Word for the Day: Monday, October 31, 2016

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. Humor about being generous? (We all know examples of humor, about the opposite of Generous: Scrooge, from "A Christmas Carol". Or, "The Grinch who Stole Christmas"). How about being generous, with your humor? Just share, what's in your heart, in everyday life, and you're sure to find humor mixed in.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 30, 2016

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And what better thing to share, than a good joke? But be careful, as you will likely be judged, for the quality of the humor. For example, how "original" is the joke? If too "derivative", you risk conflict, with the "real author" (in quotes, because sometimes, the actual author can't easily be determined). See, one of my strengths, is as a "Stand Up Comedian, Deadpan Variety". I prefer informality, as I am best, in a situation. My specialty? Explaining politics, to those without a clue!

Weekly Theme: Week of 10/30 - 11/05/2016

The Theme for this Week is Humor.  Since I  think  I "understand" what this word means, I feel it is even more important, for me to check its definition.  Okay.  The first definition, under Google is, "the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech".  My personal feeling, is that a "Sense of Humor", is an extremely important trait to develop and maintain, especially if you are a scientist because, when deep into this career, it's easy to fall into the trap of Paranoia, especially if you allow your career to isolate yourself from the "general public".

Words for the Day: Saturday, October 29, 2016

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. And it's almost impossible to be an effective Mediator, without holding a good Perspective. And knowing what you wish to accomplish isn't practical, without keeping the Big Picture view.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 28, 2016

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. So how does a Reflection live a life? Have you ever thought of, what goes on on the other side? See, we have two Realities, that "most" would agree with: Earth Reality, and Brain Reality. And don't underestimate the power of that "Brain Reality". It can serve you well.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 27, 2016

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study. So do we Mediate methods of Study? Or Study instances of Mediation? Actually, when mediation works, it can teach people many things, including ways to avoid wars, riots, labor strikes, and even family breakups. It can even become a good career.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 26, 2016

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption. So, do you "mediate Absorption", or "absorb Mediation"? Doesn't look like this combination works in *either* direction (at least in an obvious way). But, if "indirectly combined", you can come up with something like this: Learning, in a "direct manner", how to become a Mediator. (This is easier to understand, with "foreign languages", because "absorption" becomes "immersion", as in "immersion training").

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review. There are many forms of review, out there. For example, my own, personal review, of the choices I make, in Grocery Stores, after a recent, unfortunate experience with blueberries (which I don't normally have anything against, even looking forward). But, longer term reviews are also important, including one, regarding your entire life, after a universal experience that people eventually go through, death.

Word for the Day: Monday, October 24, 2016

The Word for Yesterday (Monday) was Experimentation. Unfortunately, some of my personal experimentation for the day included sudden dietary changes, including a lot of Frozen Blueberries, used like ice cubes in Unsweetened, Iced Tea. The major issue here, was that, with my deep meditative states, required to "Become" the Eye Blink Universe, many of those blueberries wound up, returning back, through my oral and nasal orifices, into my toilet bowl. Not all Experiments go well, it seems, and it can occasionally require Mediation, between my Brain and my "poor, defenseless "Digestive System". At least, my Universe Duties (including Fact Checking for the Green Libertarian Party) went Okay, and I seem Okay today. Oh well!

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 23, 2016

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition., And one good thing, you can recognize, in yourself, are possible traits, such as Mediation, that could turn into a career.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 23-29, 2016

The Theme for this Week is Mediation.  So what does this mean?  According to Google,  "intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it; arbitration".  So is a Mediator an Ambassador?  Perhaps:  I had trouble finding articles, distinguishing between the two.  So how does this relate to "ordinary people"?  As a child, I had to mediate, between Mom and Dad, because they had trouble getting along with each other.  So pay attention to what you do, in your daily life:  It might point you to a career.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 22, 2016

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve. Like, for example, "I resolve to Cooperate better". And I've said this more than once: New Years is not the only time to make Resolutions. Any time works. And in addition, it's not important (in my opinion) to make a lot of them. Instead, make resolutions that you think you have a chance to keep. Good luck!

