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Sunlight bursting through the storm
Our mind is capable of passing beyond the dividing line we have drawn for it. Beyond the pairs of opposites of which the world consists, other, new insights begin. – Hermann Hesse
Above, my view on Friday.
Just before, it was 27c/81f degrees. And when the second storm cell came in it was 12c/54f.
It’s supposed to be hot and dry.
What’s with this sudden storm?
Oh but it was powerful.
And I couldn’t help being in awe of it.
And when the sun broke through it brought the rainbow.
That’s Alberta for you. The calendar tells you it’s summer, but nature tells you different.
This got me thinking about negotiations where opposing sides each feel strongly about their position.
It creates a dividing line.
It can get ugly.
I’ve also witnessed the beauty that transpires when both sides start from where they agree.
The outcome often surpasses the hopes of both sides.
Things don’t always go our way.
But if we can reach beyond the dividing line,
just as rain and sunlight bring the promise of the rainbow,
mutual understanding may bring new insights…
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
talktodiana 
What a wonderful picture, it is so stunning I really like the way the light looks
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I lucked out Jo-Anne! I took the picture toward the light because even with the naked eye the rain drops were most visible with that angle!
Wow, and it just dawned on me if the light represents Positivity and Hope, focusing on the good things or common values would reveal the best outcomes in negotiations as well! Ok, I will stop waxing philosophical now…
Diana xo
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The outcome often surpasses the hopes of both sides.
fab
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Isn’t it true in your experiences as well, Gavin?
Diana xo
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Thank you for this hopeful and inspirational post, Diana.
Russ
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Thank you Russ for your encouraging comment!
Diana xo
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Summer weather–storms, sun, heat, cool breezes–can create so many moods and feelings.
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They sure can Sheryl and sometimes the storms even present us with a temporary, much needed and refreshing reprieve from the heat!
Diana xo
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It is good to know that even through the storms or sudden changes in our life, their can also be sunlight and rainbows and that always gives us hope. Great picture Diana.
Karen
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Thanks Karen, and you for one, exemplify this concept well. ❤
Diana xo
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We’ve canceled plans due to weather reports only to have it be sunny. So now we don’t pay them much attention.
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That happens there too, Lisa? I thought it was just hard to predict here because sometimes weather gets trapped in the west by the mountains and sometimes it gets over them to us.
Diana xo
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Diana nice words. I love the rain, it reminds me of when I was a small child tucked safe in my bed and the rain would sound awesome on that tin roof. The smell of rain also sets me in a dreamy mood too.
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Kath, I love the sound of rain on a tin roof and the way the curtains blow into the room during a storm and the candle light flickers, creating wild shadows on the walls while the wood crackles in the fire place!
Diana xo
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This one post is helpful to me right now Diana for some of the most difficult negotiations I have ever had. Thanks for your creativity in putting this truth together in a fresh way. It has inspired me to take the high road.
John
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Wow, that’s wonderful John – thank you!
Diana xo
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Refreshing post Diana … just like the weather!
Be open to whatever comes along without being attached … and the universe smiles 🙂
Val x
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eventually… 😀 Thanks Val! ❤
Diana xo
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Just as with the storm you witnessed, there is beauty when understanding, compromise, and collaboration are embraced. Nice topic, Diana.
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So true Eric, thanks for weighing in!
Diana xo
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Diana,
Eventually truth will have its way. Negotiations between opposing positions, then, will serve no purpose.
Also, as Dolly Parton says:”No rain, no rainbows.”
-Alan
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Who can argue with Dolly, right Alan? 😉
Diana xo
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Dramatic weather opens our eyes, Diana. If only people’s minds could be opened by the dividing lines, like you say, my friend. Wish on that rainbow, all of us.
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Sometimes they are and you bet, wishing on that rainbow Mark!
Diana xo
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That’s a cool shot.
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Thanks so much Rob. I’m no photographer but was pleased my phone captured the rain. 🙂
Diana xo
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Ah! A monkey’s wedding. Raining and sunny at the same time! A rare and wondrous sight and you have captured it on camera. What an amazing you 🙂
I think of that rainbow as that bridge between the two opposing sides you speak of. Despite all the differences, if they can join together even though apart, there is this production of all these beautiful colours.
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Monkey’s wedding…is that an expression? Love it Elizabeth.
Yeah wasn’t sure if the rain would show up on the photo… lucky shot. Love your thoughts on the rainbow, what great imagery. ❤
Diana xo
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Beautiful image Diana. Has a kind of ethereal quality about it. Love your metaphor of the rainbow.
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Thank you so much Don! 😀
Diana xo
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The weather in PEI has been similar over the past few days — dramatic and exciting. But you’re right about the dividing line in negotiations. The middle ground is the only place where any progress can be made.
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middle ground or common ground…or do they kind of mean the same thing???
Diana xo
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