「翰林技術高中三年級下學期 Lesson 3: No Limbs, No Limits」- Reading

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Everyone has good and bad days. To some extent, our happiness depends on how we handle the bad things. When faced with a serious problem, how do you usually react? Maybe you've heard about the power of positive thinking, but what does it mean to be positive? One man who can tell you is Nick Vujicic. He has dealt with bigger problems than most people, and he is known for his positive attitude.

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Nick has a rare genetic disorder. He has no arms or legs, just a small foot attached to his left hip which he calls his "chicken drumstick." When Nick was a boy, he suffered a lot of bullying because of his appearance. He felt there was no purpose to his life. At the age of ten, he even attempted suicide by rolling over in the bathtub. He would have killed himself then if he hadn't realized the pain his parents would feel.

To his parents, Nick was special and they loved him the way he was. One day, his mother showed him an article about people with severe disabilities. Nick began to feel less alone in his struggle. His deep religious faith also gave him the strength to face his disability with hope. In high school, he gave a speech, telling other students about himself. Some of them were very touched and moved to tears. That was when Nick found that he could bring courage to people through his story. Therefore, he decided to pursue a career as a motivational speaker. At last he had a purpose in life.

Now Nick has a beautiful wife and four children, and lives a fulfilling life. Like able-bodied people, he can accomplish most everyday tasks. He also swims, and has even gone skydiving. Furthermore, his chosen career has led to success. Nick has traveled all over the world, and millions have heard him speak. He has visited Taiwan on several occasions and received a tremendous reception each time.

Many people have been inspired by Nick Vujicic. Some have been driven to improve their lives after hearing him speak. Nick often says he made a choice, which he has described in these words: "We should not be angry for what we don't have, but be grateful for what we do have." For Nick Vujicic, being positive means giving instead of receiving, and it means living a life without limits.

每個人的日子總是有好有壞。就某些程度而言，我們的快樂取決於我們如何面對困境。當面對嚴重問題時，你通常都怎麼回應呢？也許你聽過有關正面思考的力量，但何謂正面呢？有位男士可以告訴你，他就是力克．胡哲。他所遭遇的問題要比大部分人的更嚴重，而他卻以正面態度而聞名。

出生在澳洲墨爾本的力克罹患罕見的基因缺陷。他沒有手腳，只有一小段的腳與左臀相連，被他戲稱為「雞腿」。當力克小的時候，常因外表而遭到霸凌。他覺得人生沒有目標。十歲時他甚至企圖在浴缸裡翻滾以自我了斷。如果當時他沒有想到父母會有多麼痛苦，他就自殺了。

對力克的父母親而言，他是特別的，他們就愛他本來的樣子。有一天，母親給他看一篇有關重度殘疾人士的文章。他開始了解到他不是一個人孤軍奮戰的。他虔誠的宗教信仰也給他力量，讓他用希望來面對自己的殘疾。在高中時，他發表了一場演講，告訴其他學生有關自己的故事。其中有些被感動到落淚。就在那時候，力克發現自己可以現身說法，帶給人勇氣。因此，他決定成為一個勵志的演說家。他的人生終於有了目標。

現在力克有個漂亮的太太和四個小孩，過著十分滿足的生活。他跟有手有腳的人一樣，幾乎大部分的日常瑣事都可應付自如。他還游泳，甚至去跳過傘。此外，他所選擇的事業也已功成名就。力克走訪過世界各地，有好幾百萬人都聽過他的演講。他蒞臨過台灣幾次，每次都受到熱烈的歡迎。

很多人都受到力克．胡哲的激勵。有些人在聽過他的演講後，便有了改善自己人生的動力。力克經常說他做了一個選擇，他用這些話來加以說明：「我們不應該為我們沒有的怨天尤人，而是應該為我們所擁有的心懷感恩。」對力克．胡哲而言，正面積極是施而不是受，而且意味著過一個不受限制的人生。