摘录：每一个人在这个世界上都占有一个与众不同的地方。无论其他人怎么说，你一个人如何想，你都是特别的。所以，不要担忧自己会被取代，由于你永远是惟一的。
双语散文：今生你已不可取代
As a teenager，I felt I was always letting people down. I was rebellious1 out-side，but I wanted to be liked inside.
once I left home to hitch-hike2 to California with my friend Penelope. The trip wasnt easy，and there were many times I didnt feel safe. One situation in particular kept me grateful to still be alive. When I returned home，I was different，not so outwardly sure of myself.
当我还是个10多大岁数的少年的时候，感觉自己一直被人失望。从外表上看，我好像非常不听话，但在内心深处，我是这样地渴望让人疼爱。
有一次我离开了家和我的朋友佩内洛普搭便车去了加利福尼亚。这次旅游并不轻松，而且有不少次我感觉不安。有一次的突发情况让我一直庆幸自己还活着。回到家，我发觉自己变了，看起来不那样自信了。
I was happy to be home. But then I noticed that Penelope，who was staying with us，was wearing my clothes. And my family seemed to like her better than me. I wondered if I would be missed if I werent there. I told my mom，and she explained that though Penelope was a lovely girl，no one could replace me. I pointed out，She is more patient and is neater than I have ever been. My mom said these were wonderful qualities，but I was the only person who could fill my role. She made me realize that even with my faultsand there were many-I was a loved member of the family who couldnt be replaced.
我非常高兴能回到家，但不久我注意到和大家一块的佩内洛普穿着我的衣服，而且我爸爸妈妈看起来更喜欢她，我想了解假如我不在家的话他们会不会想念我。后来，我把我的想法告诉了妈妈，她说尽管佩内洛普是个可爱的女生，但她一直不可以取代我，我说：她比我有耐心而且无论何时看起来她都比我要整洁大方。妈妈说这部分都是很好的优点，但我却是惟一个能饰演好自己角色的人。妈妈让我感到尽管我有缺点好像还不少但，我被家里每个人爱着，哪个也没办法取代。
I became a searcher，wanting to find out who I was and what made me unique. My view of myself was changing. I wanted a solid base to start from. I started to resist pressure to act in ways that I didnt like any more，and I was delighted by who I really was. I came to feel much more sure that no one can ever take my place.
我成了一个探索者，想要知晓自己到底是哪个，又是什么让我变得与众不同。我的生活观开始改变。我需要一个坚固的基础来进步，我忍受住重压，不再做自己不喜欢做的事。而且我为真实的我感到开心。日渐地我越发一定自己不可替代。
Each of us holds a unique place in the world. You are special，no matter what others say or what you may think. So forget about being replaced. You cant be.
每一个人在这个世界上都占有一个与众不同的地方。无论其他人怎么说，你一个人如何想，你都是特别的。所以，不要担忧自己会被取代，由于你永远是惟一的。
