Word for the Day: Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Contrast.  And a great way to get lots of contrast is to parallel shift.  But just in case you're "jealous" that I am in a situation to actually do this, "be careful what you ask for -- you might not like what you get!"

For example, I recently went through huge shifts.  As a result, I've ended up turned into "performance art", here in Seattle, WA.  The good news is that I appear to be "loved" by some of the inhabitants of the city of Seattle.  Some of them laugh with me, and/or ask questions (which I adore, because the best part of any spiritual, metaphysical, science, and/or professional talk I give, in front of a crowd, is that question and answer section).

On the other hand, Reality appears to be Topsy-Turvy , here in Seattle, where, for example, I received a "family-style intervention" at an Anarchist coffee house.  Among other things, they accused me of "not respecting their boundaries".  But boundaries go both directions, where an unnamed African American male frequently flipped me "the finger", and tried to "prevent me from thinking", by careful use of words that were "supposed" to make me emotional.  Fortunately, the "coop leader" turned into my advocate, and I can "try again" next Wednesday.  (The reason I'm surprised is what I "think of", based on media definitions, which I suspect aren't correct, but there were reports of Anarchists, being the ones who "embraced violence" at the 1999 Seattle WTO Riots, when other groups, such as ones wishing for a socialistic United States, wanting non-violence.

I didn't intend for this to get so long, but I wished to include evidence of Contrasts and Shifts.  Thanks!  Kenneth Parker, Seattle, WA

Word for the Day: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Adaptability.  One way to manifest better is to be flexible (or adaptable).  In other words, adapt to your surroundings, instead of making your surroundings adapt to you.

Words for the Day: Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Words for Today (Tuesday) are Agility and Grace.  We "gracefully" dodge potholes every day.  Also, some use agility to get around town, because the bus service isn't very good.  Hopefully, things will get better.

Word for the Day: Monday, April 15, 2013

The Word for Today (Monday) is Acceleration.  Accelerated Manifestation?  (This combines our Word with our Theme:  See the first post from yesterday for more details).

Actually, with the direction the Universe is going these days, accelerated manifestation is absolutely occurring these days.  The problem?  This works both directions.  So, for example, if you are absolutely sure you don't deserve money, watch out, because your manifestation skills might take over for you.

Words for the Day: Sunday, April 14, 2013

The Words for Today (Sunday) are Patience and Tolerance.  In the prior post, I mentioned that it can take 21 days for changes in your life to manifest.  Obviously, this takes a lot of Patience, because impatience is likely to cause one to abandon the entire change.  Also, since human beings often get clumsy in spiritual changes in their lives, it's good to tolerate when things go, either wholly or partly wrong.

Weekly Theme: Week of April 14-20, 2013

The Theme for this Week is Manifestation.  How do we manifest?  This is actually a fairly complex topic.  For example, some (for example, Maxwell Maltz) say that it takes 21 days for a new habit to begin to take hold in your life, including if it's replacing a bad one.  We will go into two aspects of this in our next post.

Word for the Day: Saturday, April 13, 2013

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Acknowledgement.  Let's stay with our Theme, but turn things around in a different direction:  Corporations and businesses do better, if they acknowledge their Patrons.  See, if they take their customers for granted, what's to stop those customers from, simply going elsewhere?

Word for the Day: Friday, April 12, 2013

The Word for Today (Friday) is Kindness.  Patronage [Theme]?  Easy:  Be kind to everybody, including corporations and businesses you patronize [not necessarily the same thing, as some businesses are based on different rules, than those that for corporations].

In general, I recommend you perform one random act of Kindness each day, as well as taking an aspirin, and then "call me in the morning".

Word for the Day: Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Encouragement.  And Patronage is a great way to encourage corporations you believe in.

Thank you and best regards,

Kenneth Parker, Seattle, WA

  --  "Life is Simple.  People make it complicated".

Word for the Day: Wednesday, April 10, 2013

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Thoughtfulness.  To keep with our Theme, patronize businesses, who's policies come close to yours.  For example, I'm an avid environmentalist.  So I am absolutely in favor of companies, such as Seventh Generation who, among other things, market paper products (i.e. toilet tissues and paper towels), made from 100 percent recycled paper fibers.

Based on the prior paragraph, I consider it thoughtful to continue to patronize Seventh Generations, even when I might find, say, Kleenex on sale at a store.

See how well this all comes together?

Thank you and best regards,

Kenneth Parker, Seattle, WA

Word for the Day: Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Support.  This connects with our Theme in both directions:  1. When you are patronizing a business you like, you are supporting it.  2. When a business takes extra care to provide excellent goods and services, it is supporting its customers.

Word for the Day: Monday, April 8, 2013

The Word for Today (Monday) is Comfort.  Once again, this goes well with Patronage (our Theme):  When I'm choosing a business to shop or eat at, I use more than one issue, to make my decision.  For example, a restaurant is known for fantastic food.  Therefore, they have waiting lists, and/or require (or "highly recommend") reservations.  Another restaurant is known for "better than average food, lovingly prepared", but has comfortable tables and pleasant music (which, for me, tends to Classical).  I'm likely to choose the second restaurant, though I might look for special times for the first one (for example, if it is "slow" at, say, 3pm on Mondays).

Word for the Day: Sunday, April 7, 2013

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Nourishment.  This goes with our Theme, about the same way as Eggs go with Hash Browns.  If you like a nourishing Restaurant, become a patron to it.  Support it with your purchasing dollars.

Weekly Theme: Week of April 7-13, 2013

The Theme for this Week is Patronage.  After the last two Themes, this one is a bit easier to work with.  If you like something, be a patron to it.  For example, if you like the music on a NPR station (like I have, in the past, when they did good classical music concerts), support it!  Respond during the fundraisers, instead of ignoring them!  If Congress has its way (especially through the Republican wing), there would be no federal funds for NPR, and they need support from someone.

This marks the beginning of a Michael Month, with the theme of the King Role.

Word for the Day: Saturday, April 6, 2013

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Prosperity.  And this ties in fantastic with our Themes, because how does it profit you, if your money comes from unethical sources?  Even the police will confiscate drug money, for example.

There is a saying, "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" This is, of course, Mark 8:36, which proves that the best comes from ancient sources.

Word for the Day: Friday, April 5, 2013

The Word for Today (Friday) is Liberation.  Careful use of Principles and Ethics can definitely help us to liberate ourselves from our boxes, fears and barriers to a constructive life.

Word for the Day: Thursday, April 4, 2013

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Wisdom.  If you haven't already figured this out, I always like tying these Words to our Weekly Themes:  "Ethical Wisdom"?  "Wise Principles"?  :-)

Actually, both of those, and more.  And how do we get wise?  How about Life Experience?  And how can we get to the point, where we might be qualified to create our own Code of Ethics?  How about Life Experience?

Reading books are fine.  And they can certainly be "cliffs notes", leading us to remember Life Experience from earlier lifetimes.  And I'll leave you with that thought.  Thank you!

Word for the Day: Wednesday, April 3, 2013

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Impartiality.  Principled impartiality?  Ethical impartiality?  In my opinion, it would be to report things neutrally but, at the same time, fact check, such as to avoid passing along lies from others.

Word for the Day: Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Consequence.  The consequences are the way you can tell how your personal principles, or your own code of ethics, match up with secular law, as well as the attraction (or lack, there of) those you are courting.

Word for the Day: Monday, April 1, 2013

The Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination.  Eliminate Principles and Ethics?  Oh no, I absolutely do not believe that.  However, if something comes in the way of ethical behavior, like your "friends" daring you to do something dangerous?  That's what I would "just say NO to".