Associations to the word «Asceticism»

Wiktionary

ASCETICISM, noun. The principles and practices of an ascetic; extreme self-denial and austerity.

Dictionary definition

ASCETICISM, noun. The doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state.
ASCETICISM, noun. The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).
ASCETICISM, noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia