[OSList] Angie Arrien

Mon May 5 11:07:06 PDT 2014

Dear Open Space friends,

I too am one of the many thousands who've been inspired and affected by
Angeles' life and work, and will miss her very much.

Here is another rich trove of Angie teaching and storytelling (beautiful
videos and transcripts) from the last few years of the Mt Madonna
Chautauqua gatherings: http://mountmadonnaschool.org/chautauqua/

Larry, warm congratulations on the birth of your new grandbaby. Last week I
spoke with Patrick O'Neill, your co-grandfather , and Angie's extraordinary
colleague and protegé, and commented that Angie had left us so many
treasures, some yet to unpack. He replied, "They're all walking on two
legs" (and doesn't that sound like something she would say?) All the ways
described by everyone in this thread, how you are living the teachings she
shared so generously, and taking her influences into your own work, are
striking and beautiful evidence of how true that is.

The last time I got to speak with Angie
a 
few months ago she
said that 
the work she was currently
willing to devote herself to had to be replicable and sustainable,
 that her guiding question was "*will it make a difference in 100 years?*"
She was teaching in the new Community Studies Masters program at Mt Madonna
Institute, and fostering a lot of intergenerational work. Chris Weaver,
your delightful way of honoring Angie by sharing her story with your 3rd
graders sounds just perfect:  "*I am thinking that by the fire I'll weave
Angie's journey into a little story for the kids, and end up with one of
her gifts - the four ways of spirit - which I have no doubt that the
children will understand...& those who find it useful will remember.*"

love, Christy

Christy Lee-Engel, ND, EAMP

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*It is an illusion that we won’t be connected when this form ends - we are
always connected, beyond form ~ *Angeles Arrien

On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 12:37 PM, Larry Peterson <larry at spiritedorg.com>wrote:

