Definitions: (1) the fact of being aware; perceptive; (2) knowledgeable of something <especially through personal experience>; (3) the range of comprehension possible through examination; able to notice and retain such observation

Synonym: mindful

Familial Qualities: aware, conscious

Quotes:
• Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. — Ashley Smith (1978-) American author
• In this life struggle, here I am among you fully cognizant that a true believer has no fear of what God has ordained for him. Those who are visited by fear live only for their present, under the illusion that the world began with them and will end with their departure. — Hussein bin Talal (1935–1999) King of Jordan

Definitions: (1) having a powerful appeal to the mind; convincing; (2) a sound argument presented with lucidity and, often, telling evidence; 3) compelling serious attention; pertinent; 4) a valid use of logic; 5) common sense made relevant and meaningful to an audience

Compatible Qualities: compassionate, listening, logical

Quotes:
• There are proofs that date back to the Greeks that are still valid today. — Sir Andrew John Wiles (1953) English mathematician [eight disciplines]
• In the absence of any other proof, the thumb alone would convince me of God’s existence. — Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) English polymath [eight disciplines]

Definition: gradual or continuous progress; rising; ascending

Quotes:
• The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters. — Conrad Anker (1962-) American mountaineer
• It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe. — Muhammad Ali [born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942–2016) American boxer and activist
• The climb might be tough and challenging, but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away. — Victoria Arlen (1994-) American paralympian swimmer

Comment: God is the ultimate, inevitable, and the final accomplishment of all creation. In His infinite wisdom, we have the gift of freewill, therefore we can choose our destination and how to get there.

Definitions: (1) mentally sharp and resourceful; quick-witted; astute; bright; scintillating; (2) skillful or adroit in using the hands or body; nimble; dexterous; talented; (3) something ingeniously or expertly made, said, or done

Parental Qualities: courage, curiosity

Quotes:
• Here we stand in the middle of this new world with our primitive brain, attuned to the simple cave life, with terrific forces at our disposal, which we are clever enough to release, but whose consequences we cannot comprehend. — Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (1893–1986) Hungarian biochemist
• No, ancient astronauts did not build the pyramids – human beings built them, because they’re clever and they work hard. — Eugene “Gene” Wesley Roddenberry (1921–1991) American television screenwriter

Symbol: the fox

Definitions: (1) mild in temper and disposition; tender; compassionate; (2) inclined to be merciful; kind; (3) able to control oneself when provoked; forbearing

People Who Exemplify This Quality: Jesus during his sham trial and execution.

Quotes:
• Nothing in human nature is so God-like as the disposition to do good to our fellow-creatures. — Samuel Richardson (1689–1761) English writer
• Let us not listen to those who think we ought to be angry with our enemies, and who believe this to be great and manly. Nothing is so praiseworthy, nothing so clearly shows a great and noble soul, as clemency and readiness to forgive. — Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 bc–43 bc) Roman statesman

Definitions: (1) having the power of perceiving or comprehending quickly; discriminating <a clear intellect>; not confused or dull; (2) easily seen or comprehended <of your statements by others>; easily understandable; perspicuous; distinct; lucid; clear-sighted; open-eyed; (3) free from obscurity <of others communications to you>; evident; manifest; indisputable; undeniable; (4) free from emotional perturbations; undisturbed; unruffled; serene; (5) free from guilt or blame; morally unblemished; innocent

Synonyms: acute, apparent, bright, limpid, obvious, orderly, plain, pure, unspotted, vivid

Quotes:
• Philosophy aims at the logical clarification of thoughts. Philosophy is not a body of doctrine but an activity. A philosophical work consists essentially of elucidations.— Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889–1951) Austrian philosopher
• In foggy weather you can see clearly the terrain that is near you and you often think that those who are further away from you are stuck in the fog. Although things might appear clear to you, those at a distance fancy that they are the ones in the clear and that you are stuck in the fog. — Benjamin Franklin (1705-1790) American polymath [eight disciplines]

Symbols: 1) crystal; 2) a calm blue sea; 3) a cloudless blue sky

Definitions: (1) pure and flawless; clear of imperfection or defect; (2) shapely; well-proportioned; clean-limbed; lithe; (3) not awkward, clumsy, or bungling; dexterous; adroit; deft; skillful; (4) without limitation or modifying quality; entire; complete; thorough; (5) free from moral corruption, guilt, or blame; innocent; clean‑minded

Synonyms:  kempt, purified, sinless, spick-and-span, spotless, unpolluted, unsullied, untarnished

Dictum: Cleanliness is, indeed, next to Godliness. — John Wesley (1703-1791) English theologian

Quotes:
• I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet. — Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian lawyer and peacemaker
• It is to the mind of perfect poise, housed in a body of clean habits, stabilized neural energies, and balanced chemical function—when the physical, mental, and spiritual powers are in triune harmony of development—that a maximum of light and truth can be imparted with a minimum of temporal danger or risk to the real welfare of such a being. (140:6.4) — The Urantia Book {1955}

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Definitions: (1) appealing in a natural way; fresh and elegant; (2) sharply defined; clear; (3) well-made; well-formed; (4) pleasing in appearance; neat; spiffy; trim; wholesome

Compatible Quality: nice

Definitions: (1) first-class <especially in style or manner>; elegant; (2) having or reflecting high standards of personal behavior; (3) admirably skillful or graceful; fine

Quotes:
• I have become convinced that everything that is classy doesn’t go away. — William West Anderson [aka: Adam West] (1928–2017) American actor
• Show class, have pride, and display character. If you do, winning takes care of itself. — Paul William “Bear” Bryant (913-1983) American football coach

Definitions: (1) possessing the paranormal power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of normal vision <especially the future or events happening in different locations>; (2) having quick, intuitive knowledge of things and people; sagacity

Derivation: French, “to see clearly”

Quotes:
• Men do not believe what they cannot see, and they will not believe what they do not believe. That is why magic is a mystery to them. — Morgan Llywelyn (1937-) DRUIDS {1992}
• There are moments in our lives, there are moments in a day, when we seem to see beyond the usual. Such are the moments of our greatest happiness. Such are the moments of our greatest wisdom. — Robert Henri (1865–1929) American painter

Comment: Every positive quality can be developed. But some you need to sneak up on. Start out noticing the little things; studying the obvious things; paying attention to the meanings behind the statements. These will lead to perceiving the subtle things the wise clairvoyant sees as obvious.

Consideration: Television and the internet have turned us all into clairvoyants.

Symbol: the third eye

Definitions: (1) refinement of thought, etiquette, or taste; (2) educated; (3) cultured or courteous social conduct

Quotes:
• Human dignity is the keystone of any civilization. — Clifford D. Simak (1904-1988) City {1952}
• The most necessary task of civilization is to teach men how to think. — Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) American inventor
     Note: Thus, the idiom “Think before you speak.”

How to Live This Quality Today:
Give people the benefit of the doubt. Examine their motives and realize that even though they may be doing something you don’t like, they may have positive reasons in their minds.

Color: green

Mythological Figure: Isis, the Egyptian goddess of the moon and fertility, brought forth civilization.