Dear Folks,
Your desires,
Whether or not your achieve them
Will determine who you become.
— Parable of the Sower, Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006) Author
One must be careful with Determination. First be sure the ideas and ideals you aspire to are worthy, with that clarity your Determined focus is warranted.
As we have seen before, there is gender specific language we must use. This week it is the behavior of a Gentleman. If we look behind the words, we will see the qualities they represent.
Peace,
Jim
DETERMINED
Definitions: (1) resolute; unwavering; staunch; (2) having one’s mind made up; decided; resolved
Synonyms: firm, fixed, immovable, settled, steady
Compatible Qualities: The Principles of Kwanzaa: cooperative economics, creativity, faith, purposefulness, self‑determination, teamwork with responsibility, and unity
Too Far: stubbornness, narrow-mindedness
Comment: Once you recognize your desire is worthy, then pursue it with determination.
GENTLEMANLY
Your desires,
Whether or not your achieve them
Will determine who you become.
— Parable of the Sower, Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006) Author
One must be careful with Determination. First be sure the ideas and ideals you aspire to are worthy, with that clarity your Determined focus is warranted.
As we have seen before, there is gender specific language we must use. This week it is the behavior of a Gentleman. If we look behind the words, we will see the qualities they represent.
Peace,
Jim
DETERMINED
Definitions: (1) resolute; unwavering; staunch; (2) having one’s mind made up; decided; resolved
Synonyms: firm, fixed, immovable, settled, steady
Compatible Qualities: The Principles of Kwanzaa: cooperative economics, creativity, faith, purposefulness, self‑determination, teamwork with responsibility, and unity
Too Far: stubbornness, narrow-mindedness
Comment: Once you recognize your desire is worthy, then pursue it with determination.
GENTLEMANLY
Definition: pertaining to or becoming courteous, a gracious man with a strong sense of honor; polite; complaisantNote: If you are female, the traits described in the definition are still applicable. Use them.
