Definitions: (1) always effective <a sure method>; (2) reliable or dependable; trustworthy; (3) without doubt, question, or dispute; absolutely true; (4) showing no hesitancy; positive; confident; certain; (5) never missing; unerringly steady
Quote: You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive. ― Maya Angelou [born Marguerite Annie Johnson] (1928-2014) American poet
(SURE-HANDED)
Definitions: (1) displaying dexterity with confidence and proficiency; (2) good with money or with any important matter <A mother has to be sure-handed in many areas.>
People Who Exemplify This Quality: 1) jugglers; 2) magicians
Quotes:
• Build a bridge by extending your hand. — Ken Poirot (~1970’s) American author, entrepreneur, & public speaker
• As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others. — Audrey Kathleen Hepburn (1929-1993) British actress
(SURE-FOOTED)
Definition: proceeding carefully; not likely to fail or fall
Experience: On a lone hike along the Colorado river, I was taking dangerous chances here and there. Telling the story at camp to my companions about a particularly risky move, I quipped, “and my foot landed good.”
People Who Exemplify This Quality: The Flying Wallendas (1905-) Tightrope and daredevil stunt performers who execute high-wire acts without a safety net.
Quote: Class never runs scared. It is sure-footed and confident. It can handle anything that comes along. — Ruth Crowley [aka: Ann Landers] (1918-2002) American advice columnist
Question: When was it you first set foot on the road to Paradise?
Symbol: the ram