[OSList] Byron Katie Work in Business and Leadership - February in Amsterdam

[Suzanne Daigle]

Dear Caitlin,

Strange coincidences happen in life sometimes or maybe it's all just meant
to be.  As I immersed myself more and more into Open Space, peeling the
layers of what it invited in me and seems to invite in so many others, I
often felt myself to be "truly not good enough" as a facilitator and in
others roles. Not fun and quite painful. Oh indeed that little voice of
judgment was alive and well!

It is one thing to intellectually understand "letting go", "not
controlling", not expecting "outcome", but to live the "being of it" is a
whole other kettle of fish. If it is said that Open Space is like coming
home. The coming home for me has been a coming home inside myself,
surfacing stuff that ain't always pretty, that can feel quite confusing,
frustrating and actually kinda depressing sometimes.  Of course, on the
other side of that is lots of bliss and joy.

So like everything else, I decided to tackle the "let's fix me" and figure
this out. (grin! grin!).  Someone had mentioned Lynne Forrest's work  to me
http://www.lynneforrest.com/html/the_faces_of_victim.html.   On the Drama
Triangle which is an integral part of her work,  I could easily see myself
as the "born rescuer" which is really just another form of "victim".  Funny
how much society reveres rescuers, fixers and having all the answers -- an
exhausting way to live and lead or worse, an arrogant way to be as if
people can't take care of themselves! Lynne speaks of "Victim
Consciousness" based on Dr. Stephen Kharpman's work and "Observer
Consciousness" which is about Bryon Katie work.

Now finally to get to the point of "*the coincidence" *with your email
Caitlen, well that morning as I was reading Lynne's book, she recommended
downloading Byron Katie's worksheets at the same website you mentioned :
http://www.thework.com/index.php.  I had printed the sheets quickly
thinking I would look at them later and then that evening your email came.
I read it quickly without giving it a second thought.

Later that night, Byron Katie's name came back into my consciousness and I
had this nagging little thought. "No, I said to myself, it can't be!".  An
email that connects OS and Byron Katie?  I rushed to my computer to read
your email. Could it have been the same name? It was!  Like wow, what a
coincidence! Well I sure was paying attention now.  Felt like the universe
was giving me another whack on the side of the head...AGAIN!

Another "be prepared to be surprised" moment in my life which has been
happening a lot since Open Space -- never really noticed stuff like that
before, too busy fixing, rescuing and being my corporate self. Now
coincidences seem to happen all the time and in those simple acts of
synchronicity, I just feel so connected with the universe and life.

Yes it's been said that facilitating Open Space is a life long journey. I'm
on this journey now, welcoming whatever shows up, the hard parts and fun
parts. Living more in the now, less in the past and the future.

By the way I then Googled Caitlin on this OS list and saw earlier emails of
hers talking about Byron Katie. Others in our community had added their
voice of support to this wonderful work and how well it fits with Open
Space, with facilitation, etc.  Just goes to show that sometimes we're not
ready to see or hear.  I wasn't ready then but I sure am ready now.  So
thank you Caitlin.

>From a very grateful, Open Space colleague! Perhaps others will take a
second look at your email following my very long "up close and personal"
story. A wonderful way to start 2012!

Suzanne





On Mon, Jan 2, 2012 at 9:18 PM, Caitlin Frost <caitlin.frost at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello friends,
>
> For any of you interested in the Work of Byron Katie - as a powerful tool
> for working with limiting beliefs, and opening mind and heart in
> leadership, organization and change, she is hosting a first ever intensive
> in The Work for leaders and people in business.  It is taking place in
> Amsterdam - February 8th to 11th.
>
> I have found this work to be profoundly powerful in supporting my practice
> as a facilitator and host - and very aligned with Open Space.  For me it
> supports opening space in my own mind and heart - so that I can invite and
> hold that space with others more fully.  It is a brilliant tool for working
> with fear and attachment to outcome, and opening to possibility in places
> that feels stuck.
>
> And Byron Katie is quite an amazing person to have the opportunity to
> experience live.  I am sure it will be very engaging with many
> opportunities to bring your self and work into this deep practice.
>
> More info here: http://www.thework.com/events.php?eid=94#94
>
> Maybe I will see some of you there!
>
> Happy New Year,
>
> Caitlin.
>
>
> --
> *UPCOMING WORKSHOPS in the transformative inquiry process of The Work: *
> Being Peace, Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, April 13 - 15, 2012; *Beyond
> Belief <http://goog_407455611>*, Nova Scotia<http://www.windhorsefarm.org/pages/programs-events/beyond-belief.php?utm_source=Windhorse+Farm+List&utm_campaign=d3b9498abc-Early_Winter_2012_at_Windhorse_Farm&utm_medium=email>May 4-6, 2012;
> *The Work *at work. What is Holding You Back?<http://caitlinfrost.ca/workshops/the-work-at-work/>Edmonton May 26 & 27, 2012
> www.caitlinfrost.ca
>
>
> *The Art of Participatory Leadership*<http://berkana.org/berkana_events/aoh_utah/>
> *,* Utah, February 8th - 11th
>
> *If you really knew how beautiful you are, **
> you would fall at your own feet.*
> *Byron Katie.*
>
> CAITLIN FROST
> Coaching and Facilitation
> Certified Facilitator - The Work of Byron Katie
> Principal - Harvest Moon Consultants Ltd.
> www.caitlinfrost.ca
>
>
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