RESPONSIVE

Divine Definitions: (1) The Giver of answers; (2) The listener and granter of prayers; (3) The benefactor of insights; (4) The satisfier of curiosity; (5) The fulfiller of all needs; (6) Attentive and open-minded; (7) Sensitive and compassionate; serving with graciousness Comments:• Just as all matter is responsive to material gravity, so too are all … Read more

Restful

Definitions: (1) giving or conducive to relaxation; (2) taking it easy; tranquil; peaceful; quiet     See also: Relaxed Compatible Quality: worshipful Quotes:• Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. — Ralph Fulsom “Red” Marston (1904-1967) American inspirational writer• Make yourselves nests of pleasant feelings. … Read more

Restorative

Definitions: (1) having the power to return to strength and vigor; (2) capable of restoring health, consciousness, or life     See also: Resilient Derivation: Latin, “to renew or rebuild” Quotes:• We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly – spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create … Read more

Respectable

Definitions: (1) showing an appropriate amount of self-esteem; (2) acting in a decent or correct manner; presentable; honest Idiom: Keep all of your dealings on the up-and-up. Quotes:• We can only respect ourselves to the degree we respect other people. — Larry Mullins (1935-) The MetaValues Breakthrough {2009}• As all human beings are creatures of … Read more

Responsible

Definitions: (1) able to distinguish between right and wrong and to think and act rationally, and hence liable for one’s behavior; (2) trustworthy; dependable; reliable; (3) expected or obligated to account for something to someone <In the end we will all be responsible for our deeds.>; (4) answerable to the cause, agent, or source of … Read more

Resilient

Definition: easily recuperating from or adjusting to misfortune or change; quickly recovering strength, spirits, or good humor; buoyant     See also: Recharged Quotes:• I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. — Thomas Paine (1737-1809) British-American Journalist• The all-seeing eye of God beheld our … Read more

Resolute

Definition: having a fixed, firm purpose; showing tenacity, determined; steady; persevering; steadfast Synonyms: bold, constant, decided, manful, unflinching, unshaken, unwavering Saying: Ne cede malis (Latin): “Yield not to misfortunes.” Quotes:• If the going is tough and the pressure is on; if reserves of strength have been drained and the summit is still not in sight; … Read more

Resourceful

Definition: (1) able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations or old difficulties; (2) clever in finding assets; ingenious at discovering new uses for the materials at hand; inventive Derivation: Old French, “to rise again” Quotes:• The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life. … Read more

Renowned

Definition: celebrated for (a) great or heroic achievement(s); revered or admired for distinguished qualities; eminent; remarkable Derivation: Latin, “to make famous” Quotes:• Success is fine, but success is fleeting. Significance is lasting. — Beth Brooke-Marciniak (1959-) American Government & business advisor• The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail. Mental excellence is … Read more

Reputable

Definition: being favorably known or spoken of; held in high esteem; well thought of; respectable; honorable; creditable Derivation: Latin, “reflect upon” Quote: You can never take your reputation back. There really is nothing as powerful as a good reputation. — Giuliana Rancic (1974-) Italian-American reporter Inspiration: God provides each individual soul a lavish mercy credit … Read more