upcoming OS with Chechen refugee women

[Raffi Aftandelian]

Hi listers!

Thanks for your interest and support in this upcoming 4 hour OS with
Chechen refugee women. The longer I am here, the more I learn to let
go of the way I would like to see things organized and done.

Birgitt, I think the point you are making about getting permission
from the women to conduct an OS is a very important one, one that gets a little sticky
because Chechen culture (like probably all Caucasian cultures) is one
that highly values guests and goes VERY far (from a Western point
of view) to be hospitable towards them. Your small question had me
check and I clarified that while initially they were polite towards me
as a guest, they later understood my role and what I was offering to
them.

I recognize that I have lots of learning to do in using OS and in
facilitation in general (much in the quality of presence department),
but my guess is something is working. I think that if the women stay
for the full 4 hours, that might be considered a success. Live and
see!

best,
raffi

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