Virgin OSer needs reassurance!

[Joelle Lyons Everett]

Joanna--

My music teacher used to tell me that the terror I felt before a performance 
was just energy that did not yet have a place to flow.

In my experience, most OS participants "get it" right away, and are only too 
happy to self-organize.   Sometimes, a few may not, but there are plenty of 
others to help them find their way.   There may be someone who is not 
comfortable releasing control over what is happening--this will be learning for them, or 
they just may not be able to participate at this time.

Releasing my own attachment to controlling the outcome of the meeting is a 
powerful spiritual experience for me.   And my own trust in the group to find 
their own way is probably my greatest contribution to "holding space."

Like trying anything new, you won't know what it is really like until you try 
it--here's hoping that it will be a marvelous experience for you AND your 
students!

Best wishes--

Joelle Everett    



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