[OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
déborah maarek via OSList
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Dear all,
I always give a look to the OSLIST messages, sometimes open them, sometimes
read few comments, and very few times... I reply... Or ask a question...
The OST list is for me the invisible connection between the OST members.
Even if not everybody participate, I feel that this list makse me connected
with the whole :-)!
Thanks for your sharing and joy,
Regards,
Déborah
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> 1. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group
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> 2. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....
> (Lisa Heft - via OSList)
> 3. Re: The primary task of the OSLIST group
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> 4. Re: The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....
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> Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 16:41:21 -0400
> From: Harrison Owen via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
> To: "'Alan Stewart'" <alan at multimindsolutions.com>, "'World wide Open
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> Lots of memories, and no small amount of history... And Jeff you are precisely
> right. The electronic conversation began well before its current format ?
> which is actually OSLIST 3.0. In the beginning there was TMN (The MetaNetwork)
> ? the brainchild and baby of an old friend and colleague, Frank Burns, now
> departed for other places. I think TMN was the first public (non-military,
> non-university) access to the Internet. And in fact we were online for the
> first Open Space gathering in 1985. TMN gave way to Boise State, thanks to
> Murli ? which then transmogrified into the current manifestation, with deep
> thanks to Harold Shinsato. So we?ve been online for quite a bit. And the
> details of the conversations have ranged widely ? but the heart and soul have
> always been the same: We support each other and share what we are learning.
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> From: OSList [mailto:oslist-bounces at lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Alan
> Stewart via OSList
> Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2014 9:03 AM
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
> Subject: [OSList] The primary task of the OSLIST group
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> G?day Dan and All
>
>
>
> In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post Re: [OSList] Respect in
> Self-Organizing Systems you muse:
>
>
>
> ?I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.?
>
>
>
> Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five WOSonOS
>
> I have a ?take? on this matter.
>
>
>
> This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that:
>
>
>
> ?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,
>
> Our purpose in life is giving it away.?
>
>
>
> I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.?
>
>
>
> One of the gifts I note in relation to ?the primary task of the OSLIST group?
> is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the group members
> and our giving them away, professionally and personally.
>
>
>
> In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in the
> post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing. I had
> occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to present a
> few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book swiftly -
> and on observing the response was forever hooked!
>
>
>
> As my ?take? is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist it
> on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to contact
> me. Whoever does ... <smile>
>
>
>
> Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the
> Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
> <http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/> . This has been
> established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to
> care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held in
> Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about their
> priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous experience of
> the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was chosen. The
> concluding consensus ? in my understanding - was through it this time they had
> accomplished what they wished.
>
>
>
> Looking forward
>
>
>
> Go well
>
>
>
> Alan
>
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> Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2014 16:40:04 -0700
> From: Lisa Heft - via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
> To: Jonathan Coe <coej66 at hotmail.com>, OSLIST
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> Subject: Re: [OSList] The next Poet Laureate of Open Space is.....
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> A warm thank you for this honor, fellow Poet Laureate Jonathan - as I try to
> balance this particular crown on my head along with my Access Queen tiara.
>
> I learned about found poetry from our late great fellow OSLISTer, dear friend,
> and past Poet Laureate, Ms. Laurel Doersam.
> I love showing your collective wisdom back to you, my OS friends.
>
> A deep bow to you, Ms. Laurel.
>
> Stay tuned for more found poetry over time during my season of Poet
> Laureate-ness.
>
> And dear readers, I begin my season of Poet Laureate-ness with the following
> poem by?
>
> The late, great Kerry Napuk
>
> Here is a poem Kerry contributed to a past OSLIST poetry contest:
>
> ___
>
>
> space,
>
> opening
>
> unfolding
>
> wondrous
>
> - Kerry Napuk, May 24, 2013
>
> __
>
> On Nov 1, 2014, at 1:41 AM, Jonathan Coe via OSList
> <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:
>
>>
>> After some procrastination........
>>
>> Lisa Heft!
>>
>> I am told there have been a few Poets Laureate of Open Space who have been
>> selected more than once, and this time there was only one poet entering - so
>> having no voting process was what happened this time.
>>
>> Lisa put in two lovely poems and I am happy to pass over to her, and look
>> forward to her holding of this space.
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
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> From: Suzanne Daigle via OSList <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>
> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
> <oslist at lists.openspacetech.org>, Daniel Mezick <dan at newtechusa.net>
> Cc: Alan Stewart <alan at multimindsolutions.com>
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> Dear Alan and Dan and many very special friends on the OS list,
>
> What is and has been the purpose of the OS list?
>
> Might I get a tad bit personal.
>
> The OS List is the place where I found my courage. The place to speak with
> my own voice, to press the send button with some trepidation knowing that I
> would be baring my heart and soul to a World Community.
>
> Yet I could not stay silent in the face of such powerful learnings from
> this thing called Open Space Technology... in the unfolding of it, in the
> moment, day by day, week by week, year by year. My hope was that by
> speaking, it would stir others to also share their personal stories and
> experiences.
>
> Over the past 5 years, I have grown deeply inside of me in ways that I
> never would have without this community always just a few keyboard
> keystrokes away in all these time zones. I have listened, I have learned
> from amazing people who I have grown to love.
