Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) knowing where you are going; having a clear purpose; (2) guided, regulated, or managed <by oneself or by another> Quote:• God has prepared a path for everyone to follow. You just have to read the omens that he left for you. — Paulo Coelho de Souza (1947-) Brazilian lyricist & novelist, The Alchemist … Read more
Definitions: (1) straight to the goal without deviating; (2) straightforward and to the point; frank; using exact and precise language; a straight shooter <an honest & clear communicator> Proverb: You need not travel to the moon to get across the street. Quotes:• We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. — Dolly Rebecca Parton (1946-) American … Read more
Definitions: (1) tactful and clever in dealing with people; (2) politic and adroit in conduct; (3) characterizes a person who represents a state, community, or region governed by its own people Derivations: Latin from Greek, “to fold (paper) double” Compatible Qualities: open-minded, perspicacious Quotes:• Diplomacy is more than saying or doing the right things at the right time, it … Read more
Definitions: (1) application of steady effort to a purpose; constant exertion to accomplish what is undertaken; assiduous; industrious; (2) done with careful and dedicated resolve; painstaking attention to the task at hand Synonyms: active, indefatigable, laborious, persevering, sedulous, unremitting, untiring Quotes:• Strive on with diligence. — Buddha’s last words (c. 563-483 BC) Nepalese holy man Note: “Diligence” in this quote is … Read more
Definitions: (1) of high repute; worthy of honor; esteemed; noble; (2) loftiness of appearance or manner; stately; (3) calm self-possession and self-respect Quotes:• We are nothing if we walk alone; we are everything when we walk together in step with other dignified feet. — Rafael Sebastián Guillén Vicente (1957-) Mexican soldier• Maturity is the ability … Read more
Definitions: (1) mental cleverness; quick at inventing; (2) skillful and graceful in manual activity; adroit; (3) ready and expert in the use of the body or hands; neat-handed; legerdemain <skillful in the use of one’s hands> Derivation: Latin, “fortunate,” “auspicious” Synonyms: apt, artful, clever Quote: You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange … Read more
Definitions: (1) passionate service to a career or ideal; self-dedication <the artist’s devotion to her talent>; (2) very faithful to a religious belief; worshipful; (3) sincere; earnest; fervent; heartfelt Synonyms: holy; reverent Quote: The waving of a pine tree on the top of a mountain – a magic wand in Nature’s hand – every devout mountaineer knows its power. And also the marvelous … Read more
Definitions: (1) zealous or ardent in loyalty or affection; faithful; (2) dedicated with great seriousness <as to a cause> Too Far: fanatical Quotes:• Values can never be static; reality signifies change, growth. The greater the quality of cosmic adaptation, the more of meaning any experience possesses. Values are not conceptual illusions; they are real, but … Read more
Definition: (1) becoming gradually fuller, larger, or better; growing; evolving; (2) eductive <bring out something latent or potential>; (3) fully-fledged Quotes:• God, our Creator, has stored within our minds and personalities, great potential strength and ability. Prayer helps us tap and develop these powers. — Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (1931–2015) Indian aerospace scientist & statesman; … Read more
Definitions: (1) resolute; unwavering; staunch; (2) having one’s mind made up; decided; resolved Synonyms: dispositive <settled to the satisfaction of all parties>, firm, fixed, stable, steady, steely Compatible Qualities: The Principles of Kwanzaa <first fruits> cooperative economics, creativity, faith, purposefulness, self-determination, teamwork with responsibility, and unity Too Far: stubbornness, narrow-mindedness Sayings:• Keep a stiff upper … Read more