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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I was equally moved to tears by this beautiful video that you
sent Harrison. As a new OS member, I feel such a warmth of community in
the OS group. This is my first communication and I apologize if it is a bit
long but with the upcoming Inauguration, I just felt compelled to share the
story that I shared with my dear US friends last week. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u>To my US Friends<o:p></o:p></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I am writing to you because, as a Canadian citizen living in
the US on a green card, I feel touched and inspired by the spirit and sharing I
see as the country prepares for the inauguration next week. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Over the Christmas Holidays I read a book called <b><u>Silver
Rights</u></b> by <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-handle-url/ref=ntt_athr_dp_sr_1?%5Fencoding=UTF8&search-type=ss&index=books&field-author=Constance%20Curry"><span
style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Constance Curry</span></a>
(Author). <a
href="http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Rights-Harvest-Constance-Curry/dp/0156004798">http://www.amazon.com/Silver-Rights-Harvest-Constance-Curry/dp/0156004798</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>It is the true story of an African American family in
Mississippi who were the first to desegregate an all-white school in the '60s.
Matthew and May Bertha sent 7 of their 13 children to the first desegregated
school in Drew Mississippi. Gloria Dickerson is one of those 7 children. The
suffering and rejection that these children and their family faced in the
school and their community just breaks your heart. I met Gloria, who works
for the Kellogg Foundation, at a Peter Block organizational training workshop
in New Jersey last fall. She has a Masters degree and does
fantastic work with this multi-million foundation dedicated to helping black
communities in Mississippi. We became friends. I talked to Gloria last
week telling her how moved I was by her family’s story. And
just now, I felt compelled to send Gloria and her family this email which I
also wanted to share with you:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>Gloria, <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>With the upcoming
inauguration, I wanted to thank you and each member of your family for all that
you did which made possible what is happening now. Your mother’s
and father’s conviction and courage led to a very big gift for this
country: helping to restore a spirit of humanity and hope in our country
and the world. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>I feel humbled to have met
you, to have read the book Silver Rights which gave me an insight and appreciation
(and so much admiration) that I never could have had otherwise.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>Your family lived by what is
in the Declaration of Independence and by the words of Martin Luther King:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:red'>We hold these truths to be <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-evident" title=Self-evident><span
style='color:red;text-decoration:none'>self-evident</span></a>, that all men
are created equal, that they are endowed by their <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creator_deity" title="Creator deity"><span
style='color:red;text-decoration:none'>Creator</span></a> with certain <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inalienable_rights"
title="Inalienable rights"><span style='color:red;text-decoration:none'>unalienable
Rights</span></a>, that among these are <a
href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life,_liberty_and_the_pursuit_of_happiness"
title="Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness"><span style='color:red;
text-decoration:none'>Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:red'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='color:red'>I have a dream that one day this
nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these
truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>So next week, please know
that I, my family and friends, thank you from the bottom of our heart. I
know we still have a long way to go and that there will be tough struggles
ahead but I for one, leading first from the heart, am committed to do
what I can to make a difference. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>Enjoy and celebrate together
as you so deserve. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#0033CC'>Suzanne<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#7030A0'>THIS IS
THE ANSWER I GOT FROM GLORIA LAST FRIDAY<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Suzanne,</i><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Thank you. I will pass on your kind words to my
sisters and brothers. I can say that I m glad that I have been a part of
making life better for everyone. My sisters and brothers also share that sentiment.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>I know that the inauguration will bring back memories of
the struggle. That is OK. It will be a wonderful day of
accomplishment. It will be an inspirational day for me because it will
give me even more courage to keep hope, the dream, and the necessary work that
must be done alive. <o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>You are so wonderful to share with your family and
friends. Hopefully, you too will enjoy the day, and be proud for our new
President.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Gloria.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:silver'>Suzanne Daigle</span><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";color:silver'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:silver'>Managing Partner, US Operations</span><i><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span lang=FR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:silver'>Tel: 941-359-8877</span><i><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=FR style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#FF9900'><a href="mailto:sdaigle4@comcast.net"
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color:#FF9900'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#999999'>7159 Victoria Circle</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#999999'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#999999'>University Park, FL</span><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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color:#FF9900'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#999999'>Cell: 203-722-2009</span><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
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<p class=MsoNormal><u><span lang=FR style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#FF9900'>www.nufocusstrategic.com</span></u><u><span lang=FR
style='font-size:8.0pt;color:#FF9900'><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> OSLIST
[mailto:OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Barbara Christian<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:27 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: Opening Space in different ways<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for sending this. I am still sweeping away the tears....
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See you on Tuesday in New York<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Barbara Christian<br>
880 Fifth Avenue, 8C<br>
New York, NY 10021<br>
917.655.4578<br>
ba_christian@yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Harrison Owen
<hhowen@verizon.net><br>
<b>To:</b> OSLIST@LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Saturday, January 17, 2009 10:20:17 AM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Opening Space in different ways<br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>
Opening space is what we do for each other, I think. And when the space is<br>
open, lives get fuller, even when there seems to be little or no hope. At<br>
least that is what I found myself thinking after I watched the following<br>
clip which David Chard (Taiwan) sent me. See what happens for you. . .<br>
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<a href="http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.htm"
target="_blank">http://www.maniacworld.com/are-you-going-to-finish-strong.htm</a><br>
<br>
Harrison<br>
Harrison Owen<br>
7808 River Falls Drive<br>
Potomac, Maryland 20854<br>
Phone 301-365-2093<br>
Skype hhowen<br>
Open Space Training <a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com" target="_blank">www.openspaceworld.com</a>
<<a href="http://www.openspaceworld.com/" target="_blank">http://www.openspaceworld.com/</a>><br>
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Open Space Institute <a href="http://www.openspaceworld.org" target="_blank">www.openspaceworld.org</a><br>
Personal website <a href="http://www.ho-image.com" target="_blank">www.ho-image.com</a>
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