Introspective

Definition: looking into one’s own mind, feelings, reactions, or motives; objective observation and analysis of oneself Balancing Quality: Service Minded Familial Quality: reflective Too Far: selfishness     Note: Overmuch introspection leads to forgetting others; therefore any activity concerning others is an antidote to harmful brooding. Quotes:• It’s very important for people to know what gives them meaning. But it’s hard for people … Read more

Intriguing

Definition: arousing notice or curiosity by a fascinating display; possessing qualities engendering interest from others Quotes:• What you don’t know intrigues you more than what you do know. — Loretta Young (1913-2000) American actress• The idea that the mind can extend even beyond the body is an intriguing one, and is bound to become more pressing … Read more

Intrepid

Definition: possessing enduring fortitude; resolutely fearless; bold; brave Derivation: Latin, “not trembling or shaking with fear” Quotes:• It is hard to combine and unite these two qualities, the carefulness of one who is affected by circumstances, and the intrepidity of one who heeds them not. But it is not impossible: else were happiness also impossible. — Epictetus … Read more

INTIMATE

Divine Definitions: (1) Indicative of the closest relationship possible; intrinsic.; (2) Directly connected; in touch; ever-near; (3) The inmost character of; self-experiential; (4) The essential part of; quintessential; (5) Worthy of entrusting with the closest confidence; communicative; (6) Able to see the point of view of another; linked; (7) Willing to share and inform; interested … Read more

INTERESTING

Divine Definitions: (1) Able to produce great focus; mesmerizing; (2) Able to arouse great desire to learn; thrilling; captivating; (3) Always able to produce something unknown; stimulating; (4) The ability to regenerate and rejuvenate; refreshing; (5) Able to give insight into new aspects; multifaceted; (6) Able to invigorate curiosity; electrifying; (7) Memorable Comment: God is … Read more

Intelligent

Definitions: (1) having an active, discerning, or acute mind; noetic; knowing; understanding; (2) sensible wisdom; (3) guided or directed by a rational mind; (4) well-informed and accurate information <good decisions preclude good intelligence> Synonyms: Intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems; alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding; clever implies a … Read more

Intelligence

Definitions: (1) having an active, discerning, or acute mind; noetic; knowing; understanding; (2) sensible wisdom; (3) guided or directed by a rational mind; rational; (4) well-informed and accurate information <good decisions preclude good intelligence> Synonyms: Intelligent stresses success in coping with new situations and solving problems; alert stresses quickness in perceiving and understanding; clever implies … Read more

INTEGRITY

(CONSOLIDATION)Divine Definitions: (1) The perfect interassociation of parts; (2) Able to be put back together again; complete; (3) Seeing the actual way everything should work together; fitting; (4) Retaining the best of the past, nurturing the best of the present, and laying the ground for the best of the future; (5) Insuring the coming together … Read more

Integrated

Definition: (1) formed, coordinated, or blended into a functioning or unified whole; united; (2) complete, intact, or pure <the integration of a pristine soul>; (3) able to see how things or people fit together in the most harmonious way Quotes:• The radiance in some places is so great as to be fairly dazzling … every … Read more

Instrumental

Definitions: (1) contributing aid; useful; helpful; (2) beneficial as a crucial means to some valuable end Quote: The values I developed were instrumental in gaining a competitive advantage. — John Collison (1990-) Irish entrepreneur Prayer:Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me sow love,Where there is injury, pardon,Where there is doubt, faith,Where there is … Read more