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

[Michael Herman]

catching up late here, kathryn.  thank you, thank you and thank you,
with ripples...

michael



On 4/29/06, Chris Corrigan <chris at chriscorrigan.com> wrote:
> Such kind words Kathryn...thank you.
>
> And here is a link to the salmon picture and a useful quote for those of you
> working with communities.  These marvelous fish return to our Island every
> fall and remind us what it is to come home again after a long trip in the
> wilderness of the world.
>
> http://www.chriscorrigan.com/miscellany/bijournal/2005/11/heart-felt-thank-you-to-soul-that-left.html
>
> A heartfelt thank you to all of you, working globally to help us all find
> home.
>
> Chris
>
>
> On 4/26/06, Proteus Communications < proteus at shawbiz.ca> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
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