In a message dated 12/9/2003 5:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, c.pfaeh...@bluewin.ch writes:
> one reason why open space can be difficult for some, in my own experience, > is that its participants are assumed to be healthy, mature human beings (I > assume). Who e.g. have a clear sense of borders, know what is good for them > and > what is not, and are able to say “stop” or make use of the law of the two > feet when they need to do so. Those of us who have had their borders (is this > the right term in English? In German, it stands for “Grenzen”) disrespected > as children or later in life, perhaps even without knowing about it, might > find open space terribly unsafe, perhaps even in some way threatening to them > – > even if it also bears great and wonderful chances for healing, when one is > ready for it. Catherine: I understand whwat you mean completely. I think the English word is "boundaries" which is more correct but has the same meaning as "borders". (Aren't languages interesting?) I also understand what you are saying... boundaries are an important part of learning. Thanks for these thoughts Esther Esther Ewing The Change Alliance - Assisting Individuals and Organizations to Build Capability <A HREF="www.ChangeAlliance.com">www.ChangeAlliance.com</A> 330 East 38th St, Suite 53K New York, NY 10016-9804 212-661-6024 Authorized Distributor, Panoramic Feedback <A HREF="www.PanoramicFeedback.com">www.panoramicfeedback.com</A> * * ========================================================== 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