Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) serious and intense mental focus; (2) deeply convinced; sincere Derivation: German, “zeal,” “vigor” Synonyms: ardent, eager, urgent, warm Balancing Qualities: humor, light Quotes:• Are you in earnest? Seize this very minute! Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Only engage, and then the mind grows heated. Begin, and then the work will be completed. — Jean Marie Lucien … Read more
Definitions: (1) keen or enthusiastic desire <especially to be helpful>; (2) interested in supporting others; (3) longing with positive anticipation; expectant Derivation: Latin, “keen,” “sharp” Synonyms: earnest, fervent, gung-ho, intense, zealous Idioms:• Bright eyed and bushy tailed.• Be ready to take up the slack.• Be prepared to tie up loose ends.• Be keen on touching … Read more
Definitions: (1) the forms, manners, and ceremonies established by convention as acceptable or required in society, in a profession or in official life; mannerly; (2) an appreciation of superior thought or behavior Quotes:• Nothing is less important than which fork you use. Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor. — … Read more
Definitions: (1) exhibiting power in motion; involving or causing energy; (2) active; vigorous; forceful; (3) relating to or tending toward change or growth Quotes:• Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent. — Tenzin Gyatso [aka: Gyalwa Rinpoche] {14th Dalai Lama} (1935-) Buddhist teacher• Projecting a persuasive image … Read more
Definitions: (1) performing the tasks expected or required; respectful; obedient; (2) proceeding from or expressive of a sense of obligation; owing thanks <beholden> Consequential Quality: loyalty Quotes:• Duty does not have to be dull. Love can make it beautiful and fill it with life. — Thomas Merton (1915-1968) American Trappist monk• To send light into … Read more
Definitions: (1) lasting in spite of hard wear; enduring; (2) capable of continual or frequent use; stable Synonym: permanent Quotes:• The word of man is the most durable of all material. — Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860) German philosopher• Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives. — Clive Staples [C. S.] Lewis … Read more
Definitions: (1) melodious to the ear; harmonious; (2) pleasing to the mind; (3) agreeable to the eye or the feelings; soothing Derivation: Latin, “sweet” Music: The ancient origins of the dulcimer (sweet song) are in the Near East, where instruments of this type have been made and played for 5,000 years. Quote: About six weeks after bottling, the stout proved to … Read more
Definitions: (1) an inner urge prompting activity directed toward satisfying a basic need; motivated; (2) vigorously focused toward a goal or objective; attentive; (3) energetic initiative Quotes:• Beauty awakens the soul to act. — Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian poet• Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. — Dr. … Read more
Definitions: (1) a state of mind marked by abstraction or release from common reality; reverie; (2) something notable for its beauty, excellence, or enjoyable quality; (3) a strongly desired goal or purpose; (4) something fully satisfying a wish <as an ideal> Quotes:• If you can dream it, you can do it. — Walter “Walt” Elias Disney (1901-1966) American animator & film producer• It may … Read more
Definitions: (1) easily instructed; teachable; biddable; (2) easily led or managed; tractable Derivation: Latin, “to teach,” “to be fitting” Too Far: wimpy Quote: Natural selection shaped the human brain to be drawn toward aspects of nature that enhance our survival and reproduction, like verdant landscapes and docile creatures.— Paul Bloom (1963-) Canadian-American psychologist Comment: When you are trying to learn something, … Read more