SOS for OS!

Fri Apr 7 23:47:50 PDT 2006

That sounds like my attitude going into WikiSym last fall.  It was a
traditional academic conference, but I went there with my OS attitude.
 By the time it was over, we even had an agenda wall. :-)
http://ws2005.wikisym.org/space/OpenSpace

On 4/8/06, Diane Brandon <diane.brandon at comcast.net> wrote:
> Frank, I'll share a few rambling thoughts.
>
> I had my first experience of OS on April 1. It was a short one - 3
> sessions of 1 hr or 1 hr 15 minutes in one day, 9-4 - but I got the
> feeling for how it works, and I liked it. The thing I was especially
> grateful for was the "law of mobility" (or two feet), when one session
> turned out not to be what I thought. But the other time I loved that
> law was during two sessions of group singing, one at the start of the
> day, and one at the end of the day. I always feel a bit guilty about
> the fact that I don't like group singing unless I'm in the mood for it.
> Being, in a sense, told to "sing now" or "dance now" is antithetical,
> for me, to the spirit of singing or dancing. (I respect that others
> find it fun to sing or dance anytime.)
>
> Since the group singing was not one of the OS posted sessions, but part
> of the opening and closing circles, there wasn't built-in permission to
> leave and do something else, but the spirit of OS was there, so I got
> past my guilt and did other things both times. I watched a dvd in the
> display area (which was great, and I bought a copy, and have found
> several uses for it), I looked at the displays, I browsed through a
> great curriculum, I went outside, etc.
>
> Assuming that the FIC gathering is set up in the usual conference way
> -- lots of listening to others speak -- might you give yourself
> permission to wander?
>
> Maybe you could make an announcement about what you're interested in,
> and post something on a wall suggesting a time/place to get together
> with others about that. (During lunch or a break, for example, so as
> not to challenge the order that has been established, but just to offer
> some in-fill with OS style time.)
>
> And maybe invite some of the FIC leaders to an OS on some topic they
> are likely to be interested in? Once they experience it, perhaps
> they'll use it next time around.
>
> Let us know how it goes,
>
> Diane Brandon
> Eliot, Maine
> www.keysregion.org
>
>
>
> On Apr 8, 2006, at 1:16 AM, Frank Deitle wrote:
>
> > Dear Open Space Friends,
> >
> > I just finished my first of three days attendance at a Fellowship for
> > Intentional Community organizational meeting in Madison,
> > WI(www.ic.org). It is not an OS meeting but I was expecting it to be
> > at least engaging enough for me to learn and contribute as these folks
> > in the intentional communities movement have been honing their process
> > and facilitation skills for many years. This evening I am feeling
> > disillusioned and frustrated. And my attempts at having conversations
> > about Open Space have not been very productive. I am not feeling very
> > clear about how and where to focus my energies for the next two days.
> > I'd like to see Open Space be a more integral part of the FIC toolkit
> > and the intentional communities movement in general--a movement I have
> > a lot of passion for. And these are the people I would think would
> > jump for the next best process--if they only knew!
> >
> > So I'm seeking advise from the list on two matters. 1) I could use
> > something like a script sheet to talk about OS with these folks--like
> > step by step instructions. Maybe an Introducing OST for dummies. The
> > thing is, I feel like a pretentious bastard when I talk about OS and
> > that's not how I want to come across. To a certain extent I think
> > these folks believe they are getting along just fine doing things as
> > usual (and of course in my opinion (which I haven't stated) they don't
> > really know what they are missing). 2) I could use some list advice on
> > how to funcion as an OS individual in a non-OS meeting while
> > maintaining some sense of integrity and respect.
> >
> > I think developing some kind of OST emergency action kit would be a
> > good topic for an OSonOS.
> >
> > Love and Thank You,
> > Frank Deitle
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Frank - I like the idea of an Emergency Action Kit for OS, but my =
problem is
I don't have a clue what might go in it. After all OS is just a lot of =
empty
space in which we do nothing (but be a lot). But that might work. Just =
get
an empty box with a good lid. Then sidle up to some un-suspecting sort =
and
say "Pssst - Want to see the Secret of the Universe?" If they say yes - =
open
the lid - and they will see exactly nothing. I guess that is our =
problem,
there is very little to see and not much to say. But you could try a =
little
underground activity. . .=20

=20

If you feel frustrated with the meeting, that pretty well guarantees =
that
some others feel the same way. Find them! Start with their frustrations =
and
open things up. For example if they were to say that they never get a =
chance
to talk about what they really care about - ask them what they care =
about,
write it down, post it, and get gone. Like that.

