Thanks for sharing this story Peggy, it keeps the spirit of Joelle alive in
this nerwork. Warmly,TonnieDr. Tonnie van der Zouwen
MCMwww.tonnievanderzouwen.nl0650697982
-------- Oorspronkelijk bericht --------Van: Peggy Holman
<[email protected]> Datum: 14-07-2022 20:25 (GMT+01:00) Aan: Open Space
Listserv <[email protected]> Onderwerp: [OSList] Fwd: Joelle Lyons Everett
Oh, sad to hear of Joelle’s passing. Joelle and I shared a room at several
OSonOS gatherings (before it was WOSonOS). In 2001, we were part of a 6-woman
delegation who went to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union to introduce
leadership skills to women who had started NGOs to handle social needs left by
the government’s collapse. Of course, we opened space there. It was amazing to
see the change in the women. They went from standing and pontificating in the
opening circle with everyone else talking to those next to them to listening to
each other in quiet, intimate conversations during the breakouts. That shift
remained with them for the rest of the time together. And hopefully beyond. I
think Marina Tyasto, one of the people who made the trip happen and who acted
as a translator, is still on this list. Perhaps Elena Marchuk, another of our
Russian partners is as well.As Michael said, Joelle was curious, generous with
her time and expertise, and a powerful spirit. Here is a picture of Joelle from
our Russia trip. May her spirit be free,Peggy
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On Jul 14, 2022, at 6:08 AM, Rijon Erickson <[email protected]>
wrote:Such a beautiful and evocative poem. I’m sure Joelle will be missed. May
her memory be a blessing. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 10:38 PM Michael Herman
<[email protected]> wrote:Sad news out of Shelton, Washington, from
Joelle's husband Paul. For those who didn't know her, Joelle was one of the
rocks in the foundation of Open Space in the world and certainly my own OS
practice. A mischievous curiosity, quiet generosity and powerful spirit. I'm
otherwise out of words at the moment, but passing this on for the others here
who will want this news and might add some more about Joelle. See also, below
Paul's message, one of Joelle's poems that resonated on the OSlist years ago,
2003 (not one second out of date today!), found when I searched the archives
for "joelle poem" (what else?!). Michael----To our family, friends and
acquaintances---On July 6, 2022 at 1:10 AM, while I am holding her hand, my
wife of 60 years died (Parkinson's disease and dementia). There is a new star
in the firmament. Joelle Lyons Everett graduated high school 4.0, Valedictorian
and won a National Merit Scholarship. Fortunately for me, she chose the
University of Washington where we met. We married August 26, 1961. We were
blessed with four sons, Aaron, Hugh, John and David, 8 grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.We have had a strong and interesting life together.
Several foreign adventures as well as exploring the United States and Canada.
Two particular activities/interests helped glue us together when the inevitable
bumps in the road occurred. The first "glue" were two academic years of
evening classes at Seattle U, a Jesuit University. We studied why we think as
we do (our philosophies-led by Fr. Toulouse) and the psychology of the being
human (led by Ed Maher). We read and discussed many books. It was a two-hour
drive one way from Shelton, WA to Seattle, WA and back. Deep discussions
coming and going.The second "glue" was the Creative Problem Solving Institute
that usually met in Buffalo, NY. A June week of learning and leadership that
sometimes included one or more of our children. We both taught Springboard and
Extending sessions as well as attending many sessions of interest by strong
thinkers and doers. More deep discussions.So, for the next several months,
maybe a year, I will be involved in re-orienting my life. I do have help from
Sons and others. I am writing this in the hope that many friends and
acquaintances will see it and pass it on to those whom they know would want to
know of Joelle's passing. Many blessings, J. Paul Everett;
[email protected]'m breathing the smoke
of gunshots, mortars, missiles,
and oil wells burning.
I'm stirring in the night,
hearing children crying
and mothers keening.
The soft spring breeze
has the grit of desert sandstorm.
The night sky is torn by explosives,
cut by the arc of a missile.
There's no place far enough
to put my heart at ease.
Can I buy another chance?
I want to refuse to take sides.
I want to imagine a world
more spacious and more intimate.
I want the courage to buy
homes and meals and schoolbooks
instead of guns and tanks
. I want to be peace, wild and fierce and sweet.
April, 2003Joelle Lyons Everett --Michael HermanMichael Herman
Associates312-280-7838 (mobile)MichaelHerman.comOpenSpaceWorld.org
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