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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2>This OS list has taught me many things
about democratic practices in your contributions and responses. Not
everyone agrees with each other's opinions or interpretation of experiences, but
we all respect the tenents that bring us into this precious
space. I've realized that I'm a conflict avoider and have been working on
revealing the matters of my heart. </FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2>I have so much I'd like to contribute to this
discussion from my experience in growing a Family Support Network that
weaves community among into a finely woven fabric of support for all.
I will be chiming in when I finish a project I've
committed to. What I want to share in the meantime is found in a
message from the Hopi Elders.I share this message with every group I
facilitate to awaken their potential. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2>Cheryl Honey, C.P.P. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2>Community Weaver</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2><A
href="mailto:wecare@familynetwork.org">wecare@familynetwork.org</A></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Message from the Hopi Elders
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/><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">You have been telling the
people that this is the Eleventh Hour.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Now you must go back and
tell people that THIS is the hour.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">And there are things to be
considered:</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Where are you
living?</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">What are you
doing?</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">What are your
relationships?</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Are you in right
relation?</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Where is your
water?</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Know your
garden.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">It is time to speak your
truth.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Create your
community.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Be good to each
other.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">And do not look outside
yourself for the leader.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">This could be a good
time!</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">There is a river flowing now
very fast.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">It is so great and swift
that there are those who will be afraid.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">They will try to hold onto
the shore.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">They will feel they are
being torn apart, and they will suffer greatly.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Know the river has its
destination.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The elders say we must let
go of the shore,</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Push off into the
river.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Keep our eyes
open,</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">And our heads above the
water.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">See who is in there with you
and celebrate.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">At this time in history, we
are to take nothing personally,</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Least of all
ourselves.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">For the moment that we do,
our spiritual growth and journey</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Comes to a
halt.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The time of the lone wolf is
over. Gather yourselves!</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Banish the word struggle
from your attitude and vocabulary.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">All that we do now must be
done in a sacred manner and in celebration.</SPAN></I><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><I
style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">We are the One’s we’ve been
waiting for.</SPAN></I></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The
Elders<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Oraibi,
Arizona<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">Hopi
Nation<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080 size=2><FONT color=#000000
size=3> </FONT></FONT>----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=hhowen@verizon.net href="mailto:hhowen@verizon.net">Harrison Owen</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
title=OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
href="mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU">OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU</A>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, November 06, 2005 11:27
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: deep democracy</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Jack Wrote: “It is puzzling Chris, how a group’s
energy can move through awareness and alignment and then, instead of action,
their boat is in irons ( In irons: “A sailboat with its bow pointed
directly into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly so that the
boat can move. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back
under sail. An old square rigger could take hours to get underway again”. From
<A
href="http://www.terrax.org/sailing/glossary/gi.aspx">www.terrax.org/sailing/glossary/gi.aspx</A>)”</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Goodness Jack – you use the smallest print. I think it
was 7pt. Fortunately what you have to say is always intriguing, even if I
can’t read it. But on your point about apparent energy loss. I find it useful
to strictly withhold judgment when such a situation arises. Even (and perhaps
most especially) if either the sponsor/client/manager or I expected some sort
of action. Or, at the very least, a movement in that direction. Open Space can
be very unsettling. First there is the matter of Freedom Shock and the fact
that freedom actually exists, coupled with the awful responsibility to use
that freedom well. And conflict – which to that point may have been avoided at
all costs and is suddenly welcomed into the room and allowed to resolve itself
in new and useful ways. Marvelous situation, but absolutely draining (in terms
of emotions) for many people who may be caught unawares. After several days of
stuff like this folks just have to take a breather. It may seem that they are
in irons (to use your metaphor), but it always seems to me that they were just
trying to catch their breath. </SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Having said all of the above, I am by no means
suggesting that action be avoided, and indeed I make every effort to hold out
that possibility (invitation) – but it is “only” a possibility, only an
invitation – which must be accepted in order to become actualized. It always
seems to me that our role is not to “drive” for action – but rather to keep
the space open for action (or not). The people will decide, if not in that
moment, then in their own good time.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Harrison</SPAN></FONT> </P>
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size=1><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">It is puzzling Chris, how a group’s energy
can move through awareness and alignment and then, instead of action, their
boat is in irons ( In irons: “A sailboat with its bow pointed directly
into the wind, preventing the sails from filling properly so that the boat can
move. It can be very difficult to get a boat that is in irons back under sail.
An old square rigger could take hours to get underway again”. From
www.terrax.org/sailing/glossary/gi.aspx)<BR><BR>In my work, and like HO, I
resist the temptation to think that clever or muscular methods can or even
should get in the way of the group’s sense of freedom and responsibility for
its own actions. To your point about staying in community, last year I
kept a group of Jewish 20/30-somethings working through their projects
together and it did help to keep momentum. To switch metaphors, there is an
energy in communal barn-raisings that’s different than people working on
their own barns. <BR><BR>Thanks for your thoughts.<BR></SPAN></FONT><FONT
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