Adding to the reflections…. Anne was the most remarkable person I've ever known. She had a gift for asking evocative questions that took us by surprise in the best of ways. It is a skill I aspire to, channeling my inner Anne to overcome my natural introversion.
Three questions from Anne that I think guided her: What are we learning? What do we love? What are we taking with us from our time together? I loved her deeply and feel the hole her physical absence leaves in my life. And I have no doubt I continue to be in conversation with her for as long as I’m around. Love, Peggy > On Oct 30, 2023, at 7:44 AM, Gail West via OSList <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>> (Resend with the correct birth date) >>>> >>>>> On Oct 29, 2023, at 12:56 PM, Peggy Holman <[email protected] >>>>> <mailto:[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] >>>>> <mailto:[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] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]> and/or her son, Aaron Stadler - >>>>> [email protected] <mailto:[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] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>>> Twitter: @peggyholman >>>>> >>>>> Bellevue, WA 98006 >>>>> 206-948-0432 >>>>> www.peggyholman.com <http://www.peggyholman.com/> >>>>> www.journalismthatmatters.org <http://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] <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >>>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> See the archives here: https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org >>> >>> >>> -- >>> ____ >>> CHRIS CORRIGAN >>> Blog and resources: http://www.chriscorrigan.com >>> <http://www.chriscorrigan.com/> >>> Harvest Moon Consultants: https://www.harvestmoonconsultants.com >>> <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] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]> >>> See the archives here: https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org >> OSList mailing list -- [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >> To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]> >> See the archives here: https://oslist.org/empathy/list/everyone.oslist.org > > > -- > Gail West > email) [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > www.icatw.com <http://www.icatw.com/>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
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