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The Word for Today is Socialization.
Nobody is an island to him/herself. Socialization is definitely needed. That is one of my big lessons.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The Word for Yesterday was Concentration.
You get what you concentrate on. This makes it important to use discernment on what you concentrate on.
You get what you concentrate on. This makes it important to use discernment on what you concentrate on.
Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The Word for last Tuesday was Acceptability.
Be acceptable to yourself. Also, accept yourself. These will make it easier to accept others.
Be acceptable to yourself. Also, accept yourself. These will make it easier to accept others.
Word for the Day: Monday, December 28, 2009
The Word for last Monday was Generosity.
This is not limited to money, by the way: You can be generous with your praise, for example.
I am catching up, after losing my Internet access for about 4 days.
This is not limited to money, by the way: You can be generous with your praise, for example.
I am catching up, after losing my Internet access for about 4 days.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, December 27, 2009
The Word for Today is Sharing.
It can feel very good to share of yourself.
It can feel very good to share of yourself.
Weekly Themes: Week of 12/27/2009 to 1/2/2010
The Themes for this Week are Economy and Practicality.
It is generally very practical to be economical.
It is generally very practical to be economical.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Words for the Day: Saturday, December 26, 2009
The Words for Today are Overview and Perspective.
Both of these words have to do with the big picture; in effect the forest, as opposed to the trees. Another word for Overview is Executive Summary.
Both of these words have to do with the big picture; in effect the forest, as opposed to the trees. Another word for Overview is Executive Summary.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, December 25, 2009
The Word for Today is Reflection.
We see our reflection when we look in a mirror. Likewise, when we reflect on a topic, we look at it from multiple perspectives.
I wish all of my readers a fantastic Christmas.
We see our reflection when we look in a mirror. Likewise, when we reflect on a topic, we look at it from multiple perspectives.
I wish all of my readers a fantastic Christmas.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Word for Today is Study.
I know of three versions of this word, two of them nouns and the third, a verb. First noun is a room of a house, "the Study", sort of like an office. The second one might not even be a noun (adjective?), "field of Study". The verb is probably the most used: "I would like to study consciousness this year".
Which of these mean the most to you?
I know of three versions of this word, two of them nouns and the third, a verb. First noun is a room of a house, "the Study", sort of like an office. The second one might not even be a noun (adjective?), "field of Study". The verb is probably the most used: "I would like to study consciousness this year".
Which of these mean the most to you?
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Word for Today is Absorption.
One way to forget yourself is complete absorption in an event, movie or book.
In other words, temporarily become a sponge.
One way to forget yourself is complete absorption in an event, movie or book.
In other words, temporarily become a sponge.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Word for the day: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Word for today is Review.
We are now seeing programs on TV reviewing 2009. Bests and worsts. You can, of course, review your personal year to see what worked and what, not so much.
Also, as a species, let us review what we have done to this planet. Cutting down the forests, polluting the air and water, and so forth? Can we do better?
We are now seeing programs on TV reviewing 2009. Bests and worsts. You can, of course, review your personal year to see what worked and what, not so much.
Also, as a species, let us review what we have done to this planet. Cutting down the forests, polluting the air and water, and so forth? Can we do better?
Monday, December 21, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, December 21, 2009
The Word for Today is Experimentation.
Do you need to make changes in your life, but are not sure how to proceed? This is where this word comes in. Don't be afraid to experiment. Even if you make a mistake, you are not alone, as everybody makes mistakes. But, depending on the life situation, not proceeding at all could be the biggest mistake of all.
Do you need to make changes in your life, but are not sure how to proceed? This is where this word comes in. Don't be afraid to experiment. Even if you make a mistake, you are not alone, as everybody makes mistakes. But, depending on the life situation, not proceeding at all could be the biggest mistake of all.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, December 20, 2009
The Word for Today is Recognition.
What does it mean to recognize somebody? Often, it is literal, where you have seen them before in this lifetime. But other times, it may be an "Essence Recognition", which can transcend one lifetime.
What does it mean to recognize somebody? Often, it is literal, where you have seen them before in this lifetime. But other times, it may be an "Essence Recognition", which can transcend one lifetime.
Weekly Theme: Week of December 20-26, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Organization.
