Word of the Day: Enroll
enroll / inˈrōl / verb: to be entered as a member of an institution or registered as a participant “A watchful eye must be kept on ourselves, lest while we are building ideal monuments of renown and bliss here, we neglect to have our names enrolled in the annals of Heaven.” James Madison, 1751 – 1836 “Enroll your body, soul and spirit and engage... Read More
Word of the Day: Spontaneous
Spontaneous spon·ta·ne·ous /spänˈtānēəs/ adjective: 1. done, said, or produced as a result of a sudden impulse, without premeditation or apparent external cause “Success isn’t a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire.” Arnold H. Glasow, 1905 – 1998 “Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.” William Wordsworth, 1770 – 1850 2.... Read More
Word of the Day: Dream
Dream /drēm/ 1. noun: a strongly desired purpose or goal “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney, 1901 – 1966 2. noun: a series of thoughts, visions, or feelings that happen during sleep “Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.” Edgar Cayce, 1877 – 1945 3. verb: to contemplate and conceptualize a desired purpose or... Read More
Word of the Day: Juxtaposition
/jək-stə-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə)n/, noun: 1. the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side “We live in a world of constant juxtaposition between joy that’s possible and pain that’s all too common. We hope for love and success and abundance, but we never quite forget that there is always lurking the possibility of disaster.” Marianne Williamson, 1952 – 2. the state... Read More
Word of the Day: Equilibrium
/ ēkwəˈlibrēəm /, noun: 1. a state of physical balance, “Journey with me to a true commitment to our environment. Journey with me to the serenity of leaving to our children a planet in equilibrium.” Paul Tsongas, 1941 – 1997 2. a calm state of mind; mental or emotional composure, “My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.” Dalai Lama,... Read More
Word of the Day: Broadcast
broad·cast /ˈbrôdˌkast/ 1. verb: to publicly transmit information (often by means of radio or television) “If to live is to progress, if you are lucky, from foolishness to wisdom, then to write novels is to broadcast the various stages of your foolishness.” Jane Smiley, 1949 – 2. verb: to scatter or sow (as seed) over a broad area “Truth never yet fell dead in... Read More
Word of the Day: Impact
im·pact / ˈimˌpakt/ noun: 1. come into forcible contact with another object “A moment of impact has potential for change—it has ripple effects far beyond what we could predict.” Nicholas Sparks, 1965 – 2. a strong effect on someone or something “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson, 1919 – 1972 The Rotary Club of... Read More
Word of the Day: Foundation
foun·da·tion /founˈdāSH(ə)n/ noun: 1. the lowest load-bearing part of a building or structure, usually made from stone or concrete “A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” David Brinkley, 1920 – 2003 2. a basis or underlying principle upon which something stands or is supported “A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness.... Read More
Word of the Day: Excitement
ex·cite·ment / ikˈsītmənt/ noun: a feeling of great enthusiasm and interest; the state of being excited “When a person starts to talk about their dreams, it’s as if something bubbles up from within. Their eyes brighten, their face glows, and you can feel the excitement in their words.” John C. Maxwell, 1947 – On Wednesday, September 9th, the morning was full of excitement at... Read More
Word of the Day: Change
Change /CHānj/ verb: to make or become different “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl, 1905 – 1997 noun: a transformation, the process of becoming different “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw, 1856 – 1950 Pictured: The Good Morning Rotary Club... Read More