Mao probably translated "snafu", this is just another example of their being nothing new under the sun.... mmp
Von meinem iPad gesendet > Am 22.11.2013 um 21:11 schrieb Daniel Mezick <d...@newtechusa.net>: > > Congrats Harrison, that TED talk a great piece of work. > > A thing of beauty! > > > Now, I don't agree with much of Mao's stuff. Yet, that Mao guy seemed to > really get "it": > > “Everything under heaven is in utter chaos; the situation is excellent.” ― > Mao Tse-tung > > >> On 11/21/13 12:48 AM, Christine Whitney Sanchez wrote: >> Me too, Katie. Some of my favorite moments have been in Open Space, as both >> a participant and as a space holder. >> >> Chris, do you remember the conversation we had in Halifax about the middle >> school zone and alternative ways of learning? Your wisdom was so very >> helpful. >> >> Harrison, I’ve never told you this. One of my favorite open spaces was held >> in our home when our son was a teenager and we were living in the Father, >> Son, Mother triangle. His sisters had left home by then and it was just the >> three of us trying to negotiate the hormone-filled waters. >> >> We did the whole thing on a flip chart…the times/spaces, the bulletin board, >> the marketplace, the synthesis - the whole shebang, all right there in our >> living room. >> >> I don’t remember what we talked about or even what we decided. What I do >> remember is that we all appreciated one another that day. The Goodwill >> Account was flush. >> >> There have been many open spaces since then. >> >> Just last week I opened the space for strategic planning with the >> Construction in Indian Country folks at Arizona State University. It’s a >> collaborative, multidisciplinary program at the Del E. Webb School of >> Construction for “Native American/American Indian/Indigenous (they haven’t >> settled on a moniker yet) students of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of >> Engineering and the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built >> Environment. They felt right at home. >> >> With gratitude for all of you who are opening space, and a special bow and >> hug to you, dear Harrison, >> Christine >> >> Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner >> Innovation Partners International >> Phoenix, AZ, USA +1.480.759.0262 >> www.innovationpartners.com >> >> <mime-attachment.png> >> >> On Nov 20, 2013, at 9:19 PM, Katie Boone <ka...@soweluinstitute.org> wrote: >> >> I really appreciate the all of this as well, but especially the bit about it >> being a violation of principles and practices of management - it made me >> smile :) This is a great video - shared it on my Facebook as well, and lit a >> candle on my desk in honor of the stories :) >> >> Some of my favorite moments have come from experiences in Open Space - it >> truly frees us. Thanks for spreading the light! >> >> Most Sincerely~ >> Katie >> >> >>> On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM, Lisa Berkley <laberk...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> Lovely response Chris! >>> Beautiful Story HO! >>> thanks for sharing :-) >>> >>>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 1:44 PM, chris.corri...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>> That’s beautiful. >>>> >>>> I have a similar story. >>>> >>>> About 20 years ago I was searching around for a way to do my work better, >>>> which was facilitating groups of people. The whole standing at the front >>>> of the room thing wasn’t working for me and I was suspicious about how >>>> much wisdom was being left in the closed mouths of the groups I was >>>> working with. >>>> >>>> Through a fluke of timing and nature I found myself at an International >>>> Association of Public Participation Practitioners gathering in Whistler, >>>> Canada. On the last day of the three day gathering, we entered the >>>> meeting room to find that all 400 chairs had been arranged in a circle. >>>> There was a pile of paper and markers at the centre, laid around a single >>>> candle, which was burning in the exact centre of our space. A bank of Sun >>>> Microsystems PCs were humming in one corner. Three people stepped into >>>> the centre and introduced me to Open Space. Those three were Chris >>>> Carter, Angeles Arrien and Anne Stadler. I knew I had found what I was >>>> looking for. >>>> >>>> I later asked around and discovered that, powerful as it was, there was no >>>> way I could purchase it. But using several subsequent experiences as >>>> referents, I was able to get some of my own. It fits me perfectly and >>>> I’ve worn it ever since. >>>> >>>> And there is no other process in the world quite like it. Seriously. >>>> >>>> The moral? I reckon the truth is never too far from from the spot marked >>>> by the candle. >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 2:02 PM, Harrison Owen <hho...@verizon.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> You got it all right Chris... but I’m afraid the hat is Texas. The Akubra >>>>> disappeared in the overhead bin on a flight out of Hong Kong. But there >>>>> is a story to the Texas Hat...always a story. >>>>> >>>>> 25 years ago I had a client in East Texas. I arrived for the gig wearing >>>>> some sort of hat (probably from >>>>> Wyoming) and my client took one look and said, “Boy, that ain’t no >>>>> hat.” We got into his pickup, drove 150 miles to nowhere, and stopped at >>>>> a crossroads. Wasn’t much there save for a gas station, post office, >>>>> general store and Manny’s Texas Hatters. Went inside, and there wasn’t a >>>>> hat to be seen, but Many was there and the conversation started. We >>>>> talked about everything: politics, religion, the soul, my life, his >>>>> life... and after a while, Many said, “Well, I think I’ll make you a >>>>> hat.” He took me into the next room which was filled with hats, all >>>>> shapes and sizes, everyone Texas. But you couldn’t buy a one. We talked >>>>> for an hour or so about the sort of hat I might like, using all the >>>>> available hats as referents. The conversation suddenly stopped and Many >>>>> said, “I got it.” Six weeks later, my hat arrived. There is no other hat >>>>> in the world just like it. Seriously. >>>>> >>>>> I don’t know where the truth might be in all this, but maybe it will show >>>>> up. >>>>> >>>>> Harrison >>>>> >>>>> Harrison Owen >>>>> 7808 River Falls Dr. >>>>> Potomac, MD 20854 >>>>> USA >>>>> >>>>> 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) >>>>> Camden, Maine 04843 >>>>> >>>>> Phone 301-365-2093 >>>>> (summer) 207-763-3261 >>>>> >>>>> www.openspaceworld.com >>>>> www.ho-image.com (Personal Website) >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of >>>>> OSLIST Go >>>>> to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> From: oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf >>>>> ofchris.corri...