Ralph Copleman

[Susan M Kerr]

Ralph came to the last OT gathering which was held in Milwaukee, WI. He was
riding his bicycle across the country and made this one of his resting
places where he and his wife could meet up for a few days. They both
contributed richly to the open space and I was glad to have met them.

Susan



                                                                           
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My breath stopped when i read your message, Harrison.

I first met Ralph at the 1998 OSonOS in Monterrey.  I was one of the
co-hosts.  The event had gotten off to a rocky start.  The second morning
during the opening circle, a challenging and emotional reflection began
around who's "in" and who's "out".  I was sitting quietly breathing,
staying grounded as this remarkably intense exchange took place.  When it
ended, the man sitting next to me, who I didn't know -- Ralph Copleman --
turned to me and asked if I was okay.  I fell in love with him in that
moment.  He was holding the space for me as I held the space for the group.

I am grateful for the years of laughter and wisdom from Ralph, much of it
archived on this list.

Peggy


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On Jan 7, 2011, at 7:14 AM, Harrison Owen wrote:

      My good friend, buddy and colleague of many years, Ralph Copleman
      died last night. Karen Davis, Ralph and I were to do a program in New
      York next week. The program will go on and Ralph will be there as
      that indomitable, humorous Spirit he has always been. Ralph showed up
      here on the list as a regular from the very beginning. I will
      remember him best for his soliloquy, “Everything is Moving,
      Everything is moving.” A very simple phrase which goes to the heart
      of it all, I think.

      Harrison

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