Bravo/a Chrissy! So well said! Paul Rosenberg www.homespun.biz *Joy Through Traditional Dance & Live Fiddle Music* 518-482-9255
On Sat, Apr 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM Chrissy Fowler via Organizers < organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Dear organizers, > > On a slightly different topic, when I read Darlene's post, I nodded my > head at this: > *I seldom chime in on things, though I lurk in the background, due to > people going on the defense or sometimes attacking. I am only posting so > you have some information on what we are doing here in our part of the > world. * > > This has been true for me lately. (But Darlene's willingness to share > emboldened me to share data from our dance series. Thanks Darlene!) > > I hope that this list can be a place where divergent experiences are > shared, and where those varied perspectives are received respectfully, > knowing they're offered with the intent of helping others in their > organizing work. > > When I have questions or seek clarification or want to challenge that > perspective, I know that I can either pursue those conversations off list > (1:1 email, phone call or in person) or I can respond on the list with > careful kindness and respect, hoping that the other person will respond in > kind. > > When a listserv devolves into attacking or defensiveness, then the list > members are effectively silencing people like Darlene. Which is a loss for > all of us. > > But when many voices are heard, I learn new things, have my assumptions > challenged, and get nudged into more complex thinking. And I can return to > my community with fresh ideas. > > Which is the point of this listserv :) > > Cheers, > Chrissy > > <><><><><><> > chrissyfowler.com <http://www.chrissyfowler.com> dance leadership > belfastflyingshoes.org <http://www.belfastflyingshoes.org> participatory > dance & music > _______________________________________________ > Organizers mailing list -- organizers@lists.sharedweight.net > To unsubscribe send an email to organizers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >
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