This is one of those concepts where a little goes a long ways. In other words, Control verses Chaos. (Thank you to the Get Smart movie and TV series).
Finally, a query: How many organizations do you see out there that do not appear to be organized?
This is one of those concepts where a little goes a long ways. In other words, Control verses Chaos. (Thank you to the Get Smart movie and TV series).
Finally, a query: How many organizations do you see out there that do not appear to be organized?
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Word for Today is Resolve.
This word can either be a noun ("Don't lose your resolve"), or a verb ("I resolve to exercise more"). I am not quite sure which of these the Michael Teachings has in mind.
Try out both of them.
This word can either be a noun ("Don't lose your resolve"), or a verb ("I resolve to exercise more"). I am not quite sure which of these the Michael Teachings has in mind.
Try out both of them.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, December 18, 2009
The Word for Today is Courage.
Contrary to popular belief, this is not the absense of fear, but the ability to continue to function, in the face of fear. Live courageously!
Contrary to popular belief, this is not the absense of fear, but the ability to continue to function, in the face of fear. Live courageously!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Words for the Day: Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Words for Today are Strength and Empowerment.
These are both good attributes to find in yourself. And they go well with this week's theme, as they both you to protect yourself.
Finally, these are not necessarily physical, as you can have a strong will and a powerful intellect.
These are both good attributes to find in yourself. And they go well with this week's theme, as they both you to protect yourself.
Finally, these are not necessarily physical, as you can have a strong will and a powerful intellect.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The Word for Today is Competence.
As I write this, I am following Congress through the Health Care process and see a lack of competence, especially on the Republican side.
The most important thing, in my opinion, is to be competent to be you. This includes being truthful to yourself.
As I write this, I am following Congress through the Health Care process and see a lack of competence, especially on the Republican side.
The most important thing, in my opinion, is to be competent to be you. This includes being truthful to yourself.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The Word for Today is Endurance.
This is, of course, one of the goals of the physical fitness crowd. But it goes beyond that, for example, learning to endure a long meeting.
For the Michael students among you, today marks a triple Warrior Michael Transit.
This is, of course, one of the goals of the physical fitness crowd. But it goes beyond that, for example, learning to endure a long meeting.
For the Michael students among you, today marks a triple Warrior Michael Transit.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, December 14, 2009
The Word for Today is Fertility.
There are many meanings for this word including, of course, the ability to procreate. The one I like is "a fertile imagination".
There are many meanings for this word including, of course, the ability to procreate. The one I like is "a fertile imagination".
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, December 13, 2009
The Word for Today is Stability.
To be stable, you need a good foundation. And then, you need to take care how you build on it.
Let's hear it for a firm foundation.
To be stable, you need a good foundation. And then, you need to take care how you build on it.
Let's hear it for a firm foundation.
Weekly Theme: Week of December 13-19, 2009
The Theme for this Week is Protection.
I guess the first question would be what a person needs to be protected from. This is the fear factor. Be careful, however, that the person or agency protecting you isn't worse than those you are protected from.
I guess the first question would be what a person needs to be protected from. This is the fear factor. Be careful, however, that the person or agency protecting you isn't worse than those you are protected from.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, December 12, 2009
The Word for Today is Release.
This is a good word to have around whenever you feel trapped by something in your life.
One thing to be careful of, however, is if where you end up might not be better than where you were originally.
This is a good word to have around whenever you feel trapped by something in your life.
One thing to be careful of, however, is if where you end up might not be better than where you were originally.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, December 11, 2009
The Word for Today is Aspiration.
This is where "pretty good" is not enough. Aspire to be the best that you can. You'll thank yourself years down the road.
This is where "pretty good" is not enough. Aspire to be the best that you can. You'll thank yourself years down the road.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Word for Today is Contrast.
This is what adds spice to life. A "steady state" would likely get dull after a while.
One more thing: Remember the contrast knob on the older TV sets? Wouldn't it be great to be able to control the level of contrast in your life?
This is what adds spice to life. A "steady state" would likely get dull after a while.
One more thing: Remember the contrast knob on the older TV sets? Wouldn't it be great to be able to control the level of contrast in your life?