>
> It felt daunting at first to share in the moment, from those early
> beginnings in Open Space. Speaking my new learning to others, from my
> unformed thoughts; talking out loud my pain of letting go my old leadership
> ways which were more about telling and control than I dared admit. And yet
> I felt a need to share vulnerably knowing how I was not that different than
> many others, well intentioned but often misguided.
>
> And then there was this deep gratitude and appreciation that I wanted to
> share with every fiber of my being, for this gift of Open Space in my life,
> for those on whose shoulders I stood.
> This OS list with all its archives preciously preserved is also a very
> special place, like a home to come back to with a law of 2 feet that can
> have us be lurkers, initiators or contributors.
>
> Today I also imagine all the people not here; all those yearning for this
> something that I got which was unlocked inside of me when someone opened
> and held the space on an issue that I cared deeply about. How could I have
> guessed the magnitude of its gift. How can they? My purpose and heart is
> with the world of work where we spend so many waking hours, many in very
> confined and restricted spaces.
>
> Yes I feel committed to this wonderful community but I also feel committed
> to inviting and inviting others in that big outside world to join us. They
> do not know the significance of less is more, of self organizing, of riding
> the waves, of doing together and feeling the energy of creativity,
> inclusion, diversity of perspectives and so much more. They will not fully
> know it until they "experience" it thus the importance of meeting them
> where they are, listening and learning in ways where they may hear and feel
> our invitation.
>
> Perhaps the OS list is the embodiment of that 5th principle: "Wherever it
> happens is the right place!"
>
> This has been and continues to be the right place for me.
>
>> From Suzanne with bountiful appreciation for Harrison who has led by
> example by giving everything away and for Harold for doing the non sexy job
> of keeping the mechanics of our virtual OS list going in such a seamless,
> invisible way.
>
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> I am thankful for your expressions of personal perception, and explanation,
> regarding the primary task of this group.
>
> Thanks also for your story!
>
>
> You quote Picasso, and elect to paraphrase him, as follows:
>
> *?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,*
>
> *"Our purpose in life is giving it away.?*
>
> *I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.? *
>
>
>
> I do not know if you speak for the group as a whole. And we are about to
> find out shortly. Right? Your expression of the perceived primary task may *
> resonate*- if it does, some may join, by encouraging the discussion in the
> same direction.
>
> Your expression of the perceived primary task may *not* resonate- if it
> does not, some may encourage the discussion in a new direction, or opt-out
> of participating in the thread altogether.
>
> For my part, I elect to join you, in exploring *gifting* (your words) and
> *generosity* (my words) here.
>
> And here are some of my thoughts on that:
>
> http://newtechusa.net/agile/being-generous-with-your-gift/
> http://newtechusa.net/agile/generosity-thrivability-and-self-organization/
> http://newtechusa.net/agile/microgenerosity/
>
> Kind Regards,
> Daniel
>
>
>
>
>
> On 11/1/14 9:03 AM, Alan Stewart wrote:
>
> G?day Dan and All
>
>
>
> In your response of 21 Oct 2014 to my post *Re: [OSList] Respect in
> Self-Organizing Systems *you muse:
>
>
>
> ?I often wonder what the primary task of the OSLIST group is.?
>
>
>
> Having been a group member for about 20 years and having attended five
> WOSonOS
>
> I have a ?take? on this matter.
>
>
>
> This derives in part from a statement of Pablo Picasso that:
>
>
>
> ?Our meaning in life is identifying our gift,
>
> Our purpose in life is giving it away.?
>
>
>
> I tend to paraphrase this as ?? our gifts ? is giving them away.?
>
>
>
> One of the gifts I note in relation to ?the primary task of the OSLIST
> group? is that of knowing of the principles and practices of OST by the
> group members and our giving them away, professionally and personally.
>
>
> In my case the 'beginning' gift arrived, in 1994, totally unexpectedly, in
> the post in the form of Harrison's original book, about which knew nothing.
> I had occasion to experiment with the process, as a speaker scheduled to
> present a few days later had withdrawn. Which I did, after reading the book
> swiftly - and on observing the response was forever hooked!
>
>
>
> As my ?take? is quite long and somewhat personal I would not wish to foist
> it on the LIST. And so I invite anyone who may be interested in this to
> contact me. Whoever does ... <smile>
>
>
>
> Incidentally, yesterday I facilitated a one day conversation for the
> Australian
> Churches Refugee Taskforce
> <http://www.australianchurchesrefugeetaskforce.com.au/>. This has been
> established by a group of the biggest church denominations in Australia to
> care for the wellbeing of asylum seekers and refugees. This event was held
> in Adelaide at their second annual get together and was to converse about
> their priorities in the coming year. Several participants had previous
> experience of the value of OST for such a purpose, which is why it was
> chosen. The concluding consensus ? in my understanding - was through it
> this time they had accomplished what they wished.
>
>
>
> Looking forward
>
>
>
> Go well
>
>
>
> Alan
>
>
> *Alan Stewart, PhD*
>
>
> *Professional Conversationalist Web: **www.multimindsolutions.com*
> <http://www.multimindsolutions.com/>
>
>
> *Em: alan at multimindsolutions.com <alan at multimindsolutions.com> Mob: *
> *+61413848680* <0413848680>
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