Words for the Day: Thursday, December 31, 2015

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. Like some of the Words last week, these can be used as "Life Tools": Just "look" for your Strength, wherever you are, so that you can "feel" Empowered. And to bring our Theme in, don't Sacrifice your Strength and/or Empowerment, of course. However, if there are addictions (or other habitual behaviors) that weaken you, THAT is what you sacrifice!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. Sacrificing our Competence? I don't THINK so! But sacrificing habits, that might get in the way of competence? Yes. And can a person be competent to sacrifice certain things, in his/her life, while still being able to live well? In my opinion, Yes! I've done it multiple times in my life, like sacrificing playing String Bass in amateur orchestras (in 1983), so I could concentrate on my Computer career. (It hurt, but I compensated, by listening to classical music CDs, while following along with full Orchestra scores).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. Once again, do we sacrifice Endurance? Or how about enduring, when we need to make sacrifices? How about sacrificing things that stand in the way of endurance (such as being weak and overweight, eating an unfortunate diet? By the way, lots of people use "Fitness Centers", to develop Endurance. Let me add Yoga to that.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. Sacrificing fertility? Or (in at least one earlier civilization), being sacrificed to the Fertility God? And then I know some (in both genders) who sacrifice their career, to raise a family. And, back to the first question I asked, sacrificing their family, to concentrate on an awesome career.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. So does this combination (with our Theme), mean that we need to sacrifice stability in our lives? I hope not, unless it's a temporary arrangement, in a transition to something better. But another combination would be to use a stable environment, to be able to sacrifice something in our lives, that might be holding us back such as, for example, sacrificing food we like, but that doesn't work well with our body. The stable environment, in that case, might allow for the experimentation, that can find the food that DOES work.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 27 through January 2, 2016

The Theme for this Week is Sacrifice.  This is a topic, in the news, where some people, say after an untimely job loss, have very little resources to live on.  The sacrifice comes up, when they must choose where to allocate those resources.  For example, do they pay rent (or mortgage), to keep their home, or feed themselves (and, often family members)?  Do they pay for health care, or eat?  You get the picture.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. This is a Life Tool, for when you feel stuck in a situation. All you need to do, is to find the Release Lever. Use your imagination, because it might not immediately look like a lever. Please note that it often helps to set an intention, when you use it, so that you are released into a situation that you want.

Word for the Day: Friday, December 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. The tie-in with our Theme would look something like, "I aspire to be the best Prophet I can". Actually, aspiration has a number of meanings, some of them medical. But my favorite has to do with "reaching for the top", or "competing to be my personal best".

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. This marks the second Life Tool for this week, the "Contrast Knob". So where might you find this? Look around your environment and use your imagination. It might not even look like a "knob", but that's my personal symbolism, since I've been using Television sets, since playing with the ones my Parents had. Like with a TV set, there's an ideal contrast, that looks and feels the best. Too little, and your life might feel boring, yet too much, and things might get downright frightening. Good luck!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptable (or Flexibility). How would I define an adaptable, or flexible prophet? For one thing, I would expect him or her to evaluate any information, he or she has received, before distributing it. (Because, for one, I've found, in my own life, that distortions can exist, no matter where you THINK your information comes from). And what about Inflexible Prophets? Take a look at some of our well-known Cult Leaders, and realize many of them thought of themselves as prophets.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, December 22, 2015

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. These are traits, that will come in handy, to intelligently use the "life tools", for this week. They are also traits, that go well with our Theme (Prophesy). And how would one develop (and/or expand) these two traits? I recommend Yoga. Good luck!

Word for the Day: Monday, December 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. Note that this is the first, of three "life tools" you get this week: An Acceleration Pedal. Use it wisely, and it will serve you well. And be selective of what you accelerate, and how much. Because there can be costly man made rules, regulating how much acceleration you, conveyances you are in, or objects that you own, can lawfully achieve, before you might be "in trouble".

Words for the Day: Sunday, December 20, 2015

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance, both of which help in the development, as well as continuation of the gift of Prophecy.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 20-26, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Prophecy.  Since a Prophecy, according to Google, is simply a prediction, you can have quite a variety of prophets, including non-human ones.  (Yes, in many locations, a Groundhog is used to predict, either a long winter, or an early spring).  Wikipedia has a pretty good article, on our Theme.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. There's a lot to acknowledge these days, including people who help others, who live with disabilities. Also people WITH disabilities, who still make waves, the way they live. (One famous example is Stephen Hawking).

Word for the Day: Friday, December 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. We need kindness towards everyone, as it helps the world go around. That said, save a special helping for those you know, who live with disabilities. Thank you!

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. And I most DEFINITELY encourage generosity and kindness towards those who live with disabilities. But then again, I encourage good behavior towards anybody.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. The easiest way to understand this Word is to break it down: "Full of Thought", which I interpret as thinking, before speaking and/or acting. It doesn't necessarily mean to never accomplish anything, because you're spending all your time "thinking". But a little thought goes a long way, towards keeping yourself out of trouble. How does this tie into Disability, our Theme? Many ways, as some have disabilities, making thinking difficult. In other cases, it can be a good touch, to be especially thoughtful towards those you know, who live with disabilities.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 15, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. We all need support. But you can imagine how much people with disabilities need support. One thing about support groups, that some overlook: Support works in both directions, and those, supporting you need support at times, also.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. Being comfortable can be a challenge for anybody. But some forms of disability can make it quite difficult. Keep that in mind, if you're in a position to help.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. Good, delicious nourishment is healthy for anybody. But definitely, it can be a step towards healing, for a person, suffering from a disability, whether temporary or permanent.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 13-19, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Disability.  So what does it mean to be disabled?  Disabled compared to what?  As an example, let's take the ability to walk and/or run. A professional sprint runner has one level of ability.  A "normal" person "should" [strange word] be able to, at least walk, but usually run, for limited periods of time.  A person with trouble breathing might be able to slowly walk, but needing to frequently rest.  And then, if your legs "aren't working" [for any number of reasons], you might need a wheelchair, to propel yourself.  So even, with one single example, this can be a complex situation.  But see, compared to the professional sprint runner, I would absolutely feel disabled.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 12, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. Hopefully, Diplomacy pays good enough to become prosperous. When done correctly, it can help foster peace on Earth. What could be better?

Word for the Day: Friday, December 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation. Now, in NO way, am I suggesting that we "liberate ourselves from Diplomacy", ESPECIALLY if the main alternative is War. However, careful Diplomacy CAN liberate countries from wars, even occasionally long term ones.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 10, 2015

The Word for Today is Wisdom. And what is the best kind of Diplomacy for our world right now? How about the kind, provided by wise diplomats? :-)

How do you develop wisdom, by the way? Reading the "right books" helps, of course, but I firmly believe that life experience comes first.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. Impartial Diplomacy? It better get, at least close to that, or the intending diplomat starts taking sides, which can get sticky, at best.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. I'll be the first to admit that there are consequences, for acts of Diplomacy. However, I would like to point out that there are also consequences, possibly more dire, for LACK of diplomacy.

Word for the Day: Monday, December 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. First off, this is NOT to mean: "eliminate diplomacy". But there are lots of things (like war) that get in the way of diplomacy. THOSE can be eliminated.

Word for the Day: Sunday, December 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. And anybody, wishing to enter the Diplomacy field needs to be prepared to act, without much backup, sort of like being a "field operative". And, if you are still struggling, to determine what to do with your life, I recommend, at least considering, the Diplomacy field.

Weekly Theme: Week of December 6-12, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Diplomacy.  It would be pure serendipity that this Theme came up right now, if it weren't such unpleasant news items that go with it.  War?  Terrorism?  Endless bickering?  That's where Diplomacy comes in.  And, by the way, I would like to focus on the second definition that "Google diplomacy" gave me: "The art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way". I believe that says it all.

Word for the Day: Saturday, December 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. Expanded dialogue? Expanded Intercourse? (Of course, if Intercourse is "just" a form of communication? With the "usual" connotation, it's communication, with a "very rich" form of "body language". It took, until the end of the week, for me to actually begin to enjoy, talking about one of the two Themes).

Words for the Day: Friday, December 4, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. So how well do you trust, in the people you are having a conversation with? There are some levels of trust, that can make sense, like trusting that the person, at least believes what they are saying (until proven otherwise). But making decisions, based on what someone you don't know tells you, can backfire. As for faith, have faith in your own ability to communicate with those around you, and you're likely to do better.

Word for the Day: Thursday, December 3, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. That needs to be part of any Conversation, but even MORE, with the "special" types of conversation, meant, or connotated, by the word, "Intercourse". Because, especially with the sexual variety of that word, showing gratitude and, especially, being there, with the other party, could make the difference between a sweet, loving encounter, and a disaster.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. And, no matter what sort of "conversation" you have, with another, it's best, in my opinion, for the people to approach that conversation, in an equal way. But this Word goes by itself pretty well also, as I see a huge difference, between the concept of Equal Opportunity, verses "Conformity".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. This goes well, with our Themes (Intercourse and Dialogue). Prudent dialogue is easy: Just keep it real, practical, and [my editorializing] family friendly. But the other part of our Theme has some fascinating connotations, even though "social intercourse", is presented, by the Free Dictionary as, simply, "communication between individuals". I'll leave the rest to your imagination. :-)

Word for the Day: Monday, November 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. Innocent conversation? (I'm combining my Themes). Conversation about innocence? How about innocent people, having a dialogue with each other? Lots can be done with this, of course.

