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Re: Finding that which is sacred

Jill said Feb 4, 2008, 2:46 AM:

Welcome Dawn!

This has to be the quote of a lifetime “but I believe that our redemption lies not in becoming perfect, but in always striving for it”

Quite a few years ago someone told me that the root of the word “perfect” meant “Full of might” and I thought…. OMG…. someone forgot to tell me that I am perfect!

If our daily walk simply becomes one which we honor a better part of ourselves one tiny step at a time, we are embracing the gift we have been given in this life!

Anyway… Welcome! What a wonderful way to begin your journey in this shared experience.

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Re: Finding that which is sacred

Nicole said Feb 8, 2008, 11:00 AM:

Hi Jill

I was curious to look up perfect on line… to find that wonderful definition “full of might” but couldn't (see below). Could it be the meaning of perfect in a different language?

Language is so interesting, especially as it relates to the sacred. We're having quite the conversation about it and other topics relating to the sacred in the new pod is_there_a_god?

Blessings,

Nicole

per·fect [adj., n. pur-fikt; v. per-fekt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–adjective

1.	conforming absolutely to the description or definition of an ideal type: a perfect sphere; a perfect gentleman.

2.	excellent or complete beyond practical or theoretical improvement: There is no perfect legal code. The proportions of this temple are almost perfect.

3.	exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose: a perfect actor to play Mr. Micawber; a perfect saw for cutting out keyholes.

4.	entirely without any flaws, defects, or shortcomings: a perfect apple; the perfect crime.

5.	accurate, exact, or correct in every detail: a perfect copy.

6.	thorough; complete; utter: perfect strangers.

7.	pure or unmixed: perfect yellow.

8.	unqualified; absolute: He has perfect control over his followers.

9.	expert; accomplished; proficient.

10.	unmitigated; out-and-out; of an extreme degree: He made a perfect fool of himself.

11.

Botany.

a.	having all parts or members present.

b.	monoclinous.

12.

Grammar.

a.	noting an action or state brought to a close prior to some temporal point of reference, in contrast to imperfect or incomplete action.

b.	designating a tense or other verb formation or construction with such meaning.

13.

Music.

a.	applied to the consonances of unison, octave, and fifth, as distinguished from those of the third and sixth, which are called imperfect.

b.	applied to the intervals, harmonic or melodic, of an octave, fifth, and fourth in their normal form, as opposed to augmented and diminished.

14.	Mathematics. (of a set) equal to its set of accumulation points.

15.	Obsolete. assured or certain.

–noun Grammar.

16.	the perfect tense.

17.	a verb form or construction in the perfect tense. Compare future perfect, pluperfect, present perfect.

–verb (used with object)

18.	to bring to completion; finish.

19.	to bring to perfection; make flawless or faultless.

20.	to bring nearer to perfection; improve.

21.	to make fully skilled.

22.	Printing. to print the reverse of (a printed sheet).

[Origin: 1250–1300; < L perfectus, ptp. of perficere to finish, bring to completion (per- per- + -fec-, comb. form of facere to do¹ + -tus ptp. suffix); r. ME parfit < OF < L as above

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Re: Finding that which is sacred

Jill said Feb 8, 2008, 6:35 PM:

Nicole, I have missed you!

Years ago I was reading my fiiend's huge etymology dictionary. I went on line (since I do not have access to the book) and this is what they have said:

perfect (adj.): c.1225 (implied in perfectiun), from O.Fr. parfit (11c.), from L. perfectus “completed,” pp. of perficere “accomplish, finish, complete,” from per- “completely” + facere “to perform” (see factitious). Often used in Eng. as an intensive (perfect stranger, etc.). The verb meaning “to bring to full development” is recorded from 1398. Perfectionist is 1657, originally theological, “one who believes moral perfection may be attained in earthly existence;” sense of “one only satisfied with the highest standards” is from 1934.

I think it was the complete and perform that combined for that one. My friend was getting her doctorate in an ancient langugage.

Re: Finding that which is sacred

Nicole said Feb 9, 2008, 9:17 AM:

Wonderful, Jill, yes, I have missed me, too :) had a bad year…

Love,

Nicole

Re: Finding that which is sacred

Dawn said Feb 22, 2008, 10:16 AM:

Thanks for the wonderful reception ^_^ It's nice to see that some of these pods are very active! I found a few with great ideas that have been totally abandoned. I guess there are enough of us who believe in the sacred.

I'm not sure I agree with that particular definition of perfection. Then again, I absolutely hate the word “perfect”. Not even our Creator made things “perfect” to our definition. I think perfection doesn't exist except in the divine. So by striving to release the sacred within ourselves, we become more perfect, simply by being attuned and striving for the sacred within ourselves and our world.

One of my favorite quotes, since we're putting them out here, would be

“When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, you rejoice and the world cries.”

I'm posting that for my friend Chad, who died a few weeks ago, and most definitely lived his life that way. I only hope that people will say the same of me.

Re: Finding that which is sacred

Nicole said Feb 22, 2008, 5:18 PM:

Dear Dawn,

That's a beautiful way to honour your friend… yes, sad how many pods are just lying around, but some have to die so that more vital and relevant ones can thrive…

love,

nicole

Re: Finding that which is sacred

Jill said Feb 22, 2008, 7:01 PM:

Dawn, I agree with Nicole. It is a wonderful way to honor your friend.

I enjoy whatever people feel willing or able to offer on this pod. I know one wonderful woman who leaves me private messages and refers to herself as my lurker. She loves to read and is not as inclined to write a public statement. Even those that appear like fallen pods may have folks reading them.

I encourage everyone to participate as they feel nourished in doing.