Words that have made me stop and “think” this week:
mer·it – (noun)
1. claim to respect and praise; excellence; worth.
2. something that deserves or justifies a reward or commendation; a commendable quality, act, etc.: The book’s only merit is its sincerity.
3. merits, the inherent rights and wrongs of a matter, as a lawsuit, unobscured by procedural details, technicalities,personal feelings, etc.: The case will be decided on its merits alone.
4. Often, merits. the state or fact of deserving; desert: to treat people according to their merits.
5. Roman Catholic Church . worthiness of spiritual reward,acquired by righteous acts made under the influence of grace.
ca·thar·sis – (noun)
1. the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tradgedy or music.
2. Medicine/Medical . purgation.
3. Psychiatry
a. psychotherapy that encourages or permits the discharge of pent-up, socially unacceptable affects.
b. discharge of pent-up emotions so as to result in the alleviation of symptoms or the permanent relief of the condition.
re·ly – [verb (used without object), -lied, -ly·ing.]
1. to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon ): You can rely on her work.
dig·ni·ty – (noun, plural -ties.)
1. bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
2. nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments.
3. elevated rank, office, station, etc.
4. relative standing; rank.
5. a sign or token of respect: an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.
re·sent·ment (noun)
1. the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
Wisdom from Kindergarteners – moments when my kiddos can be cute:
Do not sit down when you have rocks in your pockets
*** All definitions were found at dictonary.com***
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/ February 4, 2012Reblogged this on lariajamift.