In a message dated 10/16/01 9:28:45 PM, jsm...@mosquitonet.com writes:
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If I am kind to a terrorist and the terrorist punches me in the face, that
will not change my ideal. If I show compassion to a terrorist and the
terrorist kills me, that will not change my ideal. These words simply
ref
Some notes on Winston and Harrison's comments:
At 01:14 18-10-2001, Winston Kinch wrote:
Artur wrote: "...the main point I think that must be reviewed is the
principle "whatever happens is the only thing that should..."
I thought it was "could have" (not that this necessarily helps much, but
st
At 07:46 PM 10/18/01 +0100, Artur wrote:
Some notes on Winston and Harrison's comments:
Maybe we are today in a situation "far from equilibrium" and that's why
(maybe) we can apply Chaos theory to it and that is also the reason why
one can say that we live today in a "transformative moment". But
In my work with a lot of church organizations, there have been hymns,
prayer, mediation, etc. Sometimes as a framing event before opening
space or after the close, or in the evening. These activities have
often happened within OS but according to the principles and law. That
is, if a group wante
Michael--
I like the image of al-queda as jellyfish. They do sting--but the ones which
wash up on my beach, out of their natural element, melt away in the sunshine.
Not that I think the problem of terrorism is easily solved, but that the
process of opening up and letting light shine on what is in
Lisa--
I really like the complexity and flexibility of this. Prayer seems to me an
outstanding way to open space (people don't always intend that, but God has
been known to respond to human invitation in surprising ways!)
But I can see the logistical challenges--easy for individual groups to pra
Alan,
Thank you for your post on this subject. Beware my response is long -
let it be a testimony to the richness of your original sharing!
I found it very thought-provoking and concur with you, especially:
>How much of the richness of life is enhanced, individually and
collectively, every time ea
Chris,
My electronic beloved - you know my soul simply will not turn away from
reading anything you write!! :-)
Wonderful, wonderful work at the camp!
The trained therapist in me rejoices - naturally healing without the
painful and restrictive need to pathologize!!!
The trained OST practitioner
Julie,
Thank you for your words:
One that I didn't think to mention was willingness to die for that
higher ideal. That is perhaps the defining characteristic of a warrior,
don't you think?
AND
I can only stand in my own space in the world. I will hold this space
that I occupy open for kindness.
At 12:35 AM 10/18/01 +0100, Artur wrote:
4.2 the main point I think that must be reviewed is the principle "whatever
happens is the only thing that should". Applied generally it includes
one word that is self-contradictory. The word "should" presupposes that
a special order should occur on a chao
Fascinating article by environmentalist Wendell Berry. I don't know if many
folks have the big world environmental/economic picture in view well enough to
think about these things. And I still expect the U.S. government to be able to
focus primarily on altruistic motives (or even long-term se
Lisa,
This sounds like the perfect case for my favorite form of convergence. Do
an Open Space. The question is something along the lines of "what is the
essence of our work to reach our aspirations?" The opening is one
encouraging focus rather than divergence. It is an invitation to look
withi
To all,
Thank you for your postings. You are giving me stimuli for reflection,
thinking, feeling,intregrating, learning ,etc.I was struck by Alan's "right to
be kind".It reminded me of the gifts we give and receive on an unconscious
level. Many times I open my mail and just what I need is ther
[This mail is related with Chris questions on Al-Qaeda as an OSO
and the messages that followed on that thread and also with Harrison's
post "A transformative moment". My post is not an answer to any of
those; only some reflections...]
1. The first idea I had immediately after I heard about the 9
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