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. Forgive my dialogue? Of course, when I "ramble too much", when I talk. (At least I'm improving!) Forgive my Intercourse? That's a bit more touchy but, if you look closer at the Themes, you'll see the first definition of Intercourse is Communication. It's only in the SECOND definition, that the best known connotation of Sexual Intercourse is brought up. But I guess there could be multiple reasons, to have to apologize for that.  :-)

Weekly Themes: Week of 11/29 - 12/05/2015

The Themes for this Week are Intercourse and Dialogue.  Do  you know, that "meaning number one", from doing "define intercourse", on Google, gives "communication or dealings between individuals or groups"?  Only on "meaning number two", does it mention that "intercourse" could be "short", for "sexual intercourse"?  Please note that the term, "social intercourse" also exists, which brings in the second Theme, Dialogue, which also means communication (though Google says "conversation").

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. Authentic humor? (So what would counterfeit humor be? Plagiarism of another comic?) In my opinion, the most authentic humor, is where the comic is being himself (or even when they are playing a role, but playing it, in a way that it SEEMS authentic, like Stephen Colbert, on his older show. He comes across a lot more authentic, on his new show on CBS: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert).

Word for the Day: Friday, November 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. Interpreting humor (our Theme) can be tricky, because a joke, in one language, could be a serious insult, in another. So, when telling a joke, it is important to know your audience.

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. And today (Thanksgiving) is a great time to socialize. But keep it light and humorous.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. Concentrated Humor? (As opposed to Diluted Humor? LOL!) Or is it, to "concentrate" on keeping a good "sense of humor"? In my opinion, both of these are important.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. So what is acceptable humor? I can say, in my opinion, what is NOT: Beating someone over the head, and laughing about it. But there are some rather wonderful comics, that I consider totally acceptable, including one I am watching on TV right now: Stephen Colbert.

Word for the Day: Monday, November 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. This, by itself, could heal our world's financial system, if it were properly practiced. And, when combined with Humor, perhaps some of the philosophical misunderstandings, between different religions, might be resolvable.

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And what better to share with others, than a good sense of humor?

Weekly Theme: Week of November 22-28, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Humor.  As far as I can tell, humor is one of the most universal themes in the world.  No matter what the language is, in a country, there is likely to be humor, comedy and joke telling.  In fact, the only places I've seen anything, approaching a complete lack of humor, are a handful of fictional accounts of dystopian scenarios, most notably 1984, by George Orwell.  So let's hear it for Humor!

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 21, 2015

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. These, together help make up the 'big picture view", which helps in SO many ways, including with our Theme: Mediation. In effect, to be an competent Mediator, you NEED to know the big picture view, of what's occurring on both sides of, say, a dispute.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. This can be an important part of Mediation, as you reflect, carefully, on what's going on, with both sides of the dispute in question. Please note that there's another connotation to Reflection, as we are "mirrors to each other" in life.

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study. Based on what I see in the news, it appears to me, that a profitable and rewarding topic, to study would be Mediation, as people, qualified to perform those duties seem few and far between.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. And let's not "absorb our Mediators", please. From what I see on the news, mediators are needed now, more than ever. But I can see some use for Absorption Training, to help teach people to be better mediators. Put them in simulations of what might occur, in their field, or even have them give their own answers to real-world situations. (However, I see this form of teaching, more with foreign languages, in what is known as Language Immersion).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review. We can keep our Theme in mind, in two directions. Either review where Mediation has gotten us, in whatever grouping we belong to. Or review where we are now, perhaps without ENOUGH Mediation, to see if it can help us decrease, or end our War footing? Please note, that there will be a related, but different Theme, three weeks from now: Diplomacy. I believe both of these are better than actual war.

Word for the Day: Monday, November 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation. Perhaps, if more countries experimented with Mediation, they would have less use, for their standing armies.

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 15, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition. I recognize those, who have helped me to be who I am now. I also recognize how important Mediation is, in the world today.

Weekly Theme: Week of November 15-21, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Mediation.  Submitting "define mediation" to Google gives some information, such as, "Intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it". It also gives a synonym, "arbitration".  This comes up in our news, frequently, where Mediation is considered a less extreme option, than War, to resolve a "dispute".  Let us hope this is always the case.

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. So does Cooperation help develop resolve? Or do we resolve, as individuals to better cooperate with others? Both? I think so, also. We can see, here, that cooperation can occur, between countries, also. And that terrorist acts don't automatically lower the collective resolve.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. Is there such a thing as "cooperative courage"? Well, when people work together well, the group might have the courage to embark on adventures, that any individual member of the group might be afraid of. :The other side works also, as we can need courage, to cooperate with some, especially if the relationship isn't ideal.

Words for the Day: Thursday, November 12, 2015

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. Do you have the strength to enter into a cooperative venture? Do you feel empowered, when you ARE cooperating? These are both important. And, by the way, if you are looking to develop either or both of these "words", I suggest Yoga, as one tool.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. So do we cooperate, to gain more competence? Or do we become competent, to cooperate with others? Both make sense. The first one has to do with schooling, where teachers and students cooperate with each other, for the success of the education. The second one has to do with learning how to effectively negotiate, in such a way, that both sides come out of the negotiation, winners.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. So, can cooperation help you endure "stuff"? When you are with somebody, you can make "stuff" a "common evil" [assuming it's "hard to endure"], which "might" make it easier to "endure stuff" together. "Stuff"? I'll leave that to your imagination.

Word for the Day: Monday, November 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. Now fertility has multiple connotations, including my favorite, a "fertile imagination". But, even with its "usual connotation", fertility is a cooperative venture, as it takes two, to "do it right".

Word for the Day: Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. So, is it really easier to cooperate in a "stable environment"? I'm not so sure, as the kind of things, that inspire cooperation, are "common enemies", or at least "common issues".

Weekly Theme: Week of November 8-14, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Cooperation.  When people think of cooperation, they are comparing it with competition.  But I suspect that there is another "opposite" of cooperation, "going it alone".  When you plug "define cooperation" into Google, one thing you get are synonyms, such as [just 3 examples], Collaboration, Teamwork and Compromise.

Word for the Day: Saturday, November 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. So how do you release clogs, in a Circulatory System? If it's in a human body, direct repair comes to mind, because clogged blood vessels can be a major problem, in this world. If it's a public library, yearly book sales are quite common.

In general, if you feel "stuck", look for the "release lever", in your Reality. It might be over, by the Contrast Knob, that I forgot to bring up, last Thursday.

Word for the Day: Friday, November 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. So, if you are a circulatory system, in a body, aspire to be the best one possible. Likewise, if you are a public library, aspire to be the best library possible.

(Sorry, but I dream a lot, and sometimes dream of things like this. LOL!)

Word for the Day: Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. Circulating Contrast, or a Contrast, in Circulation? I DO remember a "Contrast Solution", used, when they wanted to know more about my kidneys. And it "circulated around", before they were able to take their X-Rays. Oh well...

In general, pay attention to the Contrast in your life, because too little contrast can get boring, yet too much can get scary.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability. You have to be adaptable, to be able to circulate. What I mean, is that, if your ideas are on topic, and speak to your audience, they can circulate from person to person. The most inflexible example I can think of, is that the idea is not even given to anyone, unless there are "conditions". Feel free to continue this discussion. Flexible and adaptable ideas? Why not?

Words for the Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2015

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. An agile circulatory system circulates blood gracefully. An agile group of city librarians also gracefully circulate books, in the neighborhood.

Word for the Day: Monday, November 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. Accelerated Circulation? Of course: This works in more than one way, including in the body, where more oxygen goes, through your blood to your vital organs, including your brain. But I also see this, when public libraries expand (i.e. hiring more people, and purchasing more books). That way, more books circulate through the community, and faster.

Words for the Day: Sunday, November 1, 2015

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance. My favorite connotation for this Theme is Libraries. And, if you have a popular book (and insufficient copies), you would need to be patient, to get your turn, to take it out. Or be tolerant, about accepting a "substitution" (whether close or not).

Weekly Theme: Week of November 1-7, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Circulation.  Also known as Distribution, this word has multiple uses, including (for only two examples), circulating blood throughout a human body, or circulating books through a county, in the United States (or another nation, that uses the concept of "county").  As a "humble employee" of the Akashic Records, I prefer the Library analogy for this Theme.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 31, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. I hereby acknowledge all the Celebrations I've been to, in my lifetime. Even when they didn't "seem" to go well, I learned something, from participating in them. Now, today's a good day to celebrate: Halloween. Have fun, everyone!

Word for the Day: Friday, October 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. Observing acts of kindness, in our World is ABSOLUTELY something to celebrate. And this works the other way around also, as it's possible to conduct celebrations, in a kind way.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. And I encourage Celebration, as long as it's done in ways, outlined via other Words from this Week, especially Thoughtfully (yesterday's) and Kindly (tomorrow's).