=20

Opportunism is about the only way in that I know. If everything is going
perfect (or at least people think it is), nobody in their right mind =
would
try Open Space, particularly the people who are deeply invested in the
current mode of operations (the Organizing Committee). However, when you =
see
a crack in the surface, work on it! And if it is a bigger crack,
particularly one that looks like a real business issue with lots of
complexity, diversity, conflict, and immediacy - you may just have a =
winner.
Wait until all the folks have beaten their heads to a bloody pulp trying =
to
solve it, and then quietly suggest that there is an alternative. If they =
say
yes too quickly, tell them to think about it again before they do =
anything
as crazy as Open Space. If they really insist, well you might just open =
some
space .. :-)

=20

In the meantime I would just use the Law of Two Feet. They may not know =
it
is The Law, but you do, and at the very least you might sustain your =
sanity.

=20

Harrison

=20

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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Frank
Deitle
Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 1:16 AM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: SOS for OS!

=20

Dear Open Space Friends,

=20

I just finished my first of three days attendance at a Fellowship for
Intentional Community organizational meeting in Madison, WI(www.ic.org). =
It
is not an OS meeting but I was expecting it to be at least engaging =
enough
for me to learn and contribute as these folks in the intentional =
communities
movement have been honing their process and facilitation skills for many
years. This evening I am feeling disillusioned and frustrated. And my
attempts at having conversations about Open Space have not been very
productive. I am not feeling very clear about how and where to focus my
energies for the next two days. I'd like to see Open Space be a more
integral part of the FIC toolkit and the intentional communities =
movement in
general--a movement I have a lot of passion for. And these are the =
people I
would think would jump for the next best process--if they only knew!=20

=20

So I'm seeking advise from the list on two matters. 1) I could use =
something
like a script sheet to talk about OS with these folks--like step by step
instructions. Maybe an Introducing OST for dummies. The thing is, I feel
like a pretentious bastard when I talk about OS and that's not how I =
want to
come across. To a certain extent I think these folks believe they are
getting along just fine doing things as usual (and of course in my =
opinion
(which I haven't stated) they don't really know what they are missing). =
2) I
could use some list advice on how to funcion as an OS individual in a =
non-OS
meeting while maintaining some sense of integrity and respect.=20

=20

I think developing some kind of OST emergency action kit would be a good
topic for an OSonOS.

=20

Love and Thank You,

Frank Deitle

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Frank – I like the idea of an
Emergency Action Kit for OS, but my problem is I don’t have a clue =
what
might go in it. After all OS is just a lot of empty space in which we do
nothing (but be a lot). But that might work. Just get an empty box with =
a good
lid. Then sidle up to some un-suspecting sort and say “Pssst =
– Want
to see the Secret of the Universe?” If they say yes – open =
the lid –
and they will see exactly nothing. I guess that is our problem, there is =
very
little to see and not much to say. But you could try a little =
underground
activity. . .

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 color=3Dred face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'> </span></font></p>

If you feel frustrated with the =
meeting,
that pretty well guarantees that some others feel the same way. Find =
them! Start
with their frustrations and open things up. For example if they were to =
say
that they never get a chance to talk about what they really care about =
–
ask them what they care about, write it down, post it, and get gone. =
Like that.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 color=3Dred face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:red'> </span></font></p>

Opportunism is about the only way in =
that I
know. If everything is going perfect (or at least people think it is), =
nobody
in their right mind would try Open Space, particularly the people who =
are
deeply invested in the current mode of operations (the Organizing =
Committee).
However, when you see a crack in the surface, work on it! And if it is a =
bigger
crack, particularly one that looks like a real business issue with lots =
of
complexity, diversity, conflict, and immediacy – you may just have =
a winner.
Wait until all the folks have beaten their heads to a bloody pulp trying =
to
solve it, and then quietly suggest that there is an alternative. If they =
say
yes too quickly, tell them to think about it again before they do =
anything as
crazy as Open Space. If they really insist, well you might just open =
some space
…. J

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style=3D'font-size:
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In the meantime I would just use the =
Law of
Two Feet. They may not know it is The Law, but you do, and at the very =
least
you might sustain your sanity.

