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The word for today is sharing.
The first time around was short and sweet. (Share your gifts).
The second time around, I felt a need to explain the cyclical nature of time.
But why explain? Just go out and share!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Weekly Themes for week of November 30 to December 6, 2008
The themes for this week are both Precipitation and Initiation.
Precipitation is that "trickle down" that the Republicans love so much. Salt the top and some of that salt just might make it down to the bottom. I think I've heard it also as, "Let's set the wheels in motion".
Initiation, on the other hand, can occur easily with a single person. You initiate yourselves out of bed each day, and initiate all of the tasks that will get you through the day, such as eating breakfast, catching the bus, and getting to work at the office.
Precipitation is that "trickle down" that the Republicans love so much. Salt the top and some of that salt just might make it down to the bottom. I think I've heard it also as, "Let's set the wheels in motion".
Initiation, on the other hand, can occur easily with a single person. You initiate yourselves out of bed each day, and initiate all of the tasks that will get you through the day, such as eating breakfast, catching the bus, and getting to work at the office.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Words for the Day for Saturday, November 29, 2008
The Words for today are Overview and Perspective.
Once again, I have two prior occurrences for these words: First, 98 days ago and, second, 49 days ago.
Let's see what I can say different. Google doesn't like defining Overview. I had to trick it a bit, but found another site for definitions. Besides what I'd come up with myself (Executive Summary), we see an obsolete definition used by Shakespeare, "an Inspection or Overlooking".
Now Perspective is a bit easier, since Google doesn't mind defining it. Actually, Wikipedia did a pretty good job, regarding visual perspective. They call "Optical Illusions" "Forced Perspective", for example. Let's see what they say about M.C. Escher? Talk about unusual perspectives! (By the way, define.com (see prior paragraph) did a pretty good job with Perspective also).
Once again, I have two prior occurrences for these words: First, 98 days ago and, second, 49 days ago.
Let's see what I can say different. Google doesn't like defining Overview. I had to trick it a bit, but found another site for definitions. Besides what I'd come up with myself (Executive Summary), we see an obsolete definition used by Shakespeare, "an Inspection or Overlooking".
Now Perspective is a bit easier, since Google doesn't mind defining it. Actually, Wikipedia did a pretty good job, regarding visual perspective. They call "Optical Illusions" "Forced Perspective", for example. Let's see what they say about M.C. Escher? Talk about unusual perspectives! (By the way, define.com (see prior paragraph) did a pretty good job with Perspective also).
Friday, November 28, 2008
Word for the Day for Friday, November 28, 2008
The Word for Today is Reflection.
Goodness gracious me, but I'm now going to have to work even harder on these words. Because "the last time around", seven weeks ago, also has its own "prior version of this word", which occurred even seven weeks before that.
But am I going to let myself rest on these "double-laurels"? Absolutely not!
At the very least, I'm going to check out some of the web definitions for Reflection. Two I like are Contemplation and Observation. (So the Neutral Michael Mode can now be called "Reflection Mode"?)
Finally, another distinct meaning for Reflection is the obvious one that occurs with a mirror.
Goodness gracious me, but I'm now going to have to work even harder on these words. Because "the last time around", seven weeks ago, also has its own "prior version of this word", which occurred even seven weeks before that.
But am I going to let myself rest on these "double-laurels"? Absolutely not!
At the very least, I'm going to check out some of the web definitions for Reflection. Two I like are Contemplation and Observation. (So the Neutral Michael Mode can now be called "Reflection Mode"?)
Finally, another distinct meaning for Reflection is the obvious one that occurs with a mirror.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Word for the Day for Thursday, November 27, 2008
The Word for Today is Study.
Last time, I suggested discrimination in what you study.
This time, I note that Wordnet has lots to say on this subject, including pointing out that it is valid as both a noun (i.e. field of Study, or a room for Study) and a verb (i.e. to Study).
Once again, what do you think?
Last time, I suggested discrimination in what you study.
This time, I note that Wordnet has lots to say on this subject, including pointing out that it is valid as both a noun (i.e. field of Study, or a room for Study) and a verb (i.e. to Study).
Once again, what do you think?
Word for the Day for Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The Word for Yesterday was Absorption.
This fits the Michael neutral spot, Assimilation, as Wordnet points out multiple times.
I still haven't figured this one out, one reason I procrastinated it to death.
This fits the Michael neutral spot, Assimilation, as Wordnet points out multiple times.
I still haven't figured this one out, one reason I procrastinated it to death.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Word for the day for Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Word for the Day for Monday, November 24, 2008
The Word for Today is Experimentation.
The simplest phrase I can think of for this word is, "to try it out", where "it" is what you are attempting to figure out. Now last time I encountered this word, I got personal. This time, I take a look at what Wikipedia says about this. In particular, they have a variation of what I put above, "to try out", leaving the word, "it," out of the picture.
