Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) having all parts or elements; whole; lacking nothing; entire; full; (2) having all the required or customary characteristics or skills; consummate <a complete scholar>; (3) thorough; total; undivided; uncompromised Quote:• I gave my life to become the person I am right now. — Richard Bach (1936-) American writer• There would be no need … Read more
Definitions: (1) pleased <especially with oneself, one’s advantages, or one’s accomplishments>; self-satisfied; (2) pleasant; kindly; complaisant Derivation: Latin, “with pleasure” To Far: self-righteous Quotes:• A modest assertion of one’s own opinion, and a complaisant acquiescence in other people, preserves dignity. — Douglas Gene Stanhope (1967-) American stand-up comedian & author• Complaisance, though in itself it … Read more
Definitions: (1) able or capable; duly qualified; (2) answering all requirements; suitable; sufficient; (3) fit for or adequate to the purpose Derivation: Latin, “to strive or seek together” Sayings:• Able to put up with a lot.• Able to set things straight.• Able to power up for action.• Able to pull your own weight.• Able to take difficulty in stride.• Able … Read more
Definitions: (1) demanding attention; drawing notice because of interest or beauty; having a riveting or an irresistible effect; (2) very powerful; forceful <a compelling personality> Derivation: Latin, “to drive together” Quotes:• God’s presence is not just Light, and Life, but Love. And Love invites, but does not compel. — Frederica Mathewes-Green (1958-) American author• Nothing in the world is so … Read more
Definitions: (1) living together harmoniously; getting along well together; (2) in agreement; congruous; compossible; simpatico Derivation: Latin, “to suffer with” Compatible Qualities: obliging, perseverance Comments: This is the quality of relationships. The type of relationship referred to in the following is one of mates. There are seven primary components of a complete relationship: chemistry, comfort, companionability, communication, care, creativity, and … Read more
Definitions: (1) possessing sympathetic consciousness of the distress of others; (2) demonstrating a desire to alleviate suffering; (3) a disposition to pity; inclined to show mercy Synonyms: clement, gracious, indulgent, kind, soft, tender Compatible Qualities: empathetic, piteous, sympathetic, understanding Proverb: If you want to help others, practice compassion (karuna); if you want to help yourself, practice compassion. — Buddhist Quotes:• You should have compassion on … Read more
Definitions: (1) good fellowship; friendly; (2) agreeable as an associate; sociable Synonym: comradely Quotes:• A relation-ship is a boat that floats on a river of conversation. — Michael Hanna (1950-) 100 Thought Adjusters {2007}• Yes, information matters; but it’s really the quality of relationships through which information is exchanged that ultimately determines the success of an organization. — Michael Schrage, “Organizations Don’t Run … Read more
Definitions: (1) conveying knowledge or evidence; making known; (2) able to transmit information, thoughts, or feelings so to be satisfactorily received and understood Synonyms: announcing, articulate, disclosing, divulging, imparting, loquacious, promulgating, publishing, revealing, straight talker Balancing Qualities: Clarity, Order Saying: Elaborate; illustrate; decorate. Quotes:• When you live in constant communication with God, you cannot be lonely. — Peace Pilgrim [born Mildred Lisette … Read more
Definitions: (1) practical understanding or intelligence; (2) sound and prudent judgment Derivation: Originally, common sense was the faculty uniting and interpreting the impressions of the other five senses. Sayings:• Best to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.• You cannot buy time, happiness, or virtues.• A person can … Read more
Definition: devoted unreservedly <to an idea or a project>; engaged; pledged; bound Synonyms: entrusted, confided, consigned Saying: Have a can‑do attitude. Quotes:• Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead (1901-1978) American cultural anthropologist• Until one is committed, … Read more