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. So, when we celebrate, are we doing so thoughtfully? Hint: If there is an overdose of alcohol involved, probably not. So think, before speaking and/or acting.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. If you have a "support group", that is definitely something to Celebrate. However, I contend that, if you are part of the support group for somebody else, that can ALSO be something to celebrate. We definitely need to support each other, as well as our World.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. To personally "be" in comfort is something to celebrate. To watch the news, about other areas of the world (or even the country I live in, USA), that are NOT in comfort, perhaps not. But, no matter your circumstances, celebrate acts of courage, generosity and, in general, friendly kindness, when you see them.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. And what could be better, than to celebrate a tasty, and nourishing meal?

Weekly Theme: Week of October 25-31, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Celebration.  People like to celebrate.  That is pretty obvious.  But do we understand what it actually means to celebrate?  For one thing, it's supposed to be "pleasurable".  If so, then why do some of our major holidays come across as stressful?  For example, just the day after the "celebration" of gratitude, on the day of Thanksgiving, people go out to stores, early in the morning to shop for another holiday (Christmas), that doesn't even take place for another month!

My take?  Yes, celebrate, but don't go overboard.  And have fun!

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. Prosperous revelations? Or Revelations about prosperity? Now I see a LOT of the latter, often from the business community, as people try to pass along, what I will call "attempted revelations", about how you can "become prosperous", if you would only learn how to "effectively sell" the products of the company in question.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation. Liberation FROM Revelation? Don't think so. But revelations about liberation might work, especially if the method of liberation is "surprising".

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 22, 2015

The Word for today (Thursday) is Wisdom. Revelation about Wisdom? Or how about a Wise Revelation? Both sound fine to me.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. A Revelation about Impartiality? An Impartial Revelation? I'll take the second, to mean not letting your own issues get in the way of the "new, surprising fact(s)" you are "disclosing".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. You could probably say something, along the lines that every Revelation comes with a Consequence. But I submit that, if you have the talent for revelation, and deny (or ignore) it, that is likely to have consequences also.  Word to the wise.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. Eliminating Revelation? Of COURSE not. But eliminating what stands in the way of "revealing surprising facts" [one meaning of Revelation] sounds right to me.

In general, Elimination is as important as acquiring, especially in the human body function of digestion.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. It's considered a "truism", that "we can't do it all, by ourselves", but the fact that we CAN do a fairly good BIT by ourselves is a Revelation. Developing self-reliance is a benefit, because you don't know when you might be left, without friends or family to help you.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 18-24, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Revelation.  There are two main definitions, when plugging "define revelation" into Google:  "a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way", and "the divine or supernatural disclosure to humans of something relating to human existence or the world".  Note that these go together, because "supernatural disclosures" are often considered "surprising".  What I like about this, especially with the first definition, is the fact that ANYBODY can give revelations.  Go for it!

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. An expansive philosophy? What could be better? An expanded intellect? I go for that also. Expanded middle of body, due to lots of delicious foods? Word to the wise...

Words for the Day: Friday, October 16, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. Do you trust your Philosophy of Life? Does it include faith in the Universe? Personally, I answer "yes" to both questions.

Where I have trouble, is with other people. For example, trust must be earned and developed, and faith must not be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 15, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. So is it "gratitude, for a useful philosophy"? "Or a philosophy that includes showing gratitude"? Or both?

In my opinion, any "philosophy", that does NOT include showing gratitude, where you've been helped, is not one I care to embark on. And yes, I've shown gratitude, for NOT learning some dangerous "philosophies" as a child, such as ones that discriminate against others.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. There are two "philosophies", about equality, one positive and the other, not so much. First, the negative one: "Forced conformity", such as forcing everyone in a group (i.e. religious school) to dress in the same uniform. But I like the positive example, "Equal Opportunity".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. And a prudent (meaning practical) philosophy is definitely welcome, especially now, where prudence appears to be lacking, especially in political discourse.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 12, 2012

The Word for Today (Monday) is innocence. A philosophy of innocence? An innocent philosophy? Hmmm... What would a "guilty" philosophy look like? Goodness gracious me.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. And, hopefully, you won't (at least often) be in a position to feel the need to ask forgiveness for your philosophy.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 11-17, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Philosophy.  So what's your philosophy of life?  Do you think you have one?  Doesn't everybody?  When you look in a bookstore, you'll often see philosophy divided into Eastern Philosophy and Western Philosophy.  (In fact, often books on Eastern Religions are filed under Eastern Philosophy instead).  Western philosophy is different, however.  According to Wikipedia, in the ancient world, philosophy was divided into Logic, Ethics, and Physics (which, in the case of physics, later became science).  So, once again, what's your philosophy?

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 10, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. Teaching Authenticity? Authentic Education? Yesterday, a friend suggested that some textbooks (especially history ones) may lack authenticity. That's why we need peer review, including families of the students, to keep the textbook authors and editors honest.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. So how do you teach Interpretation? Begins by teaching another language (as THAT kind of interpretation assumes 2 or more languages). You need to be fluent enough on both of them, as to switch back and forth, on a dime (so to speak). I've been told that it helps to be able to think, in both languages.

So how about interpreting our Education system? I consider that topic "bigger than a breadbox". Anybody else? Thank you.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. So how does THIS word tie in with our Theme? Simple: Schools have always, to one extent or another, included social skills, as part of their Lesson Plans (even if they weren't "spelled out" as such). In College, you even have Fraternities and Sororities, to draw upon. But be careful, not to get too "exclusive" with your friends, that you miss out on other, "incidental" relationships, that may come up.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. Do you concentrate on teaching (and/or education)? Or do you teach people how to concentrate? Because both of these can be important. For example, Some people in our Congress actually think that "National Defense" is more important than Education. (Yes. Shocker. LOL!) Why do I disagree? Because if enough people are taught to get along with each other, even with differences (i.e. country, race, religion, sexuality), you might not need such a large Armed Forces. (And I'm talking globally here).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. So what IS an Acceptable Education? How do you teach acceptability? The second one is easy: Be acceptable yourself! As for the first question, it's easier to state what is NOT so acceptable, such as the term, Indoctrination. Word to the wise...

Word for the Day: Monday, October 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. How do you educate people on generosity? Perhaps by being a generous teacher. I like this word, by the way because, like Kindness, it works well, to practice random acts of generosity.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And I consider education a form of sharing, whether it's formal (i.e. in a School), or informal (where anybody can be my teacher).

Weekly Themes: Week of October 4-10, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Education and Teaching.  These may sound the same, but some think there might be differences, including this article, titled "Do you Teach, or do you Educate". For example, good education can include "teaching by example" like, for example [in the article], teaching the students to be "green", by maintaining a reusable coffee mug, and posting lessons online (to save paper).  In general, teaching tends to show the student information to memorize, but education can include teaching a student where to look, to find his/her own answers.

Words for the Day: Saturday, October 3, 2015

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. I firmly believe that, without knowing the "big picture", behind your major (or minor) field of study, there is no basis, to retain what you are leaning. I may be wrong (and things might be different for you), but keeping perspective always needs to be kept in mind.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. And deep reflection on a topic is, in my opinion a great way to help retain what you learn. (Consider it like "deep review").

There is another meaning of Reflection, of which I'll say we all play the part of mirrors, for each other.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study. The quality of study (which might mean the lack, thereof) can definitely affect how well you retain class material (whether a formal class, or learning, required for a new product like, for example, a new computer). Also, remember that you can choose what topics to study, as there are too many out there, even to list. Good luck!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. This word is related to our Theme, Retention, especially in the non-academic definitions. For example, you can absorb water into your body, from the foods you eat (as well as liquids you drink), and then "retain it" (often with less than pleasant results). But getting back to learning, Absorption works well with languages, as it's how a child learns. (It's called the "Immersion technique" as, after any introductions, the only language spoken in the class is normally the one being learned).

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review. First off, if you are in a position to review something you already did, you already retained some memory of it. So whatever you did so far (experimentation?) was good. But the review process itself helps as, for example, you compare what you recall of the Lab work, to what's in the textbook. (Hopefully, they match, or at least come close).

Word for the Day: Monday, September 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation. So how does this couple with Retention (our Theme)? I finished High School, and started College, with a Chemistry Major. (But then, got so interested in computers, that I dropped Chemistry. But that's another story). I liked High School chemistry much better than College [Inorganic] Chemistry because, in High School, we did our own experiments most of the time (and only occasionally, would the teacher "demonstrate"). This switched in College, where there were only a few actual "student run experiments". My observation is that I retained what I learned MUCH better in High School, when I was the one "manipulating the glassware".

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition. So, if you recognize something or someone, would you retain that recognition? :-)

Now, in general, I would sincerely hope that I recognize all of the people who helped me to become who I am now.

Weekly Theme: Week of 09/27 to 10/03/2015

The Theme for this Week is Retention.  Google gives three definitions, each related to each other:  1). After obtaining a possession, to "retain" control over it.  2). When hearing a lecture or reading a book, to "retain" the knowledge you just read or heard.  3). After the soil (or a human body) gains moisture, the act of "retaining" it, over a period of time.