Where I take issue with this article is where they attempt to define a valid verses invalid experiment. (See how they belittle "field experiments", for example). The issue appears to be whether an experiment produces "concrete results". (What is a concrete result?) When experimenting with your own consciousness (which I do all the time, as I describe elsewhere), it is hard to come up with a result that another person would be able to perceive, let alone accept.
This should not stop your consciousness experiments (for example, dream recall with a Journal).
The simplest phrase I can think of for this word is, "to try it out", where "it" is what you are attempting to figure out. Now last time I encountered this word, I got personal. This time, I take a look at what Wikipedia says about this. In particular, they have a variation of what I put above, "to try out", leaving the word, "it," out of the picture.
Where I take issue with this article is where they attempt to define a valid verses invalid experiment. (See how they belittle "field experiments", for example). The issue appears to be whether an experiment produces "concrete results". (What is a concrete result?) When experimenting with your own consciousness (which I do all the time, as I describe elsewhere), it is hard to come up with a result that another person would be able to perceive, let alone accept.
This should not stop your consciousness experiments (for example, dream recall with a Journal).
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Word for the Day for Sunday, November 23, 2008
The Word for Today is Recognition.
I actually went somewhere with this word last time through.
What I'd like to bring up today is a special type of recognition called Deja Vu, where you recognize something you might not expect to recognize. For me, it was Seattle, back in 1983. This recognition then told me that, in a prominent Parallel reality, I'd visited as a child during the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair.
What kinds of unusual recognitions do you have?
I actually went somewhere with this word last time through.
What I'd like to bring up today is a special type of recognition called Deja Vu, where you recognize something you might not expect to recognize. For me, it was Seattle, back in 1983. This recognition then told me that, in a prominent Parallel reality, I'd visited as a child during the 1962 Seattle Worlds Fair.
What kinds of unusual recognitions do you have?
Weekly Theme for week of November 23-29, 2008
The Theme for this Week is Discovery.
The web doesn't help much with this word, as many of the definitions include the word itself (i.e. "the art of discovering something").
The problem these days is that people often lead lives regimented by the television, which shows "same old, same old".
One place for new discoveries is consciousness itself. For example, learn to recall your dreams (suggestion: journal right by your bed) and see what they can teach you.
The web doesn't help much with this word, as many of the definitions include the word itself (i.e. "the art of discovering something").
The problem these days is that people often lead lives regimented by the television, which shows "same old, same old".
One place for new discoveries is consciousness itself. For example, learn to recall your dreams (suggestion: journal right by your bed) and see what they can teach you.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Word for the Day for Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Word for Today is Resolve.
Last time, I went for positive and negative uses of this word.
This time, I resolve to honor WordNet for how useful they have been with so many of my recent words.
Like, for instance, my ability to reach a conclusion in this post.
Last time, I went for positive and negative uses of this word.
This time, I resolve to honor WordNet for how useful they have been with so many of my recent words.
Like, for instance, my ability to reach a conclusion in this post.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Word for the Day for Friday, November 21, 2008
The Word for Today is Courage.
Actually, I think I did a pretty good job last time, hitting the movies. But I always strive to improve.
I like what Yahoo Answers said, regarding standing up for yourself. When you do, you will even find, sometimes, that the "boogyman adversary" had nothing more than smoke and bluster and wouldn't have been able to hurt you anyway. For instance, a person who I believe wanted to mug me socked me hard in my right upper arm. I stood there calmly, telling him that his behavior is unacceptable. It turned out that one of the witnesses was an undercover cop, which made the experience "delicious". The cop asked me if I wanted to press charges. I declined, but asked if the police officer could help prevent the person from repeating his behavior. He said, "My pleasure. Come this way, please [to the perp]". I found out, later, that he was on drugs and had warrants out for his arrest. But my calm demeaner kept the incident from escalating.
Actually, I think I did a pretty good job last time, hitting the movies. But I always strive to improve.
I like what Yahoo Answers said, regarding standing up for yourself. When you do, you will even find, sometimes, that the "boogyman adversary" had nothing more than smoke and bluster and wouldn't have been able to hurt you anyway. For instance, a person who I believe wanted to mug me socked me hard in my right upper arm. I stood there calmly, telling him that his behavior is unacceptable. It turned out that one of the witnesses was an undercover cop, which made the experience "delicious". The cop asked me if I wanted to press charges. I declined, but asked if the police officer could help prevent the person from repeating his behavior. He said, "My pleasure. Come this way, please [to the perp]". I found out, later, that he was on drugs and had warrants out for his arrest. But my calm demeaner kept the incident from escalating.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Words for the Day for Thursday, November 20, 2008
The Words for today are Strength and Empowerment.
I just scratched the surface last time through. Let's go deeper tonight.
So how do you define Strength without using the word "strong"? Durability? Resolve? Mind over matter? Now let's take on "Empowerment". Assertion of personal power. (Yes, Power is in Empowerment). This time, I'm using Google language links, but not providing them to you, because I want you to come out and say what these words mean to you.