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 color=3Dred face=3DArial><span =
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<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> SOS for =
OS!</span></font></p>

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style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Dear Open Space Friends,</span></font></p>

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I just finished my first of three days =
attendance at a
Fellowship for Intentional Community organizational meeting in Madison, =
WI(<a
href=3D"http://www.ic.org">www.ic.org</a>). It is not an OS meeting but =
I was
expecting it to be at least engaging enough for me to learn and =
contribute as
these folks in the intentional communities movement have been honing =
their
process and facilitation skills for many years. This evening I am =
feeling
disillusioned and frustrated. And my attempts at having conversations =
about
Open Space have not been very productive. I am not feeling very clear =
about how
and where to focus my energies for the next two days. I'd like to see =
Open
Space be a more integral part of the FIC toolkit and the intentional =
communities
movement in general--a movement I have a lot of passion for. And these =
are the
people I would think would jump for the next best process--if they only =
knew!

</div>

<div>

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face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

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So I'm seeking advise from the list on two =
matters. 1)
I could use something like a script sheet to talk about OS with these
folks--like step by step instructions. Maybe an Introducing OST for =
dummies.
The thing is, I feel like a pretentious bastard when I talk about OS and =
that's
not how I want to come across. To a certain extent I think these folks =
believe
they are getting along just fine doing things as usual (and of course in =
my
opinion (which I haven't stated) they don't really know what they are =
missing).
2) I could use some list advice on how to funcion as an OS individual in =
a
non-OS meeting while maintaining some sense of integrity and respect. =

</div>

<div>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>I think developing some kind of OST emergency =
action
kit would be a good topic for an OSonOS.</span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

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>From  Sat Apr  8 07:49:53 2006
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Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2006 07:49:53 -0700
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To: OSLIST <OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU>
From: Lisa Heft <lisaheft at openingspace.net>
Subject: Re: SOS for OS!
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Hi, Dear Frank -

=20

You wrote:

< I am feeling disillusioned and frustrated. And my attempts at having
conversations about Open Space have not been very productive..

1) I could use something like a script sheet to talk about OS with these
folks--like step by step instructions.=20

2) I could use some list advice on how to function as an OS individual =
in a
non-OS meeting while maintaining some sense of integrity and respect. >

=20

Frank, sometimes when I have found myself to be 'Mrs. Crankypants' * I =
have
tried to walk back into the conference (or whatever) practicing sort of =
a
meditation, if you will, of appreciation.  For the people, for the parts
that are marvelous, for the excitement that they feel.even if I am not
feeling it.  Sometimes I even try to volunteer more for the conference, =
to
help them do what they do (because if I'm not interested in it myself, =
maybe
I can help them by serving them). =20

=20

Some other times I deliciously and delightedly use the Law of Two Feet.  =
I
go for wonderful walks, butterfly around into marvelous conversations, =
take
luxurious naps.and periodically pop back into the conference to see if =
my
feelings or the conference have changed.

=20

Maybe if you think of the principles of Open Space, that will help you.  =

=20

Whoever comes. =20

=20

So when you post a topic and you are the only one to come to your group,
what are your choices?  To be upset - sure, if you want to - if that =
serves
you in some way.  To wait a little longer and see what happens.  To =
write
and write and write, and post your notes as Breaking News.  To disband =
your
little group of one and go enjoy something else.

=20

Whatever happens.

=20

No matter what you think should, would or could have happened, what is
happening is the only thing.  Sometimes it helps to step away from the
would/could/should - which is not what is currently happening - and step
back into the Now.

=20

Whenever it starts.

=20

Is this the time it should start, just because YOU are ready?  Maybe you =
are
a visionary ahead of your time.maybe it is the right method but this is =
not
the time for them to know it.yet.

=20

When it's over.

=20

Be there as long as it works for you.  Think of things you can do next - =
for
that community or for yourself.

=20

.just playing with these ideas but see what you think.

=20

<I think developing some kind of OST emergency action kit would be a =
good
topic for an OSonOS.>

=20

Hmmm.  What would go in that kit?  Comfortable clothes to help you =
relax.  A
clown nose to help you see the humor.  A piece of fruit to give you
nutrition.  Oxygen to help you b-r-e-a-t-h-e.

=20

Oh.  You mean an emergency kit to push Open Space?  I mean sell it? I =
mean
use it?

=20

You have all those tools.  Ideas, passion, invitation, and maybe a few
pieces of paper to post on the wall if you wish to create some stealth
space.=20

=20

It's not always easy being a visionary.=20

=20

Lisa

=20

=20

* For those of you for whom English is not a first language, =
'crankypants'
is just a made-up word - 'cranky' - if you are using the term for boats: =
is
tender, tippy (tilting; falling over easily); for people: easily =
irritated
or annoyed; for roads: full of bends and turns.  Of course 'pants' is =
what
you wear on the lower half of your body (or maybe, dear reader, you wear
them on your head as a particular style).  So saying I'm 'Mrs. =
Crankypants'
is like saying I am all edgy and easily irritated and I have this little
conversation running around in my head that is negative and withdrawing =
from
the group and making judgments about everything.  I wonder if maybe the =
best
thing to do is use the road definition - as perhaps around the next bend =
or
turn, things may improve.

