Thanks Brigitt, I understand better now. Shay
OSLIST <osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu> wrote: > > Hello Shay, > Retention of memory is essential to build "wisdom files". A wisdom file is > created every time we have an experience so that the next time we make a > choice, we can do so with more of who we are when from that "present" > position, we have the benefit of the past wisdom files so that as we go, we > can make more and more choices for ourselves that are life enhancing. There > are many types of memory. > > I also believe that we share collective memory based on the collective > wisdom files and that when we learn how to tap into the collective > consciousness, we work with our personal power and potential as the > individual and as the individual who is part of the collective. > > In OST, I believe we are calling forth personal power in the form of these > "wisdom files" when we assure the group that the wisdom is in the room. From > my perspective of us as metaphysical multi-dimensional beings, I think it is > limiting to say the wisdom is in the room. I think it would be more accurate > to say those in the room have and can access the wisdom that is needed. > > Thanks for asking, Shay, > Birgitt > > -----Original Message----- > From: OSLIST [mailto:osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu]On Behalf Of Seamus > McInerney > Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 3:52 PM > To: osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu > Subject: Re: Empowerment and other matters ( reply from birgitt) > > > Hi Brigitt, > I recognise what you have said about empowerment (1) and (2) but can you > expand a little on stage 3, retention of memory. > > In anticipation, > Shay > > OSLIST <osl...@listserv.boisestate.edu> wrote: > > > > > Dear friends who are following this thread on empowerment, > > I have learned that there are three modes of empowerment. The first mode > of > > empowerment is to achieve detachment from outcome. The second is to > embody > > personal force and power, knowing that each of us within us holds the key > to > > create change and each of us within us has the resources that we need to > do > > so. In this second mode of empowerment, it is critical to create the > > personal world in the image of your choosing (will is required) and to > > engage in focused action. The third mode of empowerment is retaining > memory. > > This retention of memory is what we each draw on for knowledge and wisdom > > > > I have explored these modes of empowerment for the individual and for the > > collective of individuals (otherwise known as an organization). > > > > Sometimes choices are to use empowerment to nurture life. And sometimes to > > destroy life. > > > > Does OST assist the individual or collective in detaching from outcome? I > > say no. By working with passion, it does the opposite, often. > > Does OST assist the individual or collective to embody personal force and > > power and knowledge that the resources lie within. I say yes. > > Does OST assist in the retaining of memory. I think it has more potential > > for this than is commonly worked with. > > > > I offer this to think about. > > Birgitt > > > > > ---------------------------------- > Crossroads Facilitation > 50 Carrigdhoun, > Waterpark,Carrigaline,Cork > +353 87 783 7557 > http://homepage.eircom.net/~pobaleire > "Building bridges and getting you over them" > > * > * > ========================================================== > 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 > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.456 / Virus Database: 256 - Release Date: 2/18/2003 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.456 / Virus Database: 256 - Release Date: 2/18/2003 > > * > * > ========================================================== > 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 > Crossroads Facilitation 50 Carrigdhoun, Waterpark,Carrigaline,Cork +353 87 783 7557 http://homepage.eircom.net/~pobaleire "Building bridges and getting you over them" * * ========================================================== 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
