I would add that entering a discussion without an agenda and adopting a “yes, and...” rather than a “yes, but...” attitude allows you to pursue threads that arise (= surprises) without blocking them. A preconceived agenda can be a powerful negative filter that restricts the possibility of embracing surprise.
David Dr David Smith BSc(Hons) PhD FRSA Director, imaginACTION pty ltd 50 Sweyn Street Balwyn North Victoria 3104 AUSTRALIA t +613 9857 8688 m 0411 444 048 da...@imaginaction.net.au www.imaginaction.net.au <http://www.imaginaction.net.au/> imaginACTION Overall Winner, Australian Achiever Awards Victorian TV, Film, Audio and Video From: oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alex Iglecia Sent: Thursday, 5 April 2012 6:52 AM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] How to prepare to be surprised? I've really enjoyed the conversation about surprise! For me, there are many choices and practices I've used and work with. I was inspired to make this video response to how to prepare to be surprised: http://youtu.be/FNfxXnXC9SA Alex Iglecia 650-714-2267 Alex's <http://www.alexiglecia.com/> Website | Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/alexiglecia/> On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 12:42 PM, Shay Ben Yosef <shay...@gmail.com> wrote: Just to add little bit at the preparation stage: - We are talking with the sponsor about 'Letting go'... intentional losing of control - We focus on 'searching for questions' as the main road to OS instead of 'Looking for answers', and it promotes the readiness 'to be surprised' Enjoy Shay 2012/4/4 Suzanne Daigle <sdaig...@gmail.com> I absolutely love "Be prepared to be surprised" stated at the end, almost as an afterthought. For me, I've always seen it as an invitation to relax, let go and have fun cause no matter how serious the situation and the conversations, laughter inevitably bubbles over and people realize, it is mighty fun to be in Open Space. On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Martin Boroson <ma...@becomingme.com> wrote: Here’s what I like to say in the circle: “Be willing to be surprised.” ______________________________________________________________________ Martin Boroson OMM Training, LLC +1 347 627 0455 <tel:%2B1%20347%20627%200455> Website <http://www.onemomentmeditation.com> www.onemomentmeditation.com LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/martinboroson> http://www.linkedin.com/in/martinboroson Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/martinboroson> @MartinBoroson Sign up for the One-Moment Meditation newsletter: <http://bit.ly/w7OYoJ> http://bit.ly/w7OYoJ From: oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Phelim McDermott Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2012 6:31 PM To: World wide Open Space Technology email list Cc: World wide Open Space Technology email list Subject: Re: [OSList] How to prepare to be surprised? Harold I also wrote a blog on the idea of how we are active in our own surprise as an invitational idea. http://clusterform.tumblr.com/post/6485524108/surprise-trust30-prompt Best regards, Phelim McDermott ________________________________ I generally pick up emails only at the beginning and end of the working day. I am currently aiming to respond the following day. If it is urgent please call me on 07956 187298. _____________________________________ www.improbable.co.uk @openspacer On 4 Apr 2012, at 18:13, Lisa Heft <lisah...@openingspace.net> wrote: Good points, all. I would just add - b r e a t h e... ...and take good care of yourself. Then you will better be able to marvel at the surprises - whether you can define or articulate them or not. Whether you like them or not. Whether they are as you might have wanted them - or not. Whether they come on the timeline you had wished for - or not. Whether they are in a form you understand or not. It is a bit like welcoming the stranger... 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