Sunday, September 30, 2018
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 30, 2018
The Word for Today (Sunday) is Self-Reliance. A Self-Reliant Diplomat? (Likely an important trait!) But remember that, as important Self-Reliance is, that we are *not* alone: Help is always available.
Weekly Theme: Week of 9/30 to 10/06/2018
The Theme for this Week is Diplomacy. According to Google, this is about "managing International Relations", but I especially like the second definition, "the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way", because it is a trait that we *all* can use. So does that mean that we *all* can become Diplomats? Why not?
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Word for the Day: Saturday, September 29, 2018
The Word for Today (Saturday) is Expansion. Expanded Communication? (Sure). Is Expansion (in general) good? It depends: Spiritual, or Intellectual Expansion can be Awesome. But Expansion around the "middle" of the Body, due to Delicious Food, can be a problem. Have fun, but be careful!
Friday, September 28, 2018
Words for the Day: Friday, September 28, 2018
The Words for Today (Friday) are Trust and Faith. Do you Trust your ability to Communicate? Do you have Faith that you will be Heard? That's as simple as these things can be!
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Word for the Day: Thursday, September 27, 2018
The Word for Today (Thursday) is Gratitude. Let's have a Dialogue about this: Gratitude helps the World go around. I am always Grateful about those, who help me in my life. Finally, notice that Gratitude always comes on Thursday, the same Day of the Week that the Holiday Thanksgiving comes on. So what are You Grateful for?
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
The Word for Today (Wednesday) is Equality. And Communication is best, when approached from an Equal standpoint -- or between two Equals. And this *especially* includes Intercourse, where both people must equally agree. And don't forget: Equal Opportunity for All!
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Prudence. And a Context of One of this Week's Themes can, if Inappropriately Approached, cause Lasting Consequences. So, a Practical Assessment of what you intend to accomplish, *Either* by Dialogue or Intercourse (or both) would be Appropriate. Just be Careful!
Monday, September 24, 2018
Word for the Day: Monday, September 24, 2018
The Word for Today (Monday) is Innocence. Innocent Dialogue? [Why not?] Innocent Intercourse? [Perhaps a bit more Complex: One key, here, is Mutual Respect, as well as Respect for the word, "No"]. But remember that Communication is what is behind both of these.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 23, 2018
The Word for Today (Sunday) is Forgiveness. Asking Forgiveness for Communicating with another? We might as well ask Forgiveness for FAILING to Communicate. Just be Appropriate in the FORM of that Communication. Thank you.
Weekly Themes: Week of September 23-29, 2018
The Themes for this Week are Intercourse and Dialogue. At first blush, these seem quite different, until you look closer at the word, Intercourse: Especially when it has a different Adjective then people normally expect: "Social Intercourse", when Googled, is simply defined as, "Communication between individuals". What is Dialogue, if not the same thing? Even Sexual Intercourse can be considered a "form of communication", which often (though not always) includes Dialogue at the same time. So Communicate Away!
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Word for the Day: Saturday, September 22, 2018
The Word for Today (Saturday) is Authenticity. Authentic Humor? (i.e. The Joke comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity", like what you get from the Franklin Mint). But an even *more* important Question could be: Are YOU Authentic? And, Especially: Are you Authentic to Yourself?
Friday, September 21, 2018
Word for the Day: Friday, September 21, 2018
The Word for Today (Friday) is Interpretation. So how *do* you Interpret Humor? (An English-Humor / Humor-English Dictionary?) Because if Humor isn't correctly Interpreted, it might not come across as Humor at all. Or, even worse, it might come across as Inappropriate or, even Cruel. Careful.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Word for the Day: Thursaday, September 20, 2018
The Word for Today (Thursday) is Socialization. Socialized Humor? (Have you ever attended a Stand-Up Comic Nightclub?) One comment about Socialization in General: These Word and Themes have been around a *LONG* time. Back then, I am sure we didn't have Facebook or, even Telephones or email, meaning that Socialization tended to be In Person. No reason we can't Socialize in Person now!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Word for the Day: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
The Word for Today is Concentration. Concentrated Humor? (Just drop it in Water...) But often, the best Humor is what occurs, as I go through my day. Sometimes, somebody, by being very Serious, can unintentionally get Humorous. I used to watch Fox News that way but it got too Tedious and Boring. But whatever News Source you Watch, Be sure to do your own Fact Checking.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Word for the Day: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
The Word for Today (Tuesday) is Acceptability. Acceptable Humor? (I can give you an example, in my opinion, of "Unacceptable Humor": Kicking someone in the Shin, laughing, and then saying something like, "What's wrong? You don't have a Sense of Humor?) But there is something even *more* Important than Acceptable Humor: Are you Acceptable to Yourself?
Monday, September 17, 2018
Word for the Day: Monday, September 17, 2018
The Word for Today (Monday) is Generosity. Generous Humor? (Why not?) Generosity, by itself, is an extremely useful trait, which can make people popular. Also, in my opinion, it helps the World go around!
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Word for the Day: Sunday, September 16, 2018
The Word for Today (Sunday) is Sharing. And what good is a Sense of Humor, if it is not Shared? Seriously! Need I say more?
Weekly Theme: Week of September 16-22, 2018
The Theme for this Week is Humor. And what better thing to have, than a Good Sense of Humor? So, that said, what *is* Humor? According to Google, it is "the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech". And what better way, of spending a week, but with this Theme?
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Words for the Day: Saturday, September 15, 2018
The Words for Today (Saturday) are Overview and Perspective. Both of these are useful to a Vocation (or informal task) of Mediation, because it is important to have the Big Picture view, as well as Background Information, on the Parties to the Mediation. But keep in mind, that the Big Picture is useful to living, in general.
Friday, September 14, 2018
Word for the Day: Friday, September 14, 2018
The Word for Today (Friday) is Reflection. Mediate a Reflection? (LOL!) [or] Reflecting on Mediation? One concept I learned, years ago, was that people I encounter, often Reflect things I need to look at, in myself. So, in a way, perhaps I *am* Mediating a Reflection. One thing to keep in mind: Reflect on Having Fun. Okay?
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