Julie and Owen.... Thank you for this line of thought, indeed it is a core one.
Part of what I have been called to do over the last few years is a practice of mediation, as well as teaching at College and University level. As I have never aspired to be a "talking head", facilitating learning in a classroom setting has been a delightful challenge. My view of mediation is co-creating a space where we can regain dignity in solving conflict. I know in both mediation and teaching that I've done my best when I hear someone say as I leave the room ― what was she here for? You can imagine my delight in discovering Open Space Technology with Birgitt a few years ago. My classes are now conducted in Open Space, complete with circle and breakouts! In as Owen stated, "creating and holding space with total presence and total invisibility", and as Julie mentioned "letting go", I find the lines blurring between facilitating Open Space Technology meetings, mediation sessions, and facilitating learning in a classroom (indeed parenting!) ― I am becoming the same in each. This speaks directly to Julie's comments, "look for how those values are being expressed at other places on the continuum". Although I recognize there are many practices, as you mentioned as well Owen, my meditation practice deeply enhances my becoming a "being"..... Many thanks for reminding me of this in a busy day, Julie and Owen, and to Birgitt for her continued mentorship.... J * * ========================================================== osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu, Visit: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html
