I recently became interested in the word substantial.
The definition of substantial is: adjective
1.of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real.
3.of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong: a substantial physique.
4.basic or essential; fundamental: two stories in substantial agreement.
5.wealthy or influential: one of the substantial men of the town.
(Sourced from dictionary.com)
The definition that stood out to me was number 3: of solid character or quality; firm, stout or strong. I pondered on that. How could i develop a more substantial life and character? And then how can I transfer that to my life, relationships, and work?
I was then drawn to the synonyms for substantial: (sourced from thesaurus.com)
big consequential considerable extraordinary meaningful significant solid steady strong valuable abundant
big-deal durable firm goodly key major-league plentiful principal sound stable sturdy superabundant
I was then drawn to the synonyms for substantial: (sourced from thesaurus.com)
big consequential considerable extraordinary meaningful significant solid steady strong valuable abundant
big-deal durable firm goodly key major-league plentiful principal sound stable sturdy superabundant
well-built worthwhile
Wow! Quite the list right? These are just a few of the words that stood out to me. All of these are qualities that I am working on developing.
How am I developing these qualities? Through developing integrity, keeping my commitments to others and my self, and working through my concerns through journaling and prayer.
I have seen such great results through focusing on becoming a substantial person. I have learned to persevere through tough times and continue journaling. My journal is becoming one of my closest confidants. I can count on it to never judge me. I only judge myself.
I am realizing that through becoming more substantial I can be a greater influence for good for all those around me.
My relationships are getting better; not only with others but also myself. I am gaining greater love and respect for myself. I am learning to love and accept myself for who I am today. My past is in the past and the future isn't here yet. All I have is what I have here in the present.
So I ask you, what are you doing today to make the best of today? What are you doing today to have the best experiences possible?
Cheers!
Rachel
Wow! Quite the list right? These are just a few of the words that stood out to me. All of these are qualities that I am working on developing.
How am I developing these qualities? Through developing integrity, keeping my commitments to others and my self, and working through my concerns through journaling and prayer.
I have seen such great results through focusing on becoming a substantial person. I have learned to persevere through tough times and continue journaling. My journal is becoming one of my closest confidants. I can count on it to never judge me. I only judge myself.
I am realizing that through becoming more substantial I can be a greater influence for good for all those around me.
My relationships are getting better; not only with others but also myself. I am gaining greater love and respect for myself. I am learning to love and accept myself for who I am today. My past is in the past and the future isn't here yet. All I have is what I have here in the present.
So I ask you, what are you doing today to make the best of today? What are you doing today to have the best experiences possible?
Cheers!
Rachel
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