Already-thereness, Empowerment and Such (this is a really long reply...omigod it's a thesis)

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

Chris--

I promised I would come back for another look at your profound thoughts on
this--and all I can say is "Wow!"  I like your comments on invitation,
collapsing the wave function, mapping and orientation.

<< And yet, how to account for the fact that Elders sit in Open Space
events and after a day proclaim the experience to be profoundly
decolonizing?  I know there is something very deep that happens to some
people in Open Space, something beyond self-organization and grief work.
I think it has to do with the acceptance of the invitation to enter the
world of Spirit.  Taking a step into that light is immediately
transformative for individuals, communities and organizations.  That we
have stumbled upon a process for accelerating that in people who are
ready, is nothing short of a precious miracle.
 >>

This is certainly an accurate description of my experience of OS when I am
there as a participant--the experience indeed is profound and transformative.
 It really is a "precious miracle."  And I am moved to stick around and
facilitate the process when I have the opportunity, just on the chance that a
few people in the room are ready to accept that invitation.

It doesn't seem to matter how mundane and practical the subject may be--it is
the experience that offers the invitation.

Thanks for putting this into words so beautifully.

Joelle

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