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The Themes for this week are Economy and Practicality.
Economy happens to be an interesting topic these days. How are you financially? What is the state of our Country's Economy? Yes, there are challenges to face and problems to solve. This theme, of course, continues way beyond this week.
As for Practicality, I go to the web for a bit of help. One that I like is being "concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities".
I invite feedback.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Words for the Day for Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Words for Today are Overview and Perspective.
First, an "executive summary". Second, about writing and then reading. Third, the web definitions, including going to Shakespeare for Overview, and Optical Illusions for Perspective.
What in the world do I do for the fourth time through? I knew I'd eventually get here.
Let me remind you of a link I provided you last Sunday, when I shared the Weekly Theme. This time, I wish to point out that today's words correspond to the "Community Responsibility" that I took on, when I began my series of lifetimes on this particular, and most interesting planet that we call Earth.
First, an "executive summary". Second, about writing and then reading. Third, the web definitions, including going to Shakespeare for Overview, and Optical Illusions for Perspective.
What in the world do I do for the fourth time through? I knew I'd eventually get here.
Let me remind you of a link I provided you last Sunday, when I shared the Weekly Theme. This time, I wish to point out that today's words correspond to the "Community Responsibility" that I took on, when I began my series of lifetimes on this particular, and most interesting planet that we call Earth.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Word for the Day for Friday, January 16, 2009
The Word for Today is Reflection.
I have plenty to reflect on today, such as an unusual news story yesterday, regarding US Air Flight 1549.
My prior experience of Reflection, seven weeks ago, marked the first time I went to a Third Time with the word. Now, I need to contend with the fourth expression of the word. This could, of course, get somewhat cumbersome.
So today, I will allow myself to be shaken up with unusual, as well as multidimensional expressions of reality, and give myself time for Reflection.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
I have plenty to reflect on today, such as an unusual news story yesterday, regarding US Air Flight 1549.
My prior experience of Reflection, seven weeks ago, marked the first time I went to a Third Time with the word. Now, I need to contend with the fourth expression of the word. This could, of course, get somewhat cumbersome.
So today, I will allow myself to be shaken up with unusual, as well as multidimensional expressions of reality, and give myself time for Reflection.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Word for the Day for Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Word for the Day for Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Word for Today is Absorption.
The first time through, I compared humans to plants. Then I compare Absorption to the Michael Teaching's neutral concept of Assimilation.
What now? The web? The definition that frequently defines me is "the mental state of being preoccupied by something". That, as well as Concentration, is what I suspect that the Michael Teachings had in mind for this word.
The first time through, I compared humans to plants. Then I compare Absorption to the Michael Teaching's neutral concept of Assimilation.
What now? The web? The definition that frequently defines me is "the mental state of being preoccupied by something". That, as well as Concentration, is what I suspect that the Michael Teachings had in mind for this word.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Word for the Day for Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The Word for Today is Review.
First, it was Scalability, as if Review was a computer operating system. Then, seven weeks later,it was four one word synonyms from Wordnet, two nouns and two verbs.
Today, I go back to the web, but for more detailed definitions, such as "an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation", or "reappraisal: a new appraisal or evaluation".
Once again, I firmly believe that regular review of where you have gone, so far in your life, will make the Life Review easier, when you die.
First, it was Scalability, as if Review was a computer operating system. Then, seven weeks later,it was four one word synonyms from Wordnet, two nouns and two verbs.
Today, I go back to the web, but for more detailed definitions, such as "an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation", or "reappraisal: a new appraisal or evaluation".
Once again, I firmly believe that regular review of where you have gone, so far in your life, will make the Life Review easier, when you die.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Word for the Day for Monday, January 12, 2009
The Word for Today is Experimentation.
First was a fable, where my experiment caused my father a significant, financial consequence. Then,I get into an argument with Wikipedia, of all things!
This time, let's let others have their say: "We define experimentation in three tiers: discovery, hypothesis testing and demonstration".
First was a fable, where my experiment caused my father a significant, financial consequence. Then,I get into an argument with Wikipedia, of all things!
This time, let's let others have their say: "We define experimentation in three tiers: discovery, hypothesis testing and demonstration".
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Word for the Day for Sunday, January 11, 2009
The Word for Today is Recognition.
I first compared this word to Acknowledgment (which last came up Saturday, December 27th). Then, the second time through, I went into Deja Vu, which I called a "special type of Recognition".
Time for the Web: Approval? Realization? What do you think when you think of Recognition?
I first compared this word to Acknowledgment (which last came up Saturday, December 27th). Then, the second time through, I went into Deja Vu, which I called a "special type of Recognition".
Time for the Web: Approval? Realization? What do you think when you think of Recognition?
Weekly Theme for Week of January 11-17, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Organization.
The Web has quite a bit to say, including two that are completely different: "a group of people who work together", and "arrangement: an organized structure for arranging or classifying". Can you see the difference between these two?
Note that the "Weekly Theme" that I use here corresponds exactly to the Michael concept of a Global Job. My suspicion is that, as a "Global Job", it is the second of the above web definitions that the Michael Teachings is referring to.
The Web has quite a bit to say, including two that are completely different: "a group of people who work together", and "arrangement: an organized structure for arranging or classifying". Can you see the difference between these two?
Note that the "Weekly Theme" that I use here corresponds exactly to the Michael concept of a Global Job. My suspicion is that, as a "Global Job", it is the second of the above web definitions that the Michael Teachings is referring to.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Word for the Day for Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Word for Today is Resolve.
First, it was positive (i.e. New Year's "Resolutions") and negative (i.e. Bush telling us to keep our "Resolve" in an illegal Iraq war) uses of the word. Then, second time through, I honored one of the common links Google gives me when I ask it for definitions.
