Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) capable of creating or enjoying music; (2) having the pleasing harmonious qualities of music; melodious Synonyms: concordant, dulcet, mellifluous, rhythmical Idiom: Nobody can conceive of music in hell and no one can imagine a heaven without it. Quotes: • If music be the food of love, play on. — William Shakespeare (1564-1616) Twelfth … Read more
Definition: liberal in giving or bestowing; generous; lavish <often attributed as an attribute of God> Derivation: Latin, “bountiful gifts” Synonyms: helpful, open-handed Quotes:• If riches increase, let thy mind hold pace with them; and think it not enough to be liberal, but munificent. — Sir Thomas Browne (1605-1682) English polymath [five disciplines]• The greatest gift … Read more
Definitions: (1) a soul in possession of a varied array of positive qualities; (2) a personality having numerous fascinating aspects; (3) a complex or intricate mind with many interests; polyvalent Quotes:• One of the nice things about getting older is that you come to understand that you can integrate multiple aspects of your life together. … Read more
Definitions: (1) proficient or skillful in a variety of fields of study; (2) engaged in training that corrects, molds, or perfects the mental faculties or moral character Quote: No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara is ever turned into light and power … Read more
Definitions: (1) referring collectively to the elements and aspects making up a complete personality; (2) the integration and harmony of body, mind, and spirit; (3) having the ability to function or to adequately adapt on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels of being Balancing Quality: Multidisciplined Quotes:• Like the rings of a tree, experiences … Read more
Definitions: (1) courage; boldness; nerve; determination; pluck; perseverance; (2) know-how; expertise; (3) vigor; energy; pep; verve Quotes:• Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. — John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) 6th President of the United States• Just remaining quietly in the presence of God, listening to Him, … Read more
Definitions: (1) furnished with an incentive or a goal; (2) having the power to cause motion; incite, impel Synonyms: Motive implies an emotion or desire operating on the will and causing it to act; impulse suggests a driving power arising from personal temperament or constitution; incentive applies to an external influence (as an expected reward) … Read more
Definitions: (1) dealing with or capable of making the distinction between right and wrong in conduct or character; (2) designating psychological support that involves approval and sympathy <moral support> Synonyms: Moral implies conformity to established sanctioned codes or accepted notions; ethical suggests the involvement of more difficult or subtle questions of rightness, fairness, or equity; … Read more
Definitions: (1) having or showing a moderate or humble opinion of one’s own abilities or achievements; unassuming; (2) shy or reserved; not forward; (3) behaving according to a standard of what is proper or decorous; decent; (4) showing moderation; not extreme or excessive; (5) quiet in appearance or style Synonyms: becoming, chaste, coy, self-effacing, self-deprecating, … Read more
Definition: up-to-date; contemporary; not old-fashioned or obsolete; recent; fresh; new; novel; with-it Quotes:• Fire made us human; fossil fuels made us modern, but now we need a new fire that makes us safe, secure, healthy, and durable. — Amory Bloch Lovins (1947-) American physicist• Even more amazing than modern technology is our opportunity to access … Read more