Word for the Day: Friday, December 31, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

And, yes, let's be kind to our Archives. History is quite important, you see, as things re-occur in cycles. And one period in history can look quite close to an earlier or later period in history.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.

First off, encouragement requires courage. But I also refer back to Archives (the theme), because Archives (i.e. libraries) needs all of the encouragement they can get.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

To tie this with Archives (our Theme), think Public Library. And, yes, it is good to be thoughtful in one of those: Think before you act or (especially) speak, and speak in a quiet voice.

In general, thoughtful means full of thought.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

Tying this to our theme, Archives turns the words around a bit: Support your local Archive. A Public Library will do. Why? Because of the need to learn from History, lest we excessively repeat it.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 27, 2090

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

The funny thing: Archives (think public libraries) are often quite comfortable places to be.

One more thing: Are you comfortable with yourself? That is the most lasting version of comfort.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.

How could archives be nourishing? Except for the mind?

Remember, folks, nourishment doesn't only mean the physical body!

Weekly Theme: Week of December 26 to January 1, 2011

The Theme for this Week is Archives.

So who have been the record keepers, through the ages? The Scholars, of course! Only the Scholars, as the other Michael Roles have other agendas.

This marks the beginning of a new 7 week Michael Month with a Scholar flavor, to replace the prior, Warrior Michael Month.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

Tying this to Strategy (theme), it takes careful strategy to maintain Prosperity. And, to turn it around, maintaining prosperity is a major enhancement to a good strategy.

Finally, to any readers who acknowledge Christianity: I wish you a most prosperous Christmas!

Word for the Day: Friday, December 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

What would a "Strategy of Liberation" mean? How about an attempt to Liberate your Strategy?

My own strategy is to liberate myself from boxes and/or prisons I've created in my own life.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

Wisdom is extremely important to Strategy (our Theme). However, you don't get it from Cliff Notes! You don't even get much of it from book reading. (A little, perhaps). So how do you get Wisdom? From hard (often harsh) life experience, including learning from your own mistakes. In other words, 2 percent inspiration and 98 percent perspiration.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

Impartiality is an interesting strategy to use, where all sides of an issue are considered. It is also a difficult thing to find in our current news.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

Strategies have consequences. It takes strategy to handle consequences. Yawn!

However, when these things are happening in your own life, they can be, of course, quite intense! And it's not kind to belittle Karma.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

How does this jibe with Strategy (our Theme)? Strategic Elimination? I was at the wrong end of that, more than once, during corporate layoffs!

I'll fall back on what I've said often: Eliminate what doesn't work in your life.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

It certainly takes a good plan of action (Strategy, theme) to be able to make Self-Reliance work. And, it takes a self-reliant person to be able to create effective strategies. Paradox? Maybe.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 19-25, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Strategy.

One way I've heard the word Strategy used is as it compares with Tactics. I used to play Chess (and still can, but don't find willing opponents very often). It certainly uses both Strategy and Tactics.

According to Wikipedia, Strategy is a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. To compare, a Tactic is a conceptual action.

Now, try applying these to your own lives, especially the part you have control over (yourself).

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion.

To tie this in with our Theme, how about expanding your usefulness? It is certainly better than expanding your girth.

State of the Planet Address available now

The Michael Educational Foundation recently (12/03/2010) held a session on what's in store for our planet in the year 2011.

The top post on the front page of the above link currently gives information on how to get a transcript of this address. (It won't last forever, however).

Words for the Day: Friday, December 17, 2010

The two Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith.

It is extremely Useful (theme for the week) to remember that Trust must be earned, and Faith must not be blind.

Trust inwardly, such as in your own perceptions. Be careful about outward trust (such as in other people around you), unless you are sure.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude.

I've shared already that I went through some difficult days on an out-of-town trip (yes, folks, San Francisco is turning into a "rough city". And I used to love it).

There were several individuals that helped me through this time period. I have the ultimate gratitude towards every one of them. Thank you to all of you that helped me!

Show gratitude to those who helped you through difficult situations today, please.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality.

I guess we would love to be "equally useful" in this world. (Usefulness is the theme for this week). What I don't want to see in my corner of the world is being forced to conform to others around me, especially my thoughts. (Yes, folks, "Thought Crime" is active, especially in some religions. For example, a Presbyterian Church I used to attend had, on the program one Sunday, the words, "Many Bodies, One Mind"!)

That said, I'll repeat a mantra of mine: "Equal Opportunity for All"!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence.

I have just "Prudently" caught up on my volunteer tasks, passing along my knowledge of Transits that are pretty close to Astrological Transits, except that, in my humble opinion, these Michael Transits are stronger than the Astrological ones. However, I could easily be wrong about the relative strengths. :-)

Word for the Day: Monday, December 13, 2010

The Word for Yesterday (Monday) was Innocence.

I guess it's easier to be Useful if you are Innocent of gross felonies! :-)

Now, I am just about caught up, and will have today's word (next post) in 5 minutes before midnight.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) was Forgiveness.

Will you people give me some slack, and forgive me for missing these last several days of the Michael Transits Daily Word? :-)

Weekly Theme: Week of December 12-18, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Usefulness.

Earlier in my life, one of my worst fears was that, when I was "trying to help", I would only "get in the way". See, if I'm in the way, I'm not "Useful".

Fortunately, I'm more pragmatic about when to "try to help", and when to really help out, which, in the second case, is when my knowledge is spot on what needs to be done.

Catchup Post: Monday, 12/06 to Saturday, 12/11/2010

Hello again,

I figured out that details of being stranded in the Bay Area outside of Internet Access is not needed. But this, as opposed to Facebook or Twitter, is the only place where I will catch people up on what the energies were on days I couldn't access the Internet:

1. Monday, 12/06/2010: Word was Generosity.

2. Tuesday, 12/07/2010: Word was Acceptability.

3. Wednesday, 12/08/2010: Word was Concentration. (Try it sometime).

4. Thursday, 12/09/2010: Word was Socialization.

5. Friday, 12/10/2010: Word was Interpretation.

6. Saturday, 12/11/2010: Word was Authenticity.

Hopefully, I'll be able to keep these sorts of things from happening in the future.

Thank you all and best regards,

Ken Parker, Seattle, WA

Explanation for not updating this BLOG...

Apologies for being behind in my Words for the Day posts.

I was in an "unusual spot" (details to follow), and was unable to access the Internet at all. But please note that life goes on without computers. Really! And I suggest taking time to commune with nature, even if you are "out of range". :-)

Thank you and best regards,

Kenneth W. Parker
sea7kenp@gmail.com

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. Sharing is good, but practical sharing is great!

Weekly Themes, Week of December 5 - 11, 2010

The Themes for this Week are Economy and Practicality, none of which I experienced in the last few days in San Francisco.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 4, 2010

The Two Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective.

I am a tapestry of life (and so are you!) So, that said, sometimes my "Aspects" have to change, to match the circumstances. [Look up Aspects in the Seth Teachings websites, found on Google: books by Jane Roberts. Especially her book, "Adventures in Consciousness"].

So, guess what? An "Essence Aspect" has to temporarily "be human" for a week or so, without the the ability to "float in the air, like the Spores in the movie, "Avatar". Boy oh boy, is that a lesson!!!! But why do I have to do this? Because the "Aspect" that finds out something (see earlier days, or my Green Libertarian Party Blog for details) has to be the one who passes it on to others.

So, lots of "Executive Summaries" for "Head Bonk Ken" (Aspect name) to learn social skills, as well as the special "dialect" for San Francisco. Wish me luck!

Thank you and best regards,

Kenneth Parker (normally "Sleepless in Seattle", but in San Francisco until next Tuesday).

Word for the Day: Friday, December 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.

My usage of this word, today, has to do with Mirrors. I'm living in a Mirror Chamber right now, in a REAL strange reality, mostly Essence, but with connection to Physical Reality, through a Sims 3 computerized Avatar.

OK. That said, let's link to a post on my Green Libertarian Party BLOG, where I explain problems occurring in the United States Political realm.

Reflect yourself wisely! :-)

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.

Organizations often have a library, which they might call a "Study", which is a noun. Also, people who want to rise in the ranks of an Organization often have to "Study" to be able to make the grade. (And Management training is a Bitch!)

My own Organization? How about the Green Libertarian Party [1]for starters? Read my article[2], where I challenge the BP managers to stare Oil Soaked Birds in the eyeballs,while they state, clearly for the record, why their stockholders need a dividend! :-)

Have fun, folks! To my followers in the Michael community, I will be attending, in person, the December 3rd State of the Planet address[3] in Orinda, CA[4].

Lest you think Planet Earth doesn't have resources to deal with "useless destroyers", who, for example, would tear down rain forests in South America and Africa, rent the movie, The Happening (2008)[5].

