Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) easily instructed; teachable; biddable; (2) easily led or managed; tractable Derivation: Latin, “to teach,” “to be fitting” Too Far: wimpy Quote: Natural selection shaped the human brain to be drawn toward aspects of nature that enhance our survival and reproduction, like verdant landscapes and docile creatures.— Paul Bloom (1963-) Canadian-American psychologist Comment: When you are trying to learn something, … Read more
Definitions: (1) excellent in the highest degree; extraordinary; superb; supremely good; heavenly; (2) relating to or proceeding directly from God; heavenly-minded Prayers:• Divine Wisdom, reveal Your great good.• Divine Silliness, grant me the spirit to understand things in the light of humor.• Divine Clarity, open my mind to Your pure view. Note: The word ‘divine’ can be put in front of any … Read more
Definitions: (1) composed of distinct elements or qualities; (2) attracted to various interests; (3) pluralistic; coexistent Derivation: Latin, “to turn in different directions” Quote: Life – all life – is in the service of life. Necessary nutrients are made available to life by life in greater and greater richness as the diversity of life increases. … Read more
Definitions: (1) separated from others by extraordinary qualities; (2) exhibiting an air of poise and dignity; renowned; positive; famous; conspicuous Derivation: Latin, “to divide,” “to separate” Synonyms: Distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority, something which makes a person stand apart from others in the public view; celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print, widely spoken of with honor and respect; eminent implies great prominence … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing a quality, mark, or feature of admirable difference; that which makes or keeps an individual unique; (2) specially recognized or honored; eminent; superior; famous Synonyms: discerning, notable, ranking Quote:• All things will be clear and distinct to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident. — Titus Livius [aka: Livy] (59 bc–ad 17) … Read more
Definition: playful; indulging in amusement; frolicsome; (2) diversion from work or serious matters Derivation: Old French, “to carry away” Balancing Quality: Fair play Quote:• If all the year were playing holidays, to sport would be as tedious as work. — William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Hamlet {1603}• If our condition were truly happy, we would not seek diversion … Read more
Definitions: (1) having excellent taste or judgment; (2) analytical; discerning; perspicacious Compatible Qualities: discerning, decisive, direct Quote: The function of wisdom is to discriminate between good and evil. — Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 bc) Roman philosopher Reflection: It is necessary to periodically reevaluate your ‘truth,’ particularly those negative things. When you come to understand a previous belief is no … Read more
Definitions: (1) good judgment in conduct; (2) unpretentious; modest; (3) capable of preserving silence; cautious; prudent; (4) able to determine hidden meanings or motive and keep them unrevealed Derivation: Latin, “to discern,” “distinguish,” “to separate or sift apart” Synonyms: careful, circumspect Familial Quality: perspicacity Saying: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. Idiom: Discretion is the better part of valor. Quote: … Read more
Definitions: (1) preparation of the mental, moral, and physical powers by instruction, self-management, and exercise; (2) the result of training; self-control; orderly conduct Synonyms: ascetic, self-correcting, self-educated, self-regulating Compatible Qualities: commitment, striving Quotes:• Seek freedom and become captive to your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty. — Frank Patrick Herbert Jr. (1920-1986) Chapterhouse Dune … Read more
Definition: (1) revealing insight and understanding; discriminating; capable of seeing, knowing, and judging; sharp-sighted; shrewd; astute <discerning motives>; (2) able to see eye to eye Quotes:• A discerning eye needs only a hint, and understatement leaves the imagination free to build its own elaborations. — Montague Russell Page (1906–1985) British landscape architect• To discern what weaknesses … Read more