Theos-Talk Archives (October 2008 Message tt00513)

Any dictionarian hiding here? May be he can help?

mkr

On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 6:51 AM, Cass Silva <silva_cass@yahoo.com> wrote:

>   Unsuccessfully tried to look up venefice and neither Oxford dictionary
> or wikipedia list it.  So what's it mean?
> Cass
>
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> From: "Drpsionic@aol.com <Drpsionic%40aol.com>" <Drpsionic@aol.com<Drpsionic%40aol.com>
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> To: theos-talk@yahoogroups.com <theos-talk%40yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, 18 October, 2008 2:12:37 AM
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Theosophical Society as a Family
>
> I have a whole book of them and my wife claims to be an accomplished
> venefice, though I think she may be pulling my leg a bit on that.
>
> I hope!
>
> Chuck the Heretic
>
> In a message dated 10/17/2008 8:35:58 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> silva_cass@yahoo. com writes:
>
> You got the recipe?
> Cass
>
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> From: "_Drpsionic@aol. Drp_ (mailto:Drpsionic@aol. com) " <_Drpsionic@aol.Drp_
> (mailto:Drpsionic@aol. com) >
> To: _theos-talk@ yahoogrotheos- t_ (mailto:theos-talk@yahoogro ups.com)
> Sent: Friday, 17 October, 2008 3:06:26 PM
> Subject: Re: Theos-World Theosophical Society as a Family
>
> Or, as my parents said, "Families are for testing poisons on." And Aunt
> Josie was very good at it. She poisoned her brother-in-law.
>
> Chuck the Heretic
>
> In a message dated 10/16/2008 8:05:14 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> silva_cass@yahoo. com writes:
>
> Or maybe the TS is experiencing its karma
> Cass
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Anton Rozman <_anton_rozman@ anton_roz_ (mailto:anton__anton_rozman@
> anto>
> To: _theos-talk@ yahoogrotheos- t_ (mailto:theos- To: _theos-talk@ yahoog
> Sent: Friday, 17 October, 2008 5:39:53 AM
> Subject: Theos-World Theosophical Society as a Family
>
> Dear friends,
>
> We often hear that we, members of the Theosophical Society, are a
> family, that we should solve our problems within our family. So, I
> tried to explore a little some internet sources on what constitutes a
> healthy family. I am sure you will find these extracts interesting.
>
> ??????????..
>
> The word "family" can mean different things to different people. But
> no matter how our families are made up, most share some common
> values.
>
> It's important to talk about what binds us together ?
>
> ? learn how to communicate so that our messages and feelings are
> understood and we understand how other people are feeling and what
> they are trying to tell us.
>
> ? learn how to resolve conflict in safe ways that strengthen our
> relationships and reinforce our values. Conflict is an inevitable,
> natural and healthy part of family life. No matter how close we are
> to someone we will find differences, and some of these will be
> irritating to us. But once we understand the other person's point of
> view our relationship with them will improve.
>
> ? learn how to make decisions and plan ahead as a family. Regardless
> of our own background, it is possible for us to decide what we want
> as a family and take steps towards making it happen.
>
> by Hilary Smith
> 8 December 2002
> __http://www.relate. _ (http://www.relate. /) _ (_http://www.relate. _
> (http://www.relate. /) /) org.nz/article_ 000028.asp
>
> ??????????????????
>
> What exactly makes up a strong family that possesses good family
> values? A family that sustains its members - that supports and
> nourishes the members throughout the span of that family. A strong
> family unit creates a safe, positive and supportive place for all
> members to thrive. They are able to utilize resources and to live
> together in a fairly healthy manner.
>
> The adults in a strong family set the tone. They are good role models
> that lead by example. They reach out to friends and community and
> teach their children the importance of doing the same - and that
> becomes part of who the children are. They work together to solve
> problems, and they pass their skills on to the next generation. Some
> important elements of a strong family system are family cohesion,
> family flexibility and family communication.
>
> Cohesion - In families cohesion would be defined as the feeling of
> being loved, of belonging to the group and being nurtured by it.
> Although closeness is good in a family unit, there must be a balance
> between being together and being separate. A person must be able to
> develop their individuality, while being supported and confident
> within the family. A few things that bring a family together are the
> commitment of other family members, and the spending of time
> together.
>
> Flexibility - There must be a structure in a family or it will become
