A Place More than Reality
Guidance for Reciting
The past experience is precious wealth in life. Life can only be understood backwards；therefore，to live a better life，it is necessary to look backward as well as forward.
There is a definite need in people to reside，
at least for some of the time，
in a place other than the now；
a place that is familiar，
comforting and filled with memories.
Yet the past can also be used
as a definite source of inspiration for the future，
if used wisely.
Notes
1.definite [5definit] a. 明确的，一定的
2.inspiration （for sth.）[7inspE5reiFEn] n. 灵感，鼓舞人心的人或物
人不能生活在只有一个现在的世界里
诵读导言
过去是人生的宝贵财富。只有向后看才能理解生活，所以，要想生活好，既要朝前看，也需要常常回首从前。
人不能生活在只有一个现在的世界里，
至少在一些时候不能。
应该有这样一个空间，
它让人感觉熟悉、舒适，并充溢着回忆。
如果处理得当的话，
过去更可以启发未来。