[OSList] Chile WOSonOs - sharing in the moment

[Suzanne Daigle]

“Wherever it happens is the right place.”   A beautiful conference center in
rural Chile where people work the land, are close to family and connect as
community.  Indeed the right place to be!

Walking into the WOSonOs space so lovingly prepared was magical!  The
familiar posters, the large circle of chairs in the center of the room, five
breakout areas some with comfy sofas and chairs, a waiting newsroom with
many computers all lined up, water bottles arranged symmetrically on a table
with a huge flower arrangement to the side, name tags waiting to be written,
plentiful snacks and coffee, soft music in the background; yes indeed there
was love and care in the preparation of this historical event.  The rituals
and traditions of Open Space that we love which seem to feel unique and new
every time.

A calm, a peace and a knowing that "whenever it starts will be the right
time" permeates the room. Men and women greet each other warmly with hugs
and kisses on the cheek, something that seems so natural here in South
America. Quiet conversations happen in the corners of the room and a short
time later, without a word being spoken, people find their places in the
circle and all becomes quiet with anticipation. "Whenever it starts is the
right time!"

In the center of the circle, a Canelo tree stands proudly a reminder of the
ceremony last evening by the Mapuches native people -- a symbol for them of
communications with the gods. Many markers with blank sheets of paper neatly
arranged waiting for topics to be written.

After a few logistical announcements, recognition to the organizing
committee and a brief reading of the good wishes from so many around the
world, Juan Luis Walker and Karen Davis, arm and arm, as if in a dance, walk
the circle, opening the space in Spanish and in English.

It is all captured on Webcam; twitter will be part of the party; reports
will be posted live. Hopefully many friends and colleagues in the World OS
community will join us here filling this physical space with their virtual
presence.

Suzanne








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Suzanne Daigle
NuFocus Strategic Group
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University Park, FL 34201
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