Empowerment and other matters ( reply from birgitt)

[Birgitt Williams]

Hello Shay,
Retention of memory is essential to build "wisdom files". A wisdom file is
created every time we have an experience so that the next time we make a
choice, we can do so with more of who we are when from that "present"
position, we have the benefit of the past wisdom files so that as we go, we
can make more and more choices for ourselves that are life enhancing. There
are many types of memory.

I also believe that we share collective memory based on the collective
wisdom files and that when we learn how to tap into the collective
consciousness, we work with our personal power and potential as the
individual and as the individual who is part of the collective.

In OST, I believe we are calling forth personal power in the form of these
"wisdom files" when we assure the group that the wisdom is in the room. From
my perspective of us as metaphysical multi-dimensional beings, I think it is
limiting to say the wisdom is in the room. I think it would be more accurate
to say those in the room have and can access the wisdom that is needed.

Thanks for asking, Shay,
Birgitt

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]On Behalf Of Seamus
McInerney
Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 3:52 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Re: Empowerment and other matters ( reply from birgitt)


Hi Brigitt,
I recognise what you have said about empowerment (1) and (2) but can you
expand a little on stage 3, retention of memory.

In anticipation,
Shay

OSLIST <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU> wrote:

>
> Dear friends who are following this thread on empowerment,
> I have learned that there are three modes of empowerment. The first mode
of
> empowerment is to achieve detachment  from outcome. The second is to
embody
> personal force and power, knowing that each of us within us holds the key
to
> create change and each of us within us has the resources that we need to
do
> so. In this second mode of empowerment, it is critical to create the
> personal world in the image of your choosing (will is required) and to
> engage in focused action. The third mode of empowerment is retaining
memory.
> This retention of memory is what we each draw on for knowledge and wisdom
>
> I have explored these modes of empowerment for the individual and for the
> collective of individuals (otherwise known as an organization).
>
> Sometimes choices are to use empowerment to nurture life. And sometimes to
> destroy life.
>
> Does OST assist the individual or collective in detaching from outcome? I
> say no. By working with passion, it does the opposite, often.
> Does OST assist the individual or collective to embody personal force and
> power and knowledge that the resources lie within. I say yes.
> Does OST assist in the retaining of memory. I think it has more potential
> for this than is commonly worked with.
>
> I offer this to think about.
> Birgitt
>
>
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