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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   action 1. The state or process of acting or doing. 2. A deed. 6. Behavior or conduct.
attitude 2. A state of mind or feeling; disposition.
behavior 2. Actions or reactions under given circumstances.
cause 1. Person, event, or thing responsible for an action or result. 2. A reason; motive. 
3. A goal or principle.
choice 2. The power, right, or liberty to choose.
concern A matter that relates to or affects one.
decision 1. The passing of judgment on an issue. 2. A conclusion or judgment; verdict.
3. Firmness of character or action; determination.
effect. Something brought about by a cause or agent (Example: a decision).
error An unintentional deviation from what is correct, right, or true.
fallacy 1. A false idea or notion. 2. Incorrectness of reasoning or belief.
feelings 1 Susceptibility to emotional response. 2. Opinion based on sentiment. 3. A general impression. 4. Intuitive awareness or aptitude.
heart 2. The vital source and center of one's being.
intuition The faculty of knowing as if by instinct without conscious logic.
logic 1. The study of the principles of reasoning. 2. Valid reasoning, esp. as distinguished from invalid or irrational argumentation.
meaning 1. Something signified; sensed. 2. Something one wishes to convey. 3. Intent, end.
mind 1.  The human consciousness...manifested esp. in thought, perception, emotion, will, memory, and imagination. (See the definition below for will vs. free will.) 
motive An emotion, desire, need, or similar impulse that causes one to act in a particular way.
need Something required, desirable, or wanted; a necessicity.
prejudice 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 A series of actions, changes, or functions bringing about a result.
proof  The evidence or argument that establishes an assertion as true.
reason The basis or motive for an action, decision, or conviction.
revelation Something made known; brought to view; esp. a dramatic disclosure.
stimulus Something that rouses to activity or heightened action; excite.
synchronicity An event coincident with purpose. 
thought The process or power of thinking.
truth 1. Conformity to fact or actuality. 2. A statement proven to be or accepted as true. 
     Truth defined here: Does not change with a change in circumstances.
will (A nonstandard definition) The will is the instinctive drive, and mind is a manifestation of the will. Mind may manifest as free will. 
Verbs  

 

act 1. To perform in a dramatic role. 2. To behave; conduct oneself. 3. To seem to be. 
change To be or cause to be different.
choose 1. To decide on and pick out; select. 2. To prefer above others.
communicate Exchange thoughts, messages, or information.
contemplate To consider or ponder thoughtfully.
deny 1. To declare untrue. 2. To refuse to believe; reject. 3. To refuse to recognize.
exclude 1. To prevent from entering; keep out. 2. To put out; expel.
feel 4a. To undergo the experience of. b. To be aware of, sense.  
include  To have as a part, element. or member; contain.
learn To gain knowledge, comprehension, or mastery of through experience or study.
nurturing 2. To educate; train. 3. To foster; cultivate.
perceive To become aware of...
validate 2. To substantiate; verify.
Adjectives   actual Existing in fact, real. (Resulting from an act )
articulate 2. Composed of meaningful syllables, [symbols], or words.
aware, awareness Having knowledge or cognizance; mindful.
emotion 1. A strong feeling, as of joy, sorrow, or hate. 2. A state of mental agitation or disturbance. 
emotional 2. Readily affected with emotion.
manifest Clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious.
mental 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.
real 1. Being or occurring in fact or actuality; not imaginary or ideal. 2. Genuine; not artificial.
virtual adj. Existing in essence or effect though not in actual fact or form.

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