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Definitions  labyrinth n. An intricate structure with a well-defined path to a specific goal. 
spirit n. The animating force in human beings: the soul. In the Labyrinth, the spirit is the underlying attitude that animates human beings toward a goal.
goal n. A desired purpose; objective
Nouns   attitude n. 2. A state of mind or feeling; disposition.
behavior n. 2. Actions or reactions under given circumstances.
cause n. 1. Person, event, or thing responsible for an action or result. 2. A reason; motive. 
3. A goal or principle.
decision n. 1. The passing of judgment on an issue. 2. A conclusion or judgment; verdict.
3. Firmness of character or action; determination.
effect. n Something brought about by a cause or agent (for example, a decision).
error n. An unintentional deviation from what is correct, right, or true.
fallacy n. 1. A false idea or notion. 2. Incorrectness of reasoning or belief.
feelings n. 1 Susceptibility to emotional response; sensibilities. 2. Opinion based on sentiment. 3. A general impression. 4. Intuitive awareness or aptitude.
logic n. 1. The study of the principles of reasoning. 2. Valid reasoning, esp. as distinguished from invalid or irrational argumentation.
intuition n. The faculty of knowing AS IF by instinct without conscious reasoning.
mind n. 1. The human consciouness...manifested esp. in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination. (See the definition below for will vs. mind and free will.) 
prejudice n. 1. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand without knowledge of the facts. 2. Irrational suspicion or hatred of a particular group, race, or religion.
process n. A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result.
proof n. The evidence or argument that establishes an assertion as true.
revelation n. Something made known; brought to view; esp. a dramatic disclosure.
stimulus n. Something that rouses to activity or heightened action; excite.
synchronicity n. An event coincident with purpose. 
thought n. The process or power of thinking.
truth n. 1. Conformity to fact or actuality. 2. A statement proven to be or accepted as true. 
     Truth as defined here: Does not change with a change in circumstances.
will n. (A nonstandard definition) The will is the instinctive drive, and mind is a manifestation of it. The mind may, if it chooses, manifest as conscious free will. 
Verbs  

 

act v. 1. To perform in a dramatic role. 2. To behave; conduct oneself. 3. To seem to be. 
4. To carry out an action.
change v. To be or cause to be different.
choose v. 1. To decide on and pick out; select. 2. To prefer above others.
communicate v. Exchange thoughts, messages, or information.
contemplate v. To consider or ponder thoughtfully.
deny v. 1. To declare untrue. 2. To refuse to believe; reject. 3. To refuse to recognize.
exclude v. 1. To prevent from entering; keep out. 2. To put out; expel.
feel v. 4a. To undergo the experience of. b. To be aware of, sense.  
include v. To have as a part, element. or member; contain.
learn v. To gain knowledge, comprehension, or mastery of through experience or study.
nurturing v. 2. To educate; train. 3. To foster; cultivate.
validate v. 2. To substantiate; verify.
Adjectives   articulate adj. 2. Composed of meaningful syllables, [symbols], or words.
aware, awareness adj. Having knowledge or cognizance; mindful.
emotion adj. 1. A strong feeling, as of joy, sorrow, or hate. 2. A state of mental agitation or disturbance. 
emotional adj. 2. Readily affected with emotion.
manifest adj. Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious.
mental adj. 1. Of the mind. 2. Executed or performed by the mind.
natural adj. 4. Not acquired; inherent.
nurture adj. 2. Upbringing; rearing
physical adj. 1. Of or relating to the body. 2. Of material things. 3. Of and relating to matter and energy or the sciences dealing with them.
rational adj. 1. Having or exercising the ability to reason. 2. Of sound mind; sane. 3. Consistent with or based on reason.
rationale adj. 1. A fundamental reason; rational basis. 2. An exposition of principle or reasons.
virtual adj. Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact or form.
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