Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) liberal; generous; loyal; (2) befitting a noble leader; rich; imperial; regal Synonyms: grand, magnificent, munificent, superb People Who Exemplify This Quality: Jesus of Nazareth (7 BC-30 AD) The Prince of Peace Quote: In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but … Read more
Definitions: (1) pleasingly attractive; (2) implied daintiness, delicacy, or gracefulness; (3) any good characteristic considered fine, nice, or agreeable; (4) to a moderately high degree <pretty good for an armature> Derivations: Old English, Middle Dutch, & West Germanic, sense development: clever, humorous, sporty, cunning, skillful, admirable Quotes:• Love is the most important thing in the … Read more
Definition: having a fine reputation based on brilliance of achievement; respected; esteemed; honored Derivation: Latin, “conjuring tricks” Note: To be an inventor-scientist takes as much mental dexterity as it does slight-of-hand to be a prestidigitationist. Quotes:• Try to get the job that’s most like the job you want, rather than the one that’s more prestigious. Always … Read more
Definitions: (1) to keep alive or in existence; saving; (2) make lasting <preserving the liberties for future citizens>; (3) keeps from harm, damage, danger, or evil; protective Synonyms: defending, guarding, maintaining, securing Quotes:• The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of … Read more
Definitions: (1) attractively attired; neat; clean; (2) suitable to be exhibited, offered, or displayed; fit to be introduced into society; appropriate to be shown or seen Quotes:• Boxing’s a rough sport. After every fight I rush to the mirror to make sure I’m presentable. — Muhammad Ali [born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942–2016) American boxer … Read more
Definition: being, existing, or occurring at this time; now; current Proverb: Look to this day for tomorrow is but a vision and yesterday a dream. — Sanskrit Quotes:• Remember, be here now. — Baba Ram Das [born Richard Alpert] (1931-) American spiritual teacher Note: In times of maximum cosmic exposure we humans can share in … Read more
Definition: able to think clearly and act quickly and intelligently <especially in an emergency>; cool, alert, and ready under pressure; quick-witted Compatible Qualities: creative, risible Comment: Presence of mind is a quality of “practical smarts.” It includes flexibility and ready retrieval of information. But it is also the ability to put things together in new … Read more
Definitions: (1) having knowledge of events before they take place; (2) able to read the signs of things to come; (3) being a very good guesser Derivation: Latin, “knowing beforehand” Parental Qualities: faith, confident expectation Familial Qualities: intuitive, insightful, psychic Quotes:• An inch of foreknowledge is worth ten miles of after-thought. — Jack Holbrook Vance … Read more
Definitions: (1) ready, fit, or qualified for duty; (2) in proper condition or order; (3) in possession of what is needed because of forethought or foresight Compatible Quality: realistic [accepting fact as fact] Motto: Semper Paratus (Latin): “Always prepared” — U.S. Coast Guard Saying: Be ready to gear up for what is next. Quotes:• Did … Read more
Definition: exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age Quotes:• The grim fact is that we prepare for war like precocious giants, and for peace like retarded pygmies. — Lester “Mike” Bowles Pearson (1897-1972) Canadian diplomat• What might be taken for a precocious genius is the genius of childhood. When the child grows up, it … Read more