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[1] http://greenlibertarianparty.blogspot.com

[2] http://greenlibertarianparty.blogspot.com/2010/06/should-bp-pay-dividends.html

[3] http://www.michaeleducationalfoundation.com

[4] http://www.google.com/maps/place?cid=10402099792602153670&q=orinda,+ca+theater+square&fb=1&gl=us&hq=theater+square&hnear=Orinda,+CA

[5] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Happening_%282008_film%29

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.

What does it mean to play the role of a Sponge in an organization? What does it mean to organize data that is absorbed from the environment around you?

In both cases, there are multiple answers.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.

Everybody in an organization gets a review at some time or another. It's about how your job (or volunteer work) has gone for this period.

But who reviews the organizations?

Word for the Day: Monday, November 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.

It can frequently be fun to experiment, but organization gives better chances of success.

Experiment, but carefully.

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.

Recognize the organizations (as well as people) who help you directly, and indirectly. Also recognize those who help you to be better organized in your life.

Weekly Theme: Week of 11/28 - 12/04/2010

The Theme for this Week is Organization.

Personally, I compare Organization to Typing: I hated that high school typing class! However, I learned how to touch-type, without staring at the keyboard, which has helped my computer career immensely. Similarly, organization (being organized) was one of those boring, tedious classes, that has helped me a lot in life. However, the current state of my apartment tells me that I still have a lot to learn!

Please note that there is another usage of the word Organization, for example, "non-profit organization". I believe that both definitions have to do with this Weekly Theme.

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.

This is both a noun ("Good protection means not losing our resolve"), and a verb ("I resolve to protect myself better"). (And a reminder: Protection is our theme until the Organization of tomorrow).

Word for the Day: Friday, November 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.

This goes perfectly with Protection (our Theme), as it takes courage to protect, especially from the many dangers of today.

A good start is to have the courage to be yourself.

Words for the Day: Thursday, November 25, 2010

The two Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment.

Now these words go fantastic with Protection (our Theme). Incidentally, to develop these, I suggest Yoga.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.

As far as themes go, this would be an important trait for last week's theme (husbandry) for many reasons. But personal competence helps a lot, when it comes to protecting yourself and others.

Be competent to be yourself.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.

For maximum Protection (the Theme), I suggest Endurance training, recommending Yoga.

Note that today marks a Triple Warrior transit: Warrior month (from Sunday, November 7 through Saturday, December 25 [Christmas!]), Warrior week, and every Tuesday is Warrior day.

What do you get to endure today?

Word for the Day: Monday, November 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.

I would have thought this word would have gone better with the last two Themes (Cultivation, followed by Husbandry), than this week's (Protection). In other words, cultivating fertile crops on the farm. But this farm needs protection also!

Be fruitful and multiply (and that goes for your imagination, too).

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.

This goes perfectly with Protection, our theme, as the opposite, instability or erratic behavior, causes accidents and injuries.

Note that there is a balance to look for, as too much stability, over too long a term can get boring.

Weekly Theme: Week of November 21-27, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Protection.

What does it mean to protect? What does it mean to be protected? To be safe? Governments often talk about "keeping you safe", "national security", and "public safety". And it is interesting, how the tools used to these ends often do not "feel very safe"!

My personal contention (your mileage may vary, of course), is that safety and protection must come from within. For example, there may be laws to keep everyone as safe as possible, but that won't stop you from, say, tripping over a rock and falling down on the sidewalk.

Be safe!

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.

Do husbandry duties need release? I'm sure some of the farm equipment has release levers. :-)

In general, this is where you find out where you are stuck in life.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.

I am not even sure how this could connect with Husbandry (the theme), unless we aspirate water from the irrigation pipes, to water the crops we cultivated.

My suggestion: To make your life better, aspire to be the best you can.

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.

Contrast is an important topic. For example, too little can be dull and boring, yet too much can be a bit frightening. Also, it appears to me that it's possible to gain some control over the contrast in your life. It depends on what you choose to participate in.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.

I've said the following before: "Flexible people adapt to their surroundings. Inflexible people ask that their surroundings adapt to them". (And I'm pretty sure I'm not the first to say that).

Note that it's to your advantage to cultivate [theme] adaptability. It's like having teflon on you, where things you dislike simply slide around you, rather than hitting you spot on, making you feel miserable. One saying I've heard before: "Resist not, because what you resist persists".

Words for the Day: Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The two Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.

After acceleration, the next step is to be agile and graceful, which can be quite beautiful. One form of dance I like to watch is called Ballet, normally performed with Classical Music.

Word for the Day: Monday, November 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.

I find it a bit challenging to tie this word in with Husbandry (the theme), unless we put accelerator pedals on seed tillers.

I've said this in two other places already (Twitter and Facebook), but be careful with speed limits, when driving a car.

Words for the Day: Sunday, November 14, 2010

The two Words for Today are Patience and Tolerance.

This ties to our Theme, mainly through how crucial both Patience and Tolerance are to effective Husbandry. However, Husbandry includes Cultivation (last week's theme), and both words are great things to cultivate.

Weekly Theme: Week of November 14-20, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Husbandry.

This word gives me a bit of trouble, so I went to the Free Dictionary for help: "The act or practice of cultivating crops and breeding and raising livestock".

Obviously, this works well for farmers. However, I can also conceive of "cultivating ideas, breeding projects, and raising them to completion".

It will be quite a challenge for me to tie this to this week's "Words for the Days"!

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgment.

Tying this to our theme goes best in the reverse direction: Acknowledge those who help you cultivate.

A good place to find people acknowledging others in at the beginning of books. It is amazing how many books would not have been written without help.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

This Word ties in with our Theme in multiple ways, for example, cultivating kindness, and cultivating with kindness (for example, rotating your crops, to keep your land in balance).

To cultivate a better world, I suggest performing a random act of kindness either today, or in the next few days.

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.

How do we cultivate encouragement? Or do we encourage cultivation?

In this case, it seems to work in both directions.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

Continuing with our theme, this is a fantastic trait to cultivate. And if a higher percentage of the population gave serious thought before speaking and/or acting, this would be a better world.

Note that there is a slang term for the opposite of Thoughtfulness: "Knee jerk reaction", which can result in, not only loss of friends, but even, in extreme cases, criminal charges.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

Cultivate your Support Group. (Yes, I like to tie the Word with the weekly theme).

Speaking of support groups, don't be afraid to be part of the support groups of other people. (You are probably already part of more than one of these. The only problem is understanding the concept).

Word for the Day: Monday, November 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

How does this tie in with Cultivation (our theme)? Cultivate comfort? Be comfortable while cultivating? Probably both.

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.

This ties in with Cultivation (our Theme) in a very delicious manner! :-)

But remember that Nourishment has to do with more than just food. For example, a great book tends to nourish the mind. (And an awful book might leave the mind in a similar state to where the body might be, if you only eat Junk Food, say at fast food "restaurants").

Weekly Theme: Week of November 7-13, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Cultivation.

This word is usually found in the context of farming (inserting the seeds in the ground, and adding fertilizer and proper amounts of water, different, depending on what plant it is). However, we also can find usage of the word in the sentence, "Let's cultivate a fertile imagination". (See Fertility as the word of the day, two weeks from tomorrow [Monday]).

Back to gardening, in Astrology, cultivation works well in the week before the New Moon.

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

How does Choice (the theme) fit in with prosperity? Certainly, the choices we make in our lives, for example, level of savings and debt, have a big influence on our prosperity. But remember, too, that prosperity is more than just money.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

This ties in with Choice (our Theme), because the boxes and "prisons" (whether literal or self-made) come, due to the choices we make in life. But taking the steps needed to liberate ourselves is also a choice.

Choose wisely!

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 4, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

This ties in with Choice (the theme) in two directions: "Choose wisely", and "the wisdom to be able to choose effectively".

One reminder: In my opinion, wisdom comes more from life experience than from book learning. This includes "learning the hard way". For example, when [not if] you burn your fingers on the stove as a child, you will certainly know not to touch the "pretty red burner" again.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

It is definitely a choice (theme) whether to shoot for this as a trait. It does not mean being wishy-washy, as it's just being able to consider all sides of a question. Also, it may be harder to achieve, after the recent United States Midterm Election.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

There used to be a game show on TV, Truth or Consequences.

Please note that there are lots of examples of both Truth (or lack, thereof) and Consequences in the United States Midterm Elections.

To close, here's "hoping all your consequences are happy ones". (Bob Barker's signoff).

Word for the Day: Monday, November 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

This ties in with Choice (our theme) in many ways, even a poor one (eliminating choice itself). However, what you eliminate in your life is a choice, often an extremely important one.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 31, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

This feeds in well with Choice (our Theme), because a great choice to make is to be able to be self-reliant. (This does not mean to ignore help, but to be able to stand up on your own two feet when needed).

Weekly Theme: Week of 10/31 to 11/06/2010

The Theme for this Week is Choice.

