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The Word for Today is Nourishment.
As you probably have guessed, we did this before, and discussed Transactional Analysis. (I still recommend those books).
Back to the web for help. Hmmm... Intellectual Nourishment? I'm for that. Keep your mind active and it will serve you well.
Once again, I welcome comments.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Weekly Theme for week of November 2-8, 2008
The Theme for this Week is Balance.
We always need balance in our lives. I've had to work overtime to balance daily life with my dream state. (I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem).
There are lots of balancing acts, such as family and career, television and reading, Internet and practically anything else. :-)
One special note: This is the first week of a new block of 7 weeks, with the theme of Artisan. (In the Michael tradition, this is known as the Artisan block. The first week is the Server week).
Note: I'm in a strange place, in more ways than one. It may take me a while to catch up with clock time.
We always need balance in our lives. I've had to work overtime to balance daily life with my dream state. (I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem).
There are lots of balancing acts, such as family and career, television and reading, Internet and practically anything else. :-)
One special note: This is the first week of a new block of 7 weeks, with the theme of Artisan. (In the Michael tradition, this is known as the Artisan block. The first week is the Server week).
Note: I'm in a strange place, in more ways than one. It may take me a while to catch up with clock time.
Word for the Day for Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Word for Today is Prosperity.
Forty nine days ago, we discussed spiritual verses financial prosperity. Where in the world can we go from there?
All right. I went to the web to see what's there. Wealth connected with Welfare? We better not tell the Republicans about that!
Wow! It says there is a Prosperity Magazine that is run by the Scientologists. Now why am I disturbed by that? How rude of me.
What do you think of when you think of Prosperity?
Forty nine days ago, we discussed spiritual verses financial prosperity. Where in the world can we go from there?
All right. I went to the web to see what's there. Wealth connected with Welfare? We better not tell the Republicans about that!
Wow! It says there is a Prosperity Magazine that is run by the Scientologists. Now why am I disturbed by that? How rude of me.
What do you think of when you think of Prosperity?
Word for the Day for Friday, October 31, 2008
The Word for Today is Liberation.
Seven weeks ago, we discussed prisons, both physical and virtual.
Let's not put ourself into boxes! We have too many of those anyway! But web definitions aren't much better than my past one.
What does Liberation meen to you? I feel freedom all over me!
Seven weeks ago, we discussed prisons, both physical and virtual.
Let's not put ourself into boxes! We have too many of those anyway! But web definitions aren't much better than my past one.
What does Liberation meen to you? I feel freedom all over me!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Word for the Day for Thursday, October 30, 2008
The Word for Today is Wisdom.
Last time through, we discussed Life Experience.
Wisdom is often seen in its absense, including situations in which mistakes caused problems. World leaders have had their share of the problems.
To become wise, learn new things. Sounds over simple, but we often miss opportunities.
I say, go for it.
Last time through, we discussed Life Experience.
Wisdom is often seen in its absense, including situations in which mistakes caused problems. World leaders have had their share of the problems.
To become wise, learn new things. Sounds over simple, but we often miss opportunities.
I say, go for it.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Word for the day for Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The Word for Today is Impartiality.
Last time through, we talked about opinions. This time, I'd like to take on Judgement.
We all have filters. Our Instinctive Center makes sure of this. The problem is when one person is compared to another. Different life stories. Apples to oranges.
Calm, relaxed and neutral has taken me to wonderful places.
Have fun. And silly of me to not get it in before midnight.
Last time through, we talked about opinions. This time, I'd like to take on Judgement.
We all have filters. Our Instinctive Center makes sure of this. The problem is when one person is compared to another. Different life stories. Apples to oranges.
Calm, relaxed and neutral has taken me to wonderful places.
Have fun. And silly of me to not get it in before midnight.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Word for the Day for Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Word for Today is Consequence.
Last time around, we used a Game Show for our definition.
But now, I'm dithering between logical consequence and Consequentialism.
Can anybody help me here?
Thank you very much!
Last time around, we used a Game Show for our definition.
But now, I'm dithering between logical consequence and Consequentialism.
Can anybody help me here?
Thank you very much!
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Word for the Day for Monday, October 27, 2008
The Word for Today is Elimination.
Seven weeks ago, we even dealt with bodily functions!
Besides this rather obvious example, as well as removal of waste in general, it's hard to improve on my prior example. It's interesting that the web definitions often are presented in medical terms. (Hmmm... "Process of elimination"...)