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 9, 2009
The Word for Today is Adaptability.
Be flexible: Adapt to your surroundings. You will be a more pleasant person to live around than the one who insists that his/her surroundings adapt to him/her.
Be flexible: Adapt to your surroundings. You will be a more pleasant person to live around than the one who insists that his/her surroundings adapt to him/her.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Words for the Day: Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Words for Today are Agility and Grace.
Yoga is, of course, my first suggestion to develop these. I found that learning to walk VERY slowly helped me a lot, regarding walking gracefully.
Yoga is, of course, my first suggestion to develop these. I found that learning to walk VERY slowly helped me a lot, regarding walking gracefully.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Word for the Day: Monday, December 7, 2009
The Word for Today is Acceleration.
Finally, a potentially dangerous word: Careful when driving a car!
One thing I can say, however, is that reality itself is accelerating. Fasten your seat belts.
Finally, a potentially dangerous word: Careful when driving a car!
One thing I can say, however, is that reality itself is accelerating. Fasten your seat belts.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Word for the Day: Sunday, December 6, 2009
The Words for Today are Patience and Tolerance.
As I've said before, these words go together, but (I'll add now), often in the negative, as impatient people often don't tolerate people or events that slow them down.
Remember that Patience is a virtue. I firmly believe that Tolerance is a stepping stone to acceptance.
As I've said before, these words go together, but (I'll add now), often in the negative, as impatient people often don't tolerate people or events that slow them down.
Remember that Patience is a virtue. I firmly believe that Tolerance is a stepping stone to acceptance.
Weekly Theme: Week of December 6-12, 2009
The Theme for this week is Husbandry.
This one sounds funny (for example, why not Wifery?) Both genders participate in the farming definition of Husbandry, however.
I tried to define this 343 days ago, so I'm coming to you this time: What does Husbandry mean to you? Comments welcome.
This one sounds funny (for example, why not Wifery?) Both genders participate in the farming definition of Husbandry, however.
I tried to define this 343 days ago, so I'm coming to you this time: What does Husbandry mean to you? Comments welcome.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Word for the Day: Saturday, December 5, 2009
The Word for Today is Acknowledgment.
This one is simple: If a person goes above and beyond with a kindness for you, please acknowledge it. Publicly if appropriately, but certainly to the person involved.
This one is simple: If a person goes above and beyond with a kindness for you, please acknowledge it. Publicly if appropriately, but certainly to the person involved.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Word for the Day: Friday, December 4, 2009
The Word for Today is Kindness.
Please do random acts of Kindness, not only today, but also going forward. The world will be a better place for it.
Please do random acts of Kindness, not only today, but also going forward. The world will be a better place for it.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Word for the Day: Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Word for Today is Encouragement.
This is something we need more of in the world, as an encouraging word can be quite friendly.
Once again, this works with Cultivation, our weekly theme: Let's cultivate more encouragement in the world, but be selective, as we don't need to encourage war. (Sorry, but I'm against ALL wars, mainly due to how much "collateral damage" [read, innocent lives either lost or wrecked] is likely to occur).
This is something we need more of in the world, as an encouraging word can be quite friendly.
Once again, this works with Cultivation, our weekly theme: Let's cultivate more encouragement in the world, but be selective, as we don't need to encourage war. (Sorry, but I'm against ALL wars, mainly due to how much "collateral damage" [read, innocent lives either lost or wrecked] is likely to occur).
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Word for the Day: Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Word for Today is Thoughtfulness.
A little of this goes a long way. (For example, I've said in the past, "Think before you speak or act". I still say it!)
This also works with Cultivation, the Weekly Theme, as you can Cultivate Thoughtfulness.
A little of this goes a long way. (For example, I've said in the past, "Think before you speak or act". I still say it!)
This also works with Cultivation, the Weekly Theme, as you can Cultivate Thoughtfulness.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Word for the Day: Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Word for Today is Support.
Once again, like some of the other words, the best Support to look for comes from within.
Also, this works with Cultivation, the Weekly Theme, as you are certainly free to Cultivate Support.
Once again, like some of the other words, the best Support to look for comes from within.
Also, this works with Cultivation, the Weekly Theme, as you are certainly free to Cultivate Support.
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