re: Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State

2004-07-20 Thread David Bowie
Dear Susan, Thanks for sharing the ABS talk by Steven Birkland. He makes a several good points. I have just a couple of comments. 1) The story of the thieves and the bastinado is told in Star of the West and 'Abdu'l-Baha actually tells the Baha'is this: 'In this way I shall train you.

Re: Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State

2004-07-20 Thread Smaneck
In a message dated 7/20/2004 7:27:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: can't find Steven's version of "Abdu'l-Baha's reasons anywhere. Of course they may be his understanding of 'Abdu'l-Baha's comments, but he actually attributed them to the Master. Dear David, The nice

Re: Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State pt. 2

2004-07-17 Thread Marylou Krummenacker
never mind susan I found thme thansk amria Luisa - Original Message - From: Susan Maneck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Baha'i Studies [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Baha'i Studies [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State

Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State

2004-07-16 Thread Susan Maneck
Dear friends, Last year after the ABS meeting I mentioned what a great talk Steve Birkland gave there. I finally got a hold of the transcript of that talk and thought I share it with you. warmest, Susan Thank you to the Association for inviting me to share some thoughts this morning. I can say

Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State

2004-07-16 Thread Susan Maneck
Dear friends, Last year after the ABS meeting I mentioned what a great talk Steve Birkland gave there. I finally got a hold of the transcript of that talk and thought I share it with you. warmest, Susan Thank you to the Association for inviting me to share some thoughts this morning. I can say

Re: Scholarship and Learning in a Far-from-Equilibrium State pt. 2

2004-07-16 Thread Susan Maneck
Part two of Counsellor Steve Birkland's talk at the ABS. It's clear that this is where the greatest learning takes place: when we ask difficult issues, when we find ourselves in an uncomfortable position. I want to ask you to consider that there's really a purpose for this farfrom-equilibrium