> I attended a workshop with Angeles here in Toronto many years ago and we
> had a good connection: A marvellous, caring spirited person.
>
>
>
> Now my son’s father in law (and the other grandfather of Jack), Patrick
> O’Neil, is one of her most active supporters and workshop leaders.  Some of
> you know him as well. Certainly in mourning and approaching an important
> birthday this weekend.
>
>
>
> I grieve her death and appreciate the wonderful contribution she made to
> our work and lives.
>
>
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> *From:* oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org [mailto:
> oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of *Rosa Zubizarreta
> *Sent:* May-02-14 12:28 PM
>
> *To:* World wide Open Space Technology email list
> *Subject:* Re: [OSList] Angie Arrien
>
>
>
> Thank you to everyone on this thread… I've been mourning in silence for
> the last few days,
>
> ever since hearing the news here.
>
>
>
> I was deeply moved by Angeles during the Elders-Fellows gatherings that
> Peggy mentioned…
>
> most especially by her way of expressing appreciation, in such an
> authentic and generous way.
>
>
>
> I am feeling her passing, as such a strong wake-up call… calling us to
> appreciate all our relations,
>
> the gifts of connection that surround us, in this oh-so-transient present
> moment…
>
>
>
> my gratitude to each of you for holding the space,
>
> where we can remember, mourn, and celebrate,
>
> in community with one another...
>
>
>
> Rosa
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>
>
> *Rosa Zubizarreta*
>
>
> *Diapraxis: Facilitating Creative Collaborationhttp://www.diapraxis.com
> <http://www.diapraxis.com/>*
>
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Chris Corrigan <chris.corrigan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Jeff summarizes his entire dissertation and a substantial amount if my
> life's work in such a beautiful few short paragraphs. This is indeed one of
> Angeles Arrien's lasting legacies.
>
>
>
> Meegwetch! Indinewmaganik!
>
>
>
> Chris
>
> --
>
> CHRIS CORRIGAN
>
> Harvest Moon Consultants
>
> www.chriscorrigan.com
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>
>
> *Art of Hosting - Participatory Leadership and Social Collaboration*,
> Bowen Island, BC <http://aohrivendell.withtank.com/> November 11-14,2013
>
>
> On Apr 29, 2014, at 8:07 PM, Jeff Aitken <r.jeff.aitken at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I had the privilege to study with Angeles for a few years at CIIS and to
> interview her for my dissertation on open space.
>
>
>
> Rooted in her Basque mystical tradition, she was uniquely gifted in
> braiding the indigenous worldview with the modern western in a way from
> which all could learn.
>
>
>
> Early on, she noted that the four principles of OS are "principles of
> detachment" that are central to the fourth thread of her Fourfold Way.
>
>
>
> Seemed to me that OS is a method that supports a collective to engage the
> entire Fourfold Way together. With the minimal appropriate structure needed
> to support such a collective "wayfinding" journey. Michael Herman, Chris
> Corrigan and others have written on this too.
>
>
>
> She showed me how the OS closing circle is congruent with the "return and
> giveaway" which culminates many indigenous ceremonies; a spiritual and
> practical harvest from our individual and collective journeys 'across the
> open space' as Harrison wrote in his book on Spirit.
>
>
>
> This all allowed us to consider OS a kind of Trojan Horse (or the new
> formulation Trojan Mouse - among the dinosaurs?) to bring indigenous wisdom
> into modern institutions in a braided way.
>
>
>
> We were and are blessed by her gifts and her amazing storytelling and warm
> hearted presence.
>
>
>
> Jeff
>
> San Francisco
>
>
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Thomas Herrmann
> Date:04/29/2014 2:17 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list ,GC list
> Subject: Re: [OSList] Angie Arrien
>
> Oooh what a loss. Angeles has been with me for many years, although I
> never met her. I had hoped to meet you soon to grasp more of your profound
> wisdom.
>
>
>
> The teachings of "The fourfold way" have meant a lot to me
>
> The four ways of spirit:
>
> Show up and be fully present
>
> Tell the truth without blame or judgement
>
> Follow what has heart and meaning to you
>
> Be open to outcome, not attached
>
>
>
> Still working on it…and will keep on...
>
> Thanks Angeles Arrien
>
> With love
>
> Thomas
>
>
>
> 29 apr 2014 kl. 22:02 skrev Christine Whitney Sanchez <
> christine at innovationpartners.com>:
>
>
>
> Angie's presence on this earth was a blessing.  Because of her robust
> legacy, those blessings will continue.  But I'm missing her spunky presence
> already.
>
>
>
> Christine
>
> Christine Whitney Sanchez
>
> +1.480.759.0262
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
> On Apr 29, 2014, at 6:58 AM, "Harrison Owen" <hhowen at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> Many of you will remember Angie Arrien. Delightful lady with many gifts
> that she offered freely. She has died, and she will be missed.
>
>
>
> Harrison
>
>
>
> *******************************
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>
>
> Forwarded Message
> *From: *Angeles Arrien <office at angelesarrien.com>
> *Date: *Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:27:02 -0700
> *Subject: *In Memoriam: Angeles Arrien
>
>
>
>
> Dear Beloved Fetzer Friends of Angeles,
>
> I am so very sorry to inform you of the sad news that Angie Arrien passed
> away last Thursday afternoon April 24, 2014 of complications after a long
> bout of walking pneumonia. Her family members around the country and in the
> Basque Country in Spain were being notified over this past weekend; and
> this week we will be informing her many colleagues, friends, and students
> of her recent passing.
>
> I know how much Angie contributed to the Fetzer Institute, asnd how deeply
> she cared for and loved all the members of the Board, recognized the
> immense support of Staff, and was so dedicated in her stewardship of the
> Fetzer Fellows Groups and Community over the years.  She wholehertedly
> believed in the vision and mission of John E. Fetzer and the true power of
> love and forgiveness to be a transformative force for good in the world.
>
> For those who wish to honor her memory, she asked that they light a candle
> once a month on the anniversary of her passing, for one year. At Angeles'
> request, there will not be a public memorial, her family will have a closed
> private service at a later date.  Angeles' business office will be closing
> by early summer.
>
> I know she will be missed terribly. Thank you so much for all your support
> and friendship to her over all these years, it meant so much to her.
> With deep gratitude for all you have provided for her over these many
> years as friends, colleagues and especially allies in your good work in the
> world.
>
> Lhadron
>
>
> *P.S. At her family’s request, cards or letters of condolence can be sent
> to Angie Arrien’s office at the address below.*
> ==================
> Office of Angeles Arrien
> P. O. Box 2077
> Sausalito, CA 94966
> 415-331-5050
> www.angelesarrien.com <http://www.angelesarrien.com>
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