Dear folks. I have this problem, which is learning how to say no to interesting work. Some of that work is "not" open space but guided large group processes. Like work related to developing a new health care infrastructure with more engagement of the public. Some may remember the 14 OST events I and some colleagues were in involved in 2 years ago. Well, some follow-up two hour activities across one region in Ontario were needed with the public and then some help with a different data gathering approach. Well, anyway they were not in open space, and I was also not feeling that well, I had bee ill, for the whole two months. In any case three Open Space events popped up when I wasn't sure I had the energy or time. I said yes, "It was Open Space" they specifically wanted me for a number of reasons or I would have passed it on, and the preparation time lines were really tight.
Before that first Open Space, I was exhausted and getting worse and still looking forward to two weeks solid of meetings. Then I opened the space with a bunch of OST virgins. And I felt that healing, strengthening energy that emerges from the group and the universe in OS. A substantial amount of energy returned and I felt much better. I have been able to make it through until the needed rest started in the middle of last week. I had the good fortune of a half-day Open Space that may lead to 14 more. I got to work with Judy Gast opening space and developing a strong convergence process with a client that has sponsored 4 OST events before and is now committed more than ever. I certainly felt healed after that first event. And the healing process has continued. Since I'm not a Catholic, saints have not been much for me in the past. But who knows, the first meeting approach nominated for sainthood? Larry Larry Peterson Associates in Transformation Toronto, ON, Canada 416.653.4829 la...@spiritedorg.com www.spiritedorg.com * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist