It also connotes being able to stick to a difficult path, despite temptations, as in the phrase 'self-discipline'. The distinction between discipline and punishment come out clearly, I think, in how we use the two phrases 'self-discipline' and 'self-punishment'. The first is a strength. The latter dysfunctional.
The city and county of Denver is surrounded by suburbs on all sides, with each suburb as a separate city in most cases. Aurora, one of the largest suburbs, lies to the east of Denver. Westminster lies to the north of Denver, and features the Butterfly Pavilion. All photos Â© Nina Snyder, licensed to About.com.
The location of Lakewood is hard to beat. The Denver city skyline sits just east, whereas the Rocky Mountains act as a backdrop to the west. Coloradans utilize the mountains frequently. 6th Avenue, a main artery of the Denver Metro Area, runs from the center of Downtown Denver, through Lakewood, and towards the mountains.