Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) having foresight and good judgment; sagacious; (2) planning prudently for the future; (3) able to take the long view, prospicient; portentous Quotes:• A pilot who sees into the distance will not let his ship capsize. — Amenemope (c. 1100 bc) The Wisdom of Amenemope 26:15-16 {Found 1888; Published 1922}• The long run is possible only if we consistently take care of … Read more
Definitions: (1) extraordinarily great, to the point of defying belief; (2) produced or existing only in imagination; whimsical; (3) capricious; chimerical; (4) eccentric Derivation: Greek, “have visions, imagination” Quotes:• Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds. See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories. — Ray Douglas Bradbury … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing a playful imagination; whimsical; (2) executed with technical skill and style; (3) able to perform intricate or elaborate tricks; (4) to be pleased with; to like or have a fondness for; (5) Imaginative projection; (6) sophisticated; high quality; (7) (in 16th and 17th century music) a composition for keyboard or strings in free form Quotes:• True love – that is, … Read more
Definitions: (1) honored for achievement; eminent; (2) widely known; celebrated; renowned Synonyms: conspicuous, distinguished, illustrious, noted, prominent Balancing Quality: Humility Compatible Qualities: self-acceptance, success Quote: A very wise quote is a spectacular waterfall! When you see it, you feel its power! — Mehmet Murat Ildan (1965-) Turkish playwright Reflection: A person who is not famous will not be given as much credit … Read more
Definition: pertaining to or characteristic of family bonds; a unit of mutual and intimate support; storge <natural (or acquired) familial love> Quotes:• So much of what is best in us is bound up in our love of family, that it remains the measure of our stability because it measures our sense of loyalty. — Haniel … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) Reliably adhering to responsibility; true to allegiance; the constant performance of duties; conscientious; (2) Can be counted on to keep promises; credible; honest; (3) Ever-willing to give service; fidelity; loyalty; (4) True to His word; principled; (5) Worthy of being believed; (6) Dedicated to the plan, devoted to His people; (7) Sincere … Read more
Definitions: (1) an a priori proposition; (2) possessing complete trust, confidence, or reliance on a person, statement, or thing; (3) belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion, especially those with loyalty to a God concept Synonyms: conviction, credence Familial Qualities: innocent, open Consequential Qualities: joy, loyalty Too Far: If you take faith too far … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) Free from anything which might impair appearance, quality, or character; beautiful; (2) Open; honest; (3) Able to evaluate reality objectively; equitable; impartial; unbiased; (4) Able to take all things into consideration; evenhanded; equanimous; (5) Sympathetic of the plight of others; accepting; commiserative; (6) Truthful at all times; ingenuous; upstanding; (7) The perfect … Read more
Definitions: (1) exceptionally good or unusual; marvelous; exceedingly great; wonderful; (2) almost impossible to believe; incredible; astonishing Derivation: Latin, “legendary,” “celebrated in fable” Quotes:• Your life is your canvas, and you are the masterpiece. There are a million ways to be kind, amazing, fabulous, creative, bold, and interesting. — Kerli Kõiv (1987-) Estonian singer and songwriter• Somebody who can … Read more
Definitions: (1) abounding in high spirits and vitality; effusive; full of joy and vigor; (2) overflowing; lavish Derivation: Latin, “being abundantly fruitful” Synonyms: copious, plenitude Too Far: rambunctious Note: Let others get their thoughts out – even if they are ordering them as they are expressing them. Quote: The notion of the infinite variety of detail and the multiplicity of … Read more