Kenoli--
Well, let's hope expansiveness becomes a habit!
I believe that the influence of our own inner states goes beyond simply
modelling the behavior we wish to encourage--which is a benefit in itself. I
believe that our own inner states help to create the energetic environment in
which others
Joelle -- Absolutely, and well said! -- Kenoli
Kenoli--
Well, let's hope expansiveness becomes a habit!
I believe that the influence of our own inner states goes beyond simply
modelling the behavior we wish to encourage--which is a benefit in itself. I
believe that our own inner states help t
one of my teachers likens it to being a kayaker on a river, working as an
individual making turns, choosing path. if that one shifts his/her
attention/awareness to the river, enough to *become* river, then some really
amazing and powerful, otherwise impossible moves, become possible. and as we
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nversation
has read "The Magic of Conflict" by David Carum. It is cool with the
whole issue of truth and conflict, etc. viewed through lense of
Aikido.
Don
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Joelle -- thanks for you rnote. Yes, a great way to encourage
expansiveness is to model it. An obvious strategy that we each too
often overlook. I think eventually it can become sort of a habit. --
Kenoli
Kenoli--
I like your insight about the many things that are likely going on in a group
a
Kenoli--
I like your insight about the many things that are likely going on in a group
and inside each individual. It seems to me that if I can stay in touch with
my own inner voices, in all their diversity, and at the same time hold space
in a wholehearted way, then I am helping to create an env
Just wondering if anyone who is participating in this conversation has read
"The Magic of Conflict" by David Carum. It is cool with the whole issue of
truth and conflict, etc. viewed through lense of Aikido.
Don
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Title: Truth and conflict
I think conflict can result from many things and people locked in
conflict can be coming from many places. Sometimes conflict is
standing firm at a genuine place that feels threatened.
Sometimes it is raging from a stuck place that has become safe and
defended and
