holdin' space

[Harrison Owen]

I can't -- for the life of me figure out who wrote what to whom -- but, 
having 5 children and an equal number of grandchildren -- it is just great. 
thanks

ho



At 02:02 PM 5/31/2002 -0300, you wrote:
>wonderful to bring those who are also holding the space to my
>consciousness — I knew you were out there <grin>
>
> >>> shaymarg at indigo.ie 05/28/02 08:02AM >>>
>What a wonderful expression of the parental role, especially with
>regard
>to teenagers.
>
>Thank you to your vulnerability.
>Shay
>
>Judi Richardson wrote:
> >
> > Mornin'
> >
> > In our deliberations of actively holding space — and as always
> > happens when I am in contemplation — an outward manifestation
>occurs.
> > I found myself sending this to a few close friends, and grinned as I
> > watch it take place on the screen — speaking to holding space, to
>my
> > stretch away from a traditional parental model — which takes place
>in
> > organizations as we know.  I wondered til this morning if I'd be able
>to
> > place my vulnerability on such a public list.  And, of course <grin>
> > with that thought knew that I must!  So, I offer it without editing
>in
> > the spirit of dialogue on actively holding space!
> > ***********
> > I am writing on this sunny Sunday morning to ask you to take a brief
> > moment and hold space with me.  A beautiful time has happened in our
> > family life.  My young adult sons are going through growth decisions
>and
> > learning.  In my full knowing I need to serve that -- not fix it, as
> > nothing is broken, not help it, as he is the only so called "expert"
>in
> > his life — just quietly serve and hold space.  Setting clear
> > boundaries is so important, even knowing in setting some of those
> > boundaries my sons may choose to react with pain, disconnection and
> > confusion.  Even knowing and celebrating that those reactions will
>be
> > catalysts for great growth.  I am not the creator -- not responsible
>for
> > his every emotion.  And then there is my mother heart -- oh my she
>is
> > experiencing great growth.  This is the moment we have been waiting
>for
> > when my sons spread their own wings and fly.  And, to be honest, I
>cry
> > out because part of me still wants to wrap him in my arms as when he
>was
> > a small child -- the mother wolf protecting her cub, solving his
> > problems, his saviour in times of need!  To do that now would stunt
>his
> > growth, close space, and clip his wings, no-- our wings -- serving
>none
> > of us.  And I need to be present moment to moment in holding that
>space
> > actively..... with great love and a full heart.
> >
> > with love and great gratitude and in peace,
> > Judi
> >
> > Judith Richardson
> > judith at ponoconsultants.com
> > Pono Consultants International
> > Facilitating the Flow of Inspired Collaboration
> > (902) 435-0308
> > www.ponoconsultants.com
> >
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