We all have choice, even when we don't think we do. I recommend an intellectual exercise to try, next time you think, "I have no choice, I have to ____ [fill in the blank]". See if you can look at the situation, as if for the first time. With that view, you may well see that there are more than one alternative. Of course, it's possible that some of these choices are so much less pleasant than the others, that they seem to be not a choice at all. However, I feel a lot freer, saying, "I perceive five choices, but only one seems practical at this moment", than I do, saying, "I have no choice".

One place to look for choices is in the upcoming United States Midterm Election. Both political parties talk about the importance of jobs. However, one of them seems much less likely to be able to deliver those jobs. (Hint: Look at the voting pattern for the bills that have come up, directly having to do with job creation. One party is extremely consistent, but in the wrong direction!)

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion.

We all expand and contract in many ways. The most notable way is breathing. Another way is financially. How about via our diet? (And there lies one example of where expansion is not always considered better than contraction). But one to pay attention to is spiritual expansion.

Words for the Day: Friday, October 29, 2010

The two Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith.

To tie this with our Themes (Transition and Transformation), there are lots of times where we do not know the destination of these changes. In other words, either we demonstrate some measures of trust and/or faith, or we try to micro-manage the Universe, in effect, trying to force the issue to something we think we want.

That said, remember that Trust must be earned, and Faith should not be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude.

This ties to our themes in an interesting way, as these transitions often occur, due to actions of other people. Some of those transitions feel good, and will be appreciated, but others may not. But I have found out, sometimes surprisingly, that the transitions that were initially unwanted can turn out to have gifts we didn't take into consideration.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality.

The best way to couple this with our theme (Transition and Transformation) is that there is equal opportunity for change of all kinds. (However, note that not all change feels good).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence.

To tie this to our themes, it is good to transform and transition prudently.

One more thing about Prudence: It is a very practical word.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence.

I can think of a humorous reference between this word (and its opposite) and the themes for this week. Transformation works better with innocence, but the guilty can transition quickly.

One thing for sure: If approaching life with innocence, change is more likely to be welcomed.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness.

This word goes well with our themes, as both transitions and transformations can make us look different to those who know us. Often, they liked (or, at least were used to) what we were in the past, and might be a bit afraid of the changes they see.

I know this one quite painfully. And there have been multiple people I've forgiven for this, including myself. (Yes, don't forget that you can forgive yourself, folks!)

Weekly Themes: Week of October 24 - 31, 2010

The two Themes for this Week are Transition and Transformation.

The times when two words or themes exist, the "lesser" one seems to come first, with a more "exalted" one after it. For example, we all go through transitions periodically, through our lives, but to transform seems to require a process of letting go of what we were (only to frequently find out that we didn't actually lose much in the process). One saying I've heard periodically is, "What you resist, persists". In other words, resistance can delay transformation.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity.

This ties in with our Themes (Precipitation and Initiation) in multiple ways. First off, it's obvious that a project is best if it is authentic, meaning not based on untruths. (I left a computer job once, when told that employees were being told to lie to customers, regarding support of their computer type). Another way Authenticity goes with projects is if you were authentic about, say, your qualifications to work on this project. (In other words, don't pad your Resume).

Word for the Day: Friday, October 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation.

One form of Interpretation is translation. For example, translating legalese or computerese into English. Or helping in the understanding of "texting acronyms".

In the metaphysical and spiritual fields, we all may need, at some times or other, to interpret symbols we get, for example in dreams, into our own language.

Finally, you have a big advantage in the job market, if you know more than one language.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization.

It took me a bit of time to figure out how this ties in with this week's Themes (Precipitation and Initiation), but then is hit me: We can't always do these projects alone. Being with other people makes it easier to share details of our projects with each other. We can get suggestions, or even offers for help. If the project is official, social contact could even help us find new employees.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration.

This ties in well with our Themes (Precipitation and Initiation), as a project (however started) goes better, when those on it spend time concentrating on the steps needed for its completion.

One general variation on concentration is true listening, where you are concentrating on what is actually being said, rather than simply waiting for your chance to speak.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.

I just noticed that the last two Words (Sharing [Sunday] and Generosity [Monday]) can lead to greater acceptability. It doesn't always work out that way, but I like it when it does.

There is a tie-in with our Themes (Precipitation and Initiation), as projects started either way should be tested for acceptability. (For example, "Is the project constructive, or destructive?")

Above all, take steps to be acceptable to yourself.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.

This ties in with our theme, as projects progress better with generosity. For example, employees perform better to generous employers, even when they are mainly generous with their time and energy.

Here's a good idea: Perform a random act of generosity today.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.

This ties in well with the two themes for this week, as an important part of most any project is Sharing, whether that project was dropped into your lap (precipitation), or consciously started (initiation).

Weekly Theme: Week of October 17 - 23, 2010

The two Themes for this Week are Precipitation and Initiation.

We all know about Precipitation, when it concerns weather: Water from the air. However, when tied to our personal lives, it can also mean a project that simply "falls into our lap", sometimes seemingly from the sky, like rain might. But there is a second word to this week's theme, Initiation, which is related to the word "initiative", as in "I am initiating a project this week".

One thing to keep in mind: Projects often seem to be easier to initiate, than to complete.

Words for the Day: Saturday, October 16, 2010

The two Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective.

These both tie in with our weekly theme (Discovery), Overview before, as a part of Discovery, and Perspective after the fact, as gaining perspective on a newly-learned topic is often important, to limit a phenomenon called "Jumping to Conclusions", which can cause conversational difficulties, if attempting to describe the topic with others, who are already learned about the topic. (In my personal life, it has gotten bad enough, where the other person is worried about which medications I am taking).

Please note another word for Overview: the Executive Summary.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.

I see the connection with Discovery (the Theme) as being after the fact: When you discover something, look deeply at it, as if through a mirror. In other word, look at all facets of the discovery.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Word for today (Thursday) is Study.

This ties in with Discovery very well, as a lot of things are found during study sessions. If a book, it is stronger than simple reading, and can suggest looking things up from other sources. In this way, multiple sources can be put together into a derivative work that can be original.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.

This ties in perfectly with Discovery (our theme), as discovery goes well with Observation Mode. In other words, absorb what is going on around you. Two common saying are, "Keep your eyes and ears open" and, "Live and learn".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.

This ties in with Discovery (our theme) quite well, as it is always good to review what others have discovered, before making our own, new discoveries.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.

This word ties in with our theme quite well, as Experimentation is a great road to Discovery.

Have fun, but be careful to not break the glassware.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 10, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.

The first thing I recognize is an unusual date: 10/10/10.

On a more helpful note, recognize those who help you.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 10 - 16, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Discovery.

This is such an important word, that there is even a television channel called Discovery.

Please note that this Theme has flavors of both the Artisan and Scholar Essence Roles.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.

This is either a noun ("Let's not lose our resolve") or a verb ("I resolve to clean my room"). How about both? ("I resolve to not lose my resolve" sounds good to me!)

Word for the Day: Friday, October 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.

First off, tying this to our weekly theme, Location matters. Really! It's much easier to be courageous if you are in a comfortable location, than, for example, if you see a tiger charging at you.

Words for the Day: Thursday, October 7, 2010

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment.

To tie this to Location (our Theme), if a place is comfortable, and you feel relatively safe, this could be a place of empowerment, as it's hard to feel in charge if you are edgy or jumpy (for example, if you are hearing unusual sounds). Get grounded first, before doing strength training or yoga.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.

I've said it before: "Are you competent to be yourself?" That is not as funny as it seems, because an example of what would lead to incompetence is being drunk. (Friends might say something like, "You don't seem yourself these days. What's wrong?")

Be yourself.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.

Tying this to Location (theme), some locations are easier to Endure than others. Take living environments: A comfortable house or apartment is much easier to endure than a sleeping bag at a freeway overpass.

As for endurance training, I prefer yoga.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 4, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.

Looking at Location (our Theme), the "usual" definition of Fertility comes to mind, as some locations are better than others: For example, the bedroom is a better location than, say, an elevator (or lift) at an office building.

One more thing: Fertility can have other contexts, like, for example, a fertile imagination.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.

This goes very well with Location (the Theme), as a Stable Living Environment helps a person to be comfortable, and effective in the world.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 3 - 9, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Location.

Do you know where you are? This may seem to be a simple (and/or dumb) question, but there are subjective locations, as well as physical ones (for example, Seattle). In fact, in spiritual literature, a very good answer to, "Where are you", can be, "Here".

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.

This is usually seen as a lever, for example, a release lever. Going back to the theme, we can release our Imagination, to create the Compositions that make up the rest of our lives.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.

Tying this to our themes, it's back to school time: Aspire to write the best Composition. Aspire to cultivate the most effective Imagination you can.

In other words, aspire to the highest.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.

