[OSList] Re: Loving you...

There is now an Open Space at our kitchen tablethe place where Harrison sits along with Curtis the catwhile enroute Down East each year. one olive or two?? eg On Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 02:21:03 PM EDT, Suzanne Daigle via OSList wrote: Dear precious friends and colleagues,  Last

[OSList] Re: On this day, we raise our glass and tip our hat to you dear friend.

and countless glasses are now being raised. Count mine as one.With love,eg On Friday, December 2, 2022 at 05:18:40 AM EST, Suzanne Daigle via OSList wrote: Happy Birthday Harrison! In 1985, you gave us the gift of Open Space Technology. From that two martini, coffee break idea grew a

Re: [OSList] Response from Harrison Owen

To Harrison's point: Shortly after the close of the Bosnian War, I facilitated an Open Space for the USAID sponsored Democracy Network project. Assembled were "leaders" of the three warring factions, Croates, Bosniacs and Serbs. At the close the participants held a totally self-organized party,

Re: [OSList] Asking for your wisdom - Leora Tushinski

Leora, My 30 years in Open Space tells me your ONLY MANAGEMENT role is creating the INVITATION. Full Stop!  All else is as Harrison has stated. eg On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 09:43:25 AM EST, Harrison Owen SR via OSList wrote: Leora -- My very best to Tova! Holding the tension is a

Re: [OSList] Poetry on the oslist

Brilliant Jeff, absolutely brilliant! You get the prize. Thank you... I needed that. eg On Friday, January 29, 2021, 02:52:18 PM EST, Jeff Aitken via OSList wrote: An open space By internet Can serve During Emergencies Fostering Good conversations Held in surprising Intimacy

Re: [OSList] This list serve is antiquated big time

Mark If it ain't broke don't fix it!!! eg On Thu Jan 28 2021 19:01:23 GMT-0500 (EST), l33t.79--- via OSList wrote: if you prefer Facebook groups, then we have one here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7189220743/ On Thu, 28 Jan 2021, 09:15 Mark Carmel via OSList, wrote: It is

Re: [OSList] The wisdom of Lisa.... shared.....

Dear God, I can only echo Romy's opening paragraph.  You have made a "difference" for all who know you.peaceeg On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, 02:58:19 AM EDT, Romy Shovelton via OSList wrote: Dearest Lisa,  I sit here in a kind of stunned silence having taken in all the wisdom that you

Re: [OSList] Happy birthday Harrison

ho-at the end of the day all these notes are about love! look what you triggered!! Elwin On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, 08:22:47 AM EST, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote: Made it through another year. Was thinking of moving to Mars… shorter yeara! Thanks everybody!!   ho   From:

Re: [OSList] The Triumph of Truth Over Error...Chime in if that's OKAY with YOU? What do you say we raise some SERIOUS money OFFICIALLY training and certifying ALL the GOOD SPIRITS among us mortals to

and I agree with Chris and Koos NO eg On Thursday, August 1, 2019, 07:01:00 PM EDT, Harrison Owen via OSList wrote: True. I think.   ho   From: OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Chris Corrigan via OSList Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2019 4:54 PM

Re: [OSList] Harrison - generous as ever

ho, As one who acquired the "green" Users Guide from the last box in your basement, and several times witnessed your Down East waterfront confrontations with geese and for years have witnessed your love for Curtis who serves as your feline spiritual advisor, I say "there are no words to

Re: [OSList] Remembering Chris

As I sit on the edge of our circle I'm touched by the spirit we share.  At my point of passage, I do not read every OSLIST entry.  But I always read those from Chris. Thanks to you all for ringing the temple bells! eg From: Peggy Holman via OSList To:

[OSList] Harrison's Birthday - 2 December

And so every once in a lifetime you bump into someone whoends up changing your life for the better!  In a 1995 search for a “User’s Guide”, I encountered thisHarrison Owen fellow, seated in his “office”, that consisted of a window tableat the Old Angler’s Inn, Potomac, Maryland. Yes, he had a

Re: [OSList] OLpening Space for Civil Conversation

Harrison’s ability to help us put our own thoughts in orderis a gift!   He and I share much, basically the same “bubble”. I’m a WASPsans prep school. I see it as Harrison does but I always place italics and boldprint on the term FEAR!!!  FEAR is the product of the absence of Open Space i.e.,

