Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) the power to do as one pleases; the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges; the power of choice; (2) freedom from restraint <The body is at liberty when not confined or when no physical force operates to restrain its action or volition.>; (3) freedom from arbitrary or despotic … Read more
Definitions: (1) free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant; (2) generous and willing to give freely or abundantly; bountiful; largehearted; (3) free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, or judgments; open- minded; (4) favorable to or broadminded to progress or reform <as in political or religious affairs> Balancing Quality: Conservative Quotes:• The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of … Read more
Definition: (1) lightness of mind, character, or behavior; frivolity; (2) able to treat a serious matter with humor Derivation: Latin, “gaiety” Quotes:• Singing aloud leaves you with a sense of levity and contentedness. — Brian Peter George Eno (1948-) British musician• If you’re gonna do something as silly and lighthearted, then why not be interesting when you’re … Read more
Definition: showing common sense or sound judgment; reasonable; possessing an even temper Quotes:• When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed. — Horace [born Quintus Horatius Flaccus] (65-8 BC) Roman lyric poet• Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if … Read more
Definitions: (1) having an easygoing forbearance; indulgent; agreeably tolerant; merciful; mild; (2) having a soothing influence; the ability to relieve pain, stress, or harshness; (3) willing to alleviate difficulty; (4) to pamper Derivation: Latin, “mild, soft, smooth” Quotes:• Be not so severe as to cause disgust, nor so lenient as to make people presume. — Saadi Shirazi (1210-1291) Persian poet• Self-care … Read more
Definition: deliberate; slow; unhurried; without haste; laid back Derivation: Latin, “To be allowed” Quotes:• Leisure is the mother of philosophy. — Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) English philosopher• Leisure is the most challenging responsibility a man can be offered. — Lord William Russell (1639-1683) English politician• There are moments when all anxiety and stated toil are becalmed in the … Read more
Definitions: (1) conforming to established rules, principles, or standards; law-abiding; (2) applied agreement to the precepts of reasoning; logical; valid; (3) genuine; real; justified <a legitimate complaint>; kosher: Hebrew, “genuine &/or legitimate” Quotes:• To cherish what remains of the Earth and to foster its renewal is our only legitimate hope of survival. — Wendell Berry (1934-) American, sixth generation Kentucky farmer & … Read more
Definition: (1) having or showing profound or extensive education; well- informed; erudite; (2) boffin <a person with a unique knowledge or skill>; (3) quick-minded <learning come easily and with clear comprehension>; (4) scient <learned; having knowledge, information, or skill>; philology <love of learning> Sayings:• Ab uno disce omnes (Latin): “From one, learn to know all.”• Docendo discimus (Latin): “We … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterizes one who advances an idea or enhances the progress of a project <usually with the cooperation of others>; (2) ability to influence, exert authority Balancing Quality: the ability to listen Compatible Qualities: humility, mercy, self-correcting Familial Quality: experienced Too Far: bossy, domineering Way Too Far: tyrannical Quotes:• If I had to choose one quality to distinguish the best new leaders, … Read more
Definitions: (1) foreknowledge of and in harmony with obeying the law; respectful of the law; dutiful; licit; (2) the ability to know fact from fiction and right from wrong Quotes:• Only outer peace can be had through law. The way to inner peace is through love. — Peace Pilgrim [born Mildred Lisette Norman] (1908-1981) Steps … Read more