This goes quite well with our themes (Composition / Imagination), as compositions are much more interesting if they have contrast in them. Also, if you are ready for the contrasts in life, you probably have an agile imagination, ready to shift whenever needed.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.

First off, I consider Flexibility to be, if not a synonym, at least a prerequisite to true adaptability, as flexible people adapt to their surroundings, whereas an inflexible person often asks their surroundings to adapt to him/herself.

Now, let's look at our Themes (Composition and Imagination): A flexible imagination really helps adaptability, as it's possible to get answers to unusual situations really quick.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.

These have to do with flexibility. And imagination is nothing if not flexible.

Once again, I suggest yoga as a good way to develop these two attributes.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.

I see an interesting connection with our themes (Composition and Imagination): First, for example, a possible ability to accelerate that Composition you need to turn in at school. But one I like better is an acceleration in imagination, which can be very helpful.

Words for the Day: Sunday, September 26, 2010

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance.

At least one of these (Patience) can help one of the themes (Imagination) flow.

Weekly Themes: Week of 9/26 to 10/02/2010

The Themes for this Week are Composition and Imagination.

The funny thing is that my memory of the Compositions I was supposed to write in school tended to suppress my Imagination.

These themes are the trait of the fiction writer.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgment.

Connecting this to Balance (theme) is easy: Acknowledge those who help you to be in balance.

It is also amazing how well these last three words can also connect to each other. For example: "I acknowledge those who encourage kindness".

Word for the Day: Friday, September 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

This helps to balance [theme] your life faster than anything else. Also, if enough people practice kindness, there is no room for war.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.

This ties in with Balance (our Theme) very well, as balanced people encourage other people to also be in balance. Unfortunately, it can also work the other way with (for example) alcoholics encouraging others to also drink too much. Be careful!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

Going back to Balance (our Theme), how thoughtful you are defines how balanced you will be. For example, thoughtless actions can lose friends.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

It is amazing how much finding your support is important to getting your life into balance.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

And guess what? Those who live a balanced [theme] life, have a better than average chance of being comfortable.

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.

The connection with our Theme (Balance) is easy to see, due to the benefits of a balanced diet. Eat well.

Weekly Theme: Week of September 19 - 25, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Balance.

This is good individually (a balanced life), and globally (where countries often get in trouble when their politics go too far out of balance).

Please note that today begins a new seven-week Michael Month, with Artisan traits.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

This connects with our theme (Conservation) quite well, as it saves money to conserve on resources, helping with your prosperity. For example, leave your car at home, taking Public Transit, and save on Gasoline bills.

Word for the Day: Friday, September 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

This appears to tie well with Conservation (our theme): If enough of our population learns how to leave their cars at home, using Public Transit instead, we can liberate ourselves from dependence on foreign oil. See how easy this can be?

Earth Day, Every Day!

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

This ties well with Conservation (our theme), as it is wise to conserve! And a little wisdom goes a long ways in ways to conserve effectively and creatively.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

To tie this to our Theme, why not Conserve Impartially? Doesn't it make sense? Conserve water (flush responsibly), electricity (turn lights off when not in a room), and foreign oil (learn to use Public Transit when possible, leaving the car at home much of the time).

Performing acts like this will help to make every day Earth Day.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

I still like the idea of the old Game Show, Truth or Consequences. Do people remember seeing that? (Older people on TV, younger people, possibly through YouTube or Fancast).

Remember the law of Karma. If you overlook it (especially by hurting other people, whether physically or otherwise), it will come back to haunt you.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

This word goes well with our Theme (Conservation), as a fantastic way to conserve is to eliminate wasteful habits, including, for example, things like blowing your nose, throwing the tissue into the toilet bowl, and flushing the toilet. (How many gallons of water does it take to flush that toilet?)

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

Tying this to our Theme, Conservation is definitely something that an individual can do without help.

Let's make every day Earth Day.

Weekly Theme: Week of September 12 - 18, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Conservation.

First off, it's amazing how much a little of this goes a long way. For example, conservation would be a great way to cut down on our country's use of foreign oil.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion.

There are several theories about what our Universe is doing. Is it expanding? Shrinking? Or (as I suspect) is it cyclical, sometimes expanding and sometimes shrinking, sort of like breathing in and out?

Expand carefully, folks.

Words for the Day: Friday, September 10, 2010

There are Two Words for Today (Friday): Trust and Faith.

In my opinion, both of these words should be treated like business investments, with long-term consequences. Like I've said before, trust must be earned, and can be taken away as fast as it was given. In addition, faith needs eyes: shouldn't be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude.

This is, of course, one of the greatest of the large emotions.

Find somebody to thank today.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality.

How can we all be unique beings, and yet be equal? Good question! However, one good start is to give people equal opportunities. That can help them find their own uniqueness.

word for the Day: Tuesday, September 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence.

I've often wondered about the relationship between Prudence (discretion in practical affairs) and being a Prude (which includes obsession, and is often associated with sexual topics). My feeling is that a person who is defined as prudish can sometimes be the only one in a group that IS being practical.

Be discrete. But not obsessive. And have fun.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence.

This is definitely a multidimensional word. Innocence of little kids? Presumed innocent, until proven guilty? Innocent complex? (Actually, not so much the last one: A much more common emotional disorder is a "Guilty complex").

Better innocent than guilty.

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness.

This is definitely a misunderstood word, as a lot of people think it means forget. I disagree, and think it's more like, "I remember what you did, but am still willing to be your friend". Comments? (English, please!)

Weekly Theme: Week of September 5 - 11, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Welcome.

And I indeed welcome all the newcomers to this BLOG. Read the introduction and early posts to see how this began.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 4, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity.

Returning to our Theme (Partnership), members of partnerships need to be authentic, or the partnership is likely to fall apart. And remember that a marriage is a form of partnership.

Word for the Day: Friday, September 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation.

This is a fantastic service to provide, definitely helpful to Partnerships (the weekly theme).

To those still in school: Learn more than one language. It will take you far.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization.

I believe it is widely agreed that humans are social animals. But what does that mean, in today's information-based economy? For example, can one hold a Cocktail Party inside of a Google BLOG? (How do the drinks taste, for one?)

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration.

This is certainly a word with multiple meanings, only one of which is intense mental activity. I remember a TV Game Show with this name, a memory test, where you remember the location of a clue so that you can go back to it when you see the same clue elsewhere in the puzzle. (Note: I found this quite difficult).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.

One of the seven Goals of the Michael Teachings is Acceptance.

It is pretty universal to want to be accepted. A good start is to generally accept others. This is a part of acceptability that can be overlooked.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.

This ties to Partnership (theme) well, as partnerships work much better when the partners are generous with each other. (Otherwise, the company [or other joint venture] is likely to collapse).

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.

This works with Sharing (theme) in more ways than one. Forming a Partnership with somebody requires a lot of sharing. And there are times when sharing your partner with somebody else makes sense.

Weekly Theme: Week of 8/29 to 9/04/2010

The Theme for this Week is Partnership.

Once again, we are not islands unto ourself, but need to work together.

Words for the Day: Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective.

There is a book company well known by the College crowd: Cliff Notes. For example, if you have an assignment to read a book, don't buy the book itself, but by the Cliff Notes edition. (Or the Readers Digest Condensed Book of it).

Now the question: Is there a Cliff Notes edition for how to live a life?

Word for the Day: Friday, August 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.

This is both a more detailed form of Review (Tuesday's word), and what a mirror does. Take your pick.

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.

As I keep with our theme (Guidance/Mentor), I started with experimentation, then reviewed the results of the experiment. And finally, mused on how it's done in the movies, where you absorb, directly what you need to learn.

This brings me to today, where things get back to the kind of learning that is expected: Studying for exams. Sorry, but back to the real world.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.

To tie this to the weekly theme (Guidance/Mentor), I remember fictional stories, having to do with either taking a pill to learn a subject, and/or having their learning occur while they are asleep (subliminally, via headphones).

I'll bet there are people, going through the current, expensive and time consuming method of learning, that wish these methods were not fictional -- that they could simply Absorb what they need to learn.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.

I used an analogy yesterday (Experimentation) of a Chemistry class Laboratory. Well, after a chemistry experiment, there was generally a period of Review and then, possibly a test.

There are lots of opportunities for Review in a human lifetime. Take advantage of them.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.

Tying this to our Themes (Guidance/Mentor), one of my favorite High School classes was Chemistry, because we not only were allowed to experiment (called the Lab exercises), but we were given enough latitude to make some mistakes. (Not always: For example, no big explosions occurred in the class I took).

Have fun!

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.

When I am walking around on a sidewalk, I can often feel a recognition to other people I see. This can be strong or subtle. Sometimes, it is just that the person looks like another person, and I will have to admit to "mistaken identity" if I talk to this person. Other times, it is a person who, for example, works in a store I shop at. But there are times where this recognition goes beyond the laws of physics and seems more like an inner recognition. This fits in well with topics, such as Reincarnation, where people know other people, due to relationships in other lives.

