Word for the Day: Monday, May 31, 2021

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence.  Philosophy of Innocence?  (Sounds better than a Philosophy of Guilt).   And one special type of Innocence, is the Innocence of young children.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 30, 2021

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness.   Forgive my Philosophy?  Actually, I might be more likely to ask forgiveness for failing to create a Philosophy of Life.  But make sure your Philosophy includes having fun.

Weekly Theme: Week of 5/30 to 6/05/2021

The Theme for this Week is Philosophy. According to Google, Philosophy is "the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline". And, separate from this, we all have a Philosophy of Life. And the details of such, says a lot about the flavor of our Lives.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 29, 2021

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity.   An Authentic Education?  (Yeah, just look for that Certificate, like the ones you used to get with those Plates).  But, once again, the most important thing is, that YOU be Authentic to yourself.

Word for the Day: Friday, May 28, 2021

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation.  Interpreting an Education?   How about taking a class on becoming an Interpreter?  It  *is* a good, Career direction.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization.  Socialization in an Education?   (You think?)  Because people have LOTS of opportunities, for Social Connections when, either Teaching or being Taught.   Though this has been a strange year for this.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration.   Concentrated Education?   (Add Water?)   But sometimes, teaching  *needs*  to be concentrated, like when things get overly technical.   Also, sometimes a series of short, intense teaching sessions work well.  Be flexible.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 25, 2021

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability.  An Acceptable Education?   Acceptable Teachers?   (Yes to both).  But what is the most important thing about Acceptability?   That you be Acceptable to Yourself.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 24, 2021

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity.  Let's see if this works:  "Generous Teaching makes for a Good Education"?   So let's hear it for our Teachers!  And I will put in a good word for Generosity itself, which helps the World go around.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 23, 2021

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing.  And Education is a form of Sharing, usually conducted by a Teacher.  So there you go, connecting our Themes with our Word.  What more can we hope for?

Weekly Themes: Week of May 23-30, 2021

The Themes for this Week are Education and Teaching.  Okay, Education is completed, using the action of Teaching.  And yes, this is the sort of thing I put up with, anytime I get two Themes, or two Words.  But people have to learn  *some*  way, so there you go.  And, whatever you do, have fun doing it.

Words for the Day: Saturday, May 22, 2021

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective.   "The Overview gave me the Retention of Perspective"?   (Hmmm...)  Now, these Words go together to give you the  "Executive Summary"  of Life.  And that is Always Useful to have.

Word for the Day: Friday, May 21, 2021

The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection.  Now, this is also a Compound Word, as it can either denote a deep Review of what you were doing, or simply be what you see in a Mirror.  And remember that we all can be Mirrors of each other.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 20, 2021

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Study.   Do you Retain what you Study?   (It depends on your Study Habits).  Because Study can be, both a Noun and a Verb, it's possible to Study, in your Study.  And  *what* you Study makes a difference too, since there are so many Fields of Study, just in our Universities.  So Study carefully.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 19, 2021

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Absorption.   Retention through Absorption?   (Why not?)   We absorb, through our Environment.  Can we not Retain, also?   Maybe it will help us if we understand these Words better.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Review.   Reviewing your Retention?   (38,400,000 Hits on Google but, once again, I can't make much sense out of it).   But Review, as a tool for Retaining what you are Learning?  Now THAT is something that makes a LOT of sense!

Word for the Day: Monday, May 17, 2021

The Word for Today (Monday) is Experimentation.   Experimental Retention?   (134,000,000 Hits on Google!  But I don't quite understand this connection).  But, in an Academic Setting, Experiments, especially in Science Classes can help you Retain what you learn.  In fact, I found the Lab Experiments in High School Chemistry much more helpful than the Book Reading we also did.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 16, 2021

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Recognition.   Retaining our Recognition?   [or]   Recognizing Retention?  (They sound so similar, yet they are quite different).   But I just thought of an example:   "I Recognize the importance of Retention Training, in learning a Foreign Language".

Weekly Theme: Week of May 16-22, 2021

The Theme for this Week is Retention.   So what does Google say?   Retention is   "the continued possession, use, or control of something".   Google also states that  "An example of retention is someone being held in a rehabilitation center".  Finally, our Body can get in on the "fun" with, for example,  "Water Retention".

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 15, 2021

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Resolve.  "I Resolve to Preserve my Resolve".   Yes, Resolve can be a Noun or a Verb.   And there is another thing to remember:  Resolutions (a special variation on Resolve) can be made any time, not just during the New Year.

