Alex - Welcome to the list! I am not quite clear whether you are thinking about OST as a body/mind practice (which I think it is) or are wondering about the relation of body/mind practices to the facilitation of Open Space?? In terms of the later I have found that the quality of facilitation goes up to the extent that the facilitator is "totally present and absolutely invisible" - which of course never quite happens but it is a goal. Finding that quiet, centered place is best achieved in my experience through some fairly serious meditation. Actually I think this may be the most important thing when it comes to facilitation of Open Space. All the rest of it can just sort of happen. You might check out the chapter in my book, Open Space Technology: A User's Guide, which I called "Personal Preparation for Open Space."
Harrison Harrison Owen 189 Beaucaire Ave Camden, ME 04843 207-763-3261 (Summer) 301-365-2093 (Winter) Website www.openspaceworld.com Personal Website www.ho-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options <http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html> http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html _____ From: OSLIST [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Alex Iglecia Sent: Friday, August 21, 2009 6:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: body-mind and facilitation conversations Hello, I am new to OS List and the OS world, introduced via Lisa Heft in SF. I am passionate about body/mind/transformative work and would appreciate having a discussion if you have the interest. I invite you to consider these points and let me know if you'd be open to a sharing conversation. Body-mind/transformative practices and group work in general. As body/mind practices relate to OS, I do understand the value in keeping OS separate from other influences, so this part of the question is more about how practices have influenced you. In this context - what do you do, what have you done, what do you think the world is ready for (or needs)? I look forward to speaking with you. Alex Alex Iglecia 781-405-1248 p.s. Easy ways to find me online: http://www.alexiglecia.com http://twitter.com/AlexIglecia http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexiglecia p.p.s. The Epic Workout http://www.epicworkout.com * * ========================================================== [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