So which of these meanings would be most important to the Theme for this week?  I'd grant a modified version of #2, where what we pick up in life remains with us, whether it comes from (preferably) life experience or (as a "supplement"), book reading and/or attendance of seminars.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. I tie this to our Theme, with some humor: "I resolve to preserve my resolve". :-)

Note, please, that Resolutions can be made, at times other than New Years.

Word for the Day: Friday, September 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. So is this "Preserving Courage", or "the Courage to Preserve"? Sometimes, it's hard to tell which one works together better. But I'll take the second, to say that, often it TAKES courage to preserve something from the past, especially if it's controversial. For example, did you notice how quickly something "widely popular" [or, at least THOUGH of as popular] could become SO unpopular, that public examples were taken down. (I'm talk about the Confederate Battle Flag, of course).

Words for the Day: Thursday, September 24, 2015

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. So how do we preserve [our Theme] these? I must sound like a broken record, as I keep suggesting Yoga and Meditation (especially for personal Empowerment). But don't only follow me. Others like weights, for strength training, and human potential training, to learn to be empowered.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. So how do you "preserve competence"? Actually, it's almost paradoxical, as people often find they feel the need to "go back to school", just to stay current, especially in the technical fields, such as Computer Engineering. So to remain competent appears to require continued growth? Kind of seems so, these days.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. So how do you "endure your preservation"? (Oh dear, some of these combinations sound just a bit silly).

How do we preserve our endurance? I guess you start by developing it. Some people spend time at athletic, or fitness clubs for that. I'd also suggest yoga.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. And, guess what? "Being fertile" actually can contribute to the Preservation of Humanity. (Of course, probably not now, with our overpopulation situation, but you get the idea).

Please note that there is more than one connotation to Fertility. For example, I'm quite partial to having a Fertile Imagination.

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. And what better environment, to preserve something, but a stable one?

Weekly Theme: Week of September 20-26, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Preservation.  We're not talking about creation here, but maintaining something that is already present.  For example, preserving an antiquated book might be as simple as keeping it in an atmosphere other than Oxygen (for example, nitrogen).  Museums are places, highly known for preserving items of value. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. So would this be "Release of Analysis", or "Analyzing the concept of Release"? I'll take the second, please. :-)

So what is "Release" anyway? The opposite of being "Stuck"? (Yes, there are unrelated meanings like, "what Software Release are we on, anyway?") But if you do feel stuck (and who hasn't, at times?), look around your "situation", to see if there's a "Release Lever" hidden somewhere, for you use. And it might be somewhere you hadn't even thought of.

Word for the Day: Friday, September 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. So, to bring in the theme: "I aspire to be the best analyst, possible of my life, and my way forward. In addition, I aspire to be at my best, when I am helping another person analyze, as an example, their life choices". Not only am I comfortable making a pledge like this, but believe I have been successfully doing much of this, all along. Thank you.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. "Analyzing Contrast"? OK. I'll bite: My "analysis" of Contrast, is that too little, in a life, can be boring, yet too much can be scary. (And yes, I've said this before but, in my opinion, I think it's worth repeating).

In the other direction, I find "Contrasting Analysis" to be a bit harder to parse. Comments are welcome.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability. It takes a Flexible [synonym of Adaptable] person to analyze things well, as an inflexible opinion will get in the way, because the person's often trying to force the topic to match their opinion.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, September 15, 2015

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. Let's see? Am I to do an "agile analysis" of my Gracefulness (or lack, thereof -- at least physically)? Some of these Themes and Words are easier to tie together than others. But I will say, that if you wish to develop Agility and/or Grace, I suggest Yoga.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. A careful "Analysis" of this shows it appearing in many places. For example, I really like accelerated learning (which develops the Intellect). I also love spiritual acceleration, which is a way I have lived my life. However, careful analysis shows that physical acceleration, like for example, in a motor vehicle, needs to be undertaken in a careful manner, to avoid unfortunate encounters with Law Enforcement.  :-)

Words for the Day: Sunday, September 13, 2015

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance. So, if I read this combination correctly, I'm to conduct Patient Analysis, and Tolerate the results. (I love it!)

Weekly Theme: Week of September 13-19, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Analysis.  According to "define analysis" on Google, the top meaning is, "detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation".  There's even an alternative meaning, "the process of separating something into its constituent elements".  (Hopefully, the second meaning isn't generally used, when analyzing a person.  LOL!)

As a Scholar of Life (as well as fitting into the Michael Teachings Role of Scholar), this looks like it will be a fun week for me.

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 12, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. Archive your acknowledgements? Or Acknowledge your Archives? I'll take the second, as I just love public libraries, and acknowledge the research projects I've been able to conduct in them. For example, when I lived in San Francisco, I studied the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake, using the Microfilm of the actual newspapers of the times. The news, other than the earthquake news provided a lot of the fun, as people lived quite differently then.

Word for the Day: Friday, September 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. Archiving your Kindness? Absolutely! If you keep a Journal, notice, not only when you NEUTRALLY perform a kind act (meaning without EXPECTING something in return), but also what sort of response you get (again, neutrally, as if you're performing a "homework assignment" for a Cultural Anthropology class).

The other side also works: Kindness to Archives. Yes, be kind to your local Public Library, even to, if you can afford it, contributing to is.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 10, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. So is it Archiving your Encouragement? Or Encouraging your Archives? I'll take the second, of course, as Public Libraries are great contributions to almost any place they are located. The encouragement goes both ways, of course, as the Archives encourage people to read books.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. And yes, be thoughtful, when inside of your local Archives (aka local Public Library). Yes, sitting and reading a book doesn't mix well with loud cell phone calls, just to name one glaring example. This Word goes well with yesterday's one, because it's quite thoughtful to show your support for these kind of places.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. I'm not sure what I could do with a combination, such as "Archiving Support", but I have no trouble with combining this, in the other direction. Indeed, I fully recommend that people "Support their local Archives". Indeed, no matter where I have lived, I've enjoyed visiting the Public Library for that particular town or city.

Word for the Day: Monday, September 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. And the Public Library is often the public spot, with the most comfortable seating. Just one more reason for you to support your local Archives.

Word for the Day: Sunday, September 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. And if you are a termite, this could be literal, because books can be tasty. To people, however, the nourishment, more intellectual in nature, are the words IN the books.

Weekly Theme: Week of September 6-12, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Archive.  Think Public Library.  When I was growing up, I lived several of my years in Marin County, north of San Francisco, California.  One of my favorite hangout spots was the San Francisco Public Library.  Before the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, the stocks of the San Francisco library was open to the public, allowing me to study Classical Music, by examining the Blueprints of the pieces themselves, also known as the Full Orchestra Scores.

Besides providing services to the public, Archives are ways of preserving the past.  In the Michael teachings, as well as in Eastern Religions, the Akashic Records is a non-physical way of preserving our lives, so we can understand them, after we die. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, September 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. Strategy of Prosperity? (Think "Buy low and sell high"). Prosperity of Strategy? (Think fund-raising). One thing I've said before: Prosperity can be about more than simply money. Like, for just one good example, a prosperous imagination (that might make you "money", through a best selling book).

Word for the Day: Friday, September 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation. To create a strategy of liberation could take a book, and has! Many of them!  Good luck.

Word for the Day: Thursday, September 3, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom. Strategy of Wisdom? In my opinion, wisdom comes, more from life experience, than from book reading, though the "right books" can help a lot. So, a strategy of picking your college major "wisely" is a good start.

Now, the other side, a "wise strategy" sounds pretty obvious, though I see people who act, as if they don't know what the word "strategy" means.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. An impartial Strategy? A strategy of Impartiality? In the latter case, news organizations would would want people to THINK they are impartial. (Does anyone, reading this think they've found ANY, truly impartial news organizations?)

Note that, on the other side, an "impartial strategy" might be to "allow anything". Not sure about that because, in my opinion, that sounds like a flawed strategy, because "anything" might include total destruction!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. Now I won't even pretend that any Strategy is likely to have it's list of consequences. But think about it: Wouldn't a LACK of strategy ALSO have likely consequences? (That's like saying, "I don't like any of these choices today. So I'll just stay in bed, and sleep the day away". Guess what? That's NOT going to be your best day: I've tried that, and it JUST doesn't work!)

Word for the Day: Monday, August 31, 2015

he Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. Now I, myself, would never suggest to eliminate Strategy (our Theme). But, on the other hand, there are many things to eliminate, to form a good strategy. Good luck.

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance, which absolutely seems a good strategy for life. It's definitely not the only one (which, in my opinion needs to include feedback from people around you), but it's a pretty good start. In my own case, it shows up, in that I make myself as "self-contained", as is practical.

Weekly Theme: Week of 09/30 to 10/05/2015

The Theme for this Week is Strategy.  Strong chess players know that winning a chess game requires both strategy and tactics (where good strategy includes proper tactics).  My interest in the topic comes from a background of playing Chess, but this article, comparing strategy and tactics, is about running a corporation. And, in the context of the source for Michael Transits, is about running your life! 

