Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definition: a pleasing attraction; interesting; charming Derivation: Latin, “to address” based on ‘to drive.’ Quotes:• Beauty must appeal to the senses, must provide us with immediate enjoyment, must impress us or insinuate itself into us without any effort on our part. — Achille Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French composer• We have eyes, and we’re looking at … Read more
Definitions: (1) imperturbable self-possession; poise; (2) complete and certain composure; self-confidence; (3) grace under pressure; (4) upright Quote:• Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people. — The Bible; Amos 7:8 >Note: This symbolic plumb line is the standard of justice and righteousness with which God will judge people.• When we … Read more
Definitions: (1) endowed with the qualities of life; alive; (2) full of movement and activity; lively; (3) full of spirit; vigorous; ; (4) A sparkplug <a person who leas, inspires or initiates something or others>; (5) con anima <musical instruction: play in a spirited manner> Quotes:• True friendship gives new life and animation to the … Read more
Definitions: (1) pleasantly entertaining or diverting; (2) arousing laughter or mirth; (3) a person with the natural or acquired ability to entertain; (4) hilarious <extremely amusing> Quote:• At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I’ve been in a generally good mood ever since. Marilyn vos Savant [born … Read more
Definitions: (1) inclined to be loving; fond; (2) enamored with <of a person or thing>; (3) pertaining to, produced by, or indicating love <amorous delight>; (4) sexual love or lovemaking Synonym: affectionate Quotes:• Love is better than chocolate, but sometimes chocolate is easier to find. — Judith Mary Kain (1948-) American empath• I want to … Read more
Definition: mutual friendship; social or communal peacefulness; characterized by shared good will; harmonious Derivation: Old Latin, “to love;” Latin, “a friend” Synonyms: Amicable always supposes two or more peaceful parties with a desire not to resort to quarreling; a single individual would not be described as amicable, though he or she may be called friendly … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing sweetness of temper; kindly; (2) having a pleasant disposition; friendly Synonyms: charming, complaisant, congenial, good-natured, lovable, sociable Quotes:• For certainly there cannot be a higher pleasure than to think that we love and are beloved by the most amiable and best Being. — Mary Astell (1666–1731) English philosopher• The sweet quality is … Read more
Definitions: (1) willing to follow advice; open to suggestion; (2) responsible or answerable; accountable Derivations: Latin, “to drive (animals).” By late 16th century morphed into “liable to answer truthfully.” Synonyms: obedient, responsive, submissive, subservient, tractable Quote: It’s worth noting that invoking God as the entity who set our universe in motion isn’t contradicted by the … Read more
Definitions: (1) to make better, to make progress; (2) to bring nearer to an ideal; (3) to improve, or make more tolerable a difficult situation <Providing food and water to the refugees ameliorated their suffering a bit.>; (4) able to soften sorrow with kindness; (5) able to staunch pain Quotes:• Good, better, best. Never let … Read more
Definitions: (1) an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, <as wealth, fame, or spiritual enlightenment> and the willingness to strive for it; aspiring; (2) requiring exceptional effort or ability; challenging; difficult <an ambitious project>; (3) strong yearning; eager <ambitious love> Derivation: Latin, “to go about” from the practice of Roman candidates for … Read more