Remember, folks. You can speak also, whether through BLOG comments, or on the Google list.
Seven weeks ago, we even dealt with bodily functions!
Besides this rather obvious example, as well as removal of waste in general, it's hard to improve on my prior example. It's interesting that the web definitions often are presented in medical terms. (Hmmm... "Process of elimination"...)
Remember, folks. You can speak also, whether through BLOG comments, or on the Google list.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
The Word for the Day for Sunday, October 26, 2008
The Word for Today is a hyphenated one, Self-Reliance.
Last time around, I brought out the Bootstraps.
This time, I'll just mention that I travel light. I like to be as "self contained" as possible when traveling, using, for example, only carry-on baggage.
Remember, when it gets down to brass tacks, the only person with you might just be you. So what can you do by yourself?
(I'm used to this. Some family members are not).
Last time around, I brought out the Bootstraps.
This time, I'll just mention that I travel light. I like to be as "self contained" as possible when traveling, using, for example, only carry-on baggage.
Remember, when it gets down to brass tacks, the only person with you might just be you. So what can you do by yourself?
(I'm used to this. Some family members are not).
Weekly Theme for the week of Sunday, October 26 to Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Theme for this week is Conservation.
This one comes across to me almost like a "no-brainer". But, since we do have brains, let's continue. :-)
What does it mean to conserve? Come on, folks? Is it really that hard?
Lots of things that we routinely throw away could be used more than once. You should see my apartment! I've got stacks of to-go cups from Espresso joints here in Seattle. I use them over and over, throwing them away only when they start getting raunchy.
It's possible to go overboard, but every little bit helps.
This one comes across to me almost like a "no-brainer". But, since we do have brains, let's continue. :-)
What does it mean to conserve? Come on, folks? Is it really that hard?
Lots of things that we routinely throw away could be used more than once. You should see my apartment! I've got stacks of to-go cups from Espresso joints here in Seattle. I use them over and over, throwing them away only when they start getting raunchy.
It's possible to go overboard, but every little bit helps.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Word for the Day for Saturday, October 25, 2008
The Word for Today is Expansion.
Last time, we even dealt with non-complimentary meanings of Expansion, such as around the middle. (But, of course, going back to spiritual expansion).
One caveat I'll mention here is the issue of too much expansion. I look at it like breathing. You breathe in air and then let it out. Feels good, right? Expand, contract. Expand, contract. The problem is the analogy of the balloon. Expand it too much and? ... and? ... and?
Comments and discussion always welcome.
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington.
Last time, we even dealt with non-complimentary meanings of Expansion, such as around the middle. (But, of course, going back to spiritual expansion).
One caveat I'll mention here is the issue of too much expansion. I look at it like breathing. You breathe in air and then let it out. Feels good, right? Expand, contract. Expand, contract. The problem is the analogy of the balloon. Expand it too much and? ... and? ... and?
Comments and discussion always welcome.
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington.
Friday, October 24, 2008
The Word for the Day for Friday, October 24, 2008
The Word for today is ... [drum roll] ... Two of them! Trust and Faith.
The funny thing about this one is that, 49 days ago, I did a fairly thorough job of defining these words. How in the world am I going to follow that act?
The first web definition for Trust was, "have confidence or faith in", which ties our second word in. Another definition I like of trust is, "allow without fear".
There is also a web definition for Faith: "complete confidence in a person or plan". Confidence seems to be part of both of these words.
The funny thing about this one is that, 49 days ago, I did a fairly thorough job of defining these words. How in the world am I going to follow that act?
The first web definition for Trust was, "have confidence or faith in", which ties our second word in. Another definition I like of trust is, "allow without fear".
There is also a web definition for Faith: "complete confidence in a person or plan". Confidence seems to be part of both of these words.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Word for the Day for Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Word for Today is Gratitude.
Seven weeks ago, I thought of the United States day of Thanksgiving.
You don't need a national holiday to thank somebody. Even a little thank you for something that helped you, even if it was a "little thing". If it weren't for these little things, the world would likely stop.
Seven weeks ago, I thought of the United States day of Thanksgiving.
You don't need a national holiday to thank somebody. Even a little thank you for something that helped you, even if it was a "little thing". If it weren't for these little things, the world would likely stop.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Word for the Day for Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Word for Today is Equality.
Last time around, we went all over the place to find some common ground on this word.