> chaotic and will not be a peaceful setting for a family. Conversely,
> there must be flexibility or the family becomes rigid and the
> authority figures become resented. We could compare a successful
> family to a democracy. There are leaders, but the whole group is
> involved in the decision making process. Although the leaders are in
> charge all members develop the ability to cope with stress, and at
> times lead. While the family works to avoid stressful situations they
> work together to solve problems, without blaming, criticizing and
> finding fault with each other. Families that tend to have a strong
> spiritual base seem to have a sense of well-being that facilitates
> this working together in times of stress.
>
> Communication - Ever hear the saying, "What we have here is a failure
> to communicate? " A lack of communication can rip a family apart and
> destroy them. Things that facilitate communication are the things
> mentioned so far - family closeness, flexibility, time spent
> together, spirituality. All members must feel a freedom within the
> group to express themselves freely.
>
> Written by Mim Ford - (c) 2002 Pagewise
> __http://www.essortme _ (http://www.essortme /) _ (_http://www.essortme _
> (http://www.essortme /) /) nt.com/all/ wahtarefamily_
> ralm.htm
>
> ??????????????.
>
> The seven Learning Family Values are universal, built upon common
> principles found in nearly every culture in the world. Identifying
> our values clearly can help guide us to becoming the people we want
> to be. Our values tell others what kind of people we are, and can
> help them understand our behavior.
>
> Each value provides specific encouragement and direction. Together,
> they help us realize individual happiness and collective peace.
>
> Individuality
> We're happy with who we are. We honor those who work to secure
> freedom to express our individuality. We respect others by accepting
> their race, religion, culture, opinions, hobbies or other interests
> as valuable to them. As we develop and express our various talents we
> enrich each other's lives as well as our own. Wouldn't life be boring
> if we were all the same?
>
> Integrity
> Integrity means being the same person inside and out, all the time.
> Whether in public or in private, we keep our commitments, accept
> responsibility for our own actions, and are honest and fair with
> everyone. And yes, it means always telling the truth and being good,
> just because it is the right thing to do. We know that personal
> integrity is required to earn another's trust, and is therefore the
> basis of all human relationships.
>
> Industry
> Only through hard work and dedication can we realize our goals and
> dreams. We are diligent in our work, using all our talents and always
> doing our best, no matter what the task. We expect fair compensation
> for our labors but avoid excess. We strive to be self-sufficient,
> never expecting others to do for us what we can do for ourselves.
>
> Knowledge
> The joy of learning can last a lifetime. Seeking knowledge begins
> with asking questions, then pursuing the answers with energy and
> creativity. We learn when we can accept the answers, even if they are
> not what we expect. The freedom and understanding gained by knowing
> the truth are our rewards for the pursuit of knowledge.
>
> Compassion
> All of us have needed help at some time in our lives. As well, our
> success always comes with the help of others. So we freely give our
> time, talents and resources to those who are in need without
> reservation or expectation. We patiently seek to understand the needs
> of others, and offer our assistance whenever we can without waiting
> for someone else to help.
>
> Family
> We all belong to a family. Our family bonds gives us identity; a way
> to recognize ourselves with a culture and heritage all our own. We
> support each other, depend on each other, respect each other and
> comfort each other. We are also members of larger families; our
> community, the human family, and the family of life on Earth. We
> accept the responsibilities of being a part of these families, only
> receiving what we need so that others may have their share, and
> helping to strengthen the family through our service.
>
> Optimism
> Life is full of promise. We have goals that motivate us, and look to
> the future with a sense of purpose, knowing that we can make a
> difference. Though our individual influence may be small, it will
> spread from our family to others, and to future generations. Our
> purpose is to work together to bring about personal fulfillment in
> our lives and peace in the world.
>
> Copyright (c) 1998-1999, Learning Family LLC.
> __http://www.learning _ (http://www.learning /) _ (_http://www.learning _
> (http://www.learning /) /) family.net/ about/values. htm
>
> ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ........
>
> Best regards,
> Anton
>
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