=20

___________________________

L i s a   H e f t

Consultant, Facilitator, Educator

O p e n i n g  S p a c e

 <mailto:lisaheft at openingspace.net> lisaheft at openingspace.net

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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>Hi, =
Dear Frank –</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:black'>You =
wrote:</span></font></p>

< I am feeling =
disillusioned
and frustrated. And my attempts at having conversations about Open Space =
have
not been very productive….

1) I
could use something like a script sheet to talk about OS with these =
folks--like
step by step instructions.

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><i><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-style:italic'>2) I
could use some list advice on how to function as an OS individual in a =
non-OS meeting
while maintaining some sense of integrity and respect. =
></span></font></i></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><font size=3D3 =
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'> </span></font></p>

Frank, sometimes when I have found =
myself to
be ‘Mrs. Crankypants’ * I have tried to walk back into the
conference (or whatever) practicing sort of a meditation, if you will, =
of
appreciation.  For the people, for the parts that are marvelous, =
for the excitement
that they =
feel…even if I am
not feeling it.  Sometimes I even try to volunteer more for the =
conference,
to help them do what they do (because if I’m not interested in it =
myself,
maybe I can help them by serving them).

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Some other times I deliciously and
delightedly use the Law of Two Feet.  I go for wonderful walks, =
butterfly
around into marvelous conversations, take luxurious naps…and =
periodically
pop back into the conference to see if my feelings or the conference =
have
changed.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Maybe if you think of the principles =
of Open
Space, that will help you.  </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.25in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Whoever =
comes…  </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>So when you post a topic and you are =
the
only one to come to your group, what are your choices?  To be upset =
–
sure, if you want to – if that serves you in some way.  To =
wait a
little longer and see what happens.  To write and write and write, =
and post
your notes as Breaking News.  To disband your little group of one =
and go
enjoy something else.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.25in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Whatever =
happens…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>No matter what you think should, =
would or
could have happened, what is happening is the only thing.  =
Sometimes it
helps to step away from the would/could/should – which is not what =
is
currently happening – and step back into the =
Now.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.25in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Whenever it =
starts…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Is this the time it should start, =
just
because YOU are ready?  Maybe you are a visionary ahead of your =
time…maybe
it is the right method but this is not the time for them to know =
it…yet…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.25in'><font size=3D2 =
face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>When it’s =
over…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>Be there as long as it works for =
you.  Think
of things you can do next – for that community or for =
yourself…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'>…just playing with these ideas =
but see
what you think.</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3D"Trebuchet MS"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS"'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:.5in'><i><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-style:italic'><I
think developing some kind of OST emergency action kit would be a good =
topic
for an OSonOS.></span></font></i></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'>Hmmm. 
What would go in that kit?  Comfortable clothes to help you =
relax.  A
clown nose to help you see the humor.  A piece of fruit to give you
nutrition.  Oxygen to help you =
b-r-e-a-t-h-e…</span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

Oh.  You mean
an emergency kit to push Open Space?  I mean sell it? I mean use =
it?

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

You =
have all
those tools.  Ideas, passion, invitation, and maybe a few pieces of =
paper
to post on the wall if you wish to create some stealth space. =

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'>It’s not always
easy being a visionary… </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'>Lisa</span></font></p>

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MS"><span
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MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

* For =
those of
you for whom English is not a first language, ‘crankypants’ =
is just
a made-up word – ‘cranky’ – if you are using the =
term
for boats: is tender, tippy (tilting; falling over easily); for people: =
easily
irritated or annoyed; for roads: full of bends and turns.  Of =
course ‘pants’
is what you wear on the lower half of your body (or maybe, dear reader, =
you
wear them on your head as a particular style).  So saying I’m =
‘Mrs.
Crankypants’ is like saying I am all edgy and easily irritated and =
I have
this little conversation running around in my head that is negative and
withdrawing from the group and making judgments about everything. =
 I
wonder if maybe the best thing to do is use the road definition – =
as perhaps
around the next bend or turn, things may =
improve…

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblack face=3D"Trebuchet =
MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
MS";color:black'> </span></font></p>

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i s a   H e f t</span></font></b></p>

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MS"><span
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet =
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Facilitator, Educator</span></font></p>

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