Reflections on opening space-Rivendell, Bowen Island, Ap ril 2006.

[Harrison Owen]

Kathryn - sounds to me that you have indeed become that Salmon you saw. It
also sounds like you have been pretty well hooked. You have to watch out
when you go near the likes of Herman and Corrigan.  Welcome to the club!

 

Harrison

 

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Subject: Reflections on opening space-Rivendell, Bowen Island, Ap ril 2006.

 

Hello, 

 

Last week I had the great and joyful privilege of joining Chris Corrigan and
Michael Herman and several other profound and gifted teachers at Rivendell
on Bowen Island to explore the principles and practice of Open Space.  As
Chris and Michael described it, talking about Open Space is much like
talking about swimming.  You can describe it all you want, and it can sound
really wonderful, but ultimately you need to take the plunge and experience
what it's like to move around in the fluid, spacious (and usually
uncharted!) waters of Open Space.  

 

I owe Michael, Chris and Caitlin and all the participants-Carol, Karen,
Kerri, Kate, Kris, Jessie, Marlena, Beth, Roq, Alison, Melanie-a debt of
great gratitude for holding and opening up such a beautiful space for me and
all of us to explore the terrain of all four quadrants-inner and outer,
personal and collective with such depth . 

 

 I thought I was attending this 3-day workshop to learn more about how to
use OST in organizations and with clients-but what I discovered was the deep
rich well of possibility that appeared when I opened space inside me-inside
my own heart, body and mind.  It was a much more personal journey than I
expected, and what I've noticed since last week is how many opportunities to
"open space" have arisen, with invitation naturally extended, without me
cajoling, coercing or convincing anyone of anything in particular. I am
learning that I don't push the river, it really does flow by itself, and
that the best I can do is to get into right alignment with it.  

 

Chris took a picture of a salmon resting in perfect equipoise in a stream
here on Bowen.  You can see it on his Bowen Island Journal weblog 01/11/05.
I'm learning to be that salmon.

 

And while I'm here, I'd like to thank everyone who contributes to this
list-I have learned so much from each of you and I thank you, deeply, for
your generosity in sharing your questions, insights, learnings, and journeys
in Open Space. 

 

With much appreciation,

 

Kathryn 

Bowen Island

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