Word for the Day: Saturday, October 31, 2009

The Word for Today is Resolve.

You might think this is only for New Years, but resolutions can really be made anytime.

Also, this is Halloween! I resolve to have fun today!

Word for the Day: Friday, October 30, 2009

The Word for Today is Courage.

This doesn't mean you don't experience fear, but that you face your fears and do your best.

I would like to express a special welcome to the newcomers on the companion email list. (There is a link on the BLOG for if you want these words each day via email).

Best regards,

Ken Parker

Words for the Day: Thursday, October 29, 2009

The Words for Today are Strength and Empowerment.

Face it: We all have enough strength to be dangerous. We just need to use it well.

As for Empowerment, it's sure better than being stuck in a bad job/relationship/housing situation.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Word for Today is Competance.

First off: Boy do I not feel very competant today!

I mentioned, earlier on, a book, "The Peter Principle", which suggested that people in companies get promoted, until they lose their competance. I believe that is shown in both houses of Congress.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Word for Today is Endurance.

How much can you endure without cracking under the pressure?

I'm learning this the hard way.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 26, 2009

The Word for Yesterday was Fertility.

We all know the "usual" meaning of this word, right? But how about a fertile imagintion?

Word for the Day: Sunday, 25, 2009

The Word for last Sunday was Stability.

I can tell you right now that I'm not stable. But I'm sure that others might not be either.

Weekly Theme, Week of October 25-31, 2009

The Theme for this week is Location.

Where are you located? No, I mean Where are you really located.

I am convinced that we all live part of our lives (i.e. night in bed) in the Twilight Zone.

Word for the Day, Saturday, 10/24/2009

The Word for Today is Release.

Release from what? Prison? Mental Institution? Or just some obsessive thought loops?

Hopefully, the release is to something better, not just to "something different", which can mean anything (and, in my own life, often not productive at all!)

Word for the Day, Friday, October 23, 2009

The Word for Today (finally!) is Aspiration.

Aspire to your highest, and you might just make it (if only partially).

Word for the Day, Thursday, October 22, 2009

The Word for yesterday was Contrast.

Their is a huge contrast between life in an apartment in Seattle, verses life in a hospital.

Word for the Day, Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The Word for last Wednesday was Adaptability.

Remember that the flexible person adapts to their surroundings. Inflexible people often insist that their surroundings adapt to them. Which of these groups of people would be more pleasant to be around?

Words for the Day: Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Word for "last Tuesday" were Agility and Grace.

These seem like physical characteristics that exercise and Yoga would help. But you could also have an agile and graceful mind.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 19, 2009

The belated word was Acceleration.

Just be careful if you are driving a car.

Note that I am catching up, since I did not have Internet capability, due to a hospital stay.

The Words for Today, Sunday, October 18, 2009.

The Words for Today are Patience and Tolerance.

Wow! If I didn't already have both of these traits, my second day as a Butterfly would have also gone bad. As it is, I was treated rudely and capriciously yesterday and today by a BUNCH of people!!!

Weekly Theme, week of October 18-24, 2009

The Themes for this week are Composition and Imagination.

My imagination is going fantastic already on my second day as a Butterfly! If you haven't already, please rent the latest Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The character that I can simply be, right out of the box, is Arther Dent.

I have too much imagination to live in a normal reality! Trust me on this!!!

Word for the Day, Saturday, October 17, 2009

The Word for Today is Acknowledgment.

I acknowledge all those who have helped me in the past. Sorry that the list is too long to list.

I acknowledge all those, in advance, who will help me in the future.

Who do you acknowledge?

Thank you and best regards,

Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington

Word for the Day: Friday, October 16, 2009

The Word for Today is Kindness.

This word is pretty self-explanatory -- the world needs lots of this! In fact, if everybody were kind, why would we need wars?

Please show somebody a random act of kindness today. Thank you!

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Word for Today is Encouragement.

Notice that Encouragement has Courage in it.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The Word for Today is Thoughtfulness.

Being thoughtful is a good part of a balanced life. Breaking down the word, we find "full of thought", which implies thinking before speaking or acting.

This sure doesn't hurt!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The Word for Today is Support.

With our theme, this would be Balanced Support, probably the best kind. Think of a foundation as a type of support. If it is unbalanced, the building would be in danger of falling down.

Also, once again, find your inner support.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 12, 2009

The Word for Today is Comfort.

Are you comfortable with yourself? (Hint: If you hate yourself, then perhaps not).

I'm getting more and more convinced that many of our basic needs (also including security, for example) are best found within.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 11, 2009

The Word for Today is Nourishment.

This word works quite well with the weekly theme, as we all work better with a balanced diet.

Also remember that there are more than one types of Nourishment, as, for example, we can also be spiritually nourished.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 11-17, 2009

The Theme for this Week is Balance.

This is an important, yet often overlook trait. We all need the balance between day and night, work and rest, public and private, and many more.

Today marks the beginning of the second Michael Month, this one based on the Artisan role.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 10, 2009

The Word for Today is Prosperity.

This is probably one of the most misunderstood words: People stop at financial prosperity and miss out. For example, isn't it prosperous to have many good friends?

The opposite also has more to do with money. For example, how about spiritual poverty?

Live long and prosper!

Word for the Day: Friday, October 9, 2009

The Word for Today is Liberation.

This gets down to freedom. What does it mean to be free? And free from what?

Some of our prisons are of our own making. Let us liberate ourselves from those ones.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Word for Today is Wisdom.

First off, Wisdom comes from life experience, not book learning.

Also, don't be so afraid of mistakes and failure. Both of these can be learning experiences and add to Wisdom.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Word for Today is Impartiality.

As can be seen by watching the news, this position is easier said than done. However, it's a key to avoiding Karma, as whatever event or person's behavior goes right past you, as if you were Teflon.

This is the opposite of "What you resist, persists".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The Word for Today is Consequence.

This is the Law of Karma: What goes around, comes around.

The best approach to life: Think before you act or speak.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 5, 2009

The Word for Today is Elimination.

How about this? Eliminate what doesn't work in your life.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 4, 2009

The Word for Today is Self-Reliance.

It is interesting to combine this with the theme, as a person who conserves is less likely to run out of supplies, which helps him/her to be self-reliant.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 4 to 10, 2009

The Theme for this Week is Conservation.

It is rarely a good idea to waste. However, conservation is often forced on a person, due to either shortages or finances.

Conservation is best when it is freely and voluntarily embarked on.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 3, 2009

The Word for Today is Expansion.

This word goes well with this week's theme. For example, "I welcome spiritual expansion".

However, remember to expand carefully.

Words for the Day: Friday, October 2, 2009

The Words for Today are Trust and Faith.

First, some caveats: Trust must be earned, and Faith can be blind.

That said, these words work together well.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 1, 2009

The Word for Today is Gratitude.

We usually think of this word on Thanksgiving. But it's always good to take time to give thanks.