Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Trust

My brother John and I had a long conversation today about learning and growing and overcoming obstacles. Here a few words we used in our conversation that I think are traits I want to work on, things to become or characteristics to avoid.

trust; -noun
reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing.

hero; -noun
a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal.

success; -noun
the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts of endeavors.

example; -noun
a pattern or model, as of something to be imitated.

relationship; -noun
a connection, association or involvement.

strong; -adjective
powerful in influence, authority, resources, or means of prevailing or succeeding.

proud; -adjective
feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself.

blame; -noun
to hold responsible; find fault with.

discussion; -noun
to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, esp. to explore solutions; debate.

coach; -verb
to give instruction or advice to in the capacity of a coach; instruct.

experience; -noun
a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something.

pain; -noun
mental or emotional suffering or torment.

brilliant; -adjective
distinguished; illustrious.

honor; -noun
a source of credit or distinction.

respect; -noun
esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability.

compassion; -noun
a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

grieve; -verb
to feel grief or great sorrow.

apologize; -verb
to offer an apology or excuse for some fault, insult, failure, or injury.

cleave; -verb
to remain faithful.

forgive; -verb
to grant pardon for or remission of; absolve.

difficult; -adjective
not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard.

adore; -verb
to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor. .

freedom; -noun
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint.

If I can just say this; I love my siblings so much. They are often my key source of inspiration in achieving many of my goals and becoming something great.

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