One change I've made from the link above is that Comments will appear immediately, but, of course, can be hidden or removed by me if they are abusive, grossly off topic, or SPAM.
So there is more equality on this BLOG.
And did you know that there is also an email list associated with this BLOG? Anyone can become a member if they join Google [for free]. And I've just decreed that this list can be a discussion list as well. More equality than I can handle? I guess I'll find out!
Last time around, we went all over the place to find some common ground on this word.
One change I've made from the link above is that Comments will appear immediately, but, of course, can be hidden or removed by me if they are abusive, grossly off topic, or SPAM.
So there is more equality on this BLOG.
And did you know that there is also an email list associated with this BLOG? Anyone can become a member if they join Google [for free]. And I've just decreed that this list can be a discussion list as well. More equality than I can handle? I guess I'll find out!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Word for the Day for Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Word for Today is Prudence.
Seven weeks ago today, I took on this word. Then, I stressed the variation about "Think before you speak/type".
Today, I'm going so deep into this word, that I'm getting lost!
I'm so lost, in fact, that I'm throwing my hands up into the air and asking you, the readers, for help! What do you think of when you think of the word, "Prudence"?
Thank you and best regards,
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington
Seven weeks ago today, I took on this word. Then, I stressed the variation about "Think before you speak/type".
Today, I'm going so deep into this word, that I'm getting lost!
I'm so lost, in fact, that I'm throwing my hands up into the air and asking you, the readers, for help! What do you think of when you think of the word, "Prudence"?
Thank you and best regards,
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington
Monday, October 20, 2008
The Word for the Day for Monday, October 20, 2008
The Word for Today is Innocence.
We earlier took the word apart pretty thoroughly. It's hard to build on that, but I'll try anyway.
Unfortunately, when I look at the web, the multiple definitions start to look less complimentary. (Like, in Wikipedia, those "...who lack the mental capacity to understand the nature of their acts"). Also, in general, innocent has been used to mean one who has not been "subverted" by others, often being used by the religious as an excuse for suppressing those who might subvert, even if they are not violating civil crimes.
What do you think of, when you think of the word "Innocence"?
We earlier took the word apart pretty thoroughly. It's hard to build on that, but I'll try anyway.
Unfortunately, when I look at the web, the multiple definitions start to look less complimentary. (Like, in Wikipedia, those "...who lack the mental capacity to understand the nature of their acts"). Also, in general, innocent has been used to mean one who has not been "subverted" by others, often being used by the religious as an excuse for suppressing those who might subvert, even if they are not violating civil crimes.
What do you think of, when you think of the word "Innocence"?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Word for the Day for Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Word for Today is Forgiveness.
The last time around, I went biblical. This time, I'd like to point out a quote that I think is by J. P. Van Hulle, "A Human Being is a Mistake Making Machine. Get Used to it and do your Best".
The other way to look at this is how many times we have had to ask for forgiveness.
Let's build on these words, folks. They come back around every 7 weeks.
The last time around, I went biblical. This time, I'd like to point out a quote that I think is by J. P. Van Hulle, "A Human Being is a Mistake Making Machine. Get Used to it and do your Best".
The other way to look at this is how many times we have had to ask for forgiveness.
Let's build on these words, folks. They come back around every 7 weeks.
Weekly Theme for the week of October 19-25, 2008
The Theme for this Week is Welcome.
Might as well do it now. Welcome to this BLOG!
That done, it's always good to make lists of items or events that are welcome in your upcoming week/month/year.
Might as well do it now. Welcome to this BLOG!
That done, it's always good to make lists of items or events that are welcome in your upcoming week/month/year.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Word for the Day for Saturday, October 18, 2008
The Word for Today is Authenticity.
Earlier, we dealt with personal authenticity. Today, I'd like to point out to you ways to tell if another person is coming across as authentic.
Because of the different ways this BLOG is being "marketed", not everybody who reads it has any knowledge, or perhaps even any interest in the Michael Teachings. I'm actually putting this out to the world as a way we can move with the forces that be, rather than, say, trying to "go upstream".
Speaking of authenticity, I wish to invite people who are following my "Word for the Day" BLOG to also follow my Political BLOG, which is, at this very moment in time, investigating exactly how authentic my local news in Seattle is.
More later (meaning this post will be edited later and re-sent, both to the BLOG and to the Google Email List).
Earlier, we dealt with personal authenticity. Today, I'd like to point out to you ways to tell if another person is coming across as authentic.
