Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) pure in thought and act; innocent; virtuous; (2) clean and modest; immaculate; (3) free from obscenity; incorrupt; spotless Derivation: Latin, “morally pure” Synonyms: modest, unaffected, uncontaminated, undefiled Quote: I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do. — Robert Anson Heinlein (1907–1988) American science fiction author & aeronautical engineer Symbols: 1) the swan; 2) the unicorn Fictional Figure: Britomart, … Read more
Definitions: (1) extremely pleasing or delightful; entrancing; (2) to satisfy, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction; that which delights the heart; (3) the power to gain and hold affection; a fascinating or alluring quality; agreeably irresistible; enchanting; (4) to subdue or appease <especially by that which entertains and fascinates the mind> Balancing Qualities: Genuine, Honest, … Read more
Definitions: (1) extremely pleasing or delightful; entrancing; (2) to satisfy, soothe, or delight by compelling attraction; that which delights the heart; (3) the power to gain and hold affection; a fascinating or alluring quality; agreeably irresistible; enchanting; (4) to subdue or appease <especially by that which entertains and fascinates the mind> Balancing Qualities: Genuine, Honest, … Read more
Definitions: (1) the disposition of heart inclining people to think favorably of their fellows and to do them good; (2) prone to good will, benevolence, or affection; (3) liberal in judgment of others Synonyms: benign, eleemosynary, forgiving, generous, indulgent, lenient; loving People Who Exemplify This Quality: Jamsetji Tata (1939-1904) Indian philanthropist gave $102.4 billion mainly in education & healthcare. Quotes:• True … Read more
Definitions: (1) an extraordinary power for leadership and the ability to inspire veneration; (2) a personal magnetism facilitating the ability to attract or influence others Derivation: Greek, “favor, grace” People Who Exemplify This Quality:• John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917–1963) 35th President of the United States• John Winston Ono Lennon (1940-1980) English singer/songwriter Quotes:• If you listen … Read more
Definitions: (1) an individual pattern of behavior or personality; (2) an essential quality; nature; kind or sort; (3) a distinctive trait, quality, or attribute; (4) moral constitution or strength; self- discipline, fortitude, or integrity; (5) a person conspicuously different and unique from others Synonyms: disposition, repute, temperament People Who Exemplify This Quality:• Elvis Aaron Presley (1935-1977) American singer• Wladziu Valentino Liberace (1919-1987) American pianist and entertainer Quotes:• Character … Read more
Definition: subject to variation or alteration in form, state, quality, or essence; transformative Synonyms: innovation, modifying, mutation, novelty, transition, transmutation See also: Stress Hardy Balancing Qualities: Playful, Restful, Worshipful Dictums:• All things are changing and we are changing with them. — William Harrison (1534–1593) English clergyman• The more things change, the more they stay the … Read more
Definitions: (1) existing in fact and truth; something definite and correct; (2) assured in mind or action; absolutely confident; convincing; (3) reliable; dependable Synonyms: incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, undeniable, unerring, unfailing, unquestionable Balancing Quality: open-minded Note: It is said ADOLPH HITLER (1885-1945) German Fuhrer, had more than one thousand books in his private library, but he hadn’t read even one of them because his mind … Read more
Definition: appealing to or conceived by the higher intellect <including sublime emotions, inspired imaginings, and pure logic> Compatible Qualities: humorous, musical, playful Note: In 1926 GRAHAM WALLAS (1858-1932) English psychologist, described the four stages of creative thought as preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. The incubation stage is often aided by walking away from the problem and doing something entirely different … Read more
Definitions: (1) composed and poised; in control of the mind and emotions; (2) placed or fixed at or around an axis; focused; (3) gathering together; concentrating; (4) holding a moderate or central position; (4) in a place of tranquil quiescence; stationary and still Quotes:• A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in … Read more