Sharing the Ascension Experience
Definitions: (1) first in order; preceding all others; the beginning; (2) arising or arranged independently; inventive; novel; (3) thinking or acting in an individual or creative manner Quotes:• A mind that’s afraid to toy with the ridiculous will never come up with the brilliantly original.— Glen David Brin (1950-) Brightness Reef {1995}• The story of … Read more
Definitions: (1) intellectually or emotionally traveling on the right path; (2) having a good sense of direction; (3) knowing where one stands in relation to various moral, political, or religious opinions Quote:• Living is not necessary, but navigation is. — Pompey [born Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus] (106-48 BC) Roman military & political leader• The fragrance of … Read more
Definitions: (1) an orderly and methodical mind; (2) bringing a new whole into being by rearranging essential elements and interdependent parts; multi-leveled; (3) brought together for a common objective; cooperative; establish or institute <an organization> for a common purpose; amalgamated; (4) a system of organic cosmic order <nature, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics> Quotes:• For every … Read more
Definitions: (1) methodical; neat; tidy; well-arranged; (2) well-behaved; law-abiding; peaceable; harmonious Synonyms: regular, systematic, eutaxy <good order or management>, well-ordered Dictum: A place for everything and everything in its place. — Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American polymath [eight disciplines] Quotes:• The prime condition of successful activity is order. — Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) War and Peace {1867}• … Read more
Definitions: (1) taking the most hopeful view of matters; expecting the best outcome in any circumstance; looking on the bright side of things; (2) believing that good will ultimately triumph over evil and that virtue will be rewarded Balancing Qualities: Practical, Realistic Quotes:• Optimist: “Daydreamer” more elegantly spelled. — Mark Twain [born Samuel Langhorne Clemens] … Read more
Definition: (1) taking advantage of conditions that are favorable to the attainment of a goal; open to success; (2) able to view difficulty as an opportunity Metaphors:• Today’s stumbling blocks are tomorrow’s stepping stones.• Regrets are temptations fulfilled or opportunities unfulfilled. Learn from both. Quotes:• If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. — Milton Berle … Read more
Definitions: : generous; liberal; munificent (alternate spelling – open-handed) Quote: There is more power in the open hand that in the clenched fist. — Herbert Newton Casson (1869–1951) Canadian journalist & author Consideration: The previous generations, but especially our parent and grandparents, have handed down their material wealth, their hard-earned wisdom, and their genuine love to … Read more
Definitions: (1) receptive to new ideas; (2) free from bigotry or prejudice; (3) willing to communicate or debate a point impartially (alternate spelling: open-minded) Compatible Qualities: decisive, focused, listening Too Far: filterless, naive Note: If a person accepts anything and everything presented to them without question or concern for contradiction, they would be a perfect tool … Read more
Definitions: (1) candid; frank; (2) generous; kind; benevolent (alternate spelling = open-hearted) Too Far: bleeding hearted Quotes:• Keep your head up, your heart open, stay on a positive path, and the right people will come along and join you on it. ― Amanda [Mandy] Hale (1982-) British actress• The present moment is the only aperture through … Read more
Definitions: (1) receptive; not closed to new ideas; a clean slate <an absence of preconceived ideas or goals> undisguised; (2) generous; liberal; unstinted; (3) frank; candid; direct; honest; unprejudiced; (4) ready to do, hear, see, or accept; fully prepared; attentive; (5) allowing approach, view, passage, or access; available; unquestionable; (6) not secret or hidden; forthcoming; … Read more