Weekly Themes, Week of August 22 to 28, 2010

The Themes for this Week are Guidance and Mentor.

These words are related, but not exactly the same. Guidance could be as simple as a GPS device telling you what streets to turn on to get to your destination. Being a Mentor is like being a tutor in school, helping another to know more about a topic you are an expert on.

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.

Two different meanings: "I will not lose my resolve", appears to mean something different than, say, "I resolve to cook more of my own food".

Back to Domestication (weekly theme), resolutions often look quite different, as the age of the family grows.

Word for the Day: Friday, August 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.

This word is often misunderstood, with people thinking it means "absence of fear". Actually, no fear is either a neutral thing (where there is no frame of reference for being afraid), or an artificial thing, often called being foolhardy.

Looking at Domestication (weekly theme), it takes a lot of courage to effectively bring up children, especially when giving them some autonomy of their own.

Words for the Day: Thursday, August 19, 2010

There are Two Words for Today (Thursday): Strength and Empowerment.

To tie this to Domestication (Weekly Theme), a family often has one person who takes charge. It can be a challenge for other members of the family to find their own strength and empowerment, especially if they are children.

One thing I've wondered: Are there families that successfully operate like a democracy?

Word for the day: Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.

Tying this to Domestication (weekly theme) brings up questions on the percentage of households in the world include incompetent parents? In business, there is a book called "The Peter Principle", which proposes that people get promoted to their level of incompetence. Is there a parallel to this in households?

A good place to start, by the way, is to be competent to be yourself. Look at yourself in the mirror. What do you see?

Thank you.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.

This is an interesting word, on many levels! For example, strength training is often quite different than endurance training. (I personally prefer Yoga for endurance training).

Tying this to Domestication (the Weekly Theme), families can easily become an exercise in endurance, especially if they are dysfunctional.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.

First off, this word has multiple meanings, such as a fertile imagination. It also ties in quite well with Domestication (weekly theme), even as the fertile imagination, which can give new meaning to a relationship.

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.

I like to tie the Daily Word to the Weekly Theme, when appropriate. And I firmly believe that Stability goes well with Domestication. I feel a typical relationship has long periods of stability, with periodic spurts of quick change, whether permanent (i.e. moving to a new city), or temporary (i.e. a vacation outside the country of the current household).

This ties in with a Michael Teachings concept called the Nine Needs. The top two on the list are Security (which is related to stability) and Adventure (a need which, when followed, often triggers spurts of quick change). I consider that balance is important, as too much security can get boring, and too much adventure can get scary.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 15 - 21, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Domestication.

When I was a child, girls played a game called "House", where they learned what it was like to develop and run a household. The boys I knew (including myself) didn't take part in this game. Now, I believe we missed a lot by not playing, as there is a lot of learning that can take place by playing games, especially (in this case) role-playing games.

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.

This word has multiple meanings. For example, one desktop computer of mine has a release lever, to open the case (for hardware upgrades). However, these words have more to do with our lives. And in that context, people sometimes equate release with liberation (which was the word for the day for Friday, July 30, 2010, around two weeks ago). For example, a person might look forward to a release from prison, either literally or a self-made prison (such as a poor relationship that that person felt like they couldn't leave).

That said, find that release lever for your life!

Word for the Day: Friday, August 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.

There are multiple meanings for this word (including a medical one). The one I like the most has to do with how one lives their life, and is related to the word ambition: "I aspire to be the best person that I can".

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.

I consider contrast an important concept, as too little contrast can be boring, yet too much contrast can get quite scary. The key to this is balance.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.

If you break this word down, you get "Ability to Adapt". Now, people can be forced to adapt, and those at the bottom of the food chain (for example, the homeless) are forced practically by the minute! But that doesn't make them flexible, as, often, earlier bad choices (which can include inflexible behavior in relationships) may have contributed to their current state.

Remember: Flexible people freely adapt to their surroundings. Inflexible people ask their surroundings to adapt to them. Which do you find better?

Words for the Day: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

There are two Words for Today: Agility and Grace.

Agility implies fast, but Graceful, not necessarily. In fact, one exercise I've done in the past to develop a graceful walking style is to walk very slowly. One example of this are labyrinths that are found at various churches, as you are not supposed to rush through these.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.

One moment, you're slow, and the next, you're fast. (And, if in a car, watch out for speed limits). I've talked about spiritual acceleration before. Can this ever be a problem? Well, appearances can make a difference, where "too slow" and "too fast" can appear like mental illness. (In this case, slow would appear like depression and fast would appear like mania).

Whatever you do, accelerate carefully.

Words for the Day: Sunday, August 8, 2010

The two Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance.

These words go well with this week's theme, as they both promote good health. Patience slows you down, so that you take time to smell the flowers, as well as helping to cut down on accidents. Tolerance helps to maintain a healthy attitude towards others.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 8 - 14, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Health.

One thing to remember is that this word is multi-dimensional: Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. In other words, holistic health.

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgment.

This one is easy: I acknowledge those who have helped me to become the person I am today. And it fits in well with the weekly theme of Service, because it's always great to acknowledge those who are of service to you.

Word for the Day: Friday, August 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

Tying this to Service (weekly theme) is easy: Honest service to others is generally kind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.

Tying this word to Service (our Weekly Theme) is straightforward: Please encourage people around you, who are performing honest service to other people. This includes yourself.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 4, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

There is a difference between reacting and responding. Reacting can often be instinctive, with a name, "knee jerk" associated with it. Responding, if done correctly, takes thought.

One more thing: A thoughtless reaction can occur in a split second, yet take years to clean up.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

It is always a good thing to develop a Support Group. We normally get one when we are born, beginning with our family. (I say "normally", because there can be exceptions). Also, we often are a part of the Support Group for one or more other people.

One other thing about Support is that it depends on a firm foundation. And, finally, remember to support yourself.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

Tying this to this week's theme (Service) provides a question: "Are you comfortable serving others?" In my case, I suspect I would feel uncomfortable with myself if I weren't providing service to others.

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. Nourish your entire self: Body, emotions, mind and spirit.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 1 - 7, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Service.

How do you serve others? Happily? Not so? Your attitude does matter in this.

I like performing random acts of kindness that people around me don't expect.

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 31, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

Prosperity can have many meanings, such as a prosperity of creativity. It's not only about money, though that is also important.

As the Vulcans [in the Star Trek universe] say: Live long and prosper.

The Word for the Day: Friday, July 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

What holds us back in life? Often, it can be our own attitudes. For example, who is more likely to succeed? A person who acts on idealism, or a person who acts on cynicism? Unless you are a successful stand-up comic, idealism is likely to take you further in life. And a change of attitude from cynicism could be looked at as a form of liberation.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

I've discussed the need for life experience before. In fact, you are more likely to hear mention of wisdom, with regard to older people. ("Young and wise?" Not as often).

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

Needless to say, this is a difficult trait to develop. For example, just look at your daily news. (To look even further, compare the news on different networks, or especially from different countries).

One clue: This trait requires a lot of neutrality. In the Michael teachings, the role of Scholar can understand the issues easiest, as they are the neutral role.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

To tie this to Completion (weekly theme), nothing is complete, until everybody, involved, is satisfied. This is the law of Karma, which says, in effect, "What goes around, comes around". In Physics, it's stated as, "an action causes an equal reaction".

The best way to handle this is to think before you speak or act.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

This word has multiple meanings, some of which people often don't like to hear, such as the version of elimination, tied to the human digestive process. However, that is so necessary that a person can die if it is prevented.

Another meaning for Elimination is eliminating items from a house or apartment that no longer serve a purpose. In other words, "cleaning house", which can often be a very difficult task, if the home in question is in a state of clutter. (Unfortunately, mine is!)

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

This word goes well with the weekly theme (Completion), as self-reliance is needed to be a complete human being. (It's not the only needed trait, however, as a complete human being relates well with other people).

Weekly Theme: Week of July 25 - 31, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Completion.

Ever notice that it is easier to initiate a project than it is to complete one? I certainly know that I have a lot of incomplete projects!

Also note that this marks the last week of the truth-based "Lesser Michael Year". There are three "lesser years", with 343 days in them, to make up a 1029 day "greater year". Next week begins the second of these three "lesser years", which will be love-based. (The third will be energy, or beauty-based).

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion.

Some scientists say the Universe is expanding. Are you?

Words for the Day: Friday, July 23, 2010

There are Two Words for Today: Trust and Faith.

I've stated this before, but wish to expand on it: Trust must be earned, and Faith should not be blind. Yes, there are institutions that try to demand that you trust them, as well as have faith in them. For example, churches and governments. Both of these can be corrupt, however, even leading people to their deaths. An example of a government like that: Pol Pot in Cambodia. An example of a "religion" [cult] like that: Jonestown.

