多年来我一直在研究士兵，记录他们在战争中的生活，我开始好奇他们生活的其他方面，尤其是他们的个人生活。

After years of researching soldiers and chronicling their lives during battle, I just started wondering about other facets of their lives, especially their personal lives.

youdao

不管怎样，我过去的生活就是这个样子而且我在这样的生活里面过的不开心(即使我一直在让自己懂得感恩并且留心于生活，抑或采取一些激发自己幸福感的方法，但这些都无济于事)。

Anyway, that was the type of day I was having and I was not happy (in spite of the constant practice of gratitude, mindfulness and other happiness-boosting techniques.)

youdao

许多年来，我都一直以我祖父母的生活作为我的范本。从他们的生活中我学到了很重要的一课：简单地活着也可以有满足地生活。

In many ways, I've modeled my life after my Grandparents. Through their example I learned an important lesson: it is possible to live a small and fulfilling life.

youdao

Well, I would certainly never have make a career out of philosophy, if I have focused on issues that didn't have any impact on our lives.

我永远都不会,将哲学作为我的职业，如果我一直关注的是,与我们的生活无关紧要的话题。

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