Re: [OSList] WOSonOS Updating

so I just spent an inspiring hour or more in the online company of Lisa Heft and Michael Herman and my heart is at peace, on a day when that was desperately needed. Much love. The opening at WOSonOS was "perfect" ElwinFuture Development International From: Michael Herman via OSList

Re: [OSList] Hello and a question

This short video of OST use in town-wide planning might be a helpful guide for you.http://portlandplan.org/ ElwinFuture Development International Portland CT From: Xenki berho muxika via OSList To: Bhavesh Patel ; World wide Open Space

Re: [OSList] Opening space when borders are closing

ho- you nailed it! "something to do during this Transformative Moment" = Open some  Space Elwin From: Harrison Owen via OSList To: 'World wide Open Space Technology email list' Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2015 4:57 PM

Re: [OSList] 30 Years ... and Counting!

Everyone's comment on this occasion has one thing at its center, gratefulness for OST's life changing impact. Count me among'em!! Elwin GuildPortland, CT From: Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 7:51 AM

Re: [OSList] Help Request

My wife listened to me read Yousif's story and suggested that someone link him up with George Clooney who has been extremely active on Sudanese issues. Elwin From: Peggy Holman via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Open Listserv oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [OSList] Combining sessions - a slight change of title

Chris, As always, spot on and beautifully said. Amen Brother! Elwin Guild From: Chris Corrigan via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Peggy Holman pe...@peggyholman.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015

Re: [OSList] Combining sessions - a slight change of title

Chris, As always, spot on and beautifully said. Amen Brother! Elwin Guild From: Chris Corrigan via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Peggy Holman pe...@peggyholman.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015

Re: [OSList] Combining sessions - a slight change of title

Chris, As always, spot on and beautifully said. Amen Brother! Elwin Guild From: Chris Corrigan via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Peggy Holman pe...@peggyholman.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015

Re: [OSList] Anticipating number of topics/sessions...

I have always found it useful to demonstrate the Marketplace aspect of OST. In a quick heartbeat I say, Here's all you have to do to create today's agenda. I have an issue. I do not get paid enough to Facilitate this event. So my Topic is 'Help me get more pay!' (I write it on the paper,

Re: [OSList] Anticipating number of topics/sessions...

I have always found it useful to demonstrate the Marketplace aspect of OST. In a quick heartbeat I say, Here's all you have to do to create today's agenda. I have an issue. I do not get paid enough to Facilitate this event. So my Topic is 'Help me get more pay!' (I write it on the paper,

Re: [OSList] Anticipating number of topics/sessions...

I have always found it useful to demonstrate the Marketplace aspect of OST. In a quick heartbeat I say, Here's all you have to do to create today's agenda. I have an issue. I do not get paid enough to Facilitate this event. So my Topic is 'Help me get more pay!' (I write it on the paper,

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

too many to count From: Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 11:34 AM Subject: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events? Hmmm, the the

Re: [OSList] “regular lurker” + our OSTLIST web platform

Michael, You sir are truly a give of God. We all are in your debt. Elwin Guild From: Michael Herman via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Patricia Haines levelgreen2...@gmail.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday,

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

too many to count From: Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 11:34 AM Subject: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events? Hmmm, the the

Re: [OSList] “regular lurker” + our OSTLIST web platform

Michael, You sir are truly a give of God. We all are in your debt. Elwin Guild From: Michael Herman via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Patricia Haines levelgreen2...@gmail.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday,

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

too many to count From: Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 11:34 AM Subject: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events? Hmmm, the the

Re: [OSList] “regular lurker” + our OSTLIST web platform

Michael, You sir are truly a give of God. We all are in your debt. Elwin Guild From: Michael Herman via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Patricia Haines levelgreen2...@gmail.com; World wide Open Space Technology email list oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday,

Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....

Lisa,Your very being is poetry! Elwin From: Lisa Heft - via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Jonathan Coe coe...@hotmail.com; OSLIST oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, November 1, 2014 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. A

Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....

Lisa,Your very being is poetry! Elwin From: Lisa Heft - via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Jonathan Coe coe...@hotmail.com; OSLIST oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, November 1, 2014 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. A

Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....

Lisa,Your very being is poetry! Elwin From: Lisa Heft - via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org To: Jonathan Coe coe...@hotmail.com; OSLIST oslist@lists.openspacetech.org Sent: Saturday, November 1, 2014 7:40 PM Subject: Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is. A