Wherever you go, there you are. This is the title of a fantastic book by JonKabat Zinn. Often when going through a difficult time, some think about making a major change, a change of a job or residence. Will this really help? Of course if you are being abused or stressed, such action may work. But for the most part, if we change nothing about ourselves, we merely take what is inside of us wherever we wander.

In therapy(心理疗法), I have seen individuals who have literally taken geographic treatment, making a major change out of their city or state. What was most discovered was that at first, the change was fun and exciting. But after a period of time, after the “newness” wore off they still saw people as they had seen them before. If they felt taken advantage of, they still felt that way. If they had low self-esteem, they felt the same way.

Is there an answer to this problem? Work on yourself first. In 12-step programs, we say no major changes for a year. That is because people need to see who they really are without their addiction. And it takes about a year to give up your system and to find out who you really are emotionally.

Taking some time to clearly focus and see what the real issues are is very important. A quick change without any forethought is often merely an escape from reality.

And remember, happiness is an inside job.

1.According to the author, you can change your job if _________________.

A. you are going through difficult times

B. you are ill-treated or stressed

C. you don’t want to change yourself

D. you want to live a new life

2.By saying “happiness is an inside job”, the author really means that ___________.

A. happiness remains inside wherever you go

B. you can’t find happiness even if you change your job or residence

C. you can't find happiness unless you change the inside of yourself

D. giving up your addiction can lead to happiness

3.What would be the best title for the passage?

A. Work on Yourself First

B. Don’t Change Your Job or Residence in a Hurry

C. Don’t Escape From Reality

D. Join in 12-step Programs and Give up Your System

Wherever you go, there you are. This is the title of a fantastic book by JonKabat Zinn. Often when going through a difficult time, some think about making a major change, a change of a job or residence. Will this really help? Of course if you are being abused or stressed, such action may work. But for the most part, if we change nothing about ourselves, we merely take what is inside of us wherever we wander.

In therapy（心理疗法）, I have seen individuals who have literally taken geographic treatment, making a major change out of their city or state. What was most discovered was that at first, the change was fun and exciting. But after a period of time, after the “newness” wore off they still saw people as they had seen them before. If they felt taken advantage of, they still felt that way. If they had low self-esteem, they felt the same way.

Is there an answer to this problem? Work on yourself first. In 12-step programs, we say no major changes for a year. That is because people need to see who they really are without their addiction. And it takes about a year to give up your system and to find out who you really are emotionally.

Taking some time to clearly focus and see what the real issues are is very important. A quick change without any forethought is often merely an escape from reality.

And remember, happiness is an inside job.

1．According to the author, you can change your job if _________________.

  A．you are going through difficult times

  B．you are ill-treated or stressed

  C．you don’t want to change yourself

  D．you want to live a new life

2．By saying “happiness is an inside job”, the author really means that ___________.

  A．happiness remains inside wherever you go

  B．you can’t find happiness even if you change your job or residence

  C．you can't find happiness unless you change the inside of yourself

  D．giving up your addiction can lead to happiness

3．What would be the best title for the passage?

  A．Work on Yourself First

  B．Don’t Change Your Job or Residence in a Hurry

  C．Don’t Escape From Reality

  D．Join in 12-step Programs and Give up Your System