“Light-Bearer SWOT Analysis” snippet from “ACCENDO” the Third Novel of “The Light-Bearer Series”

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They were all gathered in Dmitri’s rather large study/library where he arranged for the evening meal and strategy session to attack the Elder Council.
Charmeine clapped, jumped up and down when they brought in the pizza along with everything else.  She exclaimed, “Pizza! I love pizza!”
Everyone smiled and Shane said, “Yep, at Joe’s on Union in Holbrook, I’ve seen Char put down a large pizza by herself!”
Sandra bumped knuckles with Charmeine and yelled, “Girl Power!”
With all of the squad fed and rested, Charmeine noticed there was a positive mood in the room.
Dmitri said, “Everyone let’s move to my conference table and get to work.”  Once they were seated, Dmitri first said very politely, “My Queen, please do not think we are leaving you out of the planning, but several of us here have military training.  Will you indulge us while we plan?”
Charmeine threw her shoulders back and said, “Not in any way do I mind Dmitri, I just want to be in on the fight.”
Dmitri smiled widely and said, “Oh, you will be.”
Charmeine could see Tabbruis tense up and she said to him, “You are my Champion, remember?  You will be right with me, together.”
Tabbruis smiled and said, “Always.”
Dmitri said, “Let’s go around the table assessing strengths and weaknesses.”

SWOT analysis diagram in English language. Français : Matrice SWOT en anglais. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Sandra said, “Like a SWOT Analysis?”
Dmitri said, “Oh my… very good, Sandra, yes!”  Sandra started the Smartboard and the screen lit up before them.  She started to draw four squares and labeling them, S-W-O-T.
Every aspect of their strengths was accessed.
Dmitri said, “My Queen, do you know what your capabilities are?  At practice the other night, each of us demonstrated and evaluated our efficiencies.  I have fought with Tabbruis and I know he has the same abilities as I do.”
Tabbruis nodded and said, “Yes, the same as you.  Like you, I am an excellent swordsman.” analysis
Charmeine straightened her shoulders and said, “I know my powers have increased since I discovered them on Jones Beach in Long Island.”  She laughed and said, “Geez Louise that seems like ages ago.”  Shane, Tabbruis and Charmeine laughed out loud.
Dmitri said, “Oh… very good My Queen.  The question is can you manifest them at your will?”
Charmeine looked pensive and asked, “Do you have a terrace?  If you do, would you mind if it gets messed up?”
Dmitri smiled wide and replied, “Oh my… not at all My Queen.”
A few minutes later everyone was gathered on Dmitri’s terrace.  Charmeine tensed up.  Tabbruis was by her side and she whispered, “I don’t know if I can do this.”
Everyone looked concerned.
Tabbruis shook his head and smiled wisely whispering to her, “Charmeine all you have to do is think about you, me and our family and the very deadly threat of it being taken away.  Think about when you were in Heaven and how you begged to save me.  Use the determination which is deep down inside your soul Charmeine.  You are strong and will do anything to protect your family.  I will be here with you.  I will be your Champion.”
Firmly Charmeine said with more conviction, “Please step beside me, Tabbruis.”
As he did, Charmeine began to think about protecting Tabbruis, Shane, Sandra, Thomas, Neal and Dmitri.  She felt the adrenaline running through her veins and thought, ‘Get your hands off my family.’
Charmeine thought of the threat from Pascal the other Elders.  Just then, her fingers began to spark and a white light started to surround her.  The wind began to blow and cracks of thunder roared through the sky.  Her hair was flying all around her head.  She put her hands out and shot a bolt of lightning across the terrace and it hit a statue on the walking path about 200 feet away.
She closed her eyes and huge balls of hail began to rain down on the pasture below.
With a push off the ground Charmeine jumped up and started slowly flying.  At first, she hovered and smiled at everyone below.  Suddenly, Charmeine shot across them down to the field as fast as a shooting star.  She flew around a tree headed for the terrace and yelled, “Whoo Hoo!”
Charmeine took off past them circling each of the lawn statues.
Shane shouted, “All right Mom!” and started clapping.
Sandra started jumping up and down and exclaimed, “Way to go girlfriend!”
Everyone started clapping and yelling.  Tabbruis was smiling proudly.  She waived and then decided to come back down to the Earth.  Charmeine flew to the terrace and jumped down next to Tabbruis.
Charmeine was panting and overjoyed.
Tabbruis shouted while clapping and smiling, “I cannot believe it!  You are amazing Charmeine!  You did it honey!  You are wonderful!” 
She threw her arms around him and planted a big kiss on him.  Everyone was still shouting and clapping.
Charmeine began to well up with tears and said, “All I thought about was protecting my family.”
Dmitri smiled wide with a joyous look on his face saying, “Oh my… well we knew you were a wonder, but…”
Shane yelled, “My Mom is Superman!  Sic!  You Rock Mom!” 
Sandra shouted correcting him smiling, “Wonder Woman, Sergeant Kelly!” 
Shane laughed and said, “Correction noted Sergeant Gomez,” and they kissed.
The squad began to go back into the study.  Once at the table, Dmitri called the meeting to order.

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Strengths – Weakness – Opportunities – Threats
Everyday, I try to do a SWOT Analysis before I get out of bed… really.
I ask for Strength, forgiveness for Weakness, take advantage of Opportunities and guts to deal with Threats!
Today thank those who make your SWOT Analysis put you on TOP!
I LOVE THIS SONG!  Might not be your taste but the Lyrics speak to me!
http://youtu.be/q_zEudwZfNQ

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