Fast decision-making often arises from fear, which constricts perspective and diminishes long-term outcomes. Slowing down allows for the exploration of values and hidden factors. The 'self-clearness' process encourages reflection and honest questioning to uncover deeper interests. Holding the 'tragic gap' fosters the courage to delay certainty, enabling more aligned decision-making. The Quaker tradition's 'Clearness Committee' exemplifies this approach, emphasizing inner guidance and community support in clarifying decisions.
"Fast decisions often stem from fear, which narrows perspective and limits the quality of long-term outcomes. The internal voices are often coming from a reactive place in our psyche, focused on fear, control, and power."
"Author Daniel Kahneman showed us how quickly we default to reactive-driven thinking. He describes a shrinking of our perspective at precisely the moment we most need to expand it."
"The Quaker tradition's 'Clearness Committee' embodies two convictions: our guidance system comes from the inner teacher in each of us, and a community is needed to help clarify that voice."
"Holding the 'tragic gap' builds courage to delay certainty in the service of more-aligned decisions, allowing for a more thoughtful and reflective decision-making process."
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