Monday, August 31, 2015

Word for the Day: Monday, August 31, 2015

he Word for Today (Monday) is Elimination. Now I, myself, would never suggest to eliminate Strategy (our Theme). But, on the other hand, there are many things to eliminate, to form a good strategy. Good luck.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 30, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance, which absolutely seems a good strategy for life. It's definitely not the only one (which, in my opinion needs to include feedback from people around you), but it's a pretty good start. In my own case, it shows up, in that I make myself as "self-contained", as is practical.

Weekly Theme: Week of 09/30 to 10/05/2015

The Theme for this Week is Strategy.  Strong chess players know that winning a chess game requires both strategy and tactics (where good strategy includes proper tactics).  My interest in the topic comes from a background of playing Chess, but this article, comparing strategy and tactics, is about running a corporation. And, in the context of the source for Michael Transits, is about running your life! 

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 29, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. How useful is expansion? In my opinion, it depends on what's being expanded. For example, if it's your intellect, very useful. If it's your spiritual development, extremely useful. If it's the middle of your body, because of lots of delicious food, much less so.

Friday, August 28, 2015

Words for the Day: Friday, August 28, 2015

The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. Both of these are useful, when applied "correctly". For example, I find it useful to trust the Universe, my "upstairs" (whether Essence, Whole Self, Guardian Angel, or whatever your own term is for he/she), and the "higher power", that I can call All That Is, or, if you please, God. However, trusting other fallible human beings can be problematical because, in general, Trust needs to be earned and developed (but not demanded of you). Likewise, faith is useful, as long as it is not blind. What do you think? Thank you!

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 27, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. I find this (along with Kindness) to be among the most useful Words around. No matter how bad things seem, I never have trouble finding something to be thankful for. Have you noticed that, even though Thanksgiving takes place different days of the year, it's always on a Thursday? Thank you!

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 26, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. In my opinion, there's "Useful Equality", and "Scary Equality". The useful version is, simply "Equal Opportunity" and include details, that some oppose, such as "Affirmative Action", which attempts to "shake the pot", so as to see all of what's in it, not just the "most visible".

Now to "Scary Equality": Forced conformity? Say, in a Parochial School which, for example, makes people wear the same "school uniforms". But also, some countries. As another example, I followed the collapse of Czechoslovakia, in 1989. Before the communistic government (which DEFINITELY preaches equality) failed, there was only one party, the communistic one, "of course". In other words, forced conformity.

The issue here, is to have opportunities for people, who do NOT fit into the "popular cubby holes".

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. Is it prudent to be useful? I think so. Is it useful to be prudent? As long as you don't go overboard, to the point of acting like a "prude". It helps, by the way, to understand what Prudent actually means, which includes the concept of being practical.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Word for the Day: Monday, August 24, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. Is it useful to be innocent? Ask anyone, who is fighting a criminal case, in a court of law. Is it innocent to be useful? Oh well, some questions are easier to answer than others.

One meaning of Innocence I like, is used in the phrase, "The innocence of little children".

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 23, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. Hopefully, none of you will feel the need to ask forgiveness, for "being useful". I've apologized for "being in the way" before, when I thought I was being useful. Oh well. Life is a series of experiences, that we (hopefully) learn from.

Weekly Theme: Week of August 23-29, 2015

The Theme for this Week is Usefulness.  What does it mean to be useful?  That was an important question for me, personally, because I was accused of "being in the way", many times, as a child.  One common answer to the above question is a term called "qualifications".  So how does one get qualified?  Usually, with "formal jobs", a combination of education and "experience".  But let's take a look at that word, "experience".  They are, of course, most interested in "work experience", which includes companies worked at, supervisors and managers, perhaps access to performance reviews, and so forth.  What they are, almost categorically not interested in, is life experience!  (In fact, in one case, the most direct experience I had, for a computer position was from volunteer work that I did, between two, paying positions.  (It was accepted, finally, after two days of deliberation).  So are you useful?  Thank you!

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Word for the Day: Saturday, August 22, 2015

The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. An authentic economy? Do you THINK that the Economy of the United States is authentic, or based on lies, from individuals (including members of the Government), and Corporations? Come to think of it, how many countries, in our world have, what could be considered authentic economies? Once more, I'm bringing up more questions, than I attempt to answer.

Friday, August 21, 2015

Word for the Day: Friday, August 21, 2015

The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. Today, this works well with the Themes, because it's important how we interpret economy and/or practicality in any events, relationships, career issues, financial issues, and so forth. Just do what you can, to keep track of what actually is occurring, with these issues (a term I like better than problems). Whatever you do, don't forget last Saturday's Overview and Perspective, because that's a big part of any interpretation of an issue.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Word for the Day: Thursday, August 20, 2015

The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. Practical socialization? Economical socialization? Well, if you can't afford travel, forcing it wouldn't be economical, would it? Probably not practical, either...

So where DOES socialization fit in? A lot of people are comfortable with "digital socialization" (i.e. Twitter and Facebook). I like to see people in person (but am aware of issues, in the first paragraph). I also like phone calls, because you can tell how something is being said, rather than only seeing the words themselves. All I can say, is have fun.

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Word for the Day: Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Concentration. I've heard, many times, "You get what you concentrate on". So what do YOU concentrate on? If it's economy, for example, it's got to really be honest concentration, such as, with little effort, finding the best sales, shopping mainly at places that don't "gouge" the customer, and tending toward repairing appliances, rather than frequently replacing them. (Note: The reason I'm stressing "honest concentration", is that someone might say they're concentrating on "economy", but it's actually more about lack, and often includes complaints about corporations, that charge "high prices").

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Word for the Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2015

The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. Is it acceptable to be economical and/or practical? OK, silly question. Is there such a thing as practical acceptability? How about economical acceptability? Yes, folks, some of these combinations bring up more questions than they answer.

Monday, August 17, 2015

Word for the Day: Monday, Augut 17, 2015

The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. Economical and/or practical generosity? Definitely! For example, don't be "generous" with something you can't legally give (like, for example, money, belonging to your employer). But generously giving of yourself? I'm absolutely for it!

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Word for the Day: Sunday, August 16, 2015

The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. Economical sharing? Of course, if you don't burn yourself out, by sharing too much. Sharing practicality? Advice, on how to be practical can, of course, be welcome.

Weekly Themes, Week of August 16-22, 2015

The Themes for this Week are Economy and Practicality.  One way these go together, is the Verb definition, from telling Google to "define economy":  "careful management of available resources".  Doesn't that sound practical?  And, indeed, when asking Google about Practical, it (among other things) brings up "sensible and realistic", which can include being economical.  So how will these two Themes work, with the Words for this week?  We shall see.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Words for the Day: Saturday, August 15, 2015

The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. Through my life, I've worked for a number of corporations, and one government agency. One thing I considered important, in each case, was being involved with the Big Picture View, of each of these Organizations. My feeling was that I thought I could do a much better job, if I knew where I fit in. Unfortunately, not all corporations agree with this, thinking that employees need to be focused on only that small part, that their job description actually entails.