German Reunification - An ongoing story of opening space

[Scott Gassman]

Claudia,

Congratulations on bringing this to our awareness.
I appreciate hearing these stories and changes.
Scott

On 10/4/06, Claudia Haack <claudia at kairosalliance.com> wrote:
> Dear fellow OS -Listers,
>
> Yesterday marked the 16th anniversary of the East German/West German
> Reunification.  In Madison, Wisconsin I celebrated that event with a couple
> of friends and I'd like to invite this community to celebrate, too.
>
> To me, it is a continuing story in opening space.  Quite literally.  From
> the time I was born, until I turned 30,  my reality included a wall.  It was
> a very solid reality, something where there was little hope it would ever
> change.  There was a lot of fear, control und "Planwirtschaft" (planned
> economy).  And contrary to many economists, historians, politicians and
> journalists that credit Reagan and other World Leaders with bringing down
> the wall,  I believe it was all those people that said: "Enough!" and went
> out, into the open space of the plaza's and streets, demanding change,
> bringing a different reality to life.  It was those that took their two feet
> and, waiting patiently in line for hours and hours at the borders, went
> where they could learn or contribute most!  I was on the other side and
> welcomed them and heard so many moving stories, just like we do when we are
> invited to open and hold the space anywhere.
>
> This year Germany ordained its first Rabbis in over 50 years.  The first
> German Muslim conference was held.  The first time many, many  German flags
> were waved, not in blind, patriotic rapture, but in celebration and shared
> joy at opening spaces for visiting soccer fans from across the globe.
>
> I think it's reason to celebrate if for no other reason than seeing some
> evidence (and encouraging results) of opening space in a country that isn't
> exactly known for that.
>
> From a windy and chilly Madison and with great regard for this learning
> community.
>
> Claudia
> Claudia Haack
> KAIROS Alliance, Inc.
> 608.288.8315
> www.kairosalliance.com
>
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