Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) worthy of attention and regard; special; not ordinary; noteworthy; (2) extremely careful, detailed, or meticulous; (3) singularly precise in preference; fastidious; (4) unique to an individual; an outstanding characteristic Synonyms: appropriate, distinct, exact, exclusive Quotes:• Everyone has been made for some particular work, and the desire for that work has been put in … Read more
Definition: being or willing to be a part of some enterprise; sharing your life Quote: For low light, all the light rays participate. We’re using all the light coming through a large aperture to make a picture with a large depth of field – totally impossible with a conventional camera. Ren Ng (1979) Malaysian-American electrical … Read more
Definition: (1) fatherly or motherly integral characteristics; tender; affectionate; (2) the source from which something is derived Quote: Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. — James Arthur Baldwin (1924-1987) American writer Reflection: Number five of the ten commandments, “Honor your father and … Read more
Definition: a model or pattern of excellence or perfection <a paragon of virtue> Derivation: Medieval Greek, “to test good (gold) from bad” People Who Exemplify This Quality: Anyone who lives a high standard is a paragon. Anyone can be an example of goodness simply by being good. Quote: The Spirit brings order out of chaos … Read more
Definition: dashing elegance of manner<in fine feather>; spirited self-confidence; flamboyance; verve, carefree Quote: Men propound mathematical theorems in besieged cities, conduct metaphysical arguments in condemned cells, make jokes on the scaffold, discuss a new poem while advancing to the walls of Quebec, and comb their hair at Thermopylae. This is not panache; it is our … Read more
Definition: showing diligent caution and effort; taking great care; paying extra close attention to detail when there is a strong reason not to make any mistakes Quotes:• Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain. — Joseph John Campbell (1904-1987) American mythologist• No single achievement in science is … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterizes one who opposes war and the military solution; one who proposes all disputes be settled by arbitration and other means; (2) nonviolent; peaceable Balancing Qualities: Humor, Luck, Strength Compatible Qualities: compromising, courage, moral conviction, objectivity, patience Familial Quality: Satyagraha (Sanskrit): literally “insistence on truth” or “truth force” [pressure for social and political … Read more
Definitions: (1) prominent; conspicuous; striking <outstanding courage>; (2) superior or distinct; excellent; wonderful People Who Exemplify This Quality: Polymaths (Greek: “having learned much,”) A person whose expertise and notable achievements span a significant number of different subject areas [4 to 13+] — such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to … Read more
Definition: interested in and responsive to others; friendly; sociable; gregarious Quotes:• Success is a process, a quality of mind and a way of being; an outgoing affirmation of life. — Alex Noble (~1990’s-) American journalist• You cease to move into yourself, away from others. You give up your antagonism. You begin to move toward others … Read more
Definitions: (1) first in order; preceding all others; the beginning; (2) arising or arranged independently; inventive; novel; (3) thinking or acting in an individual or creative manner Quotes:• A mind that’s afraid to toy with the ridiculous will never come up with the brilliantly original.— Glen David Brin (1950-) Brightness Reef {1995}• The story of … Read more