Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definition: regarded with deep respect, love, awe, or affection; to venerate, honor; or hold in esteem; admired Derivation: Latin, “to fear” Quotes:• The wicked leader is he who the people despise. The good leader is he who the people revere. The great leader is he who the people say, ‘We did it ourselves.’ — Lao-tse … Read more
Divine Definitions: (1) The Giver of answers; (2) The listener and granter of prayers; (3) The benefactor of insights; (4) The satisfier of curiosity; (5) The fulfiller of all needs; (6) Attentive and open-minded; (7) Sensitive and compassionate; serving with graciousness Comments:• Just as all matter is responsive to material gravity, so too are all … Read more
Definitions: (1) giving or conducive to relaxation; (2) taking it easy; tranquil; peaceful; quiet See also: Relaxed Compatible Quality: worshipful Quotes:• Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work. — Ralph Fulsom “Red” Marston (1904-1967) American inspirational writer• Make yourselves nests of pleasant feelings. … Read more
Definitions: (1) having the power to return to strength and vigor; (2) capable of restoring health, consciousness, or life See also: Resilient Derivation: Latin, “to renew or rebuild” Quotes:• We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly – spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create … Read more
Definitions: (1) showing an appropriate amount of self-esteem; (2) acting in a decent or correct manner; presentable; honest Idiom: Keep all of your dealings on the up-and-up. Quotes:• We can only respect ourselves to the degree we respect other people. — Larry Mullins (1935-) The MetaValues Breakthrough {2009}• As all human beings are creatures of … Read more
Definitions: (1) able to distinguish between right and wrong and to think and act rationally, and hence liable for one’s behavior; (2) trustworthy; dependable; reliable; (3) expected or obligated to account for something to someone <In the end we will all be responsible for our deeds.>; (4) answerable to the cause, agent, or source of … Read more
Definition: easily recuperating from or adjusting to misfortune or change; quickly recovering strength, spirits, or good humor; buoyant See also: Recharged Quotes:• I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. — Thomas Paine (1737-1809) British-American Journalist• The all-seeing eye of God beheld our … Read more
Definition: having a fixed, firm purpose; showing tenacity, determined; steady; persevering; steadfast Synonyms: bold, constant, decided, manful, unflinching, unshaken, unwavering Saying: Ne cede malis (Latin): “Yield not to misfortunes.” Quotes:• If the going is tough and the pressure is on; if reserves of strength have been drained and the summit is still not in sight; … Read more
Definition: (1) able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations or old difficulties; (2) clever in finding assets; ingenious at discovering new uses for the materials at hand; inventive Derivation: Old French, “to rise again” Quotes:• The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life. … Read more
Definition: celebrated for (a) great or heroic achievement(s); revered or admired for distinguished qualities; eminent; remarkable Derivation: Latin, “to make famous” Quotes:• Success is fine, but success is fleeting. Significance is lasting. — Beth Brooke-Marciniak (1959-) American Government & business advisor• The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail. Mental excellence is … Read more