Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definition: possessing striking beauty or excellence Derivation: French, “astonishing” Quotes:• To experience sublime natural beauty is to confront the total inadequacy of language to describe what you see. Words cannot convey the scale of a view that is so stunning it is felt. — Eleanor Catton (1985-) New Zealand novelist & screenwriter.• The human soul … Read more
Definitions: (1) devoted to the acquisition of knowledge; (2) characterized by careful attention to facts or truth; diligent; earnest; (3) marked by or suggesting purposefulness; (4) deliberately or consciously planned; (5) fond of or engaged in instruction Derivation: Latin, “eager, zealous” Quotes:• A pupil from whom nothing is ever demanded which he cannot do, never … Read more
Definitions: (1) physically fit; substantial; solid; having great muscular brawn; robust; stout; in healthy and sound condition; hale; hearty; (2) morally powerful; having command of character or will; forceful; persuasive; cogent; (3) intellectually authoritative; able to think clearly and to express thoughts dynamically; forthright; passionate; (4) emotionally intense <in degree or quality>; ardent; warm; deeply … Read more
Definitions: (1) making great efforts to do one’s best; trying very hard; (2) taking productive steps toward a valuable goal; (3) struggling vigorously <as in opposition or resistance> <striving for justice>>; (4) motivated to reach the highest point: acme, apotheosis, zenith Quote: Living [is] struggling to do something impossible – to succeed, or die, knowing … Read more
Definition: remarkable due to conspicuous qualities; noticeably attractive; obviously impressive Idiom: Strike while the iron is hot. Quotes:• Every strike is one step closer to a home run. — George Herman “Babe” Ruth (1895–1948) American professional baseball player• That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always … Read more
Definition: possessing undeviating rectitude; upright; honest; open; frank; candid; uncomplicated Idiom: Call a fig a fig and a trough a trough — Plutarch (46–119) Greek philosopher Note: The origin of “Call a spade a spade.” Quotes:• You can run faster if you don’t run into walls. — Gerard “Jerry” Vincent Hubert Downs (1949-) American photographer … Read more
Definition: able to maintain stability when faced with the state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors tending to alter an existent equilibrium; emotional flexibility Balancing Qualities: Clarity, Relaxation, Understanding Quotes:The mind can go either direction under stress – toward positive or toward negative: on or off. Think of it as a spectrum whose … Read more
Definitions: (1) expanding; reaching <stretching the limits of imagination>; (2) opening the mind beyond its previous boundaries <resulting in new extents>; (3) elongating something that has the ability to return to its original shape; (4) going beyond an original ability <usually with effort>; (5) extending over a distance <stretching your thoughts even to the heavens> … Read more
Definitions: (1) strong; sturdy; robust; able-bodied; (2) bold; intrepid; valiant; brave; courageous; (3) resolute; fortitude; dauntless; (4) powerful; forceful Synonyms: brawny, enduring, solid, staunch, stouthearted, substantial, vigorous Balancing Qualities: Generous, Gentle Too Far: hard hearted Quotes:• A stout heart breaks bad luck. — Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La … Read more
Definition: (1) evoke strong feelings; (2) rousing; thrilling; stimulating; exciting Compatible Quality: inspiring Quotes:• It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. — Andre Paul Guillaume Gide (1869–1951) French author• It is the mind which creates the world … Read more