Here's what has worked for me: Find my real higher self. It is often described as the "still, small voice" within. For me, it is so still and small that I don't actually "hear" it, but just "know" it happened, and, when I, myself am still, understand it. What drowns it out most is the "usual" internal "bicker" about what occurred in the past, as well as what's in store for the future. But what I've found is that it's gentle, kind, and doesn't mislead me (though I sometimes think it is, before I understand the "why", behind an experience I was led into). It is also consistent. (The "counterfeit" voices, often much louder, can bounce you all over the place).

Good luck in all of this!

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude.

And I extend an immense amount of gratitude to everybody who has helped me to become who I am today. Thank you, all!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality.

To tie this to Vision (weekly theme), eyesight seems to work better when our eyes equally see what is around them. (Preferably 20/20, also).

I've said this before: Equal opportunity for all!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence.

First off, the dictionary states, "Descretion in practical affairs". In the Michael Teachings, there is an Attitude that comes to mind, "Pragmatist", that tends to be practical.

The best thing I can suggest is to think before you speak or act.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence.

I find it amusing that this word comes right after Forgiveness, as why would one need to forgive someone who is innocent? But it does appear to fit with the theme, Vision, as a clear vision of where you need to go with your life makes it easier to live your life ethically.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness.

If we had more of a spirit of forgiveness in this world (especially countries forgiving each other), there would be no reason to wage war, and the world would be a much better place.

Weakly Theme: Week of July 18 - 24, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Vision.

How is your eyesight? How about your inner eyesight, where you keep watch over how your life is going? Both need to be strong.

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity.

One well-used opposite of authentic is counterfeit. And I'll leave you with a question: What would it mean to be a counterfeit person?

Word for the Day: Friday, July 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation.

Hello! Can you please translate your Comments to English, before posting them? I have 10 pending Comments, all in Chinese, to moderate. I will do it this time, with the help of Google's translation tools, but could you please comment in the same language as the BLOG?

By the way, it is great that this word comes up now.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization.

I've said this before. But it's not me, it's John Donne (except he said "man" instead of "one"): No one is an island unto him/herself. What it means to me is that we are all connected, and might as well relate socially to each other.

Incidentally, this is a good lesson for me, who often plays the role of "loner".

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration.

Remember the game show of this name? It was designed to test how many items (locations within a square) that a contestant could remember. Yesterday, I read that there is a finite number of proper names a person can hold in their memory simultaneously. (Yes, it's not just me who forgets people's names).

Finally, remember that you get what you concentrate on (as it's generally considered a priority).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 13, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.

This is an interesting topic, as what is acceptable behavior varies widely from group to group. For example, take Etiquette (i.e. "Miss Manners"). That helps in many cases, but perhaps less in motorcycle gangs.

One priority I have, which, in my opinion, should be obvious is acceptability to myself. That can be a yardstick, as I ask myself if I'm still acceptable to myself if I follow the behavior asked by others. (For example, if somebody only considers me acceptable if I attend loud rock concerts or rough bars, I'd say no, because it's not acceptable to me).

In summary, be acceptable to yourself.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.

Please note that Generosity has to do with more than money: For example, to be generous with your praise. Also, I have observed that when I am generous, the Universe tends to be generous also.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.

To connect this to the theme for this week, people who are united with each other (however closely or "loosely"), appear to share more freely than people do, who feel separate from each other.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 11-17, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Union.

This reminds me of the yearly "State of the Union" address in the United States, which usually begins something like, "The state of our Union is strong".

Why unite? There is an old saying, "United we stand, divided we fail".

Words for the Day: Saturday, July 10, 2010

Two Words for Today (Friday): Overview and Perspective.

This is like asking Reality for the Executive Summary. Doesn't always work, but, as they say, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained".

Word for the Day: Friday, July 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.

As mentioned before, there are multiple angles to Reflection: The fact that we are all mirrors for each other, and a deeper version of Review (Tuesday's word). An example of the latter would be a statement like, "Reflect on what you did earlier today".

In general, I like mirrors.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.

This is related to Tuesday's word, as Review is a form (actually a subset) of Study.

Remember that Study should not be limited to when in school. In fact, it can keep the mind and brain sharp and active, even when the physical years go up. Look for books of "Brain Teasers". There is often a lot of study needed to be able to complete many of them.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.

One example of Absorption is a way of watching a movie: Become absorbed in it. Some people say it's like "becoming the movie", or "entering the universe of the movie". The last movie I was able to do this with was Avatar (especially when it was in 3D).

In the Michael Teachings, the Scholars can be extremely good at this.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.

Review is very scalable, meaning that it can be big or small. Small might be reviewing what happened in the meeting the prior hour. Big could mean a job performance review. But one thing that does help is to review each day before going to bed. That way, you are more ready for the next day.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 5, 2010.

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.

As a [Michael Teachings] Scholar Role, this is one of my favorite Daily Words.

As a child, I would take things apart, in order to figure out how they work. (Unfortunately, doing this with my Father's watch wasn't very popular with my parents).

Experiment, but experiment carefully.

Word for the day: Sunday, July 4, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.

To tie this in to our theme, it can be helpful to Recognize items (or people) that can be Integrated.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 4-10, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Integration.

This is where you get to put things together. Of course, the challenge can be to find things that will work together (or even will "get along with each other").

The opposite of Integration comes across to me to be Separation. And, to answer to what is in parentheses above, if two people prove they can't get along together, they can be separated.

Which feels better to you, integration or separation?

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.

This word can be a verb or a noun. Verb: "I resolve to help oil soaked birds in the Gulf area". Noun: "I plan to not lose my resolve, when it comes to the poor birds in the Gulf area".

Remember that it doesn't need to be New Years to make resolutions.

Word for the Day: Friday, July 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.

One of the most recent movie DVD's that I just watched is "The Wizard of Oz", complete with a Lion who spent much of the movie looking for Courage (or "Nerve", as he spoke of it occasionally).

One thing to remember is that you can experience the emotion of Fear, but still be Courageous. It's how you process that fear that matters.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 1, 2010

Two Words for Today: Strength and Empowerment.

These definitely help out with this week's theme of Survival. In fact, you not only survive, but can help others survive.

And what is this world, if not people helping people?

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.

What does it mean to be a competent human being? (And note that I'm not talking about being, say, a competent Barista in a Coffee House while in human form, but, instead, of being a competent human being).

Think about that, please. If you are courageous enough, ask for a dream on the subject, but be sure to put a notebook or microphone by your bed so you can get the details of the resulting dream.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.

This can be a good word, or a bad word. (Actually, a word is neutral -- it's how it's used in context that causes the emotional activity).

How much can you endure? How about now? (That's the scary part for me).

Word for the Day: Monday, June 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.

Obviously (I hope), there are multiple versions of Fertility. For example, a fertile mind and/or imagination. An author with a lot of published books might be considered fertile, for example.

However, this doesn't stop a person or animal (i.e. a rabbit) from being biologically fertile.

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.

This Word goes with the theme of Survival quite well, as keeping your life stable can certainly help with survival. How? If you're living in chaos (which I see as the opposite of stability), you can easily overlook safety issues.

Weekly Theme: Week of June 27 to July 3, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Survival.

What does it mean to survive? Not die? Does quality of life come in there anywhere?

I've heard people say things like, "I'd rather thrive than just survive".

Think about these topics.

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.

We all have our prisons in life that we want out of. Consider today's word to be a tool for this.

However, be careful, as the authorities are onto us. ;-) (In other words, follow the laws of the land, as this doesn't work as a "Get out of Jail Free card").

Word for the Day: Friday. June 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.

It is great to shoot for the best in your life. Like who would want to aspire to mediocracy?

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.

One contrast experience is that some days, people, in general, seem to treat each other well. Other days, people in general seem rude to each other. This has caused me to identify days as "positive" or "negative". (Note that any individual person can be either, depending on their own individuality. The prior observation is statistical analysis of people in general).

Find your Contrast Knob. It will help you.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.

Doesn't it feel better to adapt to changes in your surroudings? That is the flexible approach to reality. The problem with being inflexible is that, when exerting force on others to "make" them change, the tendency is to lose friends, because people don't want to be forced to change.

In the Micheal Teachings, this corresponds to the Chief Feature of being Stubborn.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, June 22, 2010

The two Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.

This can be approached easily with Hatha Yoga. Go for it!

Word for the Day: Monday, June 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.

The way some people approach life (i.e. with Impatience), it's a good thing people don't get speeding tickets in life, like they can get when driving a car. (There are warnings at times, however. Look for them).

Two Words for Today: Sunday, June 20, 2010.

The Two Words for Today are Patience and Tolerance.

I can't stress this enough: An impatient person is often intolerant of those who hold him/her up.

Remember: There is all the time in the world. You just need to know where to find it.

