Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) highly skilled; thoroughly proficient; expert; (2) one fully accomplished or well versed in any art; a master Synonym: dexterous Derivation: The term adept was originally used to describe alchemists who claimed to have found the philosopher’s stone or a panacea. Quote: Success follows those adept at preserving the substance of the past by … Read more
Definitions: (1) able to adjust to a new situation or environment <by changing one’s behavior or attitudes>; (2) made to fit <a new use>; (3) suitable for a specific situation; (4) to bring one thing into correspondence with another Synonyms: Adaptable implies a personal modification according to changing circumstances; accommodate suggests yielding to effect a … Read more
Definition: (1) quickness of perception; keenness of mind; accurate discrimination; (2) the ability to make good judgments See also: sagacity Deviation: Latin, “sharpen to a point” Quotes:• We can accelerate our acumen, performance, and success by leveraging our associations and spending time with people better than us. — Robin S. Sharma (1964-) Canadian author• Take … Read more
Definition: to make tangible; to realize a possibility; self-actualized Quote:• The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it. — Herbert Alexander Simon (1916–2001) American political scientist• To fall in love is easy, even to … Read more
Definitions: (1) productive movement; (2) causing or promoting change; (3) agile, quick, nimble, lively; (4) constantly engaged; (5) characterized by energetic motion; busy; (6) requiring vigorous exertion Synonyms: alert, assiduous, brisk, diligent, industrious, spirited, sprightly Balancing Quality: Relaxed Parental Quality: decisiveness Familial Qualities: participative, progressive Consequential Quality: appreciation Quotes:• Knowing is not enough; we must … Read more
Definitions: (1) free from error or mistake <especially as the result of careful study or meticulous procedure>; (2) precise Synonyms: correct, exact Quotes:• Trust in yourself. Your perceptions are often far more accurate than you are willing to believe. — Claudia Black (1972-) Australian actress• Science cannot progress without reliable and accurate measurement of what … Read more
Definition: liable to be called to report; responsible; answerable Synonym: amenable Quotes:• A person may cause evil to others not only by his actions but by his inaction, and in either case, he is justly accountable to them for the injury. — John Stuart Mill (1806–1873) English philosopher & economist• Forgiveness and compassion are always … Read more
Definitions: (1) well-endowed with good qualities and manners; (2) complete in acquirements; educated and polished; cultured; (3) possessing a special skill or ability acquired by training which constitutes excellence of mind; educated; (4) proficient as the result of physical exercise; (5) having achieved a goal; (6) completed; finished; fulfilled; executed; effected Synonyms: realized, refined Quote: … Read more
Definitions: (1) obliging; disposed to make adjustments in order to comply; (2) able to adapt to varying conditions; (3) staying in line with another’s expectations; (4) adjusting differences; bringing into agreement or accord; reconciling; (5) giving consideration to; satisfying a need; (6) making <an attitude or some thing> fit, suitable, or comfortable; (7) furnishing with … Read more
Definitions: (1) approachable; (2) easy to get along with; (3) open Synonyms: attainable, complaisant, courteous, friendly, sociable Quote:• Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. — Charles William Eliot (1834–1926) American President of Harvard• Empathy is the most … Read more