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. How useful is expansion? In my opinion, it depends on what's being expanded. For example, if it's your intellect, very useful. If it's your spiritual development, extremely useful. If it's the middle of your body, because of lots of delicious food, much less so.

Words for the Day: Friday, August 28, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. Both of these are useful, when applied "correctly". For example, I find it useful to trust the Universe, my "upstairs" (whether Essence, Whole Self, Guardian Angel, or whatever your own term is for he/she), and the "higher power", that I can call All That Is, or, if you please, God. However, trusting other fallible human beings can be problematical because, in general, Trust needs to be earned and developed (but not demanded of you). Likewise, faith is useful, as long as it is not blind. What do you think? Thank you!

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. I find this (along with Kindness) to be among the most useful Words around. No matter how bad things seem, I never have trouble finding something to be thankful for. Have you noticed that, even though Thanksgiving takes place different days of the year, it's always on a Thursday? Thank you!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. In my opinion, there's "Useful Equality", and "Scary Equality". The useful version is, simply "Equal Opportunity" and include details, that some oppose, such as "Affirmative Action", which attempts to "shake the pot", so as to see all of what's in it, not just the "most visible".

Now to "Scary Equality": Forced conformity? Say, in a Parochial School which, for example, makes people wear the same "school uniforms". But also, some countries. As another example, I followed the collapse of Czechoslovakia, in 1989. Before the communistic government (which DEFINITELY preaches equality) failed, there was only one party, the communistic one, "of course". In other words, forced conformity.

The issue here, is to have opportunities for people, who do NOT fit into the "popular cubby holes".

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. Is it prudent to be useful? I think so. Is it useful to be prudent? As long as you don't go overboard, to the point of acting like a "prude". It helps, by the way, to understand what Prudent actually means, which includes the concept of being practical.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. Is it useful to be innocent? Ask anyone, who is fighting a criminal case, in a court of law. Is it innocent to be useful? Oh well, some questions are easier to answer than others.

One meaning of Innocence I like, is used in the phrase, "The innocence of little children".

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. Hopefully, none of you will feel the need to ask forgiveness, for "being useful". I've apologized for "being in the way" before, when I thought I was being useful. Oh well. Life is a series of experiences, that we (hopefully) learn from.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 23-29, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Usefulness.  What does it mean to be useful?  That was an important question for me, personally, because I was accused of "being in the way", many times, as a child.  One common answer to the above question is a term called "qualifications".  So how does one get qualified?  Usually, with "formal jobs", a combination of education and "experience".  But let's take a look at that word, "experience".  They are, of course, most interested in "work experience", which includes companies worked at, supervisors and managers, perhaps access to performance reviews, and so forth.  What they are, almost categorically not interested in, is life experience!  (In fact, in one case, the most direct experience I had, for a computer position was from volunteer work that I did, between two, paying positions.  (It was accepted, finally, after two days of deliberation).  So are you useful?  Thank you!

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. An authentic economy? Do you THINK that the Economy of the United States is authentic, or based on lies, from individuals (including members of the Government), and Corporations? Come to think of it, how many countries, in our world have, what could be considered authentic economies? Once more, I'm bringing up more questions, than I attempt to answer.

Word for the Day: Friday, August 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. Today, this works well with the Themes, because it's important how we interpret economy and/or practicality in any events, relationships, career issues, financial issues, and so forth. Just do what you can, to keep track of what actually is occurring, with these issues (a term I like better than problems). Whatever you do, don't forget last Saturday's Overview and Perspective, because that's a big part of any interpretation of an issue.

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. Practical socialization? Economical socialization? Well, if you can't afford travel, forcing it wouldn't be economical, would it? Probably not practical, either...

So where DOES socialization fit in? A lot of people are comfortable with "digital socialization" (i.e. Twitter and Facebook). I like to see people in person (but am aware of issues, in the first paragraph). I also like phone calls, because you can tell how something is being said, rather than only seeing the words themselves. All I can say, is have fun.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. I've heard, many times, "You get what you concentrate on". So what do YOU concentrate on? If it's economy, for example, it's got to really be honest concentration, such as, with little effort, finding the best sales, shopping mainly at places that don't "gouge" the customer, and tending toward repairing appliances, rather than frequently replacing them. (Note: The reason I'm stressing "honest concentration", is that someone might say they're concentrating on "economy", but it's actually more about lack, and often includes complaints about corporations, that charge "high prices").

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. Is it acceptable to be economical and/or practical? OK, silly question. Is there such a thing as practical acceptability? How about economical acceptability? Yes, folks, some of these combinations bring up more questions than they answer.

Word for the Day: Monday, Augut 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. Economical and/or practical generosity? Definitely! For example, don't be "generous" with something you can't legally give (like, for example, money, belonging to your employer). But generously giving of yourself? I'm absolutely for it!

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. Economical sharing? Of course, if you don't burn yourself out, by sharing too much. Sharing practicality? Advice, on how to be practical can, of course, be welcome.

Weekly Themes, Week of August 16-22, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Economy and Practicality.  One way these go together, is the Verb definition, from telling Google to "define economy":  "careful management of available resources".  Doesn't that sound practical?  And, indeed, when asking Google about Practical, it (among other things) brings up "sensible and realistic", which can include being economical.  So how will these two Themes work, with the Words for this week?  We shall see.

Words for the Day: Saturday, August 15, 2015

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. Through my life, I've worked for a number of corporations, and one government agency. One thing I considered important, in each case, was being involved with the Big Picture View, of each of these Organizations. My feeling was that I thought I could do a much better job, if I knew where I fit in. Unfortunately, not all corporations agree with this, thinking that employees need to be focused on only that small part, that their job description actually entails.

Word for the Day: Friday, August 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. [Joke]: "How do you organize Reflections?" "Strategic placement of mirrors". [OK. Not a very good joke].

Remember, people in organizations (or companies) reflect each other. When you find fault in others, look closely at yourself, or you might be accused of the same fault.

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study). Organized Study? Or Studies of Organizations? (Yes, some things, that could be called that name are interesting enough, to warrant their own books). But choose carefully, because a lifetime provides enough finite time, to study only a limited subset, of the total quantity.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. Absorbing an Organization? Well, I guess that's what occurs, when one corporation "purchases" another. My favorite use of the word, Absorption, is to be in a sort of "observation mode", absorbing (or "taking in") what's occurring around you. And, of course, this technique is used, to learn alternative languages.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review. Organized Review? Review of Organization? (Like "reviewing" how to Organize my apartment? And don't think that's not an issue!)

Regarding the Word itself, there are many levels of Review, all the way from reviewing how a shopping trip went (i.e. did I "miss something"?) All the way to Life Review (again, a different level of "Did I miss something"?)

Word for the Day: Monday, August 10, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation. Experiments in Organization? Or how about Organized Experimentation? I sure experienced the latter, in my High School Chemistry class, where we were able to learn things in the lab, but it was easy to tell that the experiments we were allowed to perform were carefully created, and organized, so that things would not go wrong. (The Chemistry teacher signed my yearbook, with "Have fun, Ken, but don't break the glassware").

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition. Recognize the organizations that help you through your life. Also, recognize the need to organize your belongings. See, this works with both major meanings of our Theme.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 9-15, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Organization.  There are multiple meanings to this word.  One use of this word, that I know well, is the act of organizing (or arranging) my belongings, so I can find what I need.  Another meaning:  A group of people, with related purpose, often known as a business or agency.  We'll see how this works out with the Words for this week.

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. "I resolve to protect my Resolve". (There: That takes care of our Theme. LOL!)

I've brought this up before: Remember, folks, that resolutions don't require a New Year to present and (at least hopefully), complete.

Word for the Day: Friday, August 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. Is this the Courage to Protect? Or the need to "Protect my Courage"? Personally, I like the first choice MUCH better, because courage is courage.

One general thing I've found about Courage: Often the most courageous act, is to say "NO!" to someone, who is asking you to do something (especially if it's dangerous). Remember that your health and safety has more bearing, than what someone else "thinks" about you.

Words for the Day: Thursday, August 6, 2015

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. The Strength to Protect? Protecting your Power? Occasionally, it seems it takes more strength to protect what you have, than it does to get other "things". I believe there's a reason for that: Grabbing hold of what you "think you have", and trying to "hold it steady" often goes against the flow of the Universe, where things move around a lot. What if someone else was "supposed" to "spend time" with that "object" (or even person!) that you were holding on to?

Finally, do YOU know your own strength? Do YOU feel empowered? Thank you.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. So, bringing in our Theme, do we discuss the act of protecting competence? Or being competent to protect? Competence, by itself is an important topic. For example, are you competent to be yourself?

I've brought up a lot of questions today, without providing answers. Sometimes, that feels like the right approach.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. So how do we protect endurance? (Yoga comes to mind, among other methods). And how do you endure protection? Protection of what? (Or FROM what?) Just remember that life delivers many different challenges. Just finally remember that we're all in this together.

