The Practice of Peace

[Harrison Owen]

OSLIST <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU> Harrison  wrote:
> When I was in Israel it became so clear to me that the power we experience in Open Space leads in precisely one direction -- towards Peace. Anything else is simply inconsequesntial. And if we (or at least I) do anything it is The Practice of Peace. On this cold night in February, I am sitting in Gottland, a Swedish Island in the middle of the Baltic Sea -- watching the BBC as the fires of war and madness burn in the middle east. I think of Tova, Avner, and my Palestinian friend Carol -- and I cry. But I also wish to celebrate their willingness to Open Space in the tightest of places. A little rambling for sure, but I beg each one of you on this list around the world to open some space in your heart for those caught in this mad caldron of fire.

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A note from Avner --

Hi dear Harrison

It is an odd feeling to feel very quiet and anxious at the same time. We
continue with our work and life ( Tova opened today a 2 days OS on the
issue of involving social aspects in the planning processes, and 200 first
rank people from from all the cities in Israel and 5 ministries attended.
The first day was(of course)very successful)
On the other hand we know its going to be worse. So it is good to know that
there are islands of peace, and that you are there with us in your heart.

yours

Avner

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