happy without knowing, not knowing, don't know

[John Steinbach]

Chris,

It's fun to watch words and ideas evolve.  You said you like "being happy 
without knowing," which differed a bit from Andrew's “being happy with 
not-knowing."  Both remind me of the guidance of a contemporary Zen teacher to keep 
"don't know mind."  "Only don't know" is one of his favorite sayings.  However we 
phrase it, there is vast open space in the mind that does not know.

John

John Steinbach
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In a message dated 2/23/2006 8:44:59 AM US Eastern Standard Time, 
cweaver at buncombe.main.nc.us writes:
Andrew,

This is just to say that "being happy without knowing" is the nicest & 
usefulest little phrase I've heard in some time.  These days as I strive to 
facilitate in language that young children can understand, simple words are treasures 
indeed.  Enjoyed the blog link too.  Thanks.

Chris


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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU]On Behalf Of Andrew Rixon
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 6:09 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: The largest size of a session group


Dear all,
 
I have just returned from OsonOsinOz and it was great! I sure picked up a few 
gems. One which I loved was “being happy with not-knowing” which I’ve 
blogged about: http://www.anecdote.com.au/archives/2006/02/being_happy_wit.html
 
Anyway, ever onwards, I was wondering: What have been the largest 
self-organising breakout group sizes for sessions raised in OS that you might have seen? 
 
(I think there has been some research into the sizes of naturally occurring 
groups and what their natural limits are…?)
 
I will go back now to trying to be happy with not-knowing. J
 
Warm regards,
Andrew
 
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