Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definition: accompanied by or having good fortune; meeting with unforeseen success Synonyms: Fortunate suggests being rewarded beyond one’s deserts; happy combines the implications of lucky and fortunate with stress on being blessed; providential implies the help or intervention of a higher power; lykke: Danish, happiness and good fortune. Compatible Qualities: courage, discipline, fortitude, risk taker Saying: Luck is where opportunity and preparedness meet. — … Read more
Definitions: (1) presenting a clear, distinct view; easily understood, intelligible or transparent; ; transpicuous <easily understood> (2) mentally sound; sane; rational; (3) bright; resplendent Derivation: Latin, “shining, light” Quotes:• The only thing that can defeat absurdity is lucidity. — Albert Camus (1913-1960) French philosopher• If water derives lucidity from stillness, how much more the faculties of the mind! The mind of … Read more
Definitions: (1) unswerving in allegiance; constant and faithful in any relationship or obligation implying trust, confidence, or care; (2) the willing bond of the self to a cause, leader, or friend Parental Qualities: duty, faithOne cannot help but be loyal to what is held in faith. Familial Quality: growth Quotes:• Live loyally today – grow … Read more
Definitions: (1) unswerving in allegiance; constant and faithful in any relationship or obligation implying trust, confidence, or care; leal; (2) the willing bond of the self to a cause, leader, or friend Parental Qualities: duty, faithOne cannot help but be loyal to what is held in faith. Familial Quality: growth Quotes:• Live loyally today – … Read more
Definitions: (1) having a beauty appealing to the heart, mind, or eye; charmingly graceful; (2) highly pleasing; delightful; (3) possessing moral or spiritual splendor Quotes:• The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. — Richard David Bach (1936-) American writer• You traverse the world in search of happiness, which is within the reach of every … Read more
Definitions: (1) a deep affection for another person, idea, or ideal; to hold dear; cherish; (2) to feel a lover’s passion, devotion, or tenderness; (3) one who is well-beloved; (4) the heart of all true, beautiful, and good qualities; (5) ability to give and draw intense interest or affection; charitable; (6) the ability to elicit … Read more
Definition: worthy of love; endearing; possessing qualities that attract love or admiration; amiable Quote: Anyone can love a thing because. That’s as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect. — Patrick James Rothfuss (1973-) The Wise Man’s Fear {2011}
Definitions: (1) having a flexible or relaxed character; (2) not confining or bound mentally or emotionally; free and easy Too Far: sloppy, slutty, uncaring Quotes:• The ideal attitude is to be physically loose and mentally tight. — Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. (1943–993) American tennis player• The fully integrated person is capable of being both an adult and a child … Read more
Definition: bearing injuries, insults, or provocation for a long time; patient; not easily provoked Balancing Quality: Hope Consideration: If you know you can and will do your best “under the circumstances” then you are a practitioner of long -suffering. The “circumstances” may be a singular negative incident (an accident, victimization, being in the wrong place at the wrong time) … Read more
Definitions: (1) the art of thinking and reasoning justly; (2) formally true or valid; (3) using correct rationality; (4) a persuasive argument with an expected and necessary progression; one thing rationally and sensibly following each statement; (5) the presentation of facts, feelings, and/or beliefs so as to give the listener reason to accept a given conclusion; teleology <explanation in terms of purpose> Axiom: As … Read more