Word for the Day: Monday, August 3, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. Bringing in our Theme (Protection), I believe, once again, that this works in both directions: "Maintaining fertility helps protect our species". "There are levels of protection, that help a couple to create a family. For example, good housing, a good career, good health on both sides of the relationship, and finally, a good foundation for the relationship itself, which includes friendship, communication, mutual trust, and good self-esteem on both sides of the relationship".

Since I'm not in one of these "relationships", I likely missed something. Comments are, of course, welcome.

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. So is stability helpful, in protecting you, or is protection a tool for stability? I suspect it can work, in either direction.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 2-8, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Protection.  One issue, for words like this, is that, say when using Google to "define protection", it likes to use variants of the word itself, in its definition.  For example, "Protection is the state of being protected".  :-)

A good question to bring up is, "Protected from what?  Or who?"  Like one example, which could be important, when used with Monday's Word:  "One tool people use, to protect themselves from fertility is Contraception". 

In general, I find my best "protection" is a good relationship with my body (via a strong Immune System), the Earth (by working with the Balance of Nature), and my Whole Self. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. If ever you feel stuck in your life, whether or not it includes being a husband (or wife), look for the Release Lever. Now where would you expect to find something like that? Perhaps close to the Contrast Knob, from last Thursday! :-)

But seriously, every problem should come with a way to solve it, if only you look for it.

Word for the Day: Friday, July 31, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. Bringing in our Theme would give the opportunity for anyone, involved in farming, to aspire to do the best job of Husbandry possible. Also, I'll add that those in relationships, have the opportunity to aspire to be the best husband (and I'll add wife) possible. I find Aspiration, by itself to be a rather humorous word, because of how many different definitions there are, many of which fit inside the medical field. (Just try putting "define aspiration" inside of Google).

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. And the life of Husbandry (as well as BEING a Husband) is often one of intense contrasts. Now, I'll grant that the life of being a wife can ALSO include contrasts, and of a different nature.

Now, what do you do, if you are overwhelmed by contrasts? Take a look in the "scene of your experience". Can you find that "Contrast knob"? It should look similar to the contrast knob, for your old-style Television Set. :-)

Why am I so concerned? Because too much Contrast can seem scary. And not enough of it, can get boring at times.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability. So how do you become a more adaptable, or flexible husband? (Or wife, for that matter)? In general, a flexible person adapts to his/her surroundings. Now, the trouble with being inflexible is that, in my most humble opinion, the highly inflexible people actually ask their collective surroundings (including, but not limited to people) to adapt to them!

Words for the Day: Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. An agile, and graceful husband? That actually sounds pretty good! But how does one develop agility and/or gracefulness? I suggest Yoga.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. Accelerated Husbandry (say, on a farm)? Accelerated Husband? (You know: A hard day on the job, followed by having to work hard at home)? Acceleration, in general is a double-edged sword, as accelerated intellectual and/or spiritual development is a good thing, in my opinion, while excessive physical acceleration say, in a motor vehicle can get you in trouble.

Words for the Day: Sunday, July 26, 2015

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance. And Husbandry (as well as just being a good husband) requires both of these traits. However, don't forget that they both also help you through your life.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 26 through August 1, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Husbandry.  This word is highly known, in farm circles, commonly used, as the phrase Animal Husbandry.  Early on, when I encountered it, a sarcastic question came up:  "If we have husbandry, why not wifery?"   And then, when I looked up Wifery, I came up with a Wikipedia article on Spiritual Wifery.  I'll leave it up to you, whether you read the article.  Suffice it to say, that it has to do with love, "at differing points along the carnal-spiritual spectrum". 

Back to husbandry, the above article describes the "management and care of farm animals by humans for profit".  Since this is a Theme, within the Michael system, I looked closer, to find a deeper meaning.  While it can easily go beyond, just animals, I am at a loss to find where it goes much beyond the farming trade, except for the concept of ecology.  Anybody else?  Thanks!

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. So are we acknowledging the act of cultivation, or are we cultivating acknowledgement? Both work, of course, though I acknowledge more than just cultivating crops. For example, I acknowledge those, who have helped me, through my lifetime (and there are WAY too many to name here). Remember, folks: It takes knowledge to acknowledge!

Word for the Day: Friday, July 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. "Cultivate Kindness"? This is so simple, it's obvious: Be Kind. There is a "neutral level of kindness", that I've found to be the best balance. See, if too kind, you call attention to yourself, and the person suddenly gets caught up in their own issues, such as if they "deserve" your kindness. The opposite (i.e. a person "acting like a jerk"), also shows up. But there's this middle level, such as, if I'm close to the person in back of me, holding the door for him/her, and they just say a neutral, "thank you", pass through, and you may never meet again. But if you "go out of your way" to stand there, for an extended period, it might stand out, especially if, for example, you are holding a door open for a woman, who already has a man with her. The word "etiquette" comes to mind.

Bottom line: I prefer acts of kindness that do not stand out.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. So do we cultivate encouragement, or encourage cultivation? Both possibilities have their uses (the second, especially if you are on a farm). But watch out for our Word, as you often have to live with what you encourage.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. So how does one cultivate thoughtfulness? By thinking before speaking and/or acting of course. And how does one cultivate this in others? By being a good example.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. So how does one cultivate support? There's one way, that is obvious to some, but not even thought of, by others: Provide support to others. What I've found, is that my talents support others in some ways. Often those same people find other ways to support me. And then, some, who see that I'm willing to provide support, feel better, supporting me. It works well on all levels.

Word for the day: Monday. July 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. As a Computer Consultant. I can be comfortable in a lot of environments. But Can we live in a cloud? Is that sustainable?

Word for the Day: Sunday, April 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. And what better way to start this [7 week] "Michael Month" (as well as Week), by cultivating some good, delicious nourishment? Have you had anything delicious today?

Weekly Theme: Week of July 19-25, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Cultivation.  In "farm-language", this denotes the preparation of the land, as well as planting, weeding and picking the crop, that then can be part of our food supply.  But you can cultivate more than just farms, including a personal quality or skill like, for example, your imagination. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. So can we make a choice to be prosperous? We make choices, all through our lives, in that direction. Going to school. Picking our major (often, even before college). Choosing where to work (or choosing an "alternative"). And, for the metaphysically involved, perhaps even choosing the nature of the current lifetime.

Word for the Day: Friday, July 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation. Liberation by Choice? Well, conduct your life ethically (to avoid the "criminal justice system") and don't act too mentally unstable (to avoid getting committed to Mental Hospitals), and you generally keep the ability to "self-liberate". What I have found, over the years, is that the majority of "restrictions from Choice" are illusions. (However, there are reasons to "voluntarily avoid" some "choices", due to some choices lacking ethics, and/or "appearing crazy").

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 16 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom. I consider a wise choice, the best kind to make. And how would I describe a wise choice? With a handful of Words from prior weeks, such as thoughtful, kind, courageous, generous and authentic. So a lot of these Words build on each other.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 15, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. My choice to become, as close to impartial as practical, wasn't just one choice, but an entire series of choices, all the way from College and Career, to how I handle other human beings, whether in my infrequent "relationships", or how I treat those I see around me, in everyday life. Please note that it's not easy to become impartial, because we all have opinions. It's also not easy to find impartiality, especially in the place that describes it, the news. But don't stop looking.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. I agree that making choices include consequences. However, I firmly believe there can be a significant consequence, when a person fails to make a choice (which often means things occur, by "default").

Word for the Day: Monday, July 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. And I am "giving myself the authority" to categorically deny that people should "eliminate choice". On the contrary, if anything is to be eliminated, it's what might be standing in the way of making effective choices.

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 12, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. And of course we make choices, whether we consider ourselves self-reliant or not, but we can sure feel better about these choices, when we are.

Weekly Theme: Week of July 12-18, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Choice.  How many times have you heard the phrase, "You have no choice"?  As far as I'm concerned, you always have a choice.  Often, when that phrase is used, it's laughable:  "You have no choice, because if you don't do ______, than such and so will happen".  Of course you have the choice of "such and so". 

Make your choices wisely!  Thank you.

Word for the Day: Saturday, July 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. If I'm going to have a Transformation of Expansion, I'd rather it be spiritual expansion, than expansion "around my middle" (which is usually caused by overdosing on delicious food). I'll even happily expand my intellect. Thank you very much!

Words for the Day: Friday, July 10, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. I think it works somehow like: "I Trust my Transitions, and have Faith in my Transformations". When working with "ordinary people", be careful, however, as trust must be earned or developed, and faith must not be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 9, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. And I'm definitely grateful for the Transformations, in my life. Having this Word is almost like having an opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. What does it mean to be equal? Does it require a transformation? Or is being human meant to include equal opportunity? Please note that I've never been in favor of the "other meaning" of equality: Forced conformity!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, July 7, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. So how would you describe a "prudent transition"? How about a "prudent transformation"? How about, where you never lose perspective? Where you remain practical? Above all, stay sane.

Word for the Day: Monday, July 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. Now this could be a transformation, in the other direction than yesterday's scenario. So how DO you transform, from "Guilty" to "Innocent"? A good appeals attorney, of course. :-)

Getting serious, for a minute, my favorite usage o the word, Innocence, is "the Innocence of little children".

