compounding2014年12月大学英语四级作文经典参考范文

2021年1月8日发(作者：俞樟根)
2014年12月英语四级作文经典参考范文
（共十篇）
1、A Magical Potion
Morning Dew
The world awakens each day from its nightly slumber, transformed
by a sparkling layer of morning dew on the grass, on flower petals and
leaves, on cars and car windows. These glistening droplets last only a
little while, an integral part of what imbues the early morning with its
aura of magic. If we sleep too late, we miss the magnificent display of
sunlight playing upon an infinite amount of tiny crystal balls. To step
onto the dew-covered grass is to anoint our feet with a form of water that
comes only once a day for a short time, a rarefied gift of the night air that
will soon evaporate in the full light of the sun. If we inhale slowly and
consciously enough, it is almost as if we are drinking in this magical
elixir formed in the boundary between darkness and light.
In one myth, morning dew is believed to be tears from heaven, and
in another, the droplets are poured from the vessel of the goddess of dawn.
When we see the earth draped with these shimmering drops, it is easy to
imagine fairies bathing in the water, or a sky god weeping from a longing
to be closer to his beloved earth goddess. Seeing the sparkling beauty of
the earth emerging from darkness, we may understand this longing in
terms of our own gratitude; how blessed we are to be here.
Perhaps heaven really does long to be here on earth, and perhaps that
is why we are heres conduits between the divine and the earthbound. As
we drink the morning dew in with our eyes, our skin, our breath, it is easy
to imagine that it really is a magical potion, a gift from heaven, a
reminder of our true purpose, and a daily opportunity to be transformed.

