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<div>The folks on the Future Search list are also searching for
something to do. I think you are right, Harrison, we need to
act and to act, and act in ways that heal. In doing this we
need to hold the principles that drive OST, FS and other
manifestations of our deeper values, the values of inclusion,
collaboration, trusting the process. Lets put our values
together and see what we can do. I'm thinking. -- Kenoli</div>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite>Three days ago our world changed.
Radically, and probably for ever. Again. And although the pain
and confusion is far from resolution -- Griefwork does not happen
over night -- we must work our way through. Many loud OH Shits! And
we still can't believe that it really happened... Memories will start
to flow as we recall how it was before the madness of a few ripped
the fabric of our global community... And there will be despair as we
recognize that much of what we trusted and expected no longer exists.
Silence will come as we find ourselves in the Open Space between what
used to be so familiar and whatever it is that will happen next. And
out of that silence comes a question -- What do we do with the rest
of our lives? No answers. Just a question, a Quest....<br>
<br>
For some the shock and anger will never cease. Others will live lives
of Denial, unable to comprehend that it really did happen. All of us
will carry memories of the times we knew -- what might have been --
of innocence lost and lives snuffed out before their time. The
despair we experience will be intense, and some will chose not to go
through it, but those who do will experience the silence which is at
once the ending and the beginning... And the question -- What do we
do with the rest of our lives?<br>
<br>
I believe this community has the special opportunity and
responsibility to take what we have known and experienced for the
past 16 years in Open Space and make it available to our brothers and
sisters around the world. If ever there was a situation of serious
common concern, characterized by enormous complexity, a
staggering diversity of peoples and needs, blinding conflict,
and a decision time of yesterday -- we got it. And we know what to do
about it. Open some Space.<br>
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There is no need for a plan, elaborate proposals, budgets... JUST DO
IT! Wherever, however, and with whomever... Just Do it! With family,
friends, communities, fellow workers, perfect strangers. This is not
about selling Open Space Technology -- it is about confronting the
Open Space of our lives with the tools we have been perfecting. It is
fast, cheap, effective, works with all sorts and sizes of groups,
easy to teach -- and free. We need not operate under the
illusion that we will save the world. But we might just help.<br>
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Folks, Now is the time, and we are the people. I look forward to
hearing from you. <br>
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<br>
Harrison<br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite align="center">Harrison Owen<br>
7808 River Falls Drive<br>
Potomac, MD 20854 USA<br>
phone 301-469-9269<br>
fax 301-983-9314<br>
Summer Phone 207-763-3261<br>
Summer Address<br>
189 Beaucaire Ave.<br>
Camden, ME 04843<br>
Personal website www.mindspring.com/~owenhh<br>
Open Space Institute website www.openspaceworld.org<br>
Open Space Training www.openspaceworld.com</blockquote>
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<div>-- <br>
Kenoli Oleari, Horizons of Change, http://www.horizonsofchange.com<br>
1801 Fairview Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Voice
Phone: 510-601-8217, <br>
Fax: 510-595-8369, Email: kenoli@igc.org (or click on:
mailto://kenoli@igc.org)</div>
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