Because of the different ways this BLOG is being "marketed", not everybody who reads it has any knowledge, or perhaps even any interest in the Michael Teachings. I'm actually putting this out to the world as a way we can move with the forces that be, rather than, say, trying to "go upstream".
Speaking of authenticity, I wish to invite people who are following my "Word for the Day" BLOG to also follow my Political BLOG, which is, at this very moment in time, investigating exactly how authentic my local news in Seattle is.
More later (meaning this post will be edited later and re-sent, both to the BLOG and to the Google Email List).
Friday, October 17, 2008
The Word for the Day for Friday, October 17, 2008
The Word for Today is Interpretation.
On our last pass, we discussed how the wrong interpretation of an event could cause fights. This time through, I'd like to introduce you to how we all are interpreters, as everything filters through our overleaves before it makes it to us.
Learn to become clear, and people can understand you.
On our last pass, we discussed how the wrong interpretation of an event could cause fights. This time through, I'd like to introduce you to how we all are interpreters, as everything filters through our overleaves before it makes it to us.
Learn to become clear, and people can understand you.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Word for the Day for Thursday, October 16, 2008
The Word for Today is Socialization.
Last time around, it was about us as social animals.
This time, looking a bit closer, I see not all definitions are complimentary, for example, the one that relates to a Socialistic government. But even there, the idea, by itself isn't bad, it's just how poorly it's been practiced, which gives the word "Socialism" a bad name. (By the way, Socialism comes across as a Mature Soul method of government. Too bad "enterprising Young Souls" had to ruin it for the "rest of us").
As for where Socialization begins in a culture, it is in the Baby Soul stage, after basic survival lessons are learned.
Last time around, it was about us as social animals.
This time, looking a bit closer, I see not all definitions are complimentary, for example, the one that relates to a Socialistic government. But even there, the idea, by itself isn't bad, it's just how poorly it's been practiced, which gives the word "Socialism" a bad name. (By the way, Socialism comes across as a Mature Soul method of government. Too bad "enterprising Young Souls" had to ruin it for the "rest of us").
As for where Socialization begins in a culture, it is in the Baby Soul stage, after basic survival lessons are learned.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Word for the Day for Wednesday, October 15, 2008
The word for Today is Concentration.
Seven weeks ago, I took this on via a game show analogy. That makes it look a bit like Focus.
What I'd like to suggest today is for you to concentrate on your own best outcome.
Seven weeks ago, I took this on via a game show analogy. That makes it look a bit like Focus.
What I'd like to suggest today is for you to concentrate on your own best outcome.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Word for the Day for Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Word for Today is Acceptability.
Last time through, I talked about self-acceptance. This time, let's look a bit closer at the word itself.
There are even questionable uses for this word, such as our government trying to get us to "accept" giving billions to military action in Iraq, while leaving millions of our children without healthcare (by Bush vetoing the SCHIP bill on the same day he DEMANDED billions for Iraq without strings).
As always, I welcome discussion.
Last time through, I talked about self-acceptance. This time, let's look a bit closer at the word itself.
There are even questionable uses for this word, such as our government trying to get us to "accept" giving billions to military action in Iraq, while leaving millions of our children without healthcare (by Bush vetoing the SCHIP bill on the same day he DEMANDED billions for Iraq without strings).
As always, I welcome discussion.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Word for the Day for Monday, October 13, 2008
The Word for Today is Generosity.
Yes, this is not the first time for this word. It's too good of a word to not pay attention to.
The key to this word is the "willingness" part. Making yourself freely available to others. It actually builds on yesterday's word, Sharing, as in "Generosity is the willingness to share".
Yes, this is not the first time for this word. It's too good of a word to not pay attention to.
The key to this word is the "willingness" part. Making yourself freely available to others. It actually builds on yesterday's word, Sharing, as in "Generosity is the willingness to share".
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The Word for the Day for Sunday, October 12, 2008
The Word for Today is Sharing.
Once again, this is not the first time for this word. What I would add, this time around, is "having in common", where we all share, for example, our humanity. Another definition I like is "communion", where we can share thoughts and feelings with other.
(Note on how the "words for the day" seem to repeat, these days: These words DO repeat every 7 weeks or 49 days. So, to allow for the easy and convenient viewing of how my expression evolves, I plan, from now on, to link to the prior version of the word).
