Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) inspiring with courage, hope, and confidence; inspiriting; (2) generating positive anticipation for success; spurring on; stimulating Synonyms: animating, cheering, emboldening Quotes:• A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results. — Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850–1919) American author and poet• Ah, Hope! what would … Read more
Definition: irresistibly attractive; bewitching; fascinating Synonyms: captivating, enrapturing, entrancing, ravishing Compatible Quality: trusting Poetry:‘Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,and robes the mountain in its azure hue.— Thomas Campbell (1763–1854) Irish minister, religious reformer on the American frontier Quotes:• The enchanting charms of this sublime science reveal only to those who have the courage to go deeply into … Read more
Definition: filling with love and desire; charming; captivating; fascinating Derivation: Latin, “in love” Balancing Quality: Common Sense Too Far: gullible, foolhardy Quote:• Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Lao-tse (6th Century BC) Chinese mystic philosopher• It’s the best thing, when you are in a creative space, discovering … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterized by insightful understanding; the ability to know how another is feeling; possessing a mutual knowingness arising from sameness of experience; (2) vicariously being aware of, or being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another without personally participating with the other at the time these feelings, thoughts, or experiences took place; … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterized by insightful understanding; the ability to know how another is feeling; possessing a mutual knowingness arising from sameness of experience; (2) vicariously being aware of, or being sensitive to the feelings, thoughts, or experiences of another without personally participating with the other at the time these feelings, thoughts, or experiences took place; … Read more
Definitions: (1) standing high by comparison with others due to recognized achievement or renown; (2) outstanding; remarkable; great See also: Distinguished Synonyms: celebrated, exalted, famous, illustrious, noteworthy, supereminent Quotes:• Let us ever remember that our interest is in concord, not in conflict; and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war. — William McKinley … Read more
Definitions: (1) coming forth naturally, blooming; (2) becoming visible, apparent, or known; (3) coming into being through evolution as something new or improved Derivation: Latin, “to rise up or out” Quotes:• There’s no better feeling than having an idea and seeing it become reality, emerging in the physical world. — Boyan Slat (1994-) Dutch inventor• Only through art can we emerge … Read more
Definitions: (1) grace and dignified in fine design, manner, or style; luxurious in a restrained, tasteful way; first- rate; (2)characterized by a sense of propriety and refinement; fastidious; (3) excellent; savoir-vivre <ability to live elegantly> Compatible Quality: Arbiter Elegantiarum (Latin): “judge of elegance” Quotes:• What is elegance? Soap and water! — Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton (1904–1980) British photographer & … Read more
Definitions: (1) sudden and passionate excitement; (2) arousing to intense activity; (3) startling or surprising <especially by doing something very inspiring or deeply interesting>; thrilling Quotes:• Thunder is good. Thunder is impressive. But it is lightning that does the work. — Mark Twain [born Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835-1910) American humorist• As in nature, all is ebb and tide, all is wave motion, … Read more
Definition: in high spirits; proud or happy; joyful; jubilant Derivation: Latin, “raised up” Synonyms: delighted, exalted, exultant, overjoyed Quotes:• I was elated, ecstatic, and extremely surprised that we were successful. — Neil Alden Armstrong (1930–2012) American astronaut and aeronautical engineer; 1st man to walk on the Moon {1969}• When you’re in love you never really know whether … Read more