Between stimulus and response

[Judi Richardson]

Welcome out of lurking, George --

Interesting the quote you mention from Covey.  It is referring to the heart
of meditation, Asian martial arts, indeed all contemplative practices.  In
my work with native communities, wisdom traditions, and shamanic
societies -- it is as we say a "given"!

warmly,

Judi

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]On Behalf Of George
Ambler
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 12:22 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: Between stimulus and response


Hi there,

I have been "lurking" on this list for a while now, being new to the
whole Open Space concept. This then is my first post!

I have been listening to the audio version of Steven Covey's new book
"The 8th Habit". Whilst listening I re-discovered one of Steven's
famous quotes:

"Between stimulus and response there lies a space, in that space lies
our freedom and power to choose our response, in those choices lie our
growth and our happiness" -. Steven Covey

Reflecting on this quote and my personal, although limited, experience
with Open Space, I was amazed how effective the Open Space process is
at increasing the "space between stimulus and response" in the
particapant in the process. Thereby, increasing their Respons-ability.

Any thoughts or observations?


Regards George
--
E-mail: george.ambler at gmail.com
Blog: http://leading-forward.blogspot.com/

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