Harrison did a talk this morning at an Executive Leadership Program alumnus
breakfast at Seattle University. This is a very traditional (actually a
Jesuit) school and most of the attendees were new to OS. One person asked a
question that really intrigued me, so I thought I'd bring it here.
Wh
Good question. I think the answer to your question is "yes."
I think that given the process of OST people will make the best
decisions they can and that the best part of their spirits will emerge.
I think too that whether or not Open Space is being used for a "bad"
purpose very much depends on w
What would be the implications of convening an OS for purposes generally
considered to be for the ill of the community? For example, what if a street
gang convened an OS on doing a better job of taking over a neighborhood?
Would it still lead to the best of the human spirit emerging, as I alway
en perhaps we
should be encouraging gangs to hold an event! From the ridiculous to the
sublime . . .
Laurel.
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From: Richard Norris [mailto:rnor...@digital.net]
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mber 28, 2000 5:05 PM
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What would be the implications of convening an OS for purposes generally
considered to be for the ill of the community? For example, what if a street
gang convened an OS on doing a better job of taking over a neighborhood?
t I had written. I guess I've had too many
good philosophical discussions with the enquiring Jesuit mind before.
warm regards...
Doc
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From: Peggy Holman
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Peggy,
You wrote that the question was raised: "What would be the implications of
convening an OS for purposes generally considered to be for the ill of the
community?"
My question to the Jesuit would be: "What would be the implications of
convening a prayer or meditation group for purposes gener
I love this conversation. Many thanks to you, Peggy.
If we are not to judge people and are supposed to just let
them 'be' in Open Space -- create space for them and get out
of the way -- then it seems to me we really cannot judge
whether something they do with this is good or bad. Here we
are as
