look around Carefully spirit Recognize Freshness

Yes,yes,yes,it’s a new day,it’s a different day,and it’s a bright day!And most importantly,it is a new beginning for your life,a beginning where you are going to make new decisions,take new actions,make new friends,and take your life to a totally unprecedented level!In your mind’s eye,you can see clearly the things you want to have,the paces you intend to go,the relationships you desire to develop,and the positions you aspire to reach.You can hear your laughers of joy and happiness on the day when everything happens as you dream.You can see the smiles on the people around you when the magic moment strikes.You can feel your face is getting red,your heart is beating fast,and your blood is rushing all over your body,to every single corner of your being!You know all this is real as long as you are confident,passionate and committed!And you are confident,you are confident, passionate and committed!You will no longer fear making new sounds,showing new facial expressions,using your body in new ways,approaching new people,and asking new questions.You will live every single day of your life with absolute passion,and you will show your passion through the words you speak and the actions you take.You will focus all your time and effort on the most important goals of your life.You will never succumb to challenges of hardships.You will never waver in your pursuit of excellence.After all,you are the best,and you deserve the best!As your coach and friend,I can assure you the door to all the best things in the world will open to you,but the key to that door is in your hand.You must do your part,you must faithfully follow the plans you make and take the actions you plan,you must never quit,you must never fear.I know you must do it,you can do it,you will do it,and you will succeed!Now stand firm and tall,make a fist,get excited,and yell it out: I must do it!I can do it!I will do it!I will succeed!当你慢慢睁开眼睛,环顾四周,注意到阳光是从什么地方射到你的房间;仔细听听你可以辨认的出新的声音;用你的身心去感觉,看看你是否能感受到空气中散发出的新鲜气息。

是的,是的,是的!今天是崭新的一天,今天是与众不同的一天,今天是充满希望的一天!而最重要的是,这是你人生中一个新的开始,从哪里开始新的决策,采取新的行动,结交新朋友,使你的生活进入一个前所未所的新高度。

在你的脑海里,你可以清楚地知道哪些是你想要的,你打算去的地方,你渴望发展的关系,以及你渴望到达的高度。到那时你能听到欢乐的笑声,感觉就像在梦中一样的幸福。当这个神奇的时刻到来时,你可以看到周围人们脸上的笑容。

你能感到你的脸在变红润,你的心跳加剧,你的血液在沸腾,你身体的每个部位都在叫嚣。只要你拥有自信、激情和坚持,你知道所有这一切都会变成现实!有了自信,激情和坚持,你将不再担心新的声音,新的面孔,用全新方式去对待陌生人,问一些新的问题。你每天都生活在激情中,你将通过你的言行展示你的激情。

你会把时间和精力都集中在你最重要的目标上,你将永远不会屈服于困难的挑战。你追求卓越的念头永远不会动摇.毕竟,你是最棒的,你应该获得最好的!作为你的教练和朋友,我能向你保证,世界上所有最好的东西会向你敞开大门的,但是进入大门的钥匙却掌握在你手中.你必须做你的一部分,你必须如实的执行你的计划,永不放弃,绝不害怕.你必须做到,你能做到,你将做到,你就一定会成功!现在站起来,握紧拳头,大声地说出来: 我必须做到!我能做到!我将做到!我就一定会成功!