Heavenly Inspiration
Definitions: (1) pleasant to the mind or senses; (2) willing or ready to concur or consent; (3) being in harmony; consonant Synonyms: acceptable, grateful Comment: You can always find something to disagree with. It is just as easy to find something to agree with. We have all met a few who are happiest in the … Read more
Definitions: (1) having great love or friendliness; fondness; (2) proceeding from or indicating love; benevolent; (3) tender feeling; warm regard Synonyms: ardent, devoted, earnest, kind Quote: Son, brother, father, and friend – there is room in the heart for all the affections, as there is room in heaven for all the stars. — Victor Hugo … Read more
Definitions: (1) asserting conclusively; (2) confirming with reasonable proof; (3) making a positive statement; validating Synonyms: assertive, asseverative, assuring, aver, avouching, declarative, pronouncing, ratifying Balancing Quality: thankful Quotes:• I will act as if I make a difference. — William James (1842-1910) American Psychologist and Philosopher • An affirmation is a strong, positive statement that something … Read more
Definitions: (1) bold; daring; inclined to take risks; (2) courageous; enterprising Synonyms: audacious, brave, daring, daredevil Too Far: foolhardy, rash, reckless Quotes:• Adventure is not in the guidebook and beauty is not on the map. — Terry Russell (?-1965) and Renny Russell (1946 -) On the Loose • The principle difference between an adventurer and … Read more
Definitions: (1) appreciative of and responsive to beauty; (2) sensitive to art and attractiveness; artistic; (3) an authority in matters of good taste; (4) prone to cultivate and indulge in the beautiful Quote: Beyond the logical standards, there were aesthetic questions. New developments in physics always gave you, first, a logical structure that was more … Read more
Definitions: (1) easy to approach and talk to; courteous; (2) having effortless manners; gracious; (3) having a kindly countenance; benign Derivation: Latin, “to speak” Compatible Qualities: friendly, perspicuous Synonyms: accessible, civil, complaisant, friendly, mild, polite, urbane
Definitions: (1) expert in using the body or mind; nimble; (2) cleverly skillful; resourcefully inventive; ingenious Synonyms: artful, dexterous, proficient Derivation: Latin, “to set in a straight line” Observation: Proverbs aims to show a person how to become adroit at the greatest skill of all, the skill of living. — Author unknown
Definitions: (1) improving or making better; benefiting; (2) promoting or furthering the good; (3) making progress; developing; (4) moving forward; proceeding Synonyms: accelerating, elevating, exalting, heightening, raising Quote: No one has a monopoly on truth, and science continues to advance. Yesterday’s heresies may be tomorrow’s conventional wisdom. — Dean Michael Ornish (1953-) American researcher
Definition: (1) deserving the highest esteem; a person who inspires approval or respect; (2) worthy of emulation in character or quality Synonyms: choice, excellent, magnificent, pleasing, worthy Derivation: Latin, “to wonder” Comment: Definition number (2) may need some explanation. This is hero worship. When someone appreciates another person to the point of wanting to be … Read more
Definitions: (1) worthy of or one who is receiving worship; worthy of divine honors; (2) worthy of the utmost love or respect; (3) delightful; charming Quote: Playing with my daughter, I sat down because I couldn’t chase her anymore and she said, ‘Please, Daddy. I love playing with you’ and I couldn’t catch my breath. … Read more