I am writing this on the bus, as I commute to work. I have a meeting today about a subject in my area of expertise, which includes a notoriously difficult individual whose approach is by nature brash and argumentative. While I’ve always thought he is just convinced he is always right, I recently suspect it’s just his personality. Some people are naturally argumentative in their approach, and from their point-of-view it’s just healthy communication.
Regardless, that’s the opposite of my style of interaction and I find the idea of this meeting and inevitable conflict stressful. I turned to the Lenormand to help with my approach.
I could look for the outcome of the meeting to see what I’m in for but I find that useless. Why do I want to hear that it will be good, or bad, or interrupted by a fire drill? That kind of soothsaying wouldn’t help me. I chose to ask a question that can help me out: Will a firm but polite approach result in a positive meeting from my perspective?
These cards were drawn using The Fool’s Dog Lenormand app on my iPhone.
My first thought was, “yay Key!” My second thought was “yuck Mountain.” I think this is my third reading this week that includes the Mountain.
My interpretation is that certainty and being firm (immobile like the Mountain) in my knowledge, and about this project, will effectively “protect” my turf and allow for a positive outcome. Note that it may require a followup meeting.
That was pretty much my initial response. To add a bit more detail after the fact, I thought the Key as the first card was quite positive. While the Mountain can often indicate a delay, I felt that wasn’t relevant to my question, and I felt the Mountain related to the concept of standing firm.
The Book also relates to the question in terms of showing knowledge, something I have. It can also show a project and this meeting relates to a project. The Bear gets its positive, protective aspect because it’s followed by the Clover. And the Clover is a positive lucky card, which can indicate a second chance — or in this case it adds the possibility of a second meeting.
Wish me luck!
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May 27, 2014 at 1:02 pm
jmk
Seeing your next post and the mention of being stressed about a few things at work compels me to ask – how did the meeting go?
May 27, 2014 at 4:28 pm
Jason
Hi jmk,
Thanks for following up. The meeting went well, I think I got too worked up by assuming the worst, and it was really quite smooth. I stuck with the facts based on my knowledge, and had no problems. I was polite and firm although there was no conflict.
As it happens, the manager in question was positive and satisfied — which fits the Bear – Clover cards. There is also a related meeting scheduled this week, to follow up on some details which were alluded to in this one but need their own time for discussion.
So this stress hurdle is passed and as today’s post shows, I’m onto a new one. 🙂
May 28, 2014 at 1:17 pm
jmk
So I read. I hope this manager doesn’t end up as your new manager!