What a remarkable story. And what a remarkable testament to the power of invitation and of opening space. We don't always see the hidden ways this invitation works its magic; I suspect there are many more such stories of lives being touched (as mine has) by the contributions of generous, invisible, individuals (like Murli).
With gratitude Kathryn Kathryn Thomson -------------------------- Proteus Communications [email protected] Some doors open only from the inside Hafiz -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harrison Owen Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 11:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: In Praise of Murli Many people have commented on the quality and vitality of this wonderful OSLIST. Some have even wondered how we did it - hoping to copy the approach for their own organization. Needless to say they were disappointed to learn that OSLIST seems to happen pretty much by itself - self organizing as it were. Well that is almost true, but there is one well kept secret. Some many years ago Murli Nagasundaram came to an Open Space event, an OSONOS I believe. As he was leaving he asked whether we might want a listserve in order to stay in contact. And since he worked for Boise State in something to do with computers, he could and would make the necessary arrangements. All the rest is history, but part of that history has been a well kept secret - Murli. I can't ever remember seeing him online, nor can I remember ever seeing him face-to-face again. But not a day goes by that I am not thankful for his continuing presence, and of course also for the computer capacity of Boise State. They run OSLIST as a public service, we have never been charged - and when things get a little screwy, as recently - the fix is virtually instantaneous. So here's to Murli with many thanks! Harrison Harrison Owen 7808 River Falls Drive Potomac, Maryland 20854 Phone 301-365-2093 Skype hhowen Open Space Training www.openspaceworld.com <http://www.openspaceworld.com/> Open Space Institute www.openspaceworld.org Personal website www.ho-image.com OSLIST: To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives Visit: www.listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html <http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html> * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected]: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected]: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