Weekly Theme: Week of June 20-26, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Manifestation.

In the New Age, everybody wants to consciously manifest. (And that's a lot better than manifesting by default). But, even consciously, you need to make sure you don't ask for something that will cost you more than you thought it would. (For example, a new child is often a full-time job for many years).

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement.

Acknowledgement takes knowledge. Plain and simple! You know somebody. That person helps you out. And you tell other people about it.

Don't hide your support group, folks! We work better as a cooperative community.

Word for the Day: Friday, June 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

This word should be self-explanatory! If so, why, oh why do we have so many wars in this world? On a more local level (probably local, no matter where you are reading this from), why, oh why do we need Road Rage? I mean, isn't it possible to give the other driver the benefit of a doubt? He or she might have just had a bad day at either home or the office. Fair enough?

Please commit a random act of Kindness today (or Saturday, since you might get this late).

One note: There is an overlap with these Transits, where today's Transit has some meaning the day before, as well as the day after. I'm working on an application, where you can put in a date and get what Word (as well as Weekly Theme) applies. Wish me luck!

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 17, 2010

The Word for Today is Encouragement.

I could use some, and the Audubon Society can use some (as well as some donations). Those sick birds in the Gulf area are sad! :-(

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

A mind is a horrible thing to waste, especially if the part that is wasted is where it is used, carefully, prior to speaking or acting.

I think of the mind sort of like a cup that overflows with thoughts.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

The Michael Teachings discusses how we all have a 12-piece Support Group around us, if only we can find it!

Your life will work much better if you can find this Support around yourself.

Word for the Day: Monday, June 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

Seth (Jane Roberts = Author) has a concept he brought up in, I believe, "The Nature of the Psyche". It is "Primary Experience verses Secondary Experience".

Let me give you a common example in the Suburbs of well known cities in the United States. A family is sitting in their Living Room in their house, watching TV. They might even be eating Popcorn. They have Air Conditioning, set to a comfortable 70-75 degrees. This is Primary Experience, where today's word fits ("They are Comfortable").

Now, they also have a Secondary Experience, where they are reacting to a TV News story about something halfway across the United States (example, inner city area of Los Angeles, Detroit, or East St. Louis), where there might be gang activity and some people might be murdered. In some cases, some of these people experiencing this "Secondary Reality", might be at risk for a Heart Attack or a Stroke, due to not being able to handle overdoses of Adrenaline, created by the body itself.

The problem? The body uses Adrenaline to help out with Fight or Flight, which could be proper if, say, they need to dodge a car, running a Stop Sign while they are crossing at a crosswalk.

But what is a poor body to do, if it can't apply this Adrenaline to constructive use? Unfortunately, sometimes it "has no choice" but to attack parts of the body itself, perhaps the heart or brain.

Antidote? Honor your Primary Experience, especially when it gives you Comfort.

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 13, 2010

The Word for Today is Nourishment.

Nourishment of the body comes from good food. (You can get this type of Nourishment by patronizing a good restaurant. But you can also nourish your mind with a good book.

Be careful of junk food.

Weekly Theme: Week of June 13-19, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Patronage.

I do not hear this word used much these days, unless it's fundraising time for my local PBS station. But it makes sense that these public stations can call those who directly support them patrons. (Note that, other than "pledge weeks", programs on PBS stations are not normally interrupted by commercials).

Note that this begins a new 7 week Michael Month, the last of a 343 day Michael Year, with the feel of the King Role, or Mastery.

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

Is a person really prosperous, who has tons of money, but is so dead inside, that he/she can ignore sick, oil soaked birds in the Gulf of Mexico, while mis-spending the money of British Petroleum? Yes, I'm talking to you, BP Management!

Anyway, to the normal people reading this BLOG: "Live Long and Prosper!"

Word for the Day: Friday, June 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

I am choosing to liberate myself through service. I'm moving to Louisiana to volunteer to help rehabilitate oil soacked birds, from the BP oil fiasco.

You have no idea how freeing that feels to me!

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

What does it mean to be wise? Reading books? Not unless you apply the info you get to your life. Actual experience is what you want. Become the book. Live the story. Become.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

This is a Scholar trait that is hard for even Scholars! It is hard to not take sides, you know, especially when one of them seems so far apart than the other.

I don't pretend to have the answer to this connundrum myself, except to suggest that objectivity and neutrality may be possible, even while using common sense.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

What comes around goes around. Big or small, it just happens. But now, we are facing the consequence of a lack of safety standards on oil rigs.

Word for the Day: Monday, June 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

This is definitely a multi-faceted word, as it has to do with the body, mind, home, and office (example of the latter: Where I used to work, our Administrative Assistant would frequently come over and nag me about cleaning my desk, even bringing up fire marshalls).

Whatever you do, it will be good to eliminate what does not work in your life.

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 6, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

Tying this to the themes of this week adds to my suggestion that we own our own set of Principles, as well as our own Code of Ethics. This does not mean we don't accept feedback from others, or consider principles and ethics others contribute to the world. Only that we live our own life.

Weekly Themes: Week of June 6-12, 2010

There are two Themes this week: Principles and Ethics.

I am of the opinion that everybody needs a set of Principles to live by, as well as a Code of Ethics.

Neither of these are static, frozen in concrete, but dynamic, updated by the experience of life.

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion.

One thing to be careful of when expanding: Do not expand beyond the ability of the container. Breakage could occur.

However, I know no limit to spiritual expansion.

Words for the Day: Friday, June 4, 2010

There are two Words today (Friday): Trust and Faith.

Faith should not be blind, but should work with verification. For example, a lot of people's lives get ruined, when they have too much faith in the leader of a cult. Jonestown and Waco come to mind, where a bit of "noticing" might have [and perhaps did] allow some people to exit the cult before disaster struck.

And this comes down to Trust, also. I suggest caution, any time anybody DEMAND that you trust them. Even if it's your government. Trust must be earned. In the case of the two cults mentioned above, their leaders demanded trust from their followers, and see where this led.

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude.

I find it interesting that Gratitude is a Thursday (Sage in the Michael teachings) word. The US holiday called Thanksgiving also comes on Thursday.

Find somebody to thank today.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 2, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality.

Some people equate this with conformity, which is generally some leader trying to make everyone "in his/her image"; in other words, trying to make people around him/her think, speak and act in the same way.

Instead, I see Equality as equal opportunity, allowing people to express their uniqueness.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence.

Wisdom in practical affairs? Think before you speak or act? (Like Thoughtfulness, from Wednesday, April 28, 2010)?

This word sounds close to the word, Prude. If that means to be wise and practical in the sexual arena, that might fit.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 31, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence.

What does it mean to be innocent? Opposite of guilty? Or looking at life as if everything is new, like a child might? Both, probably.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness.

People think this means to forget what somebody did, but that is not the way I see it. To tie this to this week's theme, I see Forgiveness as an attempt to salvage the personal relationship between myself and the other person.

Weekly Themes, Week of May 30 to June 5, 2010

There are two Themes for this Week: Salvage and Salvation.

An example: After an automobile accident, a car may be unusable, but still have good tires. So, the tires are Salvaged. The word Salvation has religious connotations, suggesting that it is US PEOPLE who are damaged. So are they asking if we still have usable parts?

Please help me out, folks! Thank you.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity.

This is related to last Tuesday's word (Acceptability), as it is easier to accept an Authentic person. One slang way of suggesting Authenticity to another person is, "Be real!"

Word for the Day: Friday, May 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation.

Interpret: Take an idea and translate it so others can understand it? Take an experience of yours and make it understandable? All of the above?

Yes, Interpretation is a tool of understanding.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 27, 2010

The Word for Today is Socialization.

What does it mean to be social? Social Studies in school?

This is not easy.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentrate.

What do you concentrate on? Constructive action, or "doom and gloom"? I have found, first hand, that actual concentration on a task makes it easier to accomplish it. But, on the other hand, concentrating on why something will not work makes it difficult (or even impossible) to make headway on it. One game, found in the world in human relationships, is "Why don't you?", with the response, "Yes, but...", where "but" is followed by all the reasons the suggestion won't work. (I put a link on the word, "game" back there, to an article about a book by Eric Byrne, called "Games People Play").

Suggestion? Concentrate on the tasks you wish to accomplish.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Word for Today is Acceptability.

To bring in our theme, is Addiction ever Acceptable? It often triggers behavior that can only be described as "Service to Self, at the Expense of Others". (At the worst, people addicted to hard street drugs will use crime to get money to purchase their next "fix").

My suggestion? Be acceptable, and be accepting.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.

Tying this to our Theme, being generous to others can take your mind off of your addictions.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.

Sharing is generally a good thing, except that it seems to clash a bit with Addiction (theme for this week). But sharing ways to get out of Addiction sounds good.

Weekly Theme: Week of May 23 to 29, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Addiction.