Word for the Day: Friday, May 14, 2021

The Word for Today (Friday) is Courage.  Courage to Preserve?   [or]  Preserving Courage?  (These sound almost the same, but they aren't).  But an important question to ask yourself:  Do you have the Courage to be yourself?

Words for the Day: Thursday, May 13, 2021

The Words for Today (Thursday) are Strength and Empowerment.  The Strength to Preserve your Empowerment?   (Hmmm...)  Why don't we just state, that our Theme, as well as both of our Words are, all Awesome?   Just like you are.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Competence.   So how do you Preserve Competence?   By keeping up to date.  For example, in my Computer Career, I often took classes, on the new Versions of the Hardware and Software that our Company used.  And this occurs in many fields and careers.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Endurance.  Enduring Preservation?  [or]   Preserving Endurance?  (Second one sounds better).   But, before we Preserve Endurance, we need to Develop it.  Besides a Health Club (or Gym),  Yoga comes to mind.  And don't forget Mental Endurance  (which has 61,500,000 hits on Google, by the way).  Endurance seems like a grim Word, but look for Fun, no matter what you are doing.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 10, 2021

The Word for Today (Monday) is Fertility.   Preservation of the Race, through Fertility?   Not so fast!   Because there's a "Happy Medium",  between not enough children being born, and Over-Population.   So,  "just enough Fertility", it seems.

Word for the Day: Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Stability.  This combination can be Circular, as Preserving Stability might just be easier, during a period of Stability.   But Life can, also be easier, in Stable surroundings. 

Weekly Theme: Week of May 9-15, 2021

The Theme for this Week is Preservation. According to Google, To Preserve means to "maintain (something) in its original or existing state". Preserve can also be a Noun, a synonym of Jam like, for example, Blackberry Preserves. So what are you going to Preserve, today?

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 8, 2021

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Release.   Release from Analysis?  (Sort of works).  Analyzing your Release?   (Hmmm...)  But what does Release look like?   For example, if you feel Stuck, look around your Reality.  Do you see a Lever?   If so, try pulling it, as it  *might* be a Release Lever.

Word for the Day: Friday, May 7, 2021

The Word for Today (Friday) is Aspiration.  Now, of course, there are medical meanings for this word, which could come up in Analysis scenarios.   But I prefer to, simply Aspire to Analyze things, as best I can, when I need to.  That works.

Word for the Day: Thursday, May 6, 2021

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.   Contrasting Analysis?   (Hmmm...   68,500,000 hits on Google, yet Google tries to "correct" me to Contrastive Analysis).  But how about if we Analyze the Contrast in our lives?  For example, too little Contrast can seem Boring, yet too  *much* Contrast can get, downright Scary.

Word for the Day: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.   Adaptable Analysis?   (Hmmm...  69,100,000 Google hits).  But perhaps, it is better to Analyze our level of Adaptability, as it pertains to the various things that make up our Lives.  For example, note that the Flexible person tends to Adapt to his/her Surroundings.   Yet, the Inflexible person often asks his/her Surroundings to Adapt to him/her!

Words for the Day: Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.   So how would someone Analyze  *these*  Words?  One thing to consider is, that Analysis  *itself*  can be Agile and Graceful.  And so can you!  Think about it.

Word for the Day: Monday, May 3, 2021

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.  Accelerated Analysis?   (105,000,000 Hits on Google!)  But Analysis is one of the things that can, often be safely Accelerated.   But be careful of excessive Acceleration of a Motor Vehicle, which could cause, either Accidents or Traffic Tickets  (or both!)

Words for the Day: Sunday, May 2, 2021

The Words for Yesterday (Sunday) were Patience and Tolerance.   And Analysis can, often require both of Today's Words.  Obviously, it depends on what you are Analyzing.  But Patience and Tolerance, both can help in other ways too.   Keep that in mind.

Weekly Theme: Week of May 2-8, 2021

The Theme for this Week is Analysis.   One connotation for this is going to a Psychiatrist.  But there are other ways we Analyze things in our lives.  For example, if you don't understand a word and look it up on Google, Congratulations, you are Analyzing that word.  But this is one of those Themes, that can be overused.   In other words, there is such a thing as Overdosing on Analysis.  Be careful.

Word for the Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement.   Acknowledging the need for Archives?   (Yes, Back Up your Computer Files).   But I also Acknowledge the people around me, who help me to live my life more effectively.  Remember:   It takes Knowledge to Acknowledge.