a world where every parent, spouse (配偶), friend, teacher, businessperson, and politician truly did their best to choose what's best for all involved in every decision they made. We would certainly live in a more caring, supportive world.

　　It's the Intention."But how do I know what is really best？" you might ask.The answer is simple.It doesn't matter.What_matters_is_not_the_choice_you_make,_but_rather_the_intention_behind_your_choice. What matters is that whatever decision you make, you are clear in your intention of choosing based on what's best for all.If it later turns out that you made what appears to have been a bad choice, there's no need for guilt.Knowing that you did your best to choose with a sincere desire for what's best for all, your conscience stays clear and open.This then allows you to more easily learn from your mistakes, and to live with a clear heart and mind.

　　What's Best for Me, Too! Choosing what's best does not mean you have to always sacrifice yourself for others.An overly (过度的) exhausted mother can lose her temper easily.Some time off for this mother might seem selfish, yet in the long run, it can help her to be a better mother to her children.So as we move through each day of our lives, let us remember to include ourselves as we do our best to choose what's best for all.

　　5．Which of the following is FALSE?

　　A．Whenever hunger strikes, we will reach for a junk snack.

　　B．Every choice, however big or small, has an influence on us.

　　C．Even small choices affect how we feel.

　　D．We make choices every day.

　　6．How should we make choices?

　　A．To be interested in a richer, fuller life.

　　B．To make life better for ourselves.

　　C．To imagine a world where everyone did their best.

　　D．To choose based on what's best for all.

　　7．Why does the author say，"What matters is not the choice you make, but rather the intention behind your choice"？

　　A．Because the choice you make is not important.

　　B．Because you may have made a bad choice.

　　C．Because this allows you to stay clear and improve.

　　D．Because there is no need for guilt.

　　8．How to choose what is best for us?

　　A．We need to devote all our life to others.

　　B．We need to put away some time for ourselves.

　　C．We need to sacrifice ourselves for others.

　　D．We need to be selfless every minute.

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