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30 Days - 30 Words That is the intent of this newly added page. Words have so much power. Expanding ones vocabulary will not only help with the overall comprehension of reading, it will improve my writing and your reading skills. And in complete transparency, I believe the study of words will b

Balance as a (noun) means a state of equilibrium, equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. where as balance as a (verb) is to bring to or hold in equilibrium; poise or to arrange, adjust or proportion the parts symmetrically. When something becomes off balance it doesn't feel good. There i

Hurt: (verb) to feel or suffer (or cause) bodily or mental pain or distress Originally I put pain on my "master list" of words I wanted to write about, but after today - I feel the need to write about hurt. Hurt is different than pain. I think the difference between hurt and pain

Why a word challenge? As you may have read in last blog post, I've been struggling to get back into writing and I wanted to do something - challenge myself to do so. I've created a rather comprehensive list of words that resonate with me. Words that mean something to me. Words I want to learn m

Gratitude (noun) is the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful. Gratitude is much more than a feeling - it is a mindset - a way of life. I've been known to have the "30% rule" on some things - that I exaggerate by 30%. There is no 30% rule here, I am grateful for everything. I try to

Faith (noun) the confidence or trust in a person or thing; a belief not based on proof; belief in anything, as a code of ethics, standard of merit, etc... I think when anyone hears the word faith, they default to religion or belief in God; and that is valid. I do not disagree, but I think f

Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enable a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. When I hear the word courage, I immediately think brave. But then I also start thinking of the word encouragement. To provide courage to others. Or courageous - to be ch