@gmail.com >>>>> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 2:44 PM >>>>> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list >>>>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Dancing with Shiva >>>>> >>>>> Indeed…so beautiful to see Harrison, his deep eyes shaded by his >>>>> trademark Akubra (you are still wearing Akubras, are you not?) discussing >>>>> the dance of our lives. >>>>> >>>>> And the opening, the traditional caveat about not letting facts get in >>>>> the way of truth. I think in my life I’ve learned more from this one >>>>> nugget of wisdom than almost anything else. >>>>> Thanks HO. >>>>> >>>>> Chris >>>>> (who is a Barmah man!) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 20, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Christine Whitney Sanchez >>>>> <christ...@innovationpartners.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> It’s terrific. Love seeing you and hearing your signature story. >>>>> >>>>> It’s on my FB page. >>>>> Warm wishes from a cooling Phoenix morning, >>>>> >>>>> Christine >>>>> >>>>> Christine Whitney Sanchez, Partner >>>>> Innovation Partners International >>>>> Phoenix, AZ, USA +1.480.759.0262 >>>>> www.innovationpartners.com >>>>> >>>>> <clip_image002.png> >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 19, 2013, at 3:29 PM, Harrison Owen <hho...@verizon.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Glad you enjoyed! I think I have heard from every continent...Strange new >>>>> world, and a world where we have a lot to contribute, I think. As I made >>>>> the video I could not help but think of all the wonderful folks around >>>>> the globe who have been part of this Open Space journey. Anybody who ever >>>>> thinks that all of this is “just Harrison” is SO wrong. We’ve all “done >>>>> it” and there is much more to do. >>>>> >>>>> ho >>>>> >>>>> Harrison Owen >>>>> 7808 River Falls Dr. >>>>> Potomac, MD 20854 >>>>> USA >>>>> >>>>> 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) >>>>> Camden, Maine 04843 >>>>> >>>>> Phone 301-365-2093 >>>>> (summer) 207-763-3261 >>>>> >>>>> www.openspaceworld.com >>>>> www.ho-image.com (Personal Website) >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of >>>>> OSLIST Go >>>>> to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> From: oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] On Behalf Of Gail West >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 3:42 AM >>>>> To: World wide Open Space Technology email list >>>>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Dancing with Shiva >>>>> >>>>> Great watching! We can get it translated into Chinese in Taiwan to make >>>>> available widely. >>>>> >>>>> Gail >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Nov 18, 2013 at 11:02 PM, Harrison Owen <hho...@verizon.net> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> Some of you may remember that I gave a TEDX talk in September. It all >>>>> took place on the New Jersey shore which had recently been decimated by >>>>> Hurricane Sandy. So it seemed reasonable to talk about living in >>>>> Chaos...productively. Or as I titled it – Dancing with Shiva. As you >>>>> might expect, our collective experience in Open Space was pretty central >>>>> to my piece. I have included the URL. I hope you enjoy it. I certainly >>>>> had fun. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APD7oQ3xrSA >>>>> >>>>> Harrison >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Harrison Owen >>>>> 7808 River Falls Dr. >>>>> Potomac, MD 20854 >>>>> USA >>>>> >>>>> 189 Beaucaire Ave. (summer) >>>>> Camden, Maine 04843 >>>>> >>>>> Phone 301-365-2093 >>>>> (summer) 207-763-3261 >>>>> >>>>> www.openspaceworld.com >>>>> www.ho-image.com (Personal Website) >>>>> To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of >>>>> OSLIST Go >>>>> to:http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> OSList mailing list >>>>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>>>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Gail West, ICA >>>>> 3F, No. 12, Lane 5, Tien Mou W Rd >>>>> Taipei, Taiwan 111 >>>>> Ph) 8862) 2871-3150 >>>>> email) icat...@gmail.com >>>>> Skype) gwestica >>>>> www.icatw.com >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> OSList mailing list >>>>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>>>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> OSList mailing list >>>>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>>>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> OSList mailing list >>>>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>>>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> OSList mailing list >>>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> OSList mailing list >>> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >>> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >>> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >> >> >> >> -- >> Katie Boone, M.S. >> Process Artist >> Globally Stewarding Art of Hosting >> Sowelu Institute >> ka...@soweluinstitute.org >> 507-351-3207 >> klboone - Skype >> >> "Serve, serve well, serve others above yourself and be happy to serve... you >> are the change that you dream, as I am the change that I dream, and >> collectively we are the change that this world needs to be." ~Efren >> Penaflorida >> _______________________________________________ >> OSList mailing list >> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OSList mailing list >> To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org >> To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: >> http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org > > -- > Daniel Mezick, President > > New Technology Solutions Inc. > > (203) 915 7248 (cell) > > Bio. 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