One of my fondest memories as a child is going by the river and sitting idly on the bank．There I would enjoy peace and quietness，watch the water rush downstream，and listen to the chirps of birds and rustling of leaves in the trees．I would also watch the bamboo trees bend under pressure from the wind and watch them return gracefully to their upright or original position after the wind had died down ．
When I think about the bamboo tree's ability to bounce back or return to its original position，the word resilience comes to mind．When used in reference to a person，this word means the ability to readily recover from shock，depression or any other situation that stretches the limits of a person's emotions．
Have you ever felt like you are about to snap ？Have you ever felt like you are at your breaking point？Thankfully，you have survived the experience to live to talk about it．
During the experience you probably felt a mix of emotions that threatened your health．You felt emotionally drained，mentally exhausted and you most likely endured unpleasant physical symptoms．
Life is a mixture of good times and bad times，happy moments and unhappy moments．The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy moments that take you close to your breaking point，bend but don't break．Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you．
Words and Expressions
- idly adv．懒惰地；无所事事地
- chirp n．啁啾声，喳喳声
die down逐渐消失，变弱
- bounce v．弹回；（使）弹起，弹跳
- resilience n．还原能力；弹力
snap vi． （精神）突然崩溃，突然支持不住
Read and recite the following sentences：
Life is a mixture of good times and bad times，happy moments and unhappy moments．The next time you are experiencing one of those bad times or unhappy moments that take you close to your breaking point，bend but don't break．Try your best not to let the situation get the best of you．
Now try and complete the following part by filling in the blanks：
Life is a mixture of __________ and __________，__________ and __________．The next time you are __________ or unhappy moments that __________ to your __________，bend but __________．Try your best __________ you．
弯而不折
我童年最美好的回忆就是去河边，懒懒地坐在河岸上。在那里，我享受着安宁，看河水流淌，听鸟儿唱歌，树叶沙沙作响。我也喜欢看那片竹林，风过来的时候，他们会全都弯下腰，风过后，它们又优雅地挺起身姿，恢复原来的姿态。
每当我想起竹子能够从弯曲中恢复挺拔的身姿，我就想到了韧性这个词。这个词用于形容人轻松地从震惊、沮丧或其他任何考验我们心理极限的困境中恢复过来的能力。
你是否感觉自己就要崩溃了？你是否曾觉得自己已经到了极限？值得庆幸的是，你挺过来了，所以你现在才能活着讲述你的经历。
在过往的经历中，你很可能感受到心中的情绪纠结正威胁着你的健康。你感觉自己情绪低落，身心枯竭，很可能你已经在承受着身体的各种不适。
人生总是时好时坏，有悲有喜。下次当你所经历的那些不幸和痛苦的时刻又把你带到崩溃的边缘时，记住，要懂得曲而不折。努力不让困境把你打倒。