I'm not quite sure what the Michael Teachings has in mind with this Theme, unless it is dealing WITH Addiction, including healing it. Any ideas?

Words for the Day: Saturday, May 22, 2010

The Words for Today are Overview and Perspective.

The big picture view. As to Perspective, have any of you seen pictures by M. C. Escher? You can learn a lot about the theory of Perspective by attempting to traverse some of his drawings.

Word for the Day: Friday, May 21, 2010

The Word for Today is Reflection.

This is taking your time and processing what you did, as well as what you experienced. It also has to do with how you look in a mirror. These might actually be related.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.

Like Tuesday's word (Review), this can often remind one of school. For example, both can be important to passing a test. And both can be important outside of school also. For example, I study consciousness, while I live my life.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 19, 2010

The Word for Today is Absorption.

To absorb. Does not seem like a human attribute, does it? But I can be so absorbed in a movie that I forget time passage and that I'm even in a movie theater. Could that be it?

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 18, 2010

The Word for Today is Review.

This is going back, to see what you did before. Seems simple, and it can be, but don't leave important things out!

Word for the Day: Monday, May 17, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.

To bring in this week's theme, it can take a lot of experimentation to successfully simplify your life.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 16, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.

Tying this to our Weekly Theme isn't too hard: Recognize what in your life can be done to make your life simpler.

Weekly Theme: May 16-22, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Simplification.

Life can get quite complicated these days! That's why it can be good to evaluate everything in your life at times, cutting out those things that take up a lot of your resources without adding much to your life. Spring cleaning can be more than physically dealing with a home.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 15, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.

This word is a noun ("let's show some resolve") and a verb ("I resolve to quit something").

I'm not sure which one of these was in mind here. How about "I resolve to show some resolve today"?

Word for the Day: Friday, May 14, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.

This is one you might not feel when it is happening, but only notice after the fact. Because during the situation, you might simply be "being yourself", and not thinking too much. (Yes, "thinking too much" can mean obsessing on fear, and not acting constructively).

Words for the Day: Thursday, May 13, 2010

Two Words for Today: Strength and Empowerment.

What does it mean to be strong? Physical power only? How about a "force of will"?

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.

This word brings up the Peter Principle in business (where people stop getting promoted when they get to where they are NOT competent).

Do you think of the word Competence when you look at Congress?

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.

How much can we endure? I know I often get tested in that manner. How about you?

Word for the Day: Monday,Fi May 10, 2010

The Word for Today is Fertility.

Fertile imagination? This is where books come from, folks!

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 9, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.

I've recently been attempting to tie the Word with the Theme. But how do you have a "stable sacrifice"? Sacrifice a Stable (on a farm)?

Let's just leave it at the fact that Stability is a good thing to have in your life.

Weekly Theme: Week of May 9-15, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Sacrifice.

Here's a word with lots of connotations! Even in the Michael System, it's the Positive Pole of the Chief Feature (or Obstacle) of Self Destruction.

In life, we often prioritize. Those items that end up low on the priority list get "sacrificed" for those higher up on the list. Just be aware of this process when it occurs.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 8, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.

This can be as simple as finding the "release latch" on the luggage rack, to as profound as a prisoner looking forward to his/her big release date after several years in prison.

What do you need to be released from?

Word for the Day: Friday, May 7, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.

I find this such a funny sounding word, but it's an important one, because if you don't shoot for something greater than you already are, you are likely to become stagnant. And you know what happens to a pool of stagnant water.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 6, 2010

The Word for Today is Contrast.

This word works in more ways than one. For example, there might be a knob on your TV set called Contrast (noun). Or you might Contrast one experience from another (verb).

Whatever, heads up, you are likely to find some contrasts in your life.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 5, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.

What does it mean to adapt? To change, related to the environment around you? A wording I like better is to "make adjustments". For example, a television program is at a moderate volume. Then, it's commercial time, with the commercial at high volume. So, to adapt, turn the TV volume down. (And, then, perhaps raise it a bit when the program resumes).

Words for the Day: Tuesday, May 4, 2010

There are two Words for Today (Tuesday): Agility and Grace.

Once again, for those who are searching for ways of developing these two traits: Yoga comes to mind.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 3, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.

This word is good, as long as it doesn't get out of hand. For example, in a car, watch out for speeding tickets. But spiritual acceleration is great!

Words for the Day: Sunday, May 2, 2010

There are two Words for Today (Sunday), Patience and Tolerance.

Contrary to popular belief, Tolerance is not the same thing as Acceptance. Acceptance is much more neutral (as well as being one of the seven Goals in the Michael Teachings).

Patience goes along with Tolerance, as people tend not to be patient with people they "can't stand".

Weekly Theme: Week of May 2-8, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Prophecy.

The funny thing here is that we all do this a little bit (for example, anticipating a phone call from someone we haven't heard from in a long time, shortly before he/she actually calls). It's just that some people are more consistent with the talent.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 1, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgment.

It is, of course, always good to acknowledge those who help you directly, but how about those who help you indirectly?

By the way, I find a lot in common between this word and Recognition (which comes two weeks from tomorrow).

Word for the Day: Friday, April 30, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.

The funny thing about this word is that it works pretty well with just about every weekly theme there is. In other words, in this case, be kind to everybody, regardless of if they have a disability (which might even be the "disability" of thinking too much of the past and future, such as to miss what is happening in the Spacious Present), or even no disability at all!

Word for the Day: Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.

This word fits in well with this week's theme, as people can be encouraged to either compensate for, or go past their disabilities, whether physical, emotional, mental or spiritual.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.

Thoughtful? Full of thought? Certainly not what they taught me in Meditation class! But it sure helps in life -- thinking before acting or speaking.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.

Who doesn't need support every now and then? And, connecting this with the weekly theme, supporting people with disabilities is good work.

Word for the Day: Monday, April 26, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.

To tie this to the weekly theme, comfort is known to allow one to temporarily forget disability.

Word for the Day: Sunday, April 25, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.

Coupling this with the weekly theme (Disability), I would find good Nourishment to be a great way to treat disability.

Weekly Theme: Week of April 25 to May 1, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Disability.

First off, this marks the beginning of a new Michael Month, with a Priest flavor to it. The week is a Server week. And a person on this row, for this block, would have Disability as a Global Job.

I admit to a bit of confusion as to why this would be a good trait. Being an advocate for those who are disabled is one I can think of.

Feel free to comment. What are your feelings of a Global Job or Weekly Theme of Disability?

Word for the Day: Saturday, April 24, 2010

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.

This is a good one, as long as you don't have complexes (or Self Karma in the Michael teachings) around the subject. And remember that prosperity has more to it than money.

Word for the Day: Friday, April 23, 2010

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.

This word has been misused before: Invading another country being called "liberating" that country. I guess the idea is that the new ruler would be "better" than the old one.

The best person to liberate you is yourself. Find those self-made prisons and break free.

Word for the Day: Thursday, April 22, 2010

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.

I've said this before, but it is important: Wisdom comes from Life Experience, not from Book Reading.

Life experience is, practically by definition, primary experience. Contrast this with reading books, magazines, and newspapers, as well as watching TV. What you get here is Secondary Experience. In other words, you might see dire emergencies on your TV set from halfway around the world, while you are comfortable in your living room in an easy chair. The problem here is that Secondary Experience can also trigger body responses, such as adrenaline flow, and the dreaded "Fight or Flight Response", which, if it is not balanced, can cause body imbalances, illness, even to a possible heart attack.

I suggest nature. For example, go out and hike in the woods. Plenty of primary experience there!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.

One example of Impartiality is to treat anybody you don't know on an even keel, only discerning from your own experience of him/her.

What often occurs, instead, is that other people tell you a bunch about the person before you meet him/her. Sometimes, this helps (if you are pre-warned of duplicitous behavior), but often, the person "warning you" has personality traits of his/her own. I've often found I can get along with people that others have trouble with.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, April 20, 2010

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.

There is a saying in the scientific realm: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". That is one way to define Consequence: If you push another human being, it is likely that he/she might push you back!

Consequence is a good lesson to learn, whether you are a Michael student or an executive of Goldman Sachs.

Word for the Day: Monday, April 19, 2010

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.

This word can mean many things, from eliminating waste material from the human body, elimanating unwanted clutter from your home (sometimes called Spring Cleaning), all the way to eliminating unwanted "brain loops", which allows for a calmer mind, and an easier time relating to the world around you.

Word for the Day: Sunday, April 18, 2010

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance.

Nobody is an island unto him/herself. We all depend on each other. However, that does not excuse any of us from learning how to survive on our own at times.

Weekly Theme: Week of April 18-24, 2010

The Theme for this Week is Diplomacy.

Note that this trait is one in use in the world itself, not only by government officials. For example, I had to be a diplomat between Mother and Father when growing up, especially when pots and pans were flying between them in the kitchen.