The magic that happens...

[Pannwitz, Michael M]

Dear Julie Smith,
I have a couple of questions in the context of the international
os-training in Weimar in May (of the 68 applicants, 48 were selected
from 14 European countries) and your story (see below).
Could not find your email address.
Pleae bear with me, list! and
Happy Easter Monday to all of you
mmp


On Sun, 01 Sep 2002 23:49:42 +0200, Michael M Pannwitz wrote:

>Hi Julie,
>great story.
>This might perhaps be the shortest introduction and perhaps even the
>shortest os but certainly the kind of story from open space that
>lifts my spirits.
>Thanks Julie
>michael
>
>PS: Julie, I am in the process of collecting stories (in English) and
>odds and ends for a european training I have been asked to lead next
>May...may I include yours in the "handbook" ?
>
>On Sun, 1 Sep 2002 10:17:47 -0800, Julie Smith wrote:
>
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>>Now that I'm writing, I can't resist telling this story....
>>
>>On Friday I spent some time with two high school classes, introducing
>>them to the idea of OST.  I wanted to invite them to think about
>>sponsoring an OST in their school on September 11.  The second class I
>>spoke with wanted to go along with the idea, but couldn't really connect
>>with what I was trying to describe.  One of the students asked if we
>>could just do it.  How could any student of Harrison ignore such a
>>question?  So we just did it.  We were already seated in a circle.  We
>>spent a few minutes defining a theme, and came up with "respect."  We
>>did what might have been the shortest opening in the history of open
>>space (less than 3 minutes, I think), then spent a few minutes posting
>>three topics, and then 10 minutes in their sessions. I think we spent
>>less than 1/2 hour completing the entire experience. When we came back
>>to the full group to debrief and talk about what happened, I saw
>>sparkling eyes, smiles, enthusiasm, and self-assurance.  YES, they said,
>>we could sponsor an event like this, and YES, we want to.  And..... two
>>of the quietest students in the class became active and vocal advocates
>>of the process.  In the small sessions they gained courage to speak
>>their truth, and then translated that courage to speak their truth with
>>the large group.  It was a heartwarming experience.
>>
>>If all goes well, the mediation classes from these two high schools will
>>be sponsoring OST events in their schools on September 10 and 11.  I
>>don't know yet what their themes will be, or who they will invite, but
>>it is a joy to me to part of this creative enterprise.  When I look into
>>their eyes and see life and energy bursting out, and when I listen and
>>hear laughter, then I know that whatever has happened to get us here is
>>very good.
>>
>>Julie
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>Michael M Pannwitz
>boscop
>Draisweg 1
>12209 Berlin, Germany
>FON +49 - 30-772 8000     FAX +49 - 30-773 92 464
>www.michaelmpannwitz.de
>
>An der E-Gruppe "openspacedeutsch" für deutschsprechende open space-PraktikerInnen interessiert? Enfach eine mail an mich.
>
>





Michael M Pannwitz
boscop
Draisweg 1
12209 Berlin, Germany
FON +49 - 30-772 8000     FAX +49 - 30-773 92 464
www.michaelmpannwitz.de

An der E-Gruppe "openspacedeutsch" für deutschsprechende open space-PraktikerInnen interessiert? Enfach eine mail an mich.


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