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[Esther .]

In a message dated 12/9/2003 5:00:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
c.pfaehler at bluewin.ch writes:

> one reason why open space can be difficult for some, in my own experience, 
> is that its participants are assumed to be healthy, mature human beings (I 
> assume). Who e.g. have a clear sense of borders, know what is good for them and 
> what is not, and are able to say “stop” or make use of the law of the two 
> feet when they need to do so. Those of us who have had their borders (is this 
> the right term in English? In German, it stands for “Grenzen”) disrespected 
> as children or later in life, perhaps even without knowing about it, might 
> find open space terribly unsafe, perhaps even in some way threatening to them – 
> even if it also bears great and wonderful chances for healing, when one is 
> ready for it.

Catherine:

I understand whwat you mean completely. I think the English word is 
"boundaries" which is more correct but has the same meaning as "borders". (Aren't 
languages interesting?)

I also understand what you are saying... boundaries are an important part of 
learning.

Thanks for these thoughts
Esther


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