Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) impressive to the mind or spirit; exalted; noble; sublime; (2) imposingly beautiful; splendidly sumptuous Synonyms: glorious, gorgeous, stately People Who Exemplify This Quality: Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1475-1564) Italian sculptor, painter, & architect Note: I have to assume he was magnificent because his sculptures of David and the Pietà, his painting … Read more
Definition: possessing an extraordinary power or ability to attract <a magnetic personality>; charismatic Quote: Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened too, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. — Augustus Menninger (1893–1990) American psychiatrist … Read more
Definitions: (1) elevated in mental or emotional sentiment; lofty of mind; showing or suggesting a superior and courageous spirit; (2) exhibiting nobleness of soul; liberal and honorable; (3) rising above pettiness or meanness; generous in overlooking injury or insult Derivation: Latin, “great mind, soul, or spirit” Synonyms: exalted, high-minded, high-souled, unselfish Familial Quality: forgiving Quotes:• … Read more
Definitions: (1) serious contemplation or mental reflection; musing; (2) thinking about doing; planning; (3) holding a superior attitude in mind; devotion Synonyms: cogitative, consider, ponder, ruminate, study Compatible Qualities: calm, comfortable, confident, peaceful, reflective, restful Tip: Relaxation is an integral part of meditation. The meditative state establishes a link between the mind and the spirit. … Read more
Definitions: (1) any unusual, seemingly inexplicable, or extraordinary power or influence; (2) mysteriously impressive; beautiful <The sight of the Grand Canyon is magical.> Quotes:• Logic gives you what you need; magic gives you what you want. — Thomas “Tom” Eugene Robbins (1936-) Even Cowgirls Get the Blues {1976}• Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from … Read more
Definition: (1) poetic, musical, song-like; (2) characteristic of high, light, and flexible qualities; (3) expressive of feeling and emotion, especially spontaneous enthusiasm; exuberant, rhapsodic Derivation: Greek, “singing to the lyre” Quote: Without lyric, it is difficult to touch the core of a person. — Dayananda Saraswati (1824-1883) Indian social reformer
Definitions: (1) using and enjoying the best available <physical comfort, mental stimulation, emotional contentment, or spiritual satisfaction>; (2) profuse abundance; splendidly rich; (3) nature’s pristine lushness; plush; posh Quotes:• It is a luxury to be understood. — Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) American philosopher• The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity. — Jack Roosevelt (Jackie) … Read more
Definition: possessing qualities that shine pleasingly to the observer; bright; luminous; brilliant; splendid; illustrious Derivation: Proto Indo European, “to spread light, illuminate” Poetry:The earth has grown old with its burden of care,But at Christmas it always is young,The heart of the jewel burns lustrous and fair,And its soul full of music breaks the air,When the song … Read more
Definitions: (1) richly satisfying to the senses or the mind; (2) sexually attractive; seductive; voluptuous Derivation: Middle English, shortened form of “delicious” Quotes:• L.O.V.E = Luscious Omnipresent Vibrational Energy — Stanley Victor Paskavich (1958-) American Author• To smell and enjoy the beauty of this precious journey we call life, decorate yourself with luscious scenic nature. — Debasish Mridha … Read more
Definitions: (1) radiating or reflecting light; shining; bright; fulgurous; (2) intellectually brilliant; readily intelligible; (3) enlightened or enlightening; clear; (3) conspicuous splendor Quotes:• What is to give light must endure burning. — Dr. Victor Emil Frankl (1905-1997) Austrian Holocaust survivor of the Theresienstadt concentration camp• At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. … Read more