Thanks all for your valuable comments.
It is undeniable that futher discussions need to be held with the TM group to
create a theme that sparks the passion of both groups involved.
I was also concerned very much about what Koos mentioned "Outlining the
differences at the start of the meeting
Dear friends,
When we open our space as our natural state of being, a sacred universe
seems to unfold in each of us as a universe of undivisive whole.
And it is there (Here & Now) where Nirvana-Enternal Peace-Natural State of
Being Love Itself.
That's what happens to me at least.
love from seou
This wonderful discussion evokes a practical example for me.
It comes from the years of Spirited Work, a community of practice that met 4
times a year in Open Space, using one of Angeles Arrien's archetypes as the
theme each quarter. (Winter - season of the warrior, Spring - the healer,
Summer
Tim, Juicy question for me:
> my original question: how a balance can be made between the 'chaos' of OS
> and the 'rigidity' of TM?
>
> Maybe there is none...
I say that because it makes me laugh, or amuses me. My mind doesn't comprehend,
so I want to articulate what I heard (that you didn't
Annamarie,
Thank You! Your words have reinforced my thoughts and queries. And of course
I didn't mean for anyone to become rankled (thanks again, this is a new word
for me!) or hijacked!
I am very much a supporter of TM myself, as I know the process is suited, and
does work for many.
To
Dear Annamrie,
happy New Year!
No, Os is not about communication nor about finding common ground nor
about envisioning a new direction for a difficult whatsoever.
It is simply about expanding time and space for the forces of
selforganisation to do their stuff.
The things you and I and others SEE
HI Tim,
I'm a TMer who helped found a club five years ago and I absolutely LOVE OS.
I'm sorry. I think you are mixing modalities that don't belong mixed. For a
way over the top analogy it's a bit like asking a synagogue to host a
Eucharist.
Toastmasters and OS have completely different goa
Tim,
Thanks for the mention and it was fun working with your project management
club in October.
I have not used OST in a regular meeting, but have used it for a TM
regional planning meeting.
It was probably about 12 years ago in Taiwan and the District Public
Relations officer decided to have
Dear Tim,
Interesting combination. I am an active member of Utrecht Toastmasters and an
experienced Open Space facilitator. The two are very different but at the same
time there are striking similarities. E.g. the fact that both provide a safe
garden in which many different topics can blossom.