Once again, this is not the first time for this word. What I would add, this time around, is "having in common", where we all share, for example, our humanity. Another definition I like is "communion", where we can share thoughts and feelings with other.
(Note on how the "words for the day" seem to repeat, these days: These words DO repeat every 7 weeks or 49 days. So, to allow for the easy and convenient viewing of how my expression evolves, I plan, from now on, to link to the prior version of the word).
Weekly Theme for week of October 12-18, 2008
The theme for this week is Partnership.
If we take this word apart, we get, "a Ship of Partners". I think this fits very well.
If we take this word apart, we get, "a Ship of Partners". I think this fits very well.
An Alternate View of Ordinal and Exalted Roles
I've had an interesting opportunity for an extended period of time to experience being all of the different Michael Roles. This has taught me several things, including giving me an alternative perspective on which Roles become which Roles when going from Ordinal to Exalted.
Currently, the Michael books I have read show the Servers and Priests as the Ordinal and Exalted roles, respectively, on the Inspiration axis; the Artisans and Sages as the Ordinal and Exalted Expression roles; the Warriors and Kings as the Ordinal and Exalted Action roles; and, of course, the lowly and Neutral Scholars all by themselves on the Assimilation axis.
My alternative view comes from my ongoing experience of "being" all of the roles, especially by how each roles feel in my Chacras. To help me understand the relationship to my Chacras, I go to the document, "Michael's DNA Structure", copyright 1997 and 1998 by JP Van Hulle and Michael Berkley.
As I went through the King Mastery Block from 8/19/2007 to 10/6/2007 (see my other handout, "Michael Transits for more details of this journey), I started feeling each role in my Chacras, often in two of these Chacras. So I could feel being a Server in both my 1st and 7th Chacras, Artisan in both my 2nd and 6th Chacras, Warrior in both my 3rd and 5th Chacras, and, finally, Scholar solely in my 4th Chacras. Continuing, I then feel being a Sage in my 5th and 3rd Chacras, Priest in both my 6th and 2nd Chacras and finally, King in both my 7th and 1st Chacras.
I found this extremely fascinating! So I feel the same Chacras as a Server and King? Likewise, Artisan and Priest? Warrior and Sage? Wow!
Then I started correlating what I know about each of these Roles. Server and King are both involved in Service in some sort or other. Also, both Servers and Kings tend to act a lot. So does that mean that Server is the Ordinal role on the Action axis, related to the King? I also found that Server FEELS a lot like a King, with both of them having rather solid bodies.
Continuing my correlation, I find that Artisans and Priests both appear to be the least solid Roles, even with comments about how challenging it can sometimes be to have "In Body Experiences"! Also, don't Artisans often inspire others with their creations, especially if what they've created is a mood in a room?
Finally, both Warriors and Sages appear to be highly involved with the art of Conversation. (The description of Warrior shows Persuasion as its Positive Pole and Coercion as its Negative Pole. Both of these can easily be conducted via Conversation). So that makes it appear that Warrior fits into the Expression Axis.
Currently, the Michael books I have read show the Servers and Priests as the Ordinal and Exalted roles, respectively, on the Inspiration axis; the Artisans and Sages as the Ordinal and Exalted Expression roles; the Warriors and Kings as the Ordinal and Exalted Action roles; and, of course, the lowly and Neutral Scholars all by themselves on the Assimilation axis.
My alternative view comes from my ongoing experience of "being" all of the roles, especially by how each roles feel in my Chacras. To help me understand the relationship to my Chacras, I go to the document, "Michael's DNA Structure", copyright 1997 and 1998 by JP Van Hulle and Michael Berkley.
As I went through the King Mastery Block from 8/19/2007 to 10/6/2007 (see my other handout, "Michael Transits for more details of this journey), I started feeling each role in my Chacras, often in two of these Chacras. So I could feel being a Server in both my 1st and 7th Chacras, Artisan in both my 2nd and 6th Chacras, Warrior in both my 3rd and 5th Chacras, and, finally, Scholar solely in my 4th Chacras. Continuing, I then feel being a Sage in my 5th and 3rd Chacras, Priest in both my 6th and 2nd Chacras and finally, King in both my 7th and 1st Chacras.
I found this extremely fascinating! So I feel the same Chacras as a Server and King? Likewise, Artisan and Priest? Warrior and Sage? Wow!
