Dear Folks,
Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) Jurist
We are all Original; each a unique person with a singular history of choices and experiences. Poise is also unique, our manner of carrying the qualities we have attained in our human shaped envelope.
Peace,
Jim
ORIGINAL
Definitions: (1) first in order; preceding all others; the beginning; (2) arising or proceeding independently; inventive; novel; (3) thinking or acting in an individual or creative manner
Quote:
A mind that’s afraid to toy with the ridiculous will never come up with the brilliantly original. — David Brin (1950 – ) Brightness Reef
POISED
Definitions: (1) composed, dignified, and self‑assured; (2) being in balance or equilibrium
Quote:
It is to the mind of perfect poise, housed in a body of clean habits, stabilized neural energies, and balanced chemical function – when the physical, mental, and spiritual powers are in triune harmony of development – that a maximum of light and truth can be imparted with a minimum of temporal danger or risk to the real welfare of such a being. By such a balanced growth does man ascend… — The Urantia Book (110:6.4)
Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions. — Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) Jurist
We are all Original; each a unique person with a singular history of choices and experiences. Poise is also unique, our manner of carrying the qualities we have attained in our human shaped envelope.
Peace,
Jim
ORIGINAL
Definitions: (1) first in order; preceding all others; the beginning; (2) arising or proceeding independently; inventive; novel; (3) thinking or acting in an individual or creative manner
Quote:
A mind that’s afraid to toy with the ridiculous will never come up with the brilliantly original. — David Brin (1950 – ) Brightness Reef
POISED
Definitions: (1) composed, dignified, and self‑assured; (2) being in balance or equilibrium
Quote:
It is to the mind of perfect poise, housed in a body of clean habits, stabilized neural energies, and balanced chemical function – when the physical, mental, and spiritual powers are in triune harmony of development – that a maximum of light and truth can be imparted with a minimum of temporal danger or risk to the real welfare of such a being. By such a balanced growth does man ascend… — The Urantia Book (110:6.4)
