Hi Raffi,
I understand how the talking stick may feel awkward. To me, this is a tool that
helps to bring respect and dignity to a conversation through deep listening.
And it reminds us of the spirit of OST. As you suggest, I usually leave it in
the middle of the circle and provide something els
Hi Raffi, Louise, and all,
Instead of bringing my own much-loved talking stick, I've shifted to
watching for what might emerge in the group as a meaningful "talking
object", maybe like your marker, Louise. That's the best because it's
attached to the group mind. It doesn't always happen tho
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From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu] On Behalf Of Diana
Larsen
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 2:40 PM
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Subject: Re: The Chaordic Dance Continues! The talking stick
Hi Raffi, Louise, and all,
Instead of bringing my own much-loved talking stick, I've shi
Thanks to all fellow spaceholders for your replies.
Chris, first time I've heard that there may be no wrong way of holding the
Talking Stick.
I find the Harvest Moon OSonOS idea intriguing and would love to make a
Vancouver OSonOS.
Catherine, thank you for sharing about use of the egg as a tal
No wrong way to hold THAT talking stick.
In the cultures of the West Coast of Canada here, there is definitely a
wrong way to hold a talking stick. Protocol is very important in ceremonies
here, in fact diplomatic relations can chill markedly over the way someone
acts in the longhouse, including