Word for the Day: Sunday, July 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. And yes, some transformations might require asking for forgiveness like, for example [and Heaven Forbid], a transformation from a "Law Abiding Citizen", to a "Felon". So make your transformations positive ones.

Weekly Themes: Week of July 5-11, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Transition and Transformation.  These are, of course related, because something is different.  Transitions occur to everyone, even every day.  For example, you transition between wakefulness, sleep, and then wakefulness again, hopefully every day.  With transformations, it's you that changes.  Some of these can be easy to understand like, after [usually] four years, a transformation from a high school student, to a graduate.  But, as can be found, by Googling Transformation, it is a complex subject. 

Word for the Day: Friday, July 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. In the care of a project (which brings in our Themes), you first want to be working on an "Authentic Project" which, in my years in the computer industry is not a given, especially when the requirements of the "End User" (who will be directly benefiting from the project) get drastically changed by your chain of management, before the project is given to (or "precipitated upon") you. And that's a major reason I wish to look at the original documents, from the requesting (or end user) department, so that I can challenge my supervisors, when these documents don't match the "Final Design" documents.

Now that was a bit more complex than I wanted. Let's paraphrase: Sort of like, if a person wants a house built, and says to put the Kitchen next to the Dining Room. But the managers of the builders themselves change the "Design", so as to put a full bathroom between the kitchen and dining area.  Not very authentic anymore, right?

Word for the Day: Friday, July 3, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is interpretation. Before I get to this week's Themes, I wish to point out that Interpretation makes a good career choice on its own, because people who know more than one language are always in demand. Now, a project often has its own descriptive language, especially if it includes computer technology. So, for example, people who are already highly experienced, in the technologies involved can interpret them to the less experienced members of the team.

Word for the Day: Thursday, July 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. So, if you're working on a Project (via our Themes), you often have others, helping you out, directing you, and/or benefiting from the project. So, don't be shy! Socialize! It's a good way to have people work together: Play together also. And, like I've said before, Facebook and other computerized ways of being social are fine. But, if practical, see if you can meet in person. Sitting over coffee, or your beverage of choice can be quite refreshing.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, July 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. Many times, I've heard the statement, "You get what you concentrate on". When there's a project involved (whether it "precipitates into your lap", or you "initiate it yourself), this is quite important, because it can work against you, if you're concentrating on everything but the project. For example, unless you are into Video Game design, playing something like Angry Birds or Farmville is unlikely to get you closer to completing your project.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. So, through our Themes, you now are in charge of a project. Is it an acceptable project? Are you conducting yourself in an acceptable manner, regarding this project? And, above all, are you acceptable to yourself?

Word for the Day: Monday, June 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. This is a good trait, in any situation, but can make other people happier to see (and maybe participate in) the project that you're working on, through our Themes. I've heard, many times, about how it's good to perform "random acts of Kindness". How about a few, "random acts of Generosity"? Thank you.

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And projects, whether "precipitated" [i.e. dropped in your lap], or initiated, by your own act, are meant to be shared. And, in my opinion, it can be fun to do so.

Weekly Themes: Week of June 28 through July 4, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Precipitation and Initiation.  Precipitation is an interesting word, which includes chemistry definitions. In our context, I consider precipitation, to be the action of a project, "plopping into my [or your] lap".  In other words, somebody "initiated" the project, just not you.  On the other hand, the word, Initiation is here, for an act of free will, on your [or my] part, to begin a project. 

In both of these cases, I am [or your are] left with a project to develop and, hopefully, eventually complete.

Words for the Day: Saturday, July 27, 2015

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. If all of the prior steps (or "Words"), for this week have worked properly, the final result, for the Discovery we "encountered", back on Sunday will be the Big Picture view (a combination of today's Words). This exercise should show one major concept: There are usually no shortcuts: Every step, this week was important. Thank you.

Word for the Day: Friday, June 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. This can fit our theme, in at least two ways. We might sit down and do some serious reflection on our Discovery, or we might actually hold it up to a mirror, to see its reflection. It's amazing how these things work.

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study. To recap, the Discovery came first. We then "recognized" it, performed experiments, based on it, held reviews of the week, so far, and then went on one of those Marathon sessions (absorption). Now, if we are still interested, we could create a formal field if Study, on the Discovery. This will show how serious we are, on this Discovery. :-)

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. So how do you absorb a Discovery? If it's something "public", I might spend hours, reading article after article, possibly linked to, by Google Search. Or I might read a book, from cover to cover, about the Discovery. I might go back to Monday's Word, and try more experiments on the subject. If it's something taught in a classroom, the corresponding "type" of teaching, used frequently with foreign languages, is called "Immersion Training" where, in the case of a language, the language being taught is ALL that is spoken in the classroom.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review. So first, last Sunday, we had our Discovery* itself. Still, on Sunday, we recognized this Discovery as something special. Then, yesterday (Monday), we performed experiments, to see if this Discovery passes a consistency test, regardless of the experiment. Then, today, we Review this Discovery, perhaps comparing it to other examples, that appear close to it.

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* Please note that, at least up to this point, I haven't had to disclose any particular details, on this Discovery. This is intentional, as I intend for it to be Generic, relating to something in YOUR lives.

Word for the Day: Monday, June 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation. After thinking you discovered something, some experiments may be in order, to see if the Discovery [our Theme] is for real. In fact, I might be able to "pull off", where I use this discovery, for the rest of this week. (For example, see yesterday's Word, to see how we first "recognize" our discovery).

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition. And, of course, part of the discovery process, is to recognize what you just found. But I also like to recognize those, who help me through my lifetime.

Weekly Theme: Week of June 21-27, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Discovery.  My understanding of the definition is, "the act of finding something or someone, unexpectedly or in the course of a search".  (I got that, via Google, from a conglomerate of "define discovery" [which uses "discover" in its definition], and "define discover").  This Theme is certainly in vogue, considering the popularity of the conglomerate of TV Channels, that all began with "the Discovery channel". 

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. "I resolve to treat my Location with respect". (I was TRYING to figure out how to combine this Word with our Theme). Many of you might have already seen this, but I love, how this Word can be, both a noun and a verb: "I resolve to keep my resolve".

Word for the Day: Friday, June 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. To continue our exploration of this week's theme, some locations require courage, to live in. Once again, only the most courageous choose to live in Antarctica. Also, I'm sure, Alaska. But right now, it's the heat that is testing peoples' courage. Good luck, everybody!

Words for the Day: Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. Do you know your own strength? Do you feel empowered? Do the answers to the last two questions depend on where you are [theme: Location]? It seems (to me, at least) that the strongest people can be strong, practically anywhere. But weaker people can be stronger, if in good "locations". What are your experiences? Do you have locations, that you find "empowering"? I have two: Seattle, Washington and Carrboro [or Chapel Hill], North Carolina.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. Keeping with our Theme, some Locations can require more competence, even just for survival, than others. For example, some say the most challenging place to "call home", is Antarctica. Personally, I'm "feeling the need" to "draw upon my own competence", just living in Carrboro, North Carolina, because of the local weather situation (which can be summed up, with three words, "Hot and Humid"). Part of the competence, can be owning the "proper gear" for your climate which, in my case, includes a properly charged Air Conditioner. Good luck, folks!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. So why is it easier to endure some Locations, than others? Many topics come to mind. For example, the weather can make some locations difficult to endure, whether normally hot, cold, wet, or dry. Local politics can make a difference, as can presence, or absence of services (i.e. shopping, restaurants, automobile fueling stations, and places offering personal servicing, such as hair salons). As for endurance training? I recommend Yoga.

Word for the Day: Monday, June 15, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. The connection this has, with our Theme is quite important, because the Location, that a person "performs Fertility Rites" [lol!] is VERY important, because people get arrested, if done, say, in public.

One note: Fertility has other meanings, such as my favorite: A Fertile Imagination.

Word for the Day: Sunday, June 14, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. And I've said this before, but a Stable Living Environment is important, at least to me.

Weekly Theme: Week of June 14-20, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Location.  "Location, Location.  Location!", the "rhetorical cliché" goes.  But there's truth in the fact that your relationships, career  --  your entire livelihood can depend on where, in the world you live.  In some countries, mainly with religious governments, your career, as well as relationships are "determined", often by birth and definitely by gender.  So pay attention to where you live. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 13, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. Imaginative Release? Release from a Composition? Because if you feel stuck in life, there might be an "imaginative Release Lever", somewhere in your environment, that can free you, to complete that Composition, that you felt you are "stuck" about. :-)

Word for the Day: Friday, June 12, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. We got some good humor about this Word, in the comments, on yesterday's post. Yes, there are medical meanings, for this word. But the way I prefer to approach it today, is in a sentence that also brings in both of the Themes for this week: "I aspire to use my imagination, to submit the best compositions, that I personally can".

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 11, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. Writing a composition? Use your imagination, to add contrast to it, so it won't be boring. (However, don't go overboard, as a composition (i.e. book, story, article) often goes over peoples' heads, if there is TOO MUCH contrast).

