You're right Jeff we have experienced a shift from the usual on this list. The level of conversation has changed, has become more personal, chaotic... and thus with some great potential of moving us a little deeper... but only if we can be clear on our givens...on why we are here and maybe some roles we may be consciously or unconsciously being playing... ...and be clear on some facilitation details... ...covener(s), timelines, etc, on this open-cyberspace that, yes, a few acknowledged human limitations just may help us along in some way,
Michael. Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 10:29:43 -0700 From: Jeff Aitken <j...@svn.net> Subject: Barry, thanks for your clarifying words. The crisis brings up questions about this list that we have not asked before. We have never in my memory had sustained dialogue about anything other than OST, except maybe God and poetry. ;-) I think we are all invited to play two roles here: facilitators AND sponsors. As a facilitator I want to hold space, not intervene, maybe ask if it's over. As a sponsor I want to offer appropriate leadership. What are skillful ways of leadership, without closing or limiting this space? (What do I tell a client sponsor about this?) I can invite others into a new topic. I can tell the story of the list. I can work to clarify the givens... I'm fascinated with the notion of closing THIS space, or imposing limitations. We are never barred from posting anything, unless I steal your computer or somehow unsubscribe you. We do not have a facilitator or sponsor/boss who closes the space from a "heavy" role. Or do we? Like you, I noticed a shift in energy after I posted the following: "I feel concerned that our listserv may become primarily a place to share info and opinions about these world events. I fear that would change its purpose. The tentative "givens" written in the FAQ help me think about this. I ask that you consider this as you write to the list." Next time, perhaps I would do nothing. The delete key protects the law of two feet. Yet what has happened is important too... I have learned a lot in the last week. Jeff - Jeff Aitken Berkeley CA USA: (01) 510.540.6576 j...@svn.net And now, for something COMPLETELY different (Cleese, et al) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? NEW from Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu, Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html