trans·for·ma·tion /tran(t)sfərˈmāSH(ə)n/, noun: 1. a complete change in form, appearance, or character “Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” Rick Warren, 1954 – “Transformation literally means going beyond your form.” Wayne Dyer, 1940 – 2015 “Meditation is the... Read More

fan·tas·tic /fanˈtastik/ adjective: 1. imaginative or fanciful “Children seem to need, then, a delicate balance between the realistic and the fantastic in their art; enough of the realistic to know that the story matters, enough of the fantastic to make what matters wonderful.” Eric S. Rabkin, 1946 – 2. unusual, or unlikely “Poetry, even when apparently most fantastic, is always a revolt against artifice,... Read More

win·dow /ˈwindō/, noun: 1. an opening in a wall, door, etc., that usually contains a sheet of glass “People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” Rogers Hornsby, 1896 – 1963 2. a means of entrance or access “Better keep yourself clean and bright; you... Read More

dis·ci·pline /ˈdisəplən/ noun: 1. control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior “Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” George Washington, February 22, 1732 – 1799 “There is no magic wand that can resolve our problems. The solution rests with our work... Read More

heart·felt /ˈhärtˌfelt/, adjective: 1. (of a feeling or its expression) deeply felt; very sincere example: thank-you letters from third graders. Dear Dictionary Project, Thank you for the big, yellow dictionary. It helps me every day and it is very kind of you to give them to us. We all love them. You really do a really good job! Sincerely, Lindsey  

dy·nam·ic /dīˈnamik/, (adjective only): 1. characterized by the forces producing motion; activity “Dynamic activity and deep rest of the mind are complementary to each other.” Deepak Chopra, 1947 – 2. relating to the volume of sound produced by an instrument, voice, or recording “In order to create [music] there must be a dynamic force, and what force is more potent than love?” Igor Stravinsky,... Read More

ac·com·plish·ment /ə-ˈkäm-plish-mənt/, noun: 1. something done, achieved, or completed successfully “Dream of worthy accomplishments and stay awake to achieve them.” Unknown Author “The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play.” Arnold J. Toynbee, 1889 – 1975 2. a special skill or ability gained by practice or training “There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity... Read More

sum·mit /ˈsəmət/, noun: 1. the highest point of a mountain or hill “It is very lonesome at the summit! Like a man’s life, when he has climbed to eminence.” Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1804 – 1864 “Soldiers, think of it, from the summit of these pyramids, forty centuries look down upon you.” Napoléon Bonaparte, 1769 – 1821 2. a meeting between heads of government “It is... Read More

  re·joice /rəˈjois/ verb: to feel or show great joy or delight “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1809 – 1865 “Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” Lao Tzu, c. 500 BCE... Read More

pos·ture /ˈpäsCHər/ noun: 1. the way in which your body is positioned when you are sitting or standing “A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” Morihei Ueshiba, 1883 – 1969 “There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees.” Victor Hugo, 1802 – 1885 2. having a... Read More