I just scratched the surface last time through. Let's go deeper tonight.
So how do you define Strength without using the word "strong"? Durability? Resolve? Mind over matter? Now let's take on "Empowerment". Assertion of personal power. (Yes, Power is in Empowerment). This time, I'm using Google language links, but not providing them to you, because I want you to come out and say what these words mean to you.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Word for the Day for Wednesday, November 19, 2008
The Word for Today is Competence.
Who is competent these days? As before, perhaps not me, at least in submitting these "words" on time. Oh well. I have another chance coming on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. (Figure it out...)
Anybody remember a 1968 book titled, "The Peter Principal"? That the reason our corporations are run so badly is that nobody in their core group is in a position of competence? (There may be some exceptions -- where people demanded a demotion back to competence, and made it stick. These were covered in the book, if I remember correctly, along with how much pressure was against them doing so).
Who is competent these days? As before, perhaps not me, at least in submitting these "words" on time. Oh well. I have another chance coming on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. (Figure it out...)
Anybody remember a 1968 book titled, "The Peter Principal"? That the reason our corporations are run so badly is that nobody in their core group is in a position of competence? (There may be some exceptions -- where people demanded a demotion back to competence, and made it stick. These were covered in the book, if I remember correctly, along with how much pressure was against them doing so).
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Word for the Day for Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Word for Today is Endurance.
Last time around, we were in the midst of a "complete financial meltdown". I guess you could say we were enduring it!
The funny thing: We gave them $700 Billion to buy up "toxic home loans", but it seems that our Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson diverted this to direct stock purchases of certain banks, who then turned around and gave Stock dividends, gave bonuses to top executives and started in to purchase other banks. Oh well -- easy come, easy go??? (And, it seems, about time for another post in my political BLOG).
Back to endurance, WordNet throws survival in with it.
Last time around, we were in the midst of a "complete financial meltdown". I guess you could say we were enduring it!
The funny thing: We gave them $700 Billion to buy up "toxic home loans", but it seems that our Treasury Secretary, Henry Paulson diverted this to direct stock purchases of certain banks, who then turned around and gave Stock dividends, gave bonuses to top executives and started in to purchase other banks. Oh well -- easy come, easy go??? (And, it seems, about time for another post in my political BLOG).
Back to endurance, WordNet throws survival in with it.
Word for the Day for Monday, November 17, 2008
A "little birdy" told me that I missed a day. How careless of me!
The word for "today" [really yesterday] is [was] Fertility.
A "while ago", we also encountered this word, where I took into account the literal and the virtual (fertility of ideas).
When I go to the web for help, I get more about physical fertility (fecundity, anyone?), or how the soil can be fertile for seeds (which even includes a "negative pole" word, rankness).
The word for "today" [really yesterday] is [was] Fertility.
A "while ago", we also encountered this word, where I took into account the literal and the virtual (fertility of ideas).
When I go to the web for help, I get more about physical fertility (fecundity, anyone?), or how the soil can be fertile for seeds (which even includes a "negative pole" word, rankness).
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Word for the Day for Sunday, November 16, 2008
The Word for Today is Stability.
The last time around, I defined this purely by its absence in our country.
What does it mean to be stable? Good job, owning a home and a good marriage? (Well, one out of three [job] is not bad, I guess).
One of the Michael attributes is "the Nine Needs". One of those needs is Security. I guess somebody with that need might be looking for Stability. (However, my biggest need is Adventure, which doesn't care about it quite so much).
The last time around, I defined this purely by its absence in our country.
What does it mean to be stable? Good job, owning a home and a good marriage? (Well, one out of three [job] is not bad, I guess).
One of the Michael attributes is "the Nine Needs". One of those needs is Security. I guess somebody with that need might be looking for Stability. (However, my biggest need is Adventure, which doesn't care about it quite so much).
Weekly Theme for November 16-22, 2008
The Theme for this Week is Location.
Be honest: Do you really know where you are? Emotionally? Intellectually? Spiritually?
Location is quite important. Even physical location!
Be honest: Do you really know where you are? Emotionally? Intellectually? Spiritually?
Location is quite important. Even physical location!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Word for the Day for Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Word for Today is Release.
Seven weeks ago, I equated Release with letting go. There are, of course, many definitions, including releasing a latch, releasing a prisoner, and even releasing a stream of profanities! :-)
I'll leave it to you which definition you prefer.
Seven weeks ago, I equated Release with letting go. There are, of course, many definitions, including releasing a latch, releasing a prisoner, and even releasing a stream of profanities! :-)
I'll leave it to you which definition you prefer.
Word for the Day for Friday, November 14, 2008
The Word for Today is Aspiration.
I almost didn't even deal with this word last time. Let's see: Ambition. A dream to follow. And then, there are the medical definitions! :-)
I aspire to get these words for the day out on time!
I almost didn't even deal with this word last time. Let's see: Ambition. A dream to follow. And then, there are the medical definitions! :-)
I aspire to get these words for the day out on time!
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