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“A balanced inner calmness radiates from a peaceful center. It neither craves others’ approval nor rejects others’ presence. It neither pulls towards nor pushes away. It has a reverent attitude towards life and all its inhabitants.” – Donna Goddard, The Love of Devotion
Word of the Week attrition – 1. a gradual, natural reduction in membership or personnel, as through retirement, resignation, or death. 2. a gradual diminution in number or strength. Quote of the Week
Word of the Week perception – the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses; a way of regarding, understanding or interpreting Quote of the Week “Because one believes
Word of the Week truncate – 1. to shorten or cut off. 2. to shorten (a number) by dropping one or more digits after the decimal point Quote of the Week “Be Here
Word of the Week recognition – 1. identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge. 2. acknowledgment of something’s existence, validity or legality. Quote of the Week “Citizenship is
Word of the Week be – 1. to exist or live 2. to take place; happen; occur 3. to occupy a place or position 4. to continue or remain as before Quote of
Word of the Week in progress – going on, taking place, happening Quote of the Week “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that
“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts them.” – Lao Tzu
Word of the Week pervicacious – stubborn, extremely willful, obstinate Quote of the Week “Accomplishments don’t erase shame, hatred, cruelty, silence, ignorance, discrimination, low self-esteem or immorality. It covers it up, with a
Word of the Week demeanor – behavior towards others; outward manner Quote of the Week “It may not be fair that people make judgments so quickly, usually within a few seconds of observation,
Regulatory Capture is a form of government failure; it creates an opening for firms to behave in ways injurious to the public
Word of the Week jump-start – 1. to start by temporary connection to an external power source 2. to start or restart rapidly or forcefully Quote of the Week “Do not wait until
Word of the Week resolution – 1. a firm decision to do or not do something 2. the quality of being determined or resolute 3. the action of solving a problem or contentious
Word of the Week forbearance – a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due Quote of the Week “Conquer with forbearance The excesses of
Word of the Week manipulate – 1. to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means, especially in a skillful manner 2. a) to manage or utilize
Word of the Week commence – begin; start Quotes of the Week “Democracy… while it lasts is more bloody than either aristocracy or monarchy. Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts,
Word of the Week precipitate – cause an event or situation to happen suddenly, unexpectedly or prematurely Quotes of the Week “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding
Word of the Week catalyze – to cause something to happen, especially in a way that involves a lot of change Quote of the Week “Culture is an elevated expression of the inner
Word of the Week arduous – 1. hard to accomplish or achieve; difficult; marked by great labor or effort Quote of the Week “It is difficult for most poor people to truly believe
Word of the Week contingency – 1. a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannon be predicted with certainty 2. a provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance 3. an incidental