Thursday, February 8, 2024
The root “sult” as in insult, result, or desultory is an interesting find. The root “sult” means to leap, spring forward, or jump. In the word insult, for example, we can break it down as follows: in- (on) sult (jump); thus insult means to jump on. We can also see that same root in the word sultan which comes from the medieval Latin sultanus, which means power, or ruler.
I go into this detail to show you the magic of words when you dive into them. There is so much depth in this world if you pause and dig. But too many of us merely scratch or skim the surface at best. We don’t dive into our language which gives us clues to how the world works.
The root “sult” conjures images of leaping forward. It’s like magic jumping beans. There is a power (sultanus) in simply coming up with an idea or a thought. There is a preemptive energy in you. Let’s break down the word result. The prefix – “re” means again. Combined with the root “sult,” and the deeper definition of result becomes “to leap forward again.” So a result is a re-happening. How?
Whenever you have a thought or impulse, you have a “sult.” The re-sult is that same impulse or thought in physical form. The power lies when all of the preemptive energy first appears in you. But be wary, it works if you’re conjuring a nightmare too! If you combine it with enthusiasm, it’s as good as done. Get behind the power of thought. Originate ones you like! If you want results, get control of the front end, the “sults.” Be a sultan and create re-sults that not only make your heart leap but that leap into the physical world too! You get twice the joy when you learn how this works!