Hi All,
I want to share that I finally experienced a two day OS at the one
below, and enjoyed it very much. (I'd previously only be able to stay
for day one, or the OS was a "short" one of a day or half day.) The
thing that stood out for me was that I felt happy and energized when
it was over. Usually, even at a conference that I've liked, I feel
drained after two days... either used up or or over-stuffed. This had
a very relaxed feeling, with ups and downs of energy that felt like
real life, rather than a compressed version of life.
The gain for me was in wonderful new people met, learnings about
programs I was unaware of, and a sense of where the work I'm doing
fits into a larger whole.
Blake facilitated with patience and calm, and I honestly got it for
the first time that I could do it too, now rather than at some far
away date. Whatever was forgotten at first (e.g., labeling spaces
downstairs) didn't really matter much. When some of us couldn't find
the workshop we were looking for, we sat down and had one on the same
topic, just without the original convener. It gave me a real sense of
the forgiving nature of this approach... a little confusion was just
part of life, no big deal.
I'd love to share a few photos I took (the space was beautiful), but
I've sent them to Frank and think he may be setting up a photo page
somewhere, so I won't do anything that might duplicate his effort.
(Thanks, Frank!)
Diane Brandon
Eliot, Maine
On Dec 22, 2006, at 12:55 AM, Frank Deitle wrote:
Dear OSLIST friends,
I invite you to participate in a New England event inspired by the
SOS series conceived by Chris Weaver and Birgitt Williams in North
Carolina.
Sign up online @ http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com.
Spread the word.
And wherever you are, keep opening space!
Joyfully,
Frank Deitle
NEW ENGLAND SOS
a sustainability open space
CREATING SUSTAINABILITY RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW!
What's it going to take?
What are our issues and opportunities?
February 3~4, 2007
@ Sirus Community
www.siriuscommunity.org
Shutesbury , MA
Saturday: OPEN SPACE 10:00am~6:00pm
Sunday: ACTION PLANNING 9:00am~2:00pm
It's time to relocalize, reorganize, and revitalize so we can blow
the lid off the sustainability movement in New England.
This is a getting' down to business, makin' things happen kind of
an event.
There are no keynote speakers, no panel discussions, and no pre-
set agendas.
Through the format of Open Space Technology we self-organize as a
community to develop our projects in less time and with more fun
than we ever thought possible.
All the most important issues will be addressed, including yours.
So bring your inspired ideas, your projects, your friends and
colleagues, and…
PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED!
register @ http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com
more info on food and lodging coming soon.
Contact:
Frank Deitle
commoi...@gmail.com
415-992-2555
come for:
networking, planning, organizing, collaboration, inspiration,
productivity, and fun.
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