Thanks for the clarification Doug. I smiled when I saw that the second part was not so clear to you either.
With a prospective client, I am always clear that ONE of the reasons that OST works so well is that the space is intentionally created to work WITH Spirit. I also list other reasons including self organizing behavior as I do my best to assist the prospective client to understand that OST is deeply powerful, has a deep essence, and that the form is only one part that creates the "fabric" for the full potential of the group to find its way. I am always surprised and delighted by how many CEO's/leaders/managers wish to dwell on this with great enthusiasm. As for converting someone to something, that is not within my intention and so it does not get in the way. And within the opening of the meeting itself, I do not mention Spirit/God/Creator explicitly, although I pray for all who are gathered that all be for their highest good and that I am guided in my every word/thought/action. I also direct people to our website, where we are very clear in our values and beliefs so that they can make a choice about whether they want to engage us based on this or not. Blessings to you and to all with whom you make Genuine Contact, Birgitt Birgitt Williams of Dalar International Consultancy www.dalarinternational.com <http://www.dalarinternational.com> View the calendar for upcoming training in the Organizational Health and Balance series of workshops featuring the Genuine ContactÔ program at http://www.openspacetechnology.com/training.html <http://www.openspacetechnology.com/training.html> We invite you to join the Genuine Contact list serve at http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/genuinecontact Contact information for Dalar International Consultancy: Po Box 19373, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA 27619 Raleigh, North Carolina USA Phone: 919-522-7750 Fax: 919-870-6599 As mentors to leaders and organizations we assist you in going beyond what has been before. We provide inspirational and practical how to guidance for leaders who want to achieve healthy and balanced organizations to produce exciting, tangible results for the organization and for its people. Our approach is holistic, creating a better future by tapping into ancient wisdom. We believe that Spirit matters and people are precious. We know that organizations incorporating these values have exciting, tangible results including wealth, prosperity, and abundance. These organizations tend to their health and balance on a daily basis. -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu]On Behalf Of Douglas D. Germann, Sr. Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 8:46 PM To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu Subject: Do we open space or... Birgitt-- 1. This was a way of asking just how explicit you are with prospective clients about Divinity? Do you use the word? Do you get much fear from people of "the God thing," or "that person who is trying to convert me?" 2. This one I am not as sure of, either. <grin> Let's pass on it, for now. Maybe someday I'll figure it out and we can try again. Thanks, Birgitt! :-Doug. * * ========================================================== 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 --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.510 / Virus Database: 307 - Release Date: 8/14/2003 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.510 / Virus Database: 307 - Release Date: 8/14/2003 * * ========================================================== 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