Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definition: attracting wanted attention or interest; striking; impressive Derivation: Latin, “to remain or stop” Quotes:• Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. — Greg David Anderson (1961-) Australian Anglican bishop• I can think of no other experience quite like that of being 20 … Read more
Definitions: (1) emotional warmth <he pursues his study with ardor>; (2) intense feeling; fervent; (3) deeply devoted; zealous; (4) a bright spirit Derivation: Latin, “to burn” Quote: Virtue demands the active employment of an ardent mind in the promotion of the general good. No man can be eminently virtuous who is not accustomed to an … Read more
Definitions: (1) to have <and particularly express> a favorable attitude or opinion; (2) to be pleased with; to think or declare something or someone to be good or satisfactory; (3) to commend; endorse; sanction Synonyms: accrediting, admiring, authorizing, certifying, consenting, promoting, ratifying, supportive Quotes:• What is a kiss? Why this, as some approve: The sure, … Read more
Definitions: (1) to do exactly what is required under the circumstances; (2) especially suitable or relevant to a situation; (3) fit or proper; compatible <particularly with relationships> Synonyms: adapted, apt, becoming, congruous, , pertinent, particular Quote: I shall now recall to mind that the motion of the heavenly bodies is circular, since the motion appropriate … Read more
APPROACHABLE Definitions: (1) The ability of The Creator to be close to His creation; to be intimate with every creature; (2) Potential for both The Creator and the created to move toward each other; (3) Possible for the created to emulate The Creator in character or quality; (4) Having easy and open access; friendly; (5) … Read more
Definitions: (1) value or esteem for others; (2) conscious of the significance, desirability, or quality of a person or their deeds; (3) discriminating perception and enjoyment of aesthetic values; (4) expressing admiration, approval, or grateful acknowledgment; (5) keenly sensible of or sensitive to; intuitive awareness; (6) exercising wise judgment, delicate discernment, or keen insight in … Read more
Definitions: (1) value or esteem for others; (2) conscious of the significance, desirability, or quality of a person or their deeds; (3) discriminating perception and enjoyment of aesthetic values; (4) expressing admiration, approval, or grateful acknowledgment; (5) keenly sensible of or sensitive to; intuitive awareness; (6) exercising wise judgment, delicate discernment, or keen insight in … Read more
Definition: stimulating or tempting to the [physical, mental, or spiritual] appetite; tasty Quotes:• Our plans never turn out as tasty as reality. — Baba Ram Dass [born Richard Alpert] (1931-) American spiritual teacher• The soul that journeys to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetites, is like someone who drags a … Read more
Definitions: (1) to make quiet or calm; to pacify or soothe; (2) to conciliate <especially by giving in to demands> Derivation: Latin, “at peace” Quote: You cannot appease fascism by meeting it in the middle; you cannot beat racism by indulging or excusing it. — Mehdi Raza Hasan (1979-) British-American broadcaster Reflection: There are various … Read more
Definition: a pleasing attraction; interesting; charming Derivation: Latin, “to address” based on ‘to drive.’ Quotes:• Beauty must appeal to the senses, must provide us with immediate enjoyment, must impress us or insinuate itself into us without any effort on our part. — Achille Claude Debussy (1862-1918) French composer• We have eyes, and we’re looking at … Read more