Then I started correlating what I know about each of these Roles. Server and King are both involved in Service in some sort or other. Also, both Servers and Kings tend to act a lot. So does that mean that Server is the Ordinal role on the Action axis, related to the King? I also found that Server FEELS a lot like a King, with both of them having rather solid bodies.
Continuing my correlation, I find that Artisans and Priests both appear to be the least solid Roles, even with comments about how challenging it can sometimes be to have "In Body Experiences"! Also, don't Artisans often inspire others with their creations, especially if what they've created is a mood in a room?
Finally, both Warriors and Sages appear to be highly involved with the art of Conversation. (The description of Warrior shows Persuasion as its Positive Pole and Coercion as its Negative Pole. Both of these can easily be conducted via Conversation). So that makes it appear that Warrior fits into the Expression Axis.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Word for the Day for Saturday, October 11, 2008
The Word for Today is -- two of them: Overview and Perspective.
We've been down this road before -- the big picture view.
Overview is like reading the "Executive Summary" of an essay or paper. You hope that the person writing this paper will, at least, put the main points in for you to see. In other words, you "glom onto" something, putting yourself around it, hoping you can gain some understanding on the way.
Perspective is a bit different. Like reading a book: Is it written in a 1st Person perspective or a 3rd Person perspective? (2nd Person perspective would be a bit tricky).
We've been down this road before -- the big picture view.
Overview is like reading the "Executive Summary" of an essay or paper. You hope that the person writing this paper will, at least, put the main points in for you to see. In other words, you "glom onto" something, putting yourself around it, hoping you can gain some understanding on the way.
Perspective is a bit different. Like reading a book: Is it written in a 1st Person perspective or a 3rd Person perspective? (2nd Person perspective would be a bit tricky).
Friday, October 10, 2008
Word for the Day for Friday, October 10, 2008
The Word for Today is Reflection.
Once again, this sounds a bit like "Review". However, review is an active process (often by students who wish to do well in a test). However, reflection, as a "calm, lengthy, intent consideration" is a much less active activity that often fits into either meditation or that "twilight zone" before falling asleep at night.
Once again, this sounds a bit like "Review". However, review is an active process (often by students who wish to do well in a test). However, reflection, as a "calm, lengthy, intent consideration" is a much less active activity that often fits into either meditation or that "twilight zone" before falling asleep at night.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Word for the Day for Thursday, October 9, 2008
The Word for Today is Study.
If you are in a school, study is expected. But what are you studying? Something that will facilitate your life going forward? Something that gives you tools for surviving relationship issues?
Following a complete mental and emotional collapse at age twenty four, Warren G. Harding received treatment at the sanitarium of what noted physician in Battle Creek, Michigan?
Obviously, it's good to pick and choose what you study.
If you are in a school, study is expected. But what are you studying? Something that will facilitate your life going forward? Something that gives you tools for surviving relationship issues?
OR
Following a complete mental and emotional collapse at age twenty four, Warren G. Harding received treatment at the sanitarium of what noted physician in Battle Creek, Michigan?
Obviously, it's good to pick and choose what you study.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Word for the day for Wednesday, October 8, 2008
The Word for Today is Absorption.
We absorb all the time. We breathe in the air, absorbing healing oxygen. We drink water, absorbing the minerals that are in it, good or bad (depending on where the water came from of course).
The meaning I like is that we take in what we need to live our lives.
We absorb all the time. We breathe in the air, absorbing healing oxygen. We drink water, absorbing the minerals that are in it, good or bad (depending on where the water came from of course).
The meaning I like is that we take in what we need to live our lives.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Word for the Day for Tuesday, October 7, 2008
The Word for Today is Review.
It's always a good idea to take a moment, every so often, to review what has occurred so far today. That way, you are less likely to get surprised by something you didn't take into account.
This is one of those words that are, to use a computer term, "scalable". In other words, review can be reviewing what happened in the last hour, or it can be a formal "Life Review" that is a likely occurrence when you die. And, of course, anything inbetween.
It's always a good idea to take a moment, every so often, to review what has occurred so far today. That way, you are less likely to get surprised by something you didn't take into account.
This is one of those words that are, to use a computer term, "scalable". In other words, review can be reviewing what happened in the last hour, or it can be a formal "Life Review" that is a likely occurrence when you die. And, of course, anything inbetween.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Word for the Day for Monday, October 6, 2008
The Word for Today is Experimentation.
I am a scientist at heart. I experiment regularly. Unfortunately, this was not always a good thing.