Word for the Day: Friday, October 21, 2016

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage. Cooperating to develop Courage? Or the Courage to Cooperate? Second? Where you might need Courage, is WHO you are cooperating with, especially if there are questions, about the future of the relationship. One comment about Courage? Often, the most significant manifestation of Courage, is the courage to say "No!"

Words for the Day: Thursday, October 20, 2016

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment. And a position of strength is the best framework, for any cooperative venture. So (as I love to say), do YOU know your own Strength? Do YOU feel Empowered? Finally, if one wants to develop these two attributes, what you hear, frequently, is to join an Athletic Club (or Gym). But, what manhy miss, is something else that helps: Yoga.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 19, 2016

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence. So what is harder to achieve? Becoming a competent team-player, using cooperative tools? Or becoming a competent competitor? Depending on the sport involved, it can take years, to prepare to be a celebrity, known for your prowess in the designated sport. But I got into a cooperative office environment, right after College, where we cooperated, to make a large computer perform its duties. And I went from there.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 18, 2016

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance. And, even difficult circumstances can be easier to Endure, when you are cooperating with others, than if you are in a competitive situation. (In fact, the competitive situation can be the VERY DEFINITION of the "difficult circumstance" say, if it is that someone is "competing with you, for something you thought you lawfully earned, by robbing you of it").

Word for the Day: Monday, October 17, 2016

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility. And fertility (in the way, normally thought of) is usually a VERY cooperative venture (and when not, things break down VERY badly!) But remember that there ARE other connotations for this Word, including having a Fertile Imagination.

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 16, 2016

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability. And yes, a stable environment fosters cooperation, though cooperation can help add stability to a chaotic situation, such as extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 16-22, 2016

The Theme for this Week is Cooperation.  So what does Cooperation mean, anyway?  According to Google, there are, at least three meanings, the first being, quite simply, "the process of working together to the same end".  Now, contrast this with the first meaning, for "define compete":  "strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same".  Now, what feels better?  Cooperating with a friend, or competing with a "rival"?  (And yes, I know that competing can include a "rush", as well as a feeling of "triumph", if you win.  But what if you lose?)

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 15, 2016

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release. Now, too things I do NOT believe this Word Combination (Word and Theme) means? 1. Release of the Heart, from Circulating Blood around the body; or 2. Release of the Lungs, from circulating Oxygen.

Actually, the opposite sounds right to me: Release, from body conditions, that might result from insufficient oxygen, or conditions triggered by, either High, or Low Blood Pressure!

Word for the Day: Friday, October 14, 2016

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration. Like yesterday, there are medical definitions for this Word. I prefer the meaning, with example usage, "I aspire to be the best I can". (And with our Theme? "I aspire to circulate, as best I can?" LOL!)

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 13, 2016

he Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast. Please note that these Words repeat, every 7 weeks (or 49 days). In one of the prior occurrences of this Word, somebody brought up the Contrast Fluid, that hospitals use, when giving some tests (such as a Kidney Functionality test I recall taking). This time, it's funny, because our Theme is Circulation. And I SURE remember that Contrast Fluid circulating in my body. (Don't expect "serious", every day!)

Word for the Day: Wednesday, October 12, 2016

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability. Adaptable Circulatory System? Circulating Adaptability? Second one doesn't make too much sense, but I think the first one does, because it's good to have the best heart you can. By the way, a synonym of adaptability is flexibility. And one thing I've said here before: A flexible person adapts to his/her surroundings. A non-flexible person "requests" that his/her surroundings adapt to him/her.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace. Now here, visualization helps. For example, don't you want an Agile Heart (that has no trouble, Circulating your blood, all over your body)? Visualize it! And how about Graceful Leg Muscles, allowing you to navigate your way through the town or city you live in? Visualize it! Simple as that!!!

