[OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[David Osborne via OSList]

I'm interested Brendan.

David :)

On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Brendan McKeague via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Dear friends on the List - and beyond...
>
> I have recently been stirred by memories, current events and
> conversations.
>
> The recent passing of one of our Open Space Elders, Florian Fischer, my
> memories of Fr Brian Bainbridge (moved between spaces on Feb 2, 2012),
> birthday celebrations of Harrison, many ongoing acts of terror around our
> planet, community concerns about displaced people, refugees and asylum
> seekers, and a recent poem on this List (thanks Lucas), have prompted me to
> release an invitation to conversation.
>
> It always starts like this.
>
> It always starts with someone like you.
>
>
> And you've got your idea.
>
> And you're wondering what to do next.
>
>
> This is the way it happens.
>
>
> -Anonymous, 2016
>
>
>
> I have a story to share (not that unusual for an Irishman)....
>
> I have passion for Open Space
>
> I have passion for Peace
>
> I have passion for Nonviolent Conflict Transformation
>
> I have passion for OPEN SPACE as a PRACTICE OF PEACE
>
>
> In 2003, Harrison wrote The Practice of Peace which was published by the
> existing OS Institutes in various places and later by the Human Systems
> Dynamics Institute (2004). This book was, and continues to be, a rich
> source of sustenance for my soul (
> http://openspaceworld.org/wp2/explore/books-videos/ )
>
> In 2003, there was a Practice of Peace Conference at The Whidbey Institute
> on Whidbey Island, Washington and another one two years later in
> Albuquerque, New Mexico (2005).
>
> I found a link here:
> http://practiceofpeace.com/pub_home.html
>
>
> I was unable to attend either of these although I was deeply inspired from
> afar by the stories emerging. I have continued to be inspired for over a
> decade by the stories of those who create space for peace in war-torn
> landscapes and conflict-crushed countries.
>
> Last year, I was privileged to visit the Western Cape region of South
> Africa working with colleagues on 'the spirituality and practice of active
> nonviolence'. We used a collaborative learning model, designed on the
> principles of Open Space, to engage and utilise the collective wisdom of
> those who joined us for a five-day program. Participants particularly loved
> being part of the OST meeting towards the end of our time together to
> co-create actions for the future. This experience confirmed my deep longing
> and commitment to encourage the use of OST as a peace-making practice.
>
>
> I would like to issue an invitation to conversation:
>
> to explore the creation of an 'Open Space Practice of Peace' gathering
> somewhere on our planet in 2016-17 (or whenever the time is right).
>
>
> My dream is to be part of a gathering of people who have used, are
> currently using, or would dearly love to use Open Space in powerful,
> conflict-energised situations.
>
>
> Please let me know if you are interested and I will convene a skype
> conversation (or something else) in the coming weeks to start the
> exploration.
>
> Cheers
> Brendan
>
> from an ever-warming Western Australia
>
>
>
>
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David


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