Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) asserting conclusively; (2) confirming with reasonable proof; (3) making a positive statement; validating Synonyms: asseverative, assuring, attest, aver, avouching, declarative, ratifying Balancing Quality: thankful Quotes:• I will act as if I make a difference. — William James (1842-1910) American psychologist and philosopher• An affirmation is a strong, positive statement that something is already … Read more
Definitions: (1) having great love or friendliness; fondness; (2) proceeding from or indicating love; benevolent; (3) tender feeling; warm regard Synonyms: ardent, devoted, earnest, kind Quotes:• A correct answer is like an affectionate kiss. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) German polymath [eight disciplines]• Son, brother, father, and friend – there is room in the … Read more
Definitions: (1) easy to approach and talk to; courteous; (2) having effortless manners; gracious; (3) having a kindly countenance; benign Derivation: Latin, “to speak” Compatible Qualities: friendly, perspicuous Synonyms: accessible, civil, complaisant, friendly, mild, polite, urbane Quote: Two persons who have chosen each other out of all the species with a design to be each … Read more
Definitions: (1) appreciative of and responsive to beauty; (2) sensitive to art and attractiveness; artistic; (3) an authority in matters of good taste; (4) prone to cultivate and indulge in the beautiful Quote: Beyond the logical standards, there were aesthetic questions. New developments in physics always gave you, first, a logical structure that was more … Read more
Definitions: (1) bold; daring; inclined to take risks; (2) courageous; enterprising Synonyms: audacious, brave, daring, daredevil, swashbuckler Too Far: foolhardy, rash, reckless Quotes:• Adventure is not in the guidebook and beauty is not on the map. — Terry Russell (~1960’s)) and Renny Russell (1946-) On the Loose {1966}• The principle difference between an adventurer and a … Read more
Definitions: (1) improving or making better; benefiting; (2) promoting or furthering the good; (3) making progress; developing; (4) moving forward; proceeding Synonyms: accelerating, elevating, exalting, heightening, raising Quotes:• No one has a monopoly on truth, and science continues to advance. Yesterday’s heresies may be tomorrow’s conventional wisdom. — Dean Michael Ornish (1953-) American researcher• The … Read more
Definitions: (1) expert in using the body or mind; nimble; (2) cleverly skillful; resourcefully inventive; ingenious Synonyms: artful, dexterous, proficient Derivation: Latin, “to set in a straight line” Quote: The adroit man profits by everything, neglects nothing which can increase his chances; the less adroit, by sometimes disregarding a single chance, fails in everything. — … Read more
Definitions: (1) worthy of or one who is receiving worship; worthy of divine honors; (2) worthy of the utmost love or respect; (3) delightful; charming Quote: Playing with my daughter, I sat down because I couldn’t chase her anymore and she said, ‘Please, Daddy. I love playing with you’ and I couldn’t catch my breath. … Read more
Definition: (1) deserving of the highest esteem; a person who inspires approval or respect; (2) worthy of emulation in character or quality Synonyms: approving, excellent, magnificent, pleasing, worthy Derivation: Latin, “to wonder” Quotes:• To be one’s self, and unafraid whether right or wrong, is more admirable than the easy cowardice of surrender to conformity. — … Read more
Definitions: (1) having achieved a harmonious relationship with the environment; (2) person to person(s) accord; (3) accommodated to suit a particular set of circumstances or requirements Synonym: adaptable Quotes:• Beauty: the adjustment of all parts proportionately so that one cannot add or subtract or change without impairing the harmony of the whole. — Leon Battista … Read more