Hi Birgitt,
Such great wisdom. "Holding space" and "Opening space" have indeed
seemed unwieldy and too clunky to describe what's happening, what we're
doing, and yes, taking too much credit. Saying we face it, acknowledge
it, seems more accurate. And how appropriate to ask what the field wants
from us.
Since you mentioned Anne Stadler, I'll piggy back to say we had a great
conversation with her about the origins of Open Space that we just
published on YouTube. Being with her wisdom has always been a blessing.
I'm also very grateful for yours. Thank you for continuing to share that
wisdom, Birgitt.
https://youtu.be/q56m7lOaGLA <https://youtu.be/q56m7lOaGLA>
Regards,
Harold
On 8/6/23 1:52 PM, Birgitt Williams via OSList wrote:
My understanding of open space is that it is an energy field, with its
own vibratory signature. Open Space Technology helps us to experience
this open space of creation, of Creator. When we acknowledge the Open
Space Technology meeting, we acknowledge a vibratory field, an energy
field. The acknowledgement brings this field to our awareness. We
don't create it, we acknowledge it. The possibilities that are in that
field are our learning playground. We choose our play. We reap the
benefits of our choices.
This perspective of Open Space Technology assists me in understanding
that the space that I am aware of for the meeting is in place long
before the meeting from the moment of the intention of having the
meeting, and is in place long after the meeting limited only when the
people involved stop being aware of the vibratory field.
This perspective affects my work with Open Space Technology, allowing
me to draw my attention to the space from the moment of intention, and
allowing me to pay attention to the space long after the OST meeting
has its 'closing circle'.
"What does the field want from us?" is a question I learned from Anne
Stadler. In my work, I pay attention to my internal guidance about
what the field wants from us, and from me?
I no longer use concepts of 'opening space' and 'holding space'.
It is a true blessing to continue working with Open Space Technology.
I have experienced so many amazing results from Open Space Technology
meetings these last thirty years. A significant one for me is my own
development and expansion.
Birgitt
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