[OSList] Trust

[Eric]

Wow, powerful discussions again!
A little story:

Here in Tampa Bay we have found a little group so clear and powerful that it might help others on this subject.  It really started with Sharon Joy.  Not only do her friends trust her, but a great segment of the community trusts her.  As will most anyone who speaks with her!  This is because she really expresses trust and truth in all that she says and all that she does.

Essentially, Sharon Joy is Trust!  And falling back a bit deeper now.  Sharon Joy has come to Trust Herself.  She recognized her native instinct and feelings about everything as her own personal bedrock in Trust.  As countless Guru's, theologians and philosophers have said it all comes from the inside.  She Trusts herself, and recognized she was enough to bring together the square root of one-percent of the population to accept her perception.  


Another bit of science there, or philosophy, that in crowd theory (or something like that) the "square root of one-percent" of the population is enough people needed to get a the whole crowd to move in one voice.  Sharon Joy decided that Tampa Bay needed to be moved by Love, or by the Heart Field (if you prefer the science).  Thus, She decided one day that her love and trust in herself was enough to move her friends and together that was enough to move Tampa Bay. . . 


I Love Sharon Joy, She gave me away at my wedding ;-)  So I believe her power so much that I'm convinced Tampa Bay is enough to MOVE THE PLANET. . . 

Thus, the point of the story, it really only takes One!   
Anyone can change the meeting, the community, the city, state, nation, or Planet!
And so it is!
eric





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 Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2014 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [OSList] Trust
 


Wow, I rarely say anything on the listserve but I must react to this.  The trust factor is really a big one for me in my work in Washington DC these days.  From every angle, top down and bottom up and sideways, there is little trust.  The pertebation of more diverse voices makes sense and a wider invitation and I’m getting resistance there for many reasons…all controlling and forceful and fearful driven.  Anyhow, keep these stories going.  Brenden, when you walked that circle and others, can you describe your magic that day or is it not possible?  I imagine the prework and the centering before and all that but what reflections have you on that, if any?
Carmella Mazzotta
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Subject: Re: [OSList] Trust
 
A lovely little side-step from the initiating story...
 
The truth about trust was brought home to me a few years ago when I facilitated an Open Space in Broome in the north west of Western Australia. The context was about 100 or so folks gathering to consider how to provide better mental health services for all the people of the region. There was about 50:50 presence of indigenous and non-indigenous people, service users and service providers. I was fortunate enough to have an Aboriginal co-facilitator accompany me - now that's another story!
 
The day went well with a very enthusiastic closing circle indicating that participants and sponsors were pleased with the opportunity to  engage as equals, the depth of conversation and the attractive action outcomes. 
 
Now for 'the gift' 
 
At dinner afterwards, I was passing by an old Aboriginal woman who waved me over and softly said something like:
 
            "Young fella, when you walked around the circle this morning, I didn't understand much of what you were saying but I felt your energy and I trusted it.
            I knew this was going to be a good day...and it was"
 
I have carried those words of affirmation as a blessing ever since.
 
Cheers
Brendan
 
 
 
On 02/02/2014, at 3:54 AM, Elwin and Joan wrote:


Well, I can’t help myself here. I normally write to Harrison on the “side” but now I’m in Open Space.
 
Trust!
 
My Brother, you continue to speak the profound, in the most humble manner. Your  “trust” response provokes me to write to the List, because it speaks to me so very deeply.
 
I now sit poised to Open Space three days from now for the USAID Mission in Sarajevo, Bosnia (thank you, ho) and your reference to integrity, authenticity and trust nearly brought me to tears!
 
Upon entering this US Government bastion of organizational cadence, clearly in “harms-way”, I realized that my demeanor, shaped by 20 years of OST, had an immediate effect. Senior management, although anxious, leads me to believe they think I‘m authentic. 
 
So, on Wednesday, I Open Space for 2 ½ days for 10 Americans and 40 Bosnians and the theme is: “What are the  opportunities to improve our job satisfaction and performance, and enhance the Mission’s Goal?”
 
Whoa! Is this going to be fun! And it is all because, like most of you, experience in Open Space gives us the ability to be truly “present”.
 
While I’m at it, you can view a bit of video of an Open Space I recently did for about 65 citizens of my hometown of Portland Connecticut.  The film crew struggled a bit but if you’re patient it “picks up” at the 4 minute mark.  http://portlandplan.org
 Thank you Michael Herman!!
 
Open Space. What a gift!
Love you Harrison.
 
Elwin Guild
Future Development International
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