That link Google gave me last time was Wordnet at Princeton (unfortunately down tonight), which actually gave me some wonderful definitions today, such as, "resolution: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote", and "conclude: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation".
Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet this year?
First, it was positive (i.e. New Year's "Resolutions") and negative (i.e. Bush telling us to keep our "Resolve" in an illegal Iraq war) uses of the word. Then, second time through, I honored one of the common links Google gives me when I ask it for definitions.
That link Google gave me last time was Wordnet at Princeton (unfortunately down tonight), which actually gave me some wonderful definitions today, such as, "resolution: a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote", and "conclude: reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation".
Have you made your New Year's Resolutions yet this year?
Friday, January 9, 2009
Word for the Day for Friday, January 9, 2009
The Word for Today is Courage.
First, it's Wizard of Oz. Then, I write a book about "Standing Up for Myself".
How can I possibly improve on that besides web definitions? One I like: "a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear", as it allows for the actual feeling of fear, just stating what you do with it afterwords.
First, it's Wizard of Oz. Then, I write a book about "Standing Up for Myself".
How can I possibly improve on that besides web definitions? One I like: "a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear", as it allows for the actual feeling of fear, just stating what you do with it afterwords.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Words for the Day for Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Words for Today are Strength and Empowerment.
First, I asked you, as if expecting an answer. :-) Then, I put forth some definitions, but flat out refused to provide you with the web links. How very rude of me...
This time, I provide web links for both Strength and Empowerment.
I can not stress how important it is for you to find both of these for yourself!
First, I asked you, as if expecting an answer. :-) Then, I put forth some definitions, but flat out refused to provide you with the web links. How very rude of me...
This time, I provide web links for both Strength and Empowerment.
I can not stress how important it is for you to find both of these for yourself!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Word for the Day for Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Word for Today is Competence.
A comedy of errors, it seems. First time through, I missed the day completely, and the second time through,it was the Peter Principle.
The web has its own ideas about this word, including, "the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually". (Hmmm... Doesn't include emotionally).
Do you feel competent?
A comedy of errors, it seems. First time through, I missed the day completely, and the second time through,it was the Peter Principle.
The web has its own ideas about this word, including, "the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually". (Hmmm... Doesn't include emotionally).
Do you feel competent?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Word for the Day for Tuesday, January 6, 2009
The Word for Today is Endurance.
First, the economic meltdown. Then, seven weeks later, we are still enduring this economic meltdown.
So here we are, a triple Warrior Transit (month, week and day), and what is going on? Still, this economic meltdown! How much endurance does this country need?
Keep a sense of humor, folks. That's all we got left!
First, the economic meltdown. Then, seven weeks later, we are still enduring this economic meltdown.
So here we are, a triple Warrior Transit (month, week and day), and what is going on? Still, this economic meltdown! How much endurance does this country need?
Keep a sense of humor, folks. That's all we got left!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Word for the Day for Monday, January 5, 2009
The Word for Today is Fertility.
First, a couple of literal meanings. Second time, I went to the web, finding Fecundity and Rankness.
Today, I also go to the web, but wider, drawing out Birthrate, but also discussions of Infertility, which lots of families agonize over.
Physical reproduction. Fertility of ideas. Birthrate. Infertility. What does Fertility mean to you?
First, a couple of literal meanings. Second time, I went to the web, finding Fecundity and Rankness.
Today, I also go to the web, but wider, drawing out Birthrate, but also discussions of Infertility, which lots of families agonize over.
Physical reproduction. Fertility of ideas. Birthrate. Infertility. What does Fertility mean to you?
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Word for the Day for Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Word for Today is Stability.
Like the first time I posted this word, we, as a country, are not stable! When I encountered this word the second time, I mentioned the Michael need of Security.
The web has suggestions, such as, "the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast".
Yes, stability, as in a firm foundation to build your dream on.
Like the first time I posted this word, we, as a country, are not stable! When I encountered this word the second time, I mentioned the Michael need of Security.
The web has suggestions, such as, "the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast".
Yes, stability, as in a firm foundation to build your dream on.
Weekly Theme for Week of January 4-10, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Protection.
The duty of the Police Officer is "to Protect and to Serve". This matches the Warrior Month/Block, as well as this being a Warrior themed week.
What do we need protection from? Unfortunately, the answer can even be ourselves! We generally cause our own misfortunes, based on the choices we make. But the good news is that we also cause our own successes.
The web gives several definitions, including security and auspices. What do you think?
The duty of the Police Officer is "to Protect and to Serve". This matches the Warrior Month/Block, as well as this being a Warrior themed week.
What do we need protection from? Unfortunately, the answer can even be ourselves! We generally cause our own misfortunes, based on the choices we make. But the good news is that we also cause our own successes.
The web gives several definitions, including security and auspices. What do you think?
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Word for the Day for Saturday, January 3, 2009
The Word for Today is Release.
The first time around was actually the end of a rather harrowing week for me. The next time around, I tried my own hand at definitions.
This time, let's see what others say about it. "Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)".
Somehow, I don't think this one fits as well. What do you think?
The first time around was actually the end of a rather harrowing week for me. The next time around, I tried my own hand at definitions.
This time, let's see what others say about it. "Merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)".
Somehow, I don't think this one fits as well. What do you think?
Friday, January 2, 2009
Word for the Day for Friday, January 2, 2009
The Word for Today is Aspiration.
First time, a charge. Then a medical definition (Ouch!)
This time, let's look at the Web: "a will to succeed", or, "ambition: a cherished desire".
I couldn't say it better.
First time, a charge. Then a medical definition (Ouch!)
This time, let's look at the Web: "a will to succeed", or, "ambition: a cherished desire".
I couldn't say it better.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Word for the Day for Thursday, January 1, 2009
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