Definitions: (1) having sufficient power, strength, or skill to accomplish something; (2) having or exhibiting superior abilities, intelligence, knowledge, talent, or competence; (3) having sufficient fortitude, vigor, or qualifications to proceed with a project or toward a goal
Synonyms: apt, capable, effective, efficient, qualified
Quotes:
• It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. — Aristotle (384-322 bc) Greek philosopher
• Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. — Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) South African Anglican bishop and theologian
Visualization: When you are able to call to mind all good things, you will more likely be
able to allay your fear,
able to assuage your distress,
able to ask for what is needed,
able to endure until times are better,
able to buck up under harsh conditions,
able to discern poetry in common existence.
Questions:
• What can I do?
• What are my talents?
• What are my dreams?
• What do I appreciate?
• What do I know instinctively?