8:2 Irenic

When and where did I find this word: This word was used in a text message to me this past Wednesday, October 19th, in the middle of the afternoon. It was sent from my children's father. He told me that he hopes I learn to be irenic because it will help me to be a much happier person. I had to look up the definition because obviously I want to be happy but I didn't recognize the term.

What this word means: Dictionary.com Definition: Tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory. When I first received the word I thought it meant something like try to be more accepting of others and not bitter for everything. My conscious coming out I suppose.

Level of familiarity: I have never heard this term used before. I haven't seen it either. My level of familiarity with the term is zero.

Is this a word I want to know well?: I think this is a term that is most definitely positive, at least what applies to my life. I am bitter about many things that have happened to me in my life and I tend to be a very non-forgiving person. It is not a good trait to have, let me tell you. It was interesting to see the word in my text and it really struck a cord with me. I wanted to be irenic, and I still want to be that way. I think it's a word I won't forget.

Is this a word I want others to know well?: I think that this would be a good word for students to know and understand for when they are going through certain life issues. I want to be there for my students as I am for my children and my self and I think that if I can create a positive learning environment, words such as this one can make their way into my students' vocabulary repertoires.