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At 05:11 PM 5/22/2003 +0200, you wrote:<br><br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Second; I can't find (in my head as
in my computer) the way someone<br>
described on the list about breating in Opening Space.<br>
I have an Open Space for an governmental organization in
watermanagement,<br>
next week. Somebody knows how the three breaths
work??</blockquote><br>
I am not sure there is anything special here. Breathing In and Breathing
out seems to do it. Seriously, Breathing is rather central to our lives,
and when people do it together they tend to align and focus. This is
important at the very beginning in the circle. I find this happens pretty
much by itself, particularly if the initial "bounding the
circle" by the facilitator is done in a slow even manner -- the
cadence of regular breathing. If I feel this is not happening I will say
something like -- "You folks look like you are a little hassled --
let's everybody take a deep breath." One usually does it, maybe two.
As for three -- why not. but I think it is important to move as quickly
as possible in the opening from start-up to action -- all under the
heading of thinking of one more thing not to do. <br><br>
Harrison<br><br>
Harrison Owen<br>
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