Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) moderate indulgence in or use of substance, speech, or action; self-controlled; (2) even management of passion and feelings; patient; calm; cool; (3) in proper proportion; balanced Compatible Quality: Self-control (No flying off the handle.) Familial Qualities: symmetrical, synergistic Quote: Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you … Read more
Definitions: (1) holding fast to ideals, ideas, habits, or possessions; (2) having a highly retentive memory Synonyms: courageous, determined, persevering, persistent, tough Quotes:• Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. — Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) French chemist & microbiologist• Tenacity is not about … Read more
Definitions: (1) mild; gentle; harmless; inoffensive; (2) civilized; obedient; behaved; tractable; (3) humble Balancing Qualities: Courageous, Spontaneous Quotes:• Stress is an important dragon to slay – or at least tame – in your life. — Marilu Henner (1952-) American actress• Birds are the most popular group in the animal kingdom. We feed them and tame … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing the faculty of discerning <beauty, order, style, nature, or character> with appreciation; (2) able to act in a fitting or politic manner; using proper or decorous behavior; tactful; (3) elegant; refined Synonyms: appetizing, flavorful, piquant, sapid, toothsome Music: A Miles Dewey Davis III (1926-1991) trumpet ballad. Quote: Power might feel tasty and … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing a keen sense of what to say or do <especially to avoid giving offense>; fitting; having skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations; diplomatic; (2) considerate of and concerned for the sensibilities of others <particularly those who are troublesome or stubborn>; persuasive; (3) possessing a shrewd sense of what is appropriate, … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing a specific faculty, natural gift, or extraordinary endowment; (2) skilled in some field; showing great capacity; (3) exhibiting eminent abilities in art; (4) having superior genius in science; (5) brilliant in more than one field; multi-talented Derivation: Greek, referring to a balance or scale, also a weighed amount of precious metal Compatible … Read more
Definitions: (1) precisely organized; having a logical plan; methodical; (2) having the need to order things, ideas, or structures into an integrated whole; thorough Balancing Qualities: It is easy for a systematic person to get caught in the rut of efficiency by pursuing a task in a linear manner. If you add the qualities of … Read more
Definitions: (1) having insight into another person’s mental or emotional state <even though never having been in that state oneself>; (2) demonstrating affinity between persons or from one person for another; (3) an action or response arising from compassion; (4) showing pity and understanding for another’s trouble or suffering; condolatory; (5) in mental agreement; in … Read more
Definitions: (1) working together in harmony; cooperative; (2) characterizes separate agents, persons, or qualities that [when acting in unison] have a greater total effect than the sum of their individual values; superadditive; (3) describes a balanced or symmetrical collaboration; teamwork Synonyms: A synectic exercise is the bringing together of a select group of diverse personalities … Read more
Definitions: (1) ready to move; celeritous; prompt; speedy; (2) able to shift from idea to idea rapidly; quick-witted; (3) able to do what must be done without delay; efficient Compatible Qualities: farsighted, focused, steady Consideration: I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy. — Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie (1867-1934) Polish-French physicist … Read more