I met with Harrison in 2008 at his publisher's lunch table in San Francisco. I was living in Shanghai at the time and invited Harrison to "open" chinese mind's in the educational system. He agreed to come over, but a health issue prevented him from coming to China, so he had to cancel. The conversations I had with him at the tome where down-to-earth, impactful and putting me on my current path. My good friend Brendan said it nicely yesterday, "Harrison's spirit still opens space for us to have this reflective conversation!" I am truely grateful for the BK lunch where i met Harrison.
Love to his family and this community,
Gijs van Wezel Malaysia On 21 Mar 2024, at 6:25 AM, Christy Lee-Engel via OSList <everyone@oslist.org> wrote:
Harrison is one of the Immortals now.
Here's a favorite memory of the man in the hat before a morning circle opening, from the 2009 gathering that Harold mentioned: <IMG_0877.JPG>
With profound thankfulness for HO's vast grand adventure of a life and his unbounded generosity and vision and welcome, and warm condolences to Harrison's beloved family; and so touched by Barry's letter and by all of you, your beautiful expressions of gratitude, friendship, grief and love. Christy Christy Lee-Engel, ND, EAMPnaturopathic acupuncture
2611 NE 125th St • Suite 90 Seattle WA 98125 vm and txt (201) 279-5272 "The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world." Dr. Paul Farmer, of blessed memory
Every day without you here, Harrison, reminds me of how much you've touched our lives. Your kindness, understanding, and our journey together keep your spirit alive in us.
Thinking about life, I find comfort in Rumi's poetry, a favorite of yours. He said, "Don't grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form." Harrison, you were a blessing and a source of hope for us all. Your light continues to lead us, just as Rumi suggested, inspiring us to spread kindness, wisdom, and connection in your memory. Let's carry the spark you left in us and keep it burning bright.
All,
This for me, adds to the very real sense, that we are in a time of profound change.
- My own father passed in December.
- My wife was diagnosed with ALS in February...
- Harrison who I had a chance to meet passes in March.
- What’s next?...
Whatever happens is the only thing that could have happen. Prepared to be Surprised….
Thank You Harrison and so many others for the gift of open space. When the time is right, I look forward to joining you all for a memorial open space reflecting on the past but looking toward the future.
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