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<DIV>Awhile back some of Joelle's words were added to my wall of quotes (tucked in between two New Yorker cartoons of people gathered and talking) "Hold space for others to have the conversations they are longing for." </DIV>
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<DIV>I see the theme again with Harrison's words:</DIV>
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<DIV> And for our neighbors, colleagues, clients and friends, how can we open that communal space so breath (and meaningful conversation) becomes a possibility?</DIV>
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<DIV>Where I am experiencing unrest is that it is my perception that many people do not want to have these conversations. that the silence is so much easier with which to "deal". i so often feel like i am walking on eggshells just to ensure that i don't upset another's day by communicating/ discussing matters in which different perspectives/perceptions are present.</DIV>
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<DIV>on the flip side, i feel like "things" are very stimulated right now. change brings about incredible opportunities. i sense this great passion, void, feeling (...i haven't figured out what word to use!) that has been buried deep within many, surfacing. it's invigorating how many are embracing this opportunity to communicate, to drive passion into action, to find motivation in this time, to hold the space. unfortunately in my life, i more frequently feel many being stifled with confusion and avoidance. I hear many venting (including myself) of the difficulties in their lives, how suddenly things seem to be moving so fast. i can't help but to think that while situations are occurring in daily life that could cause such anxiety, uncertainty... that we are also susceptible to a greater mood that prevails...during this silence. </DIV>
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<DIV>i am always drawn towards trying to learn the appropriate language to speak to another. attempting to find the words, the sentence structure, the visual images which both myself and another are capable of understanding. </DIV>
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<DIV>presently, i am amazed at how often i find myself sitting back, watching, and listening...and yet there is so much bubbling inside. i am just trying to find a meaningful way to share.</DIV>
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<DIV>one last thought: i am also living in a new place. i often wonder if my observations are specific to this region in texas or similar realities exist all over this beautiful earth we inhabit.</DIV>
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<DIV>thanks for reading my ponderings!</DIV>
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<DIV>with love,</DIV>
<DIV>ashley cooper</DIV>
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