Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. Are Diplomats impartial? Probably about as much as new reporters are. Should they be? It actually would be a good trait to develop.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. And yes, there is always a consequence to Diplomacy. But I would like to suggest that there are also consequences, to the LACK of Diplomacy.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 29, 2014

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. So, bringing in our Theme, I do NOT believe that we're "supposed to" eliminate Diplomacy. Instead, it might be better to eliminate what gets in the way of Diplomacy (including, but not limited to War and Mayhem).

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 28, 2014

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. And what better kind of Diplomat (our Theme), than one who can take care of him/herself?

Weekly Theme: Week of 12/28/2014 to 01/03/2015

The Theme for this Week is Diplomacy.  This Theme is actually similar, to one, three weeks ago, Mediation. But, according to Wikipedia, Diplomacy has more to do with the relationship between countries, though it can, more informally, relate to negotiation, using a neutral source, between two parties (including, of course, political parties) of a dispute.  The "neutral source" is, of course, called a Diplomat.   

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 27, 2014

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. And my take, on relating this to our Themes, is to take into consideration what the other party is contributing to the conversation. In other words, truly listen! Expand into the point of view of the other person (or other people). On the other hand, our Word also relates to the current, holiday time period, as there is a temptation to enjoy so much delicious food, that the "middle of the body" expands. Be careful!

Words for the Day: Friday, December 26, 2014

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. And ALL connotations of our Themes (Intercourse and Dialogue) have strong trust implications. Very strong. For example, in the "usual connotation" of the first term in the Theme, if you are lying about, say, your health, sexual contact could forever change the life of your partner. So be careful, as Trust must be earned, and Faith shouldn't be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 25, 2014

I made a mistake, yesterday, when I first posted this.  I posted last Thursday's Word, instead of the correct one.  The post, as originally published, appears in italics.  My correction, in normal type, occurs afterwards.

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. And this particular Thursday happened to be on one of the biggest "Social Holidays", in our year. And I hope you all HAD a great Christmas (or equivalent day). 

 The Word for Yesterday (Thursday) was correctly Gratitude.  This, of course, also goes well with Christmas, since, in the Christian religion, where it's most observed, we're giving thanks, for God's choice to take enough interest, in "humans" [and this gets dicey, when you take into consideration how many planets think they have Humans, living on them] to (at least partly) put his consciousness into a human being, so as to be able to relate better.

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Yes, I make mistakes.  What I attempt to do, however, is to avoid repeating them.  Thank you!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. And the best way to conduct a conversation (our Theme, in effect) is, if all parties to the conversation are treated, as equal to each other.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. This has a lot to do with the "usual connotation", of one of the words in our Theme, Intercourse: One meaning of Prudence is "discretion, in practical affairs" (and how isn't continuing our species practical)? So yes. However, don't go overboard, turning yourself into a Prude.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 22, 2014

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. I see two ways this interfaces with the Themes for this week. First, let's take care of "Opposite of Guilty". OK. Taken care of. :-)

When we get to the Innocence of little children, what can be observed is a form of communication, that almost brings the entire body to the forefront. And I have a theory, that any committed couples can test: When "coupling" [the "in" portion of "Intercourse"], simply stay in. Kind of like a plug, in a wall socket. Now, start discussing your practical affairs, and see if you don't have more mental connection with each other. (I've heard that people are close enough to experience something like telepathy, when doing this). Since I'm single, I've not tried it yet, but wish to get feedback. This COULD be a way of joining two brains together, temporarily, to solve issues, that might come up in a relationship.

One situation, where I do NOT recommend this, is if there are important secrets, that a couple is attempting to keep FROM each other! In other words, be careful.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 21, 2014

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. At the risk of being silly, I'll use this Word, with both of our Themes, in a sentence: "I need to have a dialogue with you, to ask forgiveness for the intercourse incident that occurred last week". (I didn't say these Words and Themes ALWAYS go together smoothly).

Weekly Theme: Week of December 21-27, 2014

The Themes for this Week are Intercourse and Dialogue.  Before anybody gets strange ideas, I would suggest Googling "define intercourse".  The first thing you get, is "communication or dealings between individuals or groups".  But guess what?  Even the definition people "expect", likely includes dialogue, hopefully before, during AND after. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 20, 2014

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. How would one define authentic humor (besides eliminating plagiarism)? It helps, if the person, telling the joke is coming from an authentic position, him/herself. I may not have the complete answer, this time. Do you? Thanks!

Word for the Day: Friday, December 19, 2014

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. Interpreting humor? Of course! We interpret languages, right? In a way, humor is its own language, because one, practically universal action, among humans, is laughing.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 18, 2014

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. Does humor help socialize people? You bet! Especially if it is "nice" humor (not cruelty towards other people, coupled with laughter). Why do you think good comedy clubs are often packed?

