artur, i think that 'whatever happens is the only thing that could have' is necessarily absolutely true. if there was anything else more likely, more possible, it would have happened. this does not mean that it is most desirable. does not mean that it should be repeated. and, especially does not mean that we understand all of the conditions that made it the most likely outcome (most likely in that it did in fact beat out all other happenings that might otherwise have happened in that moment). that we don't understand all of those conditions is, i think, the little bit of mystery that this particular principle points to. indeed, i thnk that's what the principles are for... pointing to the mystery, the surprise, the unknown.
now, that said, i think there is an extended version of this principle that may answer your concerns... (maybe this extension one one of the early things not to do? <grin>). so try this: whatever happens is the only thing that could have, GIVEN CURRENT CONDITIONS... which would include current participants, current skills, knowledge, clarity/accuity of vision, etc, etc, etc, AND personal passion AND willingness/ability to take responsibility. nothing wrong, then with only thing that could have happened THAT time, and still NOT the thing we want to happen THIS time.... leads to "what are we going to do differently, what are we going to be differently, what do we need to learn, what do we need someone to contribute, how can we use the law of two feet. it's all sounds very circular all of a sudden... i think the real space must be somewhere inside of the circle. <grin> m -- Michael Herman 300 West North Avenue #1105 Chicago IL 60610 312-280-7838 voice 312-280-7837 fax **PLEASE NOTE NEW WEB ADDRESS/RESOURCES** http://www.michaelherman.com -evolution at work - a book about open space -michael herman associates - consulting -globalchicago.net - online open space -websites worth visiting - community -michael's open notebook - journal mailto:mher...@globalchicago.net * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html =========================================================== osl...@egroups.com To subscribe, 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign up -- provide an email address, and choose a login ID and password 3. Click on "Subscribe" and follow the instructions To unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@egroups.com: 1. Visit: http://www.egroups.com/group/oslist 2. Sign in and Proceed