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<FONT FACE="Times, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:18.0px'>On 11/3/06 2:00 AM, "OSLIST automatic digest system" <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU> wrote:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Times, Times New Roman"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:18.0px'>it is a dimly lit path and many of their colleagues will =<BR>
discourage them. Those who've been down it must come back and light the =<BR>
way, offering guidance and reassurance to the newbies.=20<BR>
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Seems like we have to fight the desire to only open space when we're =<BR>
sure it's safe?<BR>
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Yes, fight it. But do not hate the impulse that seeks only safety. Be tender with it and gently firm enough to let it know you are resolved to keep moving.<BR>
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Once the space is open, people will by and large feel safer than before, even though space that has been opened means no guarantees. Paradox. Go figure.<BR>
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Ralph Copleman</SPAN></FONT>
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