Fw: Butterfly....also know as Judi Richardson

[Peggy Holman]

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From: "Judi Richardson" <judir at accesswave.com>
To: "Peggy Holman" <peggy at opencirclecompany.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2002 9:30 AM
Subject: Butterfly....


> Hello Peggy -- while travelling I unsubscribed to the list as my son was
> checking emails for me. Upon returning -- I re-subscribed, am able to
> receive emails from the list, not post though!  And what a treat it has
been
> to be relegated to the role of butterfly!  Peggy -- I ask you to forward
> this to the list for me?  thanks you
>
> Hello Audrey and all,
>
> In the closing circle of a workshop session yesterday, a woman looked at
me
> and said that although opening and holding space is familiar to her, it
> wasn't familiar in her workplace.  She said she watched me throughout the
> workshop and realized that I was intentionally and dynamically opening
space
> over and over again.  She said that she observed as someone came up to me,
I
> took a deep breath and opened more -- it was clear to her that I was both
> bringing people into the space and opening more space.  I am very grateful
> to her for noticing and articulating.
>
> I believe this also speaks to the dialogue on breathing...  relaxing,
> trusting both the process and myself.  For me, this is a practice -- one
> which requires intention and inspiration.  The inhale recognizes that I am
> enough, the exhale recognizes the potential of how much more I can be in a
> collective.  The inhale takes in any doubt or reservations I might have,
the
> exhale.... a mind free from doubt...  The inhale as I walk the circle
> opening space, the exhale for me as the participants take over, and at the
> same time the participants inhale as they take over....  Non-linear, a
> spiral of breathing....
>
> Blessings to all,
>
> Judi
> Judith Richardson
> Pono Consultants International
> Facilitating the Flow
>     of Inspired Collaboration
> www.ponoconsultants.com
> (902) 435-0308
>

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