Positive Qualities: Thrifty & Capable

A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. — The Boy Scouts’ Law, 1908 You have Capabilities: both past and future. Build on what you have learned and earned. As Thrifty would suggest, stay between the extremes, that is, use prudent judgment and progress will be made. … Read more

Positive Qualities: Scrumptious & Complacent

What we dwell upon we help bring into manifestation. — Steps Toward Inner Peace, Peace Pilgrim (1908-1981) Pacifist Positive qualities go both ways: toward yourself and toward/for someone else. Take someone Scrumptious (see definitions) out to enjoy a scrumptious dinner. Once you are mutually sated, you will both feel pleasantly Complacent. Peace, Jim           SCRUMPTIOUS … Read more

Positive Qualities: Quick & Patient

Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) Jurist In order to be Quick what does one need? Preparedness, observation, foresight, imagination, agility … And remember there are at least four levels on which to practice any quality: the physical, mental, spiritual, and personal.      … Read more

Positive Qualities – Tranquil Long-suffering

A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious home. — Author Unknown Often to give advice: Be Tranquil and Long-suffering, is easier said than done. We build up qualities slowly and moist often in the face of circumstances which present themselves. These are the “opportunities” … Read more

Positive Qualities: Diplomatic & Symmetrical

Simplify your life. Balance needs with wants and harmonize inner and outer well-being. — Steps Toward Inner Peace, Peace Pilgrim “No man is an island,” so says John Donne. We all have many opportunities to deal with other persons. Often the Symmetry of Diplomacy is required. Especially in those contentious interactions. And often in our … Read more