[OSList] Globalization, open space and Open Space ! ?

Sun Jan 8 10:09:11 PST 2017

Harrison...interesting perspective that you shared. I believe all of us on
this list are interested in Open Space Technology and are finding ways to
work with it where we can, where we are, where we are called to do so.

Less clear is agreement on what OST is, and what occurs in vibrations
beneath the visible.

First...the vibration of the sponsor who is sponsoring the opening of space
via OST along with the vibration of the facilitator. Has the work been done
for both to be in a vibration of love? of recognizing that Spirit is all
that is and Spirit is love.

Second...the vibration of the intention behind 'opening the space' What is
it being opened for? I continue in my belief that Spirit is all that is,
the underpinning beneath what we perceive as the dualistic/polarized
perspective that you have articulated. A well done OST meeting assists us
in opening space to accessing with greater awareness, Spirit that is...and
it is magnificent....always. The task is not to choose between opportunity
and disaster....it is to open space for Spirit to do the work of Spirit
without getting in the way with our perceptions and actions based on
duality.

Third...vibration is affected by what we focus on. If we focus on love and
peace that IS, we get more of this vibration.

I realize that the archetypes of the hero and the warrior play out within
many who perceive themselves as change agents. I suggest we each examine
our motives for opening space, give some thought to the archetypes we are
aligning with, give some thought to everything being conscious energy
(Spirit) and being mindful of how to work with opening space to what is,
perceiving it as peace, love, and magnificent.

Thanks for reading my perspective,
With love all around,
Birgitt

On Sun, Jan 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM Harrison Owen via OSList <
oslist at lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> *Globalization*. For some people this word describes Opportunity. For
> others, Disaster. Both are correct, I believe.
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> Stripped to essence, Globalization means that the artificial (as in
> manmade) barriers and boundaries which divide our planet are dissolving,
> thereby revealing our natural, global unity. For better or for worse.
> Nation States, Business Enterprises, Tribal Territories, Religions,
> Cultures …. Are all becoming more porous, interconnected, and increasingly
> irrelevant to the emerging life form of *Homo sapiens* – otherwise known
> as Us, and the way we live.
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> Nobody planned  Globalization, nobody runs it, although lots of folks are
> claiming credit or passing blame. The actual causes are multiple, including
> the Internet, global transportation, telephones, TV, FAX, the printing
> press, etc, etc… to name just a few. But the really funny part is  --
> Globalization is nothing new. We have always been one planet/globe – a fact
> the astronauts recognized with some wonder and shock. Seen from space, none
> of the barriers and boundaries, which seem so important to us, show up.
> They are all in our mind. You might think of Globalization as a
> psychosomatic healing! It might also be that we are simply getting back to
> normal.
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> The Disaster/Opportunity Reactions are real and important. When all of the
> defining characteristics of our world become fuzzy or invisible – it is
> incredibly hard to know who you are. And if nobody and nothing tells you
> who you are, I guess that is real open space. Terrifying! A genuine
> Disaster --  with capital “D.” It is no wonder that those who find
> themselves in such a mess (which is pretty much all of us) are angry,
> aggressive, apparently irrational – and willing to listen to anybody who
> promises Stability and the “Return to the Normal.” As in, “Make America (or
> choose another country) Great Again!”
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> For those viewing Globalization as an Opportunity – that too is real. The
> elimination of illusory barriers and boundaries offers the potential for a
> radical increase of efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability (if those
> are your goals) as well as creativity and the capacity share the load and
> support our fellows in times of need. When the full diversity of humanity
> is brought to bear on the issues at hand, the collective power is immense.
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> But there is a serious caveat.
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> This is not an Either/Or.
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> Both/And…For sure!
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> The Opportunity is real. The Disaster also. Both are present. Both must be
> dealt with.
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> Perhaps this sounds novel and shocking – but truthfully the recognition of
> this polarity is ancient. The Yin and the Yang, Shiva as creator and
> destroyer, The Chinese symbol for Chaos combines two symbols, Disaster and
> Opportunity, I’m told. To which we might add the modern newcomer,
> Chaos/Emergence Theory. Old story in new attire.
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> So what do you do?
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> I think our 32 year experiment with Open Space offers some suggestions. At
> least it might be a good place to start the conversation.
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> Interested?
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> Harrison
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