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Where was Ordinary when he had a dream about the Dreamgiver?
Where was Ordinary when he had a dream about the Dreamgiver?
What did Ordinary follow to get to the sanctuary?
What did Ordinary follow to get to the sanctuary?
What did Ordinary see in the clearing?
What did Ordinary see in the clearing?
What did Ordinary see when he looked into his heart?
What did Ordinary see when he looked into his heart?
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What did the Dreamgiver take away from Ordinary?
What did the Dreamgiver take away from Ordinary?
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What did Ordinary hear the Dreamgiver say after he emerged at the summit?
What did Ordinary hear the Dreamgiver say after he emerged at the summit?
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What did Ordinary see when he emerged at the summit?
What did Ordinary see when he emerged at the summit?
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What did Ordinary want to happen when he saw the land of promise?
What did Ordinary want to happen when he saw the land of promise?
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What did the Dreamgiver ask Ordinary to give back?
What did the Dreamgiver ask Ordinary to give back?
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Why was Ordinary shocked and unhappy?
Why was Ordinary shocked and unhappy?
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What was the Dream Giver's response to Ordinary's question about keeping his dream?
What was the Dream Giver's response to Ordinary's question about keeping his dream?
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How did Ordinary feel when he realized he had a choice to make about his dream?
How did Ordinary feel when he realized he had a choice to make about his dream?
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What did Ordinary find on the rock nearby?
What did Ordinary find on the rock nearby?
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What was the word etched on the surface of the stone?
What was the word etched on the surface of the stone?
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What did Ordinary do with his journal after writing his last entry?
What did Ordinary do with his journal after writing his last entry?
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What did Ordinary find on the far bank of the river?
What did Ordinary find on the far bank of the river?
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What was Ordinary's emotional response when he read the message in his journal?
What was Ordinary's emotional response when he read the message in his journal?
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What did Ordinary notice on the rise above the river?
What did Ordinary notice on the rise above the river?
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What was etched on each stone in the memorial?
What was etched on each stone in the memorial?
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What did Ordinary do with his own stone?
What did Ordinary do with his own stone?
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What was the significance of the stone Ordinary found on the rock?
What was the significance of the stone Ordinary found on the rock?
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What did Ordinary realize about the Dream Giver after turning the stone over in his palm?
What did Ordinary realize about the Dream Giver after turning the stone over in his palm?
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What was the outcome of Ordinary's decision to surrender his dream?
What was the outcome of Ordinary's decision to surrender his dream?
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What did Ordinary's surrendered dream become a part of?
What did Ordinary's surrendered dream become a part of?
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What was the significance of the memorial built on the rise above the river?
What was the significance of the memorial built on the rise above the river?
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Study Notes
The Dreamgiver's Sanctuary
- Ordinary had a dream where the Dreamgiver said "Well done, Ordinary. Come to my sanctuary."
- When Ordinary woke up, he found himself beside a gurgling stream, and he decided to follow it into the lush mountain forest.
- The stream led him to a level clearing filled with bright light, where he felt the presence of the Dreamgiver.
- Ordinary saw a small waterfall feeding a pool of still waters, and he felt drawn to enter the pool.
- As he floated in the pool, he felt the wasteland's darkness being washed away.
The Dreamgiver's Presence
- The Dreamgiver spoke to Ordinary, saying "Come into the light that's been shining through you."
- Ordinary saw into his heart and saw his rebellion, selfishness, and betrayal, and he asked the Dreamgiver to take away his darkness.
- The Dreamgiver gave Ordinary his light, and Ordinary felt at one with the Dreamgiver.
- The Dreamgiver told Ordinary to come closer, and as he did, he felt more at one with the Dreamgiver.
The Land of Promise
- Ordinary climbed up the mountain and saw a glorious sight: a river, a wide valley, and a gleaming ribbon of shining hills.
- He gasped, realizing that this was the Land of Promise, and his big dream was finally within reach.
- However, the Dreamgiver asked Ordinary to give back his big dream, which shocked and confused him.
The Choice
- Ordinary was torn between pleasing the Dreamgiver and surrendering his dream, or going against the Dreamgiver's wishes and keeping his dream.
- He thought about the choice and its consequences, feeling heartbroken and confused.
- He found a smooth stone with the word "remember" etched on it, which made him think about the past.
The Decision
- Ordinary remembered Champion, Faith, and the returning dreamers, and he realized that they had faced a similar choice.
- He thought about the Dreamgiver's promises and goodness, and he knew what he had to do.
- Ordinary decided to surrender his big dream to the Dreamgiver, writing his last entry in his journal.
The Outcome
- Ordinary felt the deepest peace he had ever felt, and he waded into the river and swam across.
- On the other side, he found his journal open on the grass, with a message from the Dreamgiver.
- The Dreamgiver told Ordinary that he was giving him back his dream, but now it was part of the Dreamgiver's big dream for the whole world.
- Ordinary felt joyful and grateful, and he saw that his dream had grown to be part of something greater.
The Dreamgiver's Sanctuary
- Ordinary had a dream where the Dreamgiver said "Well done, Ordinary. Come to my sanctuary."
- When Ordinary woke up, he found himself beside a gurgling stream, and he decided to follow it into the lush mountain forest.
- The stream led him to a level clearing filled with bright light, where he felt the presence of the Dreamgiver.
- Ordinary saw a small waterfall feeding a pool of still waters, and he felt drawn to enter the pool.
- As he floated in the pool, he felt the wasteland's darkness being washed away.
The Dreamgiver's Presence
- The Dreamgiver spoke to Ordinary, saying "Come into the light that's been shining through you."
- Ordinary saw into his heart and saw his rebellion, selfishness, and betrayal, and he asked the Dreamgiver to take away his darkness.
- The Dreamgiver gave Ordinary his light, and Ordinary felt at one with the Dreamgiver.
- The Dreamgiver told Ordinary to come closer, and as he did, he felt more at one with the Dreamgiver.
The Land of Promise
- Ordinary climbed up the mountain and saw a glorious sight: a river, a wide valley, and a gleaming ribbon of shining hills.
- He gasped, realizing that this was the Land of Promise, and his big dream was finally within reach.
- However, the Dreamgiver asked Ordinary to give back his big dream, which shocked and confused him.
The Choice
- Ordinary was torn between pleasing the Dreamgiver and surrendering his dream, or going against the Dreamgiver's wishes and keeping his dream.
- He thought about the choice and its consequences, feeling heartbroken and confused.
- He found a smooth stone with the word "remember" etched on it, which made him think about the past.
The Decision
- Ordinary remembered Champion, Faith, and the returning dreamers, and he realized that they had faced a similar choice.
- He thought about the Dreamgiver's promises and goodness, and he knew what he had to do.
- Ordinary decided to surrender his big dream to the Dreamgiver, writing his last entry in his journal.
The Outcome
- Ordinary felt the deepest peace he had ever felt, and he waded into the river and swam across.
- On the other side, he found his journal open on the grass, with a message from the Dreamgiver.
- The Dreamgiver told Ordinary that he was giving him back his dream, but now it was part of the Dreamgiver's big dream for the whole world.
- Ordinary felt joyful and grateful, and he saw that his dream had grown to be part of something greater.
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Ordinary finds himself in a sanctuary after having a dream about the Dreamgiver. He is unsure how he arrived but is hopeful that the Dreamgiver is pleased with him. Explore this imaginative story with a quiz.
