One of the most memorable memories for me is a few weeks she spent with us in India, first for something like a Radiant Network event and gathering in Pune, followed by an Open Space in Goa at the Taj Hotel there (also where I first met Funda). At one point in the evening, Anne jumped into the swimming pool, clothes and all, to be followed by everyone else! A real ice-breaker for sure. She gave so much to so many of us. Journey on! Gail West
On Mon, Oct 30, 2023 at 5:08 PM Suzanne Daigle via OSList < [email protected]> wrote: > What a gift to our Open Space community Anne was. So present, generous, > full of life and wisdom. She made us feel like family. She made me feel > like family. > I met her at Sleeping Lady in Leavenworth Washington at an Open Space > gathering hosted by Peggy Holman and Harrison. That single in person > encounter became a lasting friendship from afar that I will treasure > forever. > To my dear friends and colleagues who had the good fortune of knowing and > working with her closely, I extend my warmest sympathies. How she will be > missed! > Suzanne > > On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 1:19 PM Chris Corrigan via OSList < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Ah. >> >> The first time I ever experienced Open Space Technology was at the >> International Association of Public Participation Practitioners in >> WHistler, BC, Canada in 1995. It changed my life, to be hosted by a small >> team of beautiful facilitators who took a standard conference and opened >> space for the 400 of us to spend a day in deep practice and conversation >> and community together. >> >> The team was Anne Stadler, Angeles Arrien and Chris Carter. What an >> introduction to Open Space. I can still remember Anne lighting a candle >> and placing it at the centre of a huge concentric swirl of chairs. I >> figure I owe my path in life to the graciousness of Anne's opening and >> invitation to Open Space. Over the past 28 years - for half of my life so >> far - that one experience has set me on my course, and I am forever >> grateful that I made the decision to go to that conference. >> >> We have lost an Elder, a steward, a mentor and a friend. Someone who >> always had our backs, someone who never wavered in her support of those who >> were dedicated to make the world a more humane, creative and life-affirming >> world. I feel so blessed to have walked a little on this journey alongside >> Anne's wisdom, grace and fierce support. >> >> Chris >> >> On Sun, Oct 29, 2023 at 12:58 PM Peggy Holman via OSList < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> (Resend with the correct birth date) >>> >>> On Oct 29, 2023, at 12:56 PM, Peggy Holman <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Friends, >>> >>> I just got off the phone with Sue Stadler, Anne’s daughter. Anne died >>> peacefully yesterday afternoon, October 28 surrounded by her family. From >>> Sue’s comments, it was clear Anne created the space for the kind of death >>> she wanted: filled with love, tears, and laughter. >>> >>> I’ll continue to act as a contact to share messages from the family. To >>> be, as Sue put it…"*part of the communication network as we let people >>> know about plans for gathering, sharing stories, and honoring what Anne has >>> learned with us all in the innumerable webs of love and learning that have >>> made up her 92 year long life."* >>> >>> In the meantime, please continue to post your thoughts in this Google >>> Doc >>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gFoTdzw6N1iX2pGlkouXtrTOafTw2LxUaEeMjxfqes4/edit#bookmark=id.gp9idig7q5qq>. >>> The family will look at what we have all created as they are able. I >>> suggest posting new messages on the opening pages, just below the picture >>> of Anne. I have moved the messages written before she passed to a section >>> below. >>> >>> As an experiment, here is a discussion group for anyone who wishes to >>> connect with others who loved Anne. You can subscribe by sending an email >>> to [email protected]. Perhaps we shall meet there as >>> part of the Radiant Network. >>> >>> If you wish to communication directly with Anne’s family, you can send >>> an email to her daughter, Sue Stadler - [email protected] and/or her >>> son, Aaron Stadler - [email protected]. They’ll share messages with >>> their siblings. That said, please don’t expect a response. They have a lot >>> going on!! >>> >>> In terms of a memorial, when they know what they are going to do, I’ll >>> pass on the message. If you have thoughts or offers for a memorial, contact >>> Sue. They’ll likely do something outside so it may be a while before there >>> is something in-person. >>> >>> As we celebrate the life of one of the most remarkable people I have >>> ever known, whom I deeply loved, I leave you with this thought: We are >>> weaving ourselves as a radiant network with Anne's thread integral in >>> connecting so many of us. >>> >>> Much love to you all, >>> Peggy >>> >>> >>> P.S. The link to the mantra for transition I sent in an earlier message >>> went to the wrong site. Here is the proper link: >>> https://youtu.be/OV9LXGOXjgs?feature=shared >>> >>> P.P.S. Below is a poem someone gave me when my mother passed. It keeps >>> coming up for me as I think about Anne. I hope you find some comfort in it. >>> I do. >>> >>> GIVE WHAT'S LEFT OF ME AWAY >>> >>> When I die >>> Remember me with a smile and laughter. >>> If thoughts of me provoke no love, >>> Only sadness and tears, >>> I ask that I be soon forgotten. >>> >>> Give what's left of me away >>> To children and old men who wait to die. >>> And if you must cry, cry for your brother >>> Who walks in grief beside you. >>> And when you need me, >>> Put your arms around anyone, >>> And give them what you need to give me. >>> >>> I want to leave you something. >>> Something better than words or sounds. >>> Look for me in the people I've known or loved, >>> Or helped in some special way. >>> And if you cannot give me away, >>> Let me live in your eyes for awhile, >>> As well as in your mind. >>> >>> You can love me most >>> By letting love live >>> Within the circle of your arms >>> Embracing the frightened ones. >>> >>> Love doesn't die, people do. >>> So when all that's left of me is love, >>> Give me away. >>> >>> -- Merrit Malloy >>> >>> >>> <Give Whats Left of Me Away.docx> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _________________________________ >>> Peggy Holman >>> [email protected] >>> Twitter: @peggyholman >>> >>> Bellevue, WA 98006 >>> 206-948-0432 >>> www.peggyholman.com >>> www.journalismthatmatters.org >>> >>> Enjoy the award winning Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval >>> into Opportunity <https://peggyholman.com/papers/engaging-emergence/> >>> >>> >>> "An angel told me that the only way to step into the fire and not get >>> burnt, is to become >>> the fire". >>> -- Drew Dellinger >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> OSList mailing list -- [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >>> See the archives here: >>> https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org >> >> >> >> -- >> ____ >> CHRIS CORRIGAN >> Blog and resources: http://www.chriscorrigan.com >> Harvest Moon Consultants: https://www.harvestmoonconsultants.com >> >> Upcoming events and workshops and online courses: >> https://www.chriscorrigan.com/parkinglot/events/ >> >> Located on Nex̱wlélex̱wm (Bowen Island), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh territory, >> >> >> OSList mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >> See the archives here: >> https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org > > OSList mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] > See the archives here: https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org -- *Gail West* email) [email protected] www.icatw.com
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