Wow, powerful discussions again!
A little story:
Here in Tampa Bay we have found a little group so clear and powerful that it
might help others on this subject. It really started with Sharon Joy. Not
only do her friends trust her, but a great segment of the community trusts her.
As will most anyone who speaks with her! This is because she really expresses
trust and truth in all that she says and all that she does.
Essentially, Sharon Joy is Trust! And falling back a bit deeper now. Sharon
Joy has come to Trust Herself. She recognized her native instinct and feelings
about everything as her own personal bedrock in Trust. As countless Guru's,
theologians and philosophers have said it all comes from the inside. She
Trusts herself, and recognized she was enough to bring together the square root
of one-percent of the population to accept her perception.
Another bit of science there, or philosophy, that in crowd theory (or something
like that) the "square root of one-percent" of the population is enough people
needed to get a the whole crowd to move in one voice. Sharon Joy decided that
Tampa Bay needed to be moved by Love, or by the Heart Field (if you prefer the
science). Thus, She decided one day that her love and trust in herself was
enough to move her friends and together that was enough to move Tampa Bay. . .
I Love Sharon Joy, She gave me away at my wedding ;-) So I believe her power
so much that I'm convinced Tampa Bay is enough to MOVE THE PLANET. . .
Thus, the point of the story, it really only takes One!
Anyone can change the meeting, the community, the city, state, nation, or
Planet!
And so it is!
eric
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Sent: Sunday, February 2, 2014 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [OSList] Trust
Wow, I rarely say anything on the listserve but I must react to this. The
trust factor is really a big one for me in my work in Washington DC these days.
From every angle, top down and bottom up and sideways, there is little trust.
The pertebation of more diverse voices makes sense and a wider invitation and
I’m getting resistance there for many reasons…all controlling and forceful and
fearful driven. Anyhow, keep these stories going. Brenden, when you walked
that circle and others, can you describe your magic that day or is it not
possible? I imagine the prework and the centering before and all that but what
reflections have you on that, if any?
Carmella Mazzotta
To: World wide Open Space Technology email list
Subject: Re: [OSList] Trust
A lovely little side-step from the initiating story...
The truth about trust was brought home to me a few years ago when I facilitated
an Open Space in Broome in the north west of Western Australia. The context was
about 100 or so folks gathering to consider how to provide better mental health
services for all the people of the region. There was about 50:50 presence of
indigenous and non-indigenous people, service users and service providers. I
was fortunate enough to have an Aboriginal co-facilitator accompany me - now
that's another story!
The day went well with a very enthusiastic closing circle indicating that
participants and sponsors were pleased with the opportunity to engage as
equals, the depth of conversation and the attractive action outcomes.
Now for 'the gift'
At dinner afterwards, I was passing by an old Aboriginal woman who waved me
over and softly said something like:
"Young fella, when you walked around the circle this morning, I
didn't understand much of what you were saying but I felt your energy and I
trusted it.
I knew this was going to be a good day...and it was"
I have carried those words of affirmation as a blessing ever since.
Cheers
Brendan
On 02/02/2014, at 3:54 AM, Elwin and Joan wrote:
Well, I can’t help myself here. I normally write to Harrison on the “side” but
now I’m in Open Space.
Trust!
My Brother, you continue to speak the profound, in the most humble manner. Your
“trust” response provokes me to write to the List, because it speaks to me so
very deeply.
I now sit poised to Open Space three days from now for the USAID Mission in
Sarajevo, Bosnia (thank you, ho) and your reference to integrity, authenticity
and trust nearly brought me to tears!
Upon entering this US Government bastion of organizational cadence, clearly in
“harms-way”, I realized that my demeanor, shaped by 20 years of OST, had an
immediate effect. Senior management, although anxious, leads me to believe they
think I‘m authentic.
So, on Wednesday, I Open Space for 2 ½ days for 10 Americans and 40 Bosnians
and the theme is: “What are the opportunities to improve our job satisfaction
and performance, and enhance the Mission’s Goal?”
Whoa! Is this going to be fun! And it is all because, like most of you,
experience in Open Space gives us the ability to be truly “present”.
While I’m at it, you can view a bit of video of an Open Space I recently did
for about 65 citizens of my hometown of Portland Connecticut. The film crew
struggled a bit but if you’re patient it “picks up” at the 4 minute mark.
http://portlandplan.org
Thank you Michael Herman!!
Open Space. What a gift!
Love you Harrison.
Elwin Guild
Future Development International
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