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Example Interpretation
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W's Insight
W said he expected to get "oil for us and democracy for them."
The Opportunity put W off, so we skipped it for the moment.
In what way, I asked him, have you been saying No?
"I've been saying, NO, we're not getting out."
What are you trying to keep quiet?
"Everything! Americans don't like my domestic spying, Europe doesn't like secret prisons, and Muslims don't like anything we're doing there."
Okay, how's that working?
Changing the subject, W said, "Tell me about The Opportunity."
Everywhere people turn they hear reasons to hate instead of love.
"True - 9/11 changed everything."
The bottom line is: what we do to others we are really doing to God.
W was thoughtful and then said, "So the reasons to hate are lies! We'll never have peace in the world that way. I've gotta tell Cheney and Rummy about this!"
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W asked for a consultation.
He wanted insight into the Iraq situation.
He said, "Should I send more . . " and I reminded him that debating the "right action" with himself would only invite the loud voices to drown out his Quiet Voice.
First he must calm himself.
His Quiet Voice then could give him a clear picture of the situation.
W received this message -->
The Expectation
What you're doing and where you believe it will take you
The Opportunity
Most fulfilling approach to the situation and what that will bring
The Mistake
What you'd continue to try unsuccessfully to do instead of changing your course
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The situation W asked about:
I R A Q
By arousing others to action I expect to contribute something unique.
If I expose the lies I'll be able to repair what's broken.
Although merely saying NO seems right, it isn't. Because constantly wishing I could keep quiet won't get me where I want to go.
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