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. So how WOULD somebody concentrate on Humor (our Theme)? If what you concentrate on, becomes a large portion of your life, wouldn't it be better to concentrate on humor, rather than, say, melancholy?

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. Acceptable humor? I have an example of what does NOT fit that category: Person A sneaks up to person B and trips him, and then starts laughing loudly. When person B looks at him angrily, person A asks, "What? Can't you take a joke?"

Word for the Day: Monday, December 15, 2014

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. And yes, be generous with your humor, but don't overload the people around you. After all, if you give all your jokes away, early, you risk repeating yourself.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 14, 2014

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And what BETTER thing to share, than a good, Humorous joke?

Weekly Theme: Week of December 14-20, 2014

The Theme for this Week is Humor.  Also spelled humour, this has a great Wikipedia definition.  Of course, the best known definition is Hilarity, but it definitely is not the only definition.  (For example, inside the Wikipedia article: "The term derives from the humoral medicine of the ancient Greeks, which taught that the balance of fluids in the human body, known as humours (Latin: humor, "body fluid"), controlled human health and emotion").

Words for the Day: Saturday, December 13, 2014

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. Bringing in our Theme (Mediation), these are crucial steps in PERFORMING the job of Mediation, because you need to know what you are up against, with all parties of the dispute, including history, nature of the personalities involved, how they look at the country YOU are working for, and so forth. These words are "Executive Words", commonly used by managers (though perhaps not enough sometimes).

Word for the Day: Friday, December 12, 2014

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. This is either an intense version of last Tuesday's Review, or what you look like, in a mirror. And, to bring in the Theme (Mediation), the people, on both sides of a dispute often mirror each other, which can, sometimes make it easier to resolve the dispute or, paradoxically, sometimes make it harder.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 11, 2014

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study. Please note that study is a great way to learn a subject. Just be careful, to pick the subjects you WANT to learn first.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 10, 2014

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. Absorbing life, like a sponge? Absorbing what is going on, in a dispute? This can work about as good, for mediation, as yesterday's "Review" did. (And note that this is also a good way to learn a new language. It's called "Immersion Training", and practically all of the class is conducted in the language, being taught).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 9, 2014

The Word for Yesterday (Tuesday) was Review. It's always good to review what you do. Where it fits in, with our Theme, is to review both sides of the dispute that you are mediating, to find the best way to make a difference, in how the dispute works out.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 8, 2014

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation. Experimental mediation? We probably need more of it, in the world. Like, all those "scary countries", or "scary religions"? How about talking to them. I know some of them are like talking to a brick wall (like ISIS). But the idea is to talk, before exploding. Thanks!

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 7, 2014

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition. And I certainly recognize those, who have mediated on my behalf, during my life. My favorite example, was when school officials mediated between myself, and some high school bullies, who were attempting to get me in trouble for things they did.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 7-13, 2014

The Theme for this Week is Mediation.  Google has a definition, including "intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration". I know this one very well, because I used it as a child, to keep a level of calm, between my Mother and Father.

Please note that, just like Astrology, the Michael Transits are based on a series of attributes.  In this case, our Weekly Theme is based on a topic, called The Global Job.  And the Theme for this Week is also my personal Global Job, which could be one reason I did it so well, as a child.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 6, 2014

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. Keeping the Theme in mind, I might make a "late Autumn Resolution", like: "I resolve to cooperate better".

Word for the Day: Friday, December 5, 2014

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. Can it take courage to cooperate? Certainly, especially if the person, or group you are cooperating is controversial. But this works both ways, because a cooperative life can enhance courage.

Words for the Day: Thursday, December 4, 2014

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. Do you know your own strength? Do you feel empowered? Does this help, or hinder your ability to cooperate with other people? Because I firmly believe that Cooperation (our Theme) works best, from a position of strength.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 3, 2014

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. "Are you competent enough to cooperate?" (Yes, that sounds a bit silly). Perhaps better: "Can we cooperate with each other, to become more competent?" And yes, there are examples out there, such as a cooperative effort, between a teacher and a student, to teach competence. 

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 2, 2014

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. Cooperative Endurance? There's a literal form of that, when people help each other in, say a Gym environment. Also, when I'm in an environment with lots of cooperation, I find I can endure life easier.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 1, 2014

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. Going back to our Theme, this is a VERY cooperative activity, NORMALLY (in other words, not counting violence or deceit). I'm having trouble putting this in words, but I'm going out on a limb, to suggest that, even one other usage of Fertility, "a Fertile Imagination" includes cooperation.