Re: Theos-World Theosophical Society as a Family
Oct 18, 2008 09:12 AM
by Drpsionic
Whoops. Ok, it is derived from veneficia, the Latin for poisoning and I got
it a long time ago from a science-fiction story. I've used the word so often
over the years that it is second nature to me but I am surprised that it is
not in the OED. I need to write John Algeo and have him correct that.
(John Algeo wrote the stuff on "cowabunga" for the OED in 1975 and was most
surprised when he found out that I knew that.)
Chuck the Heretic
In a message dated 10/18/2008 6:51:57 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
silva_cass@yahoo.com writes:
Unsuccessfully tried to look up venefice and neither Oxford dictionary or
wikipedia list it. So what's it mean?
Cass
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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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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
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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.
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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 â
â 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.
â 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.
â 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
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(http://www.relate./) /) _ (__http://www.relate._ (http://www.relate./) _
(_http://www.relate._ (http://www.relate./) /) /) org.nz/article_ 000028.asp
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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 - Â 2002 Pagewise
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wahtarefamily_
ralm.htm
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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  1998-1999, Learning Family LLC.
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about/values. htm
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Best regards,
Anton
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