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　　Many years ago, a shopkeeper opened a bag of goods from England and found a card at the top．It said, “Expect a Miracle(奇迹)．” “What does that mean?” he thought, and then put it into his pocket．That night he was emptying his pocket and showed it to his wife．“Look at this, dear．What do you think it means?” “Maybe this is what we need,” she said．“Our problems are so great that they are too much for us．If we start expecting great things instead of the worst, miracle may take place．” They decided to try changing their thinking for a few days, starting with their smallest problems．Then something changed．Not only did they find their problems could be solved, but they also started making a lot of money．

　　To make miracles happen, you have to start by expecting them．That way your abilities can become focused in positive(积极的)ways．There are strange coincidences(巧合), and all kinds of happy experiences follow one after another．One becomes hopeful and optimistic(乐观的)．Little problems begin disappearing, while the big ones become much easier to work out．Success is not as far as you thought it was．

　　A positive thinker first sets clear and proper goals(目标)．Then he goes to work, and keeps on working．He never gives up．His dreams are sure to come true, and when they do, a miracle happens．

　　Miracles come in all sizes：big, medium-sized, and small．Start expecting the small ones, and work your way up to the big．Think positively, believe in yourself and work hard．You’ll find yourself amazed by how meaningful and active your life has become．