Definition: devoted unreservedly <to an idea or a project>; engaged; pledged; bound

Synonyms: entrusted, confided, consigned

Saying: Have a can‑do attitude.

Quotes:
• Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead (1901-1978) American cultural anthropologist
• Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no one could have dreamed would have come their way. I learned a deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets:
     Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it.
     Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
     — William Hutchison Murray (1913-1996) Scottish Mountaineer and Writer
Note: This quote was actually from Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh (1910-1987) French dramatist (see EARNEST) who took his inspiration from the words of Goethe.

Comment: You cannot make a commitment for someone else even if you know, without a doubt, they are ready to take the first step. You might be able to provide inspiration, encouragement, or information. You can offer some help or preparation, but it is ultimately that person’s choice.

Mythological Figure: Juno, the supreme goddess of Roman mythology, wife of Jupiter, and goddess of marriage

Symbol: ranunculous flowers

Definition: feeling or expressing sympathy, compassion, pity, or empathy

Derivation: Latin, “to lament with”

Quotes:
• It is more fitting for a man to laugh at life than to lament over it. — Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC–AD 65) Roman Stoic philosopher
• We love to commiserate and troubleshoot and prepare for the worst, and gratitude yanks us out of that and reminds us of the ridiculous amount of infinite blessings that are around us at all times. — Jen Sincero (1965-) American writer

Symbol: a nurse

Definitions: (1) being an admirable example <a person, idea, or ideal worthy of emulation>; (2) recommending as worthy of confidence or notice; (3) expressing a favorable opinion; to praise

Synonyms: applauded, approved, entrusted, recommended

Music: “You’re the Top” {1934}
You’re the top
You’re the Colosseum
You’re the top
You’re the Louvre Museum
You’re a melody from a symphony by Strauss
You’re a Bendel bonnet, a Shakespeare sonnet
You’re Mickey Mouse
— Cole Porter (1891-1964) American composer and songwriter

Quotes:
• The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting. — Ovid [born: Publius Ovidius Naso] (43 BC-18 AD) Roman poet
• While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction. — James Branch Cabell (1879-1958) American author

Definition: able to control by influence, authority, or dignity; dominating

Synonyms: authoritative, imperious, lordly

Balancing Qualities: Caring, Compassionate

Quotes:
• Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression. — Mark Helprin (1947-) American-Israeli novelist
• None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone. — Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) Scottish essayist

Symbols: 1) the scepter; 2) clubs [the suit in cards]

Definition: causing laughter or amusement <especially with startling or unexpected humorous impact>; funny; droll

Compatible Quality: timing

Quotes:
• You cannot teach a crab to walk straight. — Aristophanes (446-386 bc) Greek classic poet [The Father of comedy]
• There’s a difference between being a comic and a comedian. A comic is a guy who says funny things, and a comedian is a guy who says things funny, and he has a style and point of view that will last much longer. — Milton Berle [born Mendel Berlinger] (1908–2002) American actor & comedian

Symbol: the clown

Mythological Figure: Thalia, one of the three Graces of Greek mythology, is the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.
     See also: Joyful and Bright

Definitions: (1) imparting encouragement and strength; heartening; (2) bringing solace or cheer to someone; consoling; reassuring; (3) providing grace, hope, and cheer; showing compassion and soul soothing kindness; (4) bestowing satisfaction and contentment; (5) commodious

Synonyms: relieving, supporting

Quotes:
• Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and repeat to yourself, the most comforting words of all; this, too, shall pass. — Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer [pen name: Ann Landers] (1918-2002) Advice columnist
• We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. — Viktor Emil Frankl (1905-1997) Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist, & Holocaust Survivor

Definitions: (1) feeling pleasurable satisfaction; (2) at ease in ones own body or mind; content

Synonyms: agreeable, cozy, pleasant, snug, supporting

Consequential Quality: creative

Too Far: indolent, sluggish, smug

Quote: A dream is your creative vision for your life in the future. You must break out of your current comfort zone and become comfortable with the unfamiliar and the unknown. — Denis E. Waitley (1933-) American motivational speaker

Comment: There is good reason to avoid agony but be very cautious that the the cure (addictive drugs &/or alcohol) does not dull your sense of control.

Definitions: (1) pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance; attractive; handsome; pretty; (2) decent; suitable; proper; becoming; (3) acting in a way to put people at their ease

Derivation: Old English, “fine, handsome”

Synonyms: graceful, seemly

Quote: Someone who just has a really good heart – it’s so attractive: someone who makes you feel beautiful and encourages you – makes you better. Allyson Brooke Hernandez (1993-) American singer

Definitions: (1) having striking or spirited elements; vivid; stimulating; (2) full of variety; picturesque; (3) a unique and charming character; showy; pleasantly recognizable

Familial Quality: charisma

Quotes:
• Why would anyone lie? The truth is always more colorful. — James H. Hall (1933-) American philosopher
• What makes things memorable is that they are meaningful, significant, colorful. — Joshua Foer (1982-) American journalist

Symbol: a rainbow
     Note: One can find the end of a rainbow. Anyone can do it. When you have a large mist of water in front of you and the sun behind, you will see a rainbow. As you walk toward the rainbow circle (all rainbows are circles) it will shrink. Each step forward brings the two ends of the rainbow closer together. When you are at the edge of the mist you are standing at both ends of the rainbow! It turns out the “gold” at the end of the rainbow is literally YOU!

Definitions: (1) clearly articulated and intelligible; (2) logically connected; (3) in natural agreement; harmonious

Synonyms: consistent, related, united

Quotes:
• Meditation makes the entire nervous system go into a field of coherence. — Deepak Chopra (1946-) Indian-American author
• When you build a thing, you cannot merely build that thing in isolation, but must repair the world around it, and within it, so that the larger world at that one place becomes more coherent, and more whole; and the thing which you make takes its place in the web of nature, as you make it. — Christopher Wolfgang John Alexander (1936–2022) Austrian-born British-American architect