Re: temple bells - how to use?

Temple Bells: Best used in moderation with a slow, even pattern. Like good breathing (in and out). And never like School Bells where the sense of "ought" overwhelms the possibility of invitation - or invocation. Rather like a Good Martini - Shaken (gently) - but not stirred. Harrison Ha

Re: temple bells - how to use?

The bells have become a very surprising gift for my work not only with Open Space but in the rest of the work I do, such as Whole Person Process Facilitation (Genuine ContactTM) and have found different feelings from participants. In one opportunity I was told at the beginning of a course that sitt

Re: temple bells - how to use?

Wendy's MO is mine as well for the opening and closing. Thanks for 'charging and conditioning' idea - I'll use it. In addition, I usually have mine in my briefcase at all times and find many chances to offer to use them in all kinds of situations that seem to need them (vs. yelling or clapping to

Re: temple bells - how to use?

A wee bit out of context (or not). I sometimes take my bells on hikes, find a quiet place in the woods and settle in quietly. Once the environment (wildlife) forgets my intrusion and goes back about its normal business, I ring the bells once . . . and watch. I find them to be just as powerful ou

Re: Any suggestions for Open Spacers in South Africa?

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Re: temple bells - how to use?

All this information is excellent for ‘bell use’ protocol. I have learned the hard way – picking bells up by the cord and having them clang together rudely interrupting people followed by mumbled explanation of my gaff. Ringing them too often can be too much in open space or with other group proces

Re: temple bells - how to use?

Really good points, Chris. I use the bells only as part of my initial opening of the space and then to open the closing circle. I often use them before participants arrive to condition and charge the space as a lot of venues have cluttered energy or low energy. I've found ringing them in

Re: temple bells - how to use?

Bells can get overused and can lose their appeal and charm, so use them infrequently and with the pacing and mindfulness that Lisa and Wendy both suggest. Also, be careful how you pick them up. I find that the bells reveal one's inner state like nothing else. If you pick them up without consc

Rendez-voous à Paris (could it be called a Stammtic h ?..)

Bonjour à tous , (English below) Prochain Rendez-Vous à Paris le 15 juillet : Comment voulons-nous travailler ensemble ? La structure de l'Institut Open Space France correspond-elle à nos passions ? Que voulons nous , de quoi avons-nous besoin ? Comment se rassembler dans l'esprit du Forum Ouvert

Re: High profile UK Gov meeting using OST

Thanks Lisa. I have sent the blog post link to the organisers and I hope to open up a dialogue with them. My fear is that the idea of the 'Big Society' is so in vogue at the moment is that they will be fairly immune from any feedback or suggestions. My hope is that they do really want to b