Word for the Day: Monday, October 10, 2016

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration. Accelerated Circulation? Certainly, a good circulatory system in your body and, also your car (if you own one) helps you to accelerate appropriately. But I always advise caution, regarding acceleration on the roads we drive on. Avoid excessive speed always, for safety reasons, but also, even if safe, excessive speed can cost a lot of money, if caught.

Words for the Day: Sunday, October 9, 2016

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance. And if you are, say, looking for wide circulation for your composition (whether book, music piece, or idea), you may well need, both patience (because things often take longer than you thought), and the ability to tolerate partial results. Good luck!

Weekly Theme: Week of October 9-15, 2016

The Theme for this Week is Circulation.  So what does it mean to circulate?  One meaning is, simply motion, such as "the circulation of blood in the body".  But also, Google mentions "the public availability or knowledge of something", and includes the example, "his music has achieved wide circulation".  I'll simply bring up a slight variation, the "circulation of ideas", and leave it at that.  Thanks!

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 8, 2016

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement. So, to connect our Theme, do we Acknowledge good Celebrations? Or Celebrate when people acknowledge us? Hmmm... Not sure about the second one. But one thing I'll say: It takes Knowledge to Acknowledge.

Word for the Day: Friday, October 7, 2016

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness. More kindness in this world is something to celebrate. And this works the other direction: When celebrating, be kind about it: Don't go overboard, and avoid excess, especially things like Alcohol. And be kind to those who celebrate with you.

Word for the Day: Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement. So do we Celebrate Encouragement? Or Encourage Celebrations? I don't feel competent to throw a proper Celebration, because of being in the (hopefully oblique) influence area for Hurricane Matthew. (Of course, my thoughts and prayers go out to those in the middle of it, including in Haiti, Cuba and the other Island areas already hit. And my full Encouragement goes out to everyone in the path of this Storm, to keep out of its way).

Word for the day: Wednesday, October 5, 2016

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness. Yes, there are reasons to Celebrate. For example, your "team" might have won over its rival. Okay. But celebrate thoughtfully. Alcoholic beverages are often part of a Sports High, but they also have been known to change priorities, inspire job loss, whether voluntary or because of bad behavior. And then, there are street drugs. My opinion? Say No!

Word for the Day: Tuesday, October 4, 2016

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support. Almost anyone would agree, that having a good Support System is something to Celebrate. But has it occurred to you, that BEING in the Support System of (likely multiple) other people, could also be something to celebrate? Think about it!

Word for the Day: Monday, October 3, 2016

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort. And yes, a little comfort in an unusual situation can definitely be cause for Celebration, like when I had sufficiently leg room on a Coast-to-Coast Flight, because of getting seated in an Exit Row. (Yes, extra-long legs: frequently not good, when I was a Frequent Flyer!)

Word for the Day: Sunday, October 2, 2016

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment. And this works well, in both directions. On the one hand, good nourishment (often coupled with "not so good" nourishment, say from "fast food joints", or with Ethyl Alcohol as a main ingredient) can make a great part of any good celebration. And on the other hand, impeccably created, delicious and, of course nourishing forms of food, can be reasons to celebrate, in and of themselves.

Weekly Theme: Week of October 2-8, 2016

The Theme for this Week is Celebration.  I'm sure most of you know what Celebration means, but I took a look at Google's definition anyway:  "the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity".  One interesting omission, in this definition is the requirement for mixtures, that include the ingredient, Ethyl Alcohol.  So how do you celebrate?  Comments are always welcome.

Word for the Day: Saturday, October 1, 2016

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity. Revelations about Prosperity? You have shelves, in bookstores supposedly full of that! Prosperity making Revelations easier? Well, I guess, that if you live in a comfortable environment, it's easier to get into the kind of meditative states, that foster Revelations.