Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) being in accordance with the usual (social) requirements or customs; observant of conventional civil behavior or procedure; punctilious; (2) done or made in an orderly fashion; methodical; (3) having a regular arrangement or pattern; symmetrical Synonyms: ceremonious, exact, precise Quotes:• Every company has two organizational structures: The formal one is written on the charts; the other is the everyday … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterizes one who gives up resentment, stops anger, or pardons wrongs (or perceived wrongs); reconciliation; (2) giving up all claim to punish or exact a penalty; overlooking or abandoning vengeful feelings Synonyms: absolving, exculpating, excusing, exonerating, releasing Balancing Qualities: Communication, Imagination Familial Qualities: acceptance, tolerance Significant Date: International forgiveness week is the first … Read more
Definitions: (1) characterizes one who thinks or plans out in advance; one who premeditates; (2) having prudent thought for the future; foresightful Axiom: Measure twice; cut once. Quotes:• There’s a halfway world between each ending and each new beginning … Give yourself the time you need. Some thresholds are too wide to be taken in … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing the power of seeing beforehand; prescience; (2) having thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought; (3) exhibiting the ability to project to oneself and others the consequences of actions to be taken (and proceeding if possible and curtailing if unwise) Quote: Lacking foresight, evolution is simply opportunistic, retaining those features … Read more
Definitions: (1) acting with power or full of energy; vigorous; (2) effective; cogent; telling Balancing Qualities: This quality is best in combination. It needs always to be balanced with a range of other qualities depending on the circumstances. As a parental disciplinarian you need to be forceful yet tender. A person in a potentially threatening situation needs to be forceful and … Read more
Definition: self- controlled when subject to annoyance or provocation; patient; long -suffering Familial Qualities: determined, stick -to- itive Quote:• The two powers which constitute a wise man are those of bearing and forbearing. — Epictetus (50-135) Greek Stoic philosopher• Forbearance is the root of quietness and assurance forever. — Tokugawa Ieyasu [born Matsudaira Takechiyo] (1543–1616) Founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate of … Read more
Definitions: (1) friendly or neighborly; sociable; (2) very informal and familiar; casual; unceremonious; unpretentious Derivation: Middle English, “people” Familial Qualities: down- to- earth, homey Quotes:• Folks are like plants; we all lean toward the light. — Kris Carr (1971-) American actress & filmmaker• To live more simply is to unburden our lives – to live more lightly, cleanly, aerodynamically. It is to … Read more
Definitions: (1) brought into the center of attention; single-minded; (2) intently fixed on one object or purpose; concentrated; (3) cooperation with or by a group on a particular activity Compatible Qualities: determined, motivated Parental Qualities: disciplined, joyful Familial Qualities: attentive, thorough Idiom: Keep your eye on the ball. Quote: This feeling of “becoming” the experience is made possible by connecting more fully … Read more
Definitions: (1) moving steadily in an agreeably effortless or rhythmic way; (2) having a smooth, satisfying, harmonious continuity; profluent Quote: The work an unknown good man has done is like a vein of water flowing hidden underground, secretly making the ground green. — Thomas Carlyle (1795–1881) Scottish essayist Questions: What happens when the point between giving and receiving gets … Read more
Definitions: (1) increasing in wealth or honor; prosperous; (2) at the peak of development, activity, or influence; to be in one’s prime See also: Growing Derivation: Latin, “flowering,” “to blossom” Synonyms: thriving, triumphant Quotes:• Virtue can only flourish among equals. — Mary Wollstonecraft (1759–1797) British writer & philosopher• Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are … Read more