> --- GraceAnn <grace...@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > It's true...... we so often think we can be instruments of empowerment, and yet we slide toward a "power over" role so often. Either we take over, or we insist on someone else taking over. Paulo Freire had the right idea, but it's so difficult to put his theory into practice. I look forward to this dialogue. Grace Troisi
I just got back from a conference called Media that Matters. During a session, someone talked about how the left in the U.S. is so unwilling to step into power. That made a light bulb go off for me. It is no wonder that people who value social justice and dialogue and access for those who are usually denied would have an aversion to the current definitions of power. What does "power over" do but create fear and oppression? We've sure lived out that theme for too long! What I have found is the more I operate from power as love -- the power of connection, relationship, the easier it is to fully own power and make things happen. What does it take for us to embody this defintion of power? Kerry -- I think you're on to something by suggesting an exploration of decision making and participation in dialogue. I would add the dynamics with power into that mix. in sunny Seattle, Peggy _______________________________ Peggy Holman The Open Circle Company 15347 SE 49th Place Bellevue, WA 98006 425.746.6274 www.opencirclecompany.com * * ========================================================== 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
