Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) adjusting readily to <new> circumstances; flexible; (2) recovering quickly from emotional or physical distress; resilient; (3) receptive to new ideas; adaptable; elastic-minded Quotes:• The thing is that as you grow through life, the pursuit of art and the pursuit of new ideas, all these things keeps your mind elastic. — Patricia “Patti” Lee Smith (1946-) American songwriter• There … Read more
Definitions: (1) directly producing the desired result with a minimum of effort, expense, or waste; (2) working at optimum proficiency; streamlined; (3) wise progress; competent; capable See also: Effective Synonyms: able, causative Consequential Quality: Self-efficacy: (1) To believe in one’s own abilities to accomplish a goal; (2) the aptitude to deal with the stresses involved in facing specific difficulties; (3) understanding and … Read more
Definition: lively and high-spirited; vivacious; exuberant Derivation: Latin, “boiling up” Familial Qualities: Collective effervescence is the sense of energy and harmony people feel when they come together in a group around a shared purpose. Collective effervescence is the synchrony you feel when you slide into rhythm with strangers on a dance floor, colleagues in a brainstorming … Read more
Definitions: (1) producing a definite, decisive, or desired result; (2) functional; operative; active; (3) making a striking impression See also: Efficient Synonyms: conclusive, convincing, forcible, influential, potent Note: Effective is used regarding the accomplishment of things; getting something done no matter if it’s done efficiently or not. Efficient means getting things done with the least amount of effort and time. People Who Exemplify This Quality: rock … Read more
Definitions: (1) furnished with knowledge or principles; instructed; trained; (2) having a cultivated mind, speech, or manner; disciplined Quotes:• What greater or better gift than to educate our youth. — Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 bc) Roman philosopher• What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step toward something better. — Wendell Phillips (1811-1884) American abolitionist• The ultimate goal of the … Read more
Definitions: (1) the desire of an individual to give other points of view a respectful hearing; (2) cooperative unity <especially among churches and religious denominations>; (3) finding the universality within the diversity of an organization; cooperation among divergent groups Derivation: Greek, “inhabiting the earth” Quotes:• In the fellowship of the kingdom there shall be neither Jew nor gentile, rich nor poor, … Read more
Definitions: (1) experiencing a feeling of delight overwhelming the mind and emotions; rapturous; (2) the condition of being beside oneself with feeling; overjoyed; (3) a mystic or prophetic trance <especially one resulting from religious fervor> Quotes:• The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience. — Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (1830–1886) American poet• Pleasure is a shadow, wealth … Read more
Definitions: (1) careful, efficient, and prudent regarding the use of resources; thrifty; (2) operating with little waste or at a savings Quotes:• A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational, and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are. … Read more
Definitions: (1) selecting or choosing from various systems or methodologies, not following any one strategy; (2) made up of elements selected from various sources <an eclectic philosophy>; (3) a person of broad tastes and diverse interests Derivation: Greek, “to pick out,” “to select” Quotes:• Language is a process of free creation; its laws and principles are fixed, but the manner in which the … Read more
Definition: (1) overflowing with enthusiasm; high-spirited; sparky; showing much exuberance or exhilaration; (2) A sudden rush of joy; sky-high Derivation: Latin, “boiling” or “bubbling” Too Far: over the top all of the time Quotes:• Positive emotion can be about the past, the present, or the future. The positive emotions about the future include optimism, hope, faith, … Read more