Sharing the Ascension Experience
Dear Folks, A man’s life is what his thoughts make of it. — Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121–180) Philosopher I love the qualities which have two or more connotations. One can be Philosophical in the academic sense or in the it-will-all-turn-out-ok sense. Either way, one is engrossed in the love of wisdom. There is a Sleek … Read more
Dear Folks, Life is about creating yourself. — George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) Author Life is a Grand adventure; one we only appreciate fleetingly as we experience our Triumphs and defeats in this mortal coil. On the other side we will look back with longing and astonishment. Peace, Jim GRAND Definitions: (1) conceived or expressed … Read more
Dear Folks, As you create, you naturally evoke that which is highest in you. — The Path of Least Resistance, Robert Fritz, Entrepreneur, Author Give yourself as much credit as you would any other person for your Distinctive achievements and you positive nature. It is appropriate to be Proud of your children for growing up … Read more
Dear Folks, When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. — Author Unknown I was going to write a long Romantic poem about being Law-abiding but I thought I would simply suggest you get outside this spring and be thankful the laws of Ma Nature are so well balanced. Peace, … Read more
Dear Folks, Every cask smells of the wine it contains. — Spanish Proverb Some words usually refer to men or women. Look at the qualities in the definitions of Debonair and Sporting to see that they can be lived by anyone. Peace, Jim DEBONAIR Definitions: (1) possessing an affable manner; genial; courteous; (2) suave; … Read more
Dear Folks, The Seven Attributes of a Druid: • Wisdom • Compassion • Liberal • Abundance • Nonconformity • Learning • Idealist We live inside time. Some qualities are Seasoned as we mature. We can aid in our own growth by consciously focusing on those ideals we aspire to. It need not be complicated; make … Read more
Grateful people – those who practice gratefulness – have an edge on the not-so-grateful when it comes to health, according to University of California Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons’ research on gratitude. “Grateful people take better care of themselves and engage in more protective health behaviors like regular exercise, a healthy diet, regular physical examinations,” … Read more
Dear Folks, Treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence. — Confucianism, Mencius VII.A.4 We are each Authentic in a unique way. This insures that any Beneficent actions we give or revive are also unique. This is a primary technique for … Read more
Dear Folks, As a man thinks within himself, so he is. — The Bible, Proverbs 23:7, Solomon There are some qualities society expects you to have (although, only at a minimum level) and there are qualities you strive to garner for yourself. What would you put on your personal list of essential Self-contained qualities? Would … Read more
Dear Folks, We acquire virtue just like we acquire crafts, you learn to build by building. — Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) Philosopher At first blush, Dynamic and Tidy seem to be disparate qualities. But, after reading the definitions, maybe one could ‘exhibit organized power in motion” while cleaning out the refrigerator, or producing a ‘fair solution … Read more