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability. An "Adaptable Imagination"? Adaptable [or Flexible] enough, to submit a good Composition? Or, in the other direction, having the Imagination to be Adaptable (or Flexible)? Note: I didn't create these Words and Themes. I just work with what I get. One comment: The flexible person adapts to his/her surroundings. The INFLEXIBLE person asks those around him/her to Adapt to him/her.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. The obvious connotation for these Words would of course be in the Physical realm (and a way, I used to develop these, is to "walk the labyrinth" [plug those three words into Google for more information]). And, to tie these Words, with our Themes, I present: "Using my Agile Imagination, allows me to submit Graceful Compositions".

Word for the Day: Monday, June 8, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. I'm a bit selective on this one. For example, I'm ALL for accelerated Imagination. Also, accelerated spiritual development. However, I would recommend caution, having to do with Physical World acceleration, such as what can be caused by pressing down on a certain acceleration pedal, in a motor vehicle.

Words for the Day: Sunday, June 7, 2015

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance, both of which are crucial, to attracting Imagination into your life. I believe Tolerance goes more with Composition, where what you WANTED to provide, say to a class, might be different from the "composition" that you were assigned to complete.

Weekly Themes: Week of June 7-13, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Composition and Imagination.  Let's break these down, one by one.  The meaning of Composition, closest to Imagination is, "a work of music, literature, or art".  What distinguishes this from Imagination, however, is that this could be a "derivitive project" like, say, a book report.  Now let's take Imagination, one meaning of is, "the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses".  So we're talking projects here.  The details may be different, however.

Word for the Day: Saturday, June 6, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. I acknowledge both the things I learned, and the people who helped teach them (even if indirectly), that helped me to achieve a balanced life. And please note, that it takes knowledge to acknowledge.

Word for the Day: Friday, June 5, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. It is, in my opinion, not only a dramatic step, towards a balanced life, but also helps the World go around. I fully recommend random acts of Kindness, throughout your life.

Word for the Day: Thursday, June 4, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. And it's a "no-brainer", that I fully encourage all of you to live balanced lives. But just think about it: Part of your strength, in life, is not necessarily what you do, with your own hands and feet, but who you encourage. So pick well, folks, lest you encourage something that you wish you could stop.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. In my opinion, thinking before speaking and/or acting (my definition of being thoughtful), is an important part of a Balanced life. In addition, I believe that being thoughtful, is part of being mindful, also an important part of being a sentient being on Planet Earth.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. And I fully support a balanced lifestyle. By the way, there is a concept, in multiple philosophies, including the "Michael Teachings": This is the Support Group. In my opinion, everyone needs one. And a good way to work this, is to be part of the Support Group of other people also.

Word for the Day: Monday, June 1, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. Balanced comfort? Actually, I think it works easier in the other direction. If you are living in comfort, it's easier to live a balanced life.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 31, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. And what could be better, than "Balanced Nourishment"? (Though there's an old joke about the old pyramid titled, "The Four Basic Food Groups": "Of course! Those four groups are Cheeseburgers, Donuts, Cigarettes and Booze").

Weekly Theme: Week of May 31 to June 6, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Balance.  See Wikipedia's "disambiguation page", which give a bunch of meanings for this Word. The meaning I like best, is "a desirable point between two or more opposite forces", an important step in [yes], developing a "balanced life". 

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. So how does Conservation get you prosperous? Quite simple: If you consume less, you typically pay for less. That savings can go somewhere. Also, when conserving the resources of our Earth, there is more for everyone else. So we all get prosperous!

Word for the Day: Friday, May 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation. And, once again, I heartily do NOT believe that, combining this with our Theme, means "liberation from conservation". However, I'll happily go with liberation from practices, that can stand IN THE WAY of Conservation.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 28, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom. So how does this Word work, with our Theme? In other words, does it mean that we must conserve wisdom? And sorry, but this doesn't make sense to me. However, I do like the idea of having the Wisdom to Conserve. And conservation can be easier said, than done. Just ask the people, living through the historic, and long-lasting drought, in the state of California.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality. The only reason for this Word to work, at all, is the concept of, "matter of degree". Take politics, for an example. It's challenging to find very much impartiality, in the way it's reported on the news. As an Independent, I consider myself able, at least to a degree, to see a "middle ground", between the two, and I can find pluses and minuses on both sides (at least in the big picture "ideals" of both sides). But that said, one of the two doesn't even seem to WANT "impartial coverage". Yes, I have an easier time, holding a neutral conversation with Democrats, than I do with Republicans (mainly, because I can get migraine headaches, conversing with Republicans, because they seem to want to actively convert Independents to "their side").

Bottom line: Seek out Impartiality, but don't EXPECT to find much of it.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence. And this Word works with our Theme, in ALL directions. For example, there are consequences to Conservation (like, for example, loss of short-term profits, for companies, such as water companies, supplying the water, that people are conserving). But, on the other hand, I believe the consequences, for ignoring the issues, REQUIRING conservation, can be MUCH worse.The State of California is experiencing a drought right now, and are thus, going through these issues. (One angle I suggest people monitor, is how the Fracking companies in California, have responded to these issues so far, as well as how they continue responding, going forward).

Word for the Day: Monday, May 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. Keeping with our Theme, I NEVER have considered this a license to "eliminate Conservation". Instead, I would eliminate behavior that stands in the way of Conservation. For example, I used to be a Pack Rat (and still have some of the issues, leading to such). But I was "forced" to move out of a Seattle apartment, so they could demolish it. Due to a "Carrot Stick" approach, by the development company, I had little time to move, but an incentive to move away from Seattle. (Lower rents, here in North Carolina, and things are simpler. The Carrot was that, if I left a month earlier than I thought I had to, "they" would waive one month's rent).

So, the punch line? A LOT of my belongings were "Eliminated", due to this move.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. This combination reminds me, of my experiences in the Boy Scouts, where we were taught to "Pack Out", whatever we "Packed In". Also, I remember one weekend Camp, where we were told to bring as much water, as we "thought" we would need. Anyone who needed extra water, from our adult leaders, got "deferments" (or "black marks"), suggesting they needed to learn to estimate better, before taking hikes as adults.

Weekly Theme: Week of May 24-30, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Conservation.  According to Wikipedia, there are a lot of meanings, for this word.   Of course, the meaning I know the best, can be described with three, well-known words: "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle".  I had my first, strong exposure to Conservation, during the 1976-1977 Marin County Drought.  (Note that the linked article is well worth reading, as we had the same Governor as now, Marin residents were asked to use much less, than the 25 percent reduction for California residents now, and penalties for using too much water were way more severe than they are, now). I consider that Drought, in the 1970's, plus some other shorter term droughts, as rehearsals, for the long-term California Drought, that is occurring now. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. I have mixed feelings about this Word. For example, I FULLY welcome spiritual expansion, as well as intellectual expansion (say, through "brain teasers", and other exercises). However, I'm not so sure about "expansion around the middle" say, through eating too much delicious food.

Words for the Day: Friday, May 22, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. These are both welcome, when applied correctly. For example, I trust the Universe, and have faith in my Essence (or whole self). But with other people, I am careful, because Trust must be earned, and Faith shouldn't be blind.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. To me, this Word is the most Welcome of all (along with Kindness, from 5 weeks ago, Friday). Yes, in my opinion, Gratitude helps the World go around. And it's universal. I've even talked to homeless people, who turned out to be self-admitted criminals. (And no, unless I think there's a "clear and present danger", it's safe to discuss things like that with me). Even them, when I bring up Gratitude, they get serious, and discuss what, in life, they are grateful for. (And usually, even in the case of criminals, it's their family). So what are YOU grateful for, folks?

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. Now THIS Word definitely has two directions to it. I welcome Equal Opportunity. But I'm not in favor of another "flavor", which comes out mainly like "forced conformity". That's where, in an environment, everyone might need to look the same (i.e. wear uniforms), and speak the same (like the English-only movement in the United States). In other words, Equality should be a gift, not a burden.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. I fully welcome the actual definition, "Discretion [or caution], with regard to practical affairs". What I have a bit of trouble with, are the connotations which, if overdone, can get someone (including me) called a Prude. (Note that, according to Wiktionary, the word Prude is NOT related to Prudent).

Word for the Day: Monday, May 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. And who wouldn't welcome innocence, especially if in a bad situation, like a court proceeding? And I also like the other meaning of Innocence like, where I welcome the sight and sound of innocent children.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. And if you feel the need to apologize for the quality of welcome, you extended to someone, think of the fact, that you DID welcome him/her. In other words, sometimes, the fact of an event (such as remembering the birthday of a friend) is more important, than the details of how you "remembered" it (such as, for example, the price tag of the birthday gift).

Weekly Theme: Week of May 17-23, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Welcome.  This can be used, in different parts of a sentence, though humorously:  "I welcome getting a cordial welcome, at cocktail parties everywhere".  I find this a tool, for being friendly and polite. 

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. Are you in a Partnership? OK, thanks. Now, is it an Authentic partnership? Yes, in these trying times, you could easily have to "defend" any partnership you belong to, whether business, relationship, or for fun. (And yes, we're seeing this kind of foolishness, in regard to same-gender relationships).