For example, taking apart an expensive watch that my Father owned when I was a child. What went wrong was that it came apart easily enough, but I JUST COULDN'T figure out how to put it back together again! Failed experiment! And my parents were NOT amused!
So my suggestion is to go ahead and experiment. This means to take risks. However, I will suggest that you don't take unnecessary risks.
I am a scientist at heart. I experiment regularly. Unfortunately, this was not always a good thing.
For example, taking apart an expensive watch that my Father owned when I was a child. What went wrong was that it came apart easily enough, but I JUST COULDN'T figure out how to put it back together again! Failed experiment! And my parents were NOT amused!
So my suggestion is to go ahead and experiment. This means to take risks. However, I will suggest that you don't take unnecessary risks.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Word for Sunday, October 5, 2008
The Word for Today is Recognition.
This word actually is a lot like September 20th's word, Acknowledgment. There is a difference, however, as Recognition assumes something that you've seen (heard, experienced) before, whereas we can acknowledge something brand new.
There are other meanings, of course, like Recognizing a foreign country that others might not. But I like the correspondence between Recognition and Acknowledgment, as it ties today to 9/20/2008.
This word actually is a lot like September 20th's word, Acknowledgment. There is a difference, however, as Recognition assumes something that you've seen (heard, experienced) before, whereas we can acknowledge something brand new.
There are other meanings, of course, like Recognizing a foreign country that others might not. But I like the correspondence between Recognition and Acknowledgment, as it ties today to 9/20/2008.
Weekly Theme for week of October 5-11, 2008
The theme for this word consists of two words, Guidance and Mentor.
These two words are pretty close to each other, as Mentoring a person is a form of Guiding.
It does not necessarily work in the other direction, however, as Guiding a person may be as simple as showing them the correct street to get to their destination. Mentoring, however, has more of a teaching feel to it.
Guidance may be long term, however. Have you found your Guides yet? Ask your Essence if not.
Best regards,
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington
These two words are pretty close to each other, as Mentoring a person is a form of Guiding.
It does not necessarily work in the other direction, however, as Guiding a person may be as simple as showing them the correct street to get to their destination. Mentoring, however, has more of a teaching feel to it.
Guidance may be long term, however. Have you found your Guides yet? Ask your Essence if not.
Best regards,
Ken Parker in Seattle, Washington
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Word for the Day for Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Word for Today is Resolve.
The first thing that comes to mind is "I Resolve to xxx" (such as "lose weight", "stop smoking", "exercise more", etc).
The second thing that comes to mind comes from our current administration: "We must not lose our Resolve, in this xxx", where xxx = the War de Jour.
What do you think?
The first thing that comes to mind is "I Resolve to xxx" (such as "lose weight", "stop smoking", "exercise more", etc).
The second thing that comes to mind comes from our current administration: "We must not lose our Resolve, in this xxx", where xxx = the War de Jour.
What do you think?
Friday, October 3, 2008
Word for the Day for Friday, October 3, 2008
The Word for Today is Courage.
The first thing that comes up for me is the "Cowardly Lion", in "Wizard of Oz". In that movie, the lion thought he was the most cowardly being in the world. However, by the end of the movie, he came out as more courageous than most of the rest of them!
Note that Courage does NOT mean you don't feel fear at times. It means that you act on the fear in a constructive manner, rather than letting the fear damage or destroy you.
The first thing that comes up for me is the "Cowardly Lion", in "Wizard of Oz". In that movie, the lion thought he was the most cowardly being in the world. However, by the end of the movie, he came out as more courageous than most of the rest of them!
Note that Courage does NOT mean you don't feel fear at times. It means that you act on the fear in a constructive manner, rather than letting the fear damage or destroy you.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Word for the Day for Thursday, October 2, 2008
There are actually two words for today: Strength and Empowerment.
Do you know your own strength? It might be a good idea to find out.
How about being in your power? That is what I think of as Empowerment.
Do you know your own strength? It might be a good idea to find out.
How about being in your power? That is what I think of as Empowerment.
Oops! I missed a day. My bad. Anyway, Wednesday's word was...
The Word for Wednesday, October 1, 2008, is Competence.
There are many jokes that come up, such as how competent am I to do this "Word for the Day"?
I will not excuse myself, but I will state that there are many things on peoples' minds.
There are many jokes that come up, such as how competent am I to do this "Word for the Day"?
I will not excuse myself, but I will state that there are many things on peoples' minds.
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