2、Exploring An Alternate Universe

What Makes People Tick?
All people have their own way of being in the world. It is easiest to
comprehend this basic yet profound fact when we consider that every
human being on the planet occupies a distinct role in the universe. We
grow up in different environments, affected by a unique range of
influences. The preferences, values, and beliefs we embrace are
frequently related intimately to our origins. And the need to individualize
our experiences is instinctive, as doing so enables us to cope when we
must face challenges on our own. Consequently, each of us has developed
a perspective that is uniquely ours. Interacting peacefully and
constructively with people from all walks of life is a matter of first
understanding where they are coming from. Then we can adjust our
expectations so that we avoid making undue assumptions about what they
are about.
In the face of emerging interpersonal conflict, it is easy to assume
that others are being difficult, unreasonable, or stubborn. We are apt to
grow frustrated when someone in our environment does not share our
opinions or feel compelled to support us in our endeavors. It is likely that
the individual or individuals before us may simply possess differing
notions with regard to what is and what is not important in this life. We
can ease the tension that exists between us by reaffirming our belief in the
fundamental right of all beings to determine their own destinies. To foster
a harmonious relationship, we need to do our best to relate to the unique
universes they inhabit. And as we discover what makes them tick, our
ability to find a mode of interaction that is pleasing to both of us is
enhanced.
When there are barriers keeping you from connecting with someone
else, think of questions you can ask them to gain a more thorough
understanding of their point of view. You may discover that in addition to
the differences in perspective dividing you, they are subject to
insecurities and other personal issues that influence their way of seeing
the world. It is likely that you will never fully grasp the myriad
complexities embodied by humanity, but you can go a long way toward
encouraging mutually satisfying relations by reaching out to others in the
spirit of sympathetic comprehension.
3、Present In The Progression
Letting Life Unfold
Our lives are guided by natural rhythms that are particular to each of
us and cannot be altered by force of will alone. Life itself is a journey
made up of processes and events that manifest before us only to be swept
away when time marches on. Whether we envision ourselves creating a
career, building a family, or developing the self, we instinctively know
when the time has come for us to realize our dreams because all that is
involved comes together harmoniously. When the time is right, the
passage of destiny cannot be blocked. Yet as desperate as we are to touch
these beautiful futures we have imagined, we cannot grow if we are not
fully present in the evolutionary experience. The present can be
challenging, uncomfortable, and tedious, but life unfolds as it will, and
the universe will wait patiently as we make our way into the unknown.
The fate that awaits us is not dependent on our pace, which was
preordained before we ever appeared in human guise. Therefore there is
no reason to rush through life to reach those pinnacles of development
associated with the paths we have chosen. Enjoying and fully
experiencing the journey of life is as important as achieving goals and
reaching milestones. There are lessons we can learn during those
moments that seem immaterial or insignificant that we cannot learn at any
other time. Appreciating these takes patience, however, because human
beings tend to focus on the fulfillment of expectations rather than the
simple joys of being.
Like many people, you have no doubt longed for a device that would
give you the power to fast forward through certain periods of your
existence. Yet haste is by its very nature vastly more stressful than serene
fortitude. When you feel yourself growing impatient because the pace of
your development is deceptively slow, remember that everything that will
occur in your life will occur in its own time. Quelling your urge to rush
will enable you to witness yourself learning, changing, and becoming
stronger. There is so much to see and do in between the events and
processes that we deem definitive. If you are patient enough to take
pleasure in your existence's unfolding, the journey from one pinnacle to
the next will seem to take no time at all.
ng Space In The Body
Our minds and bodies are interconnected, and the condition of one
affects the condition of the other. This is why meditation is such a
powerful tool for healing the body, as powerful as physical therapies.
When our minds are cluttered with thoughts, information, and plans, our
bodies respond by trying to take action. When the body has a clear
directive from the mind, it knows what to do, but a cluttered, unfocused
mind creates a confused, tense body. Our muscles tighten up, our breath
shortens, and we find ourselves feeling constricted without necessarily
knowing why.
When we sit down to meditate, we let our bodies know that it is
okay to be still and rest. This is a clear directive from the mind, and the
body knows exactly how to respond. Thus, at the very beginning, we
have created a sense of clarity for the body and the mind. As we move
deeper into meditation, the state of our mind reveals itself, and we have
the opportunity to consciously decide to settle it. A meditation teacher
pointed out that if you put a cow in a small pen, she acts up and pushes
against the boundaries, whereas if you provide her with a large, open
space, she will peacefully graze in one spot. In the same way, our
thoughts settle down peacefully if we provide them with enough space,
and our bodies follow suit.
When we settle down to examine and experience our consciousness,
we discover that there are no hard, definable edges. It is a vast, open
space in which our thoughts can come and go without making waves, as
long as we let them by neither attaching to them nor repressing them. As
we see our thoughts come and go, we begin to breathe deeper and more
easily, finding that our body is more open to the breath as it relaxes along
with the mind. In this way, the space we recognize through meditation
creates space in our bodies, allowing for a feeling of lightness and
rightness with the world.
Of The Owl
For as long as humankind has recognized animals as teachers, wise
men and women have recognized traits worthy of respect in both wild and
domestic creatures. The cultural and spiritual significance of certain
animals transcends geographical boundaries, unifying disparate peoples.
Not so the majestic and mysterious owl, which has over many millennia
served as the focal point of numerous contradictory beliefs. Though owls
have been regarded with awe and fascination, they have also
inadvertently served as agents of fear. Since owls are nocturnal,
human-owl encounters tended to occur at night and likely when the bird
was swooping silently down to earth to grapple with prey. Yet even as
some shied away from the owl, calling it an agent of darkness, others
recognized the depths of awareness in beautiful owleyes.
In the classical Greek tradition, an owl could often be found perched
on the shoulder of Athena, goddess of wisdom, while owls could ward off
bad luck in Roman lore. It is in Native American mythos, however, that
the owl attains its own unique identity. Owls are patient messengers,
bringers of information and the holders of wisdom, and they are capable
of seeing the unseen. With their keen eyesight, they can glance into the
soul to discern meaning and motive, and they are totems of truth. Unlike
our distant forebears, we may never encounter an owl in the wild, but we
can nonetheless internalize the wisdom of the owl by attuning ourselves
to its most venerable qualities. Fully integrating the medicine of the owl
into spiritual existence is a matter of considering how we might open
ourselves more fully to the wisdom that can be found in the larger
universe.
Should you find your efforts blocked as you commune with the owl,
remember that it was not always revered as an icon of wisdom. This
denizen of the nighttime has overcome many prejudices in its long
association with humankind. To reveal those hidden elements of the self
that impact your life for better or for worse, you must often make your
way through the darkest parts of your soul as if you yourself are the
nocturnal hunter. There is indeed darkness both inside the self and outside
the self, but like the owl you can transcend it by drawing nourishment
from the insights you receive when you penetrate it.
Healing To Yourself
Most people, when given an opportunity to aid someone in need, are
eager to do whatever they can to be of service. Those of us who have
chosen to make healing the world a vocation are grateful for any occasion
to send light and love to people in our immediate spheres of influence and