Lurk! Thomas
On Dec 11, 2014, at 8:54 PM, Marks Mcavity via OSList <[email protected]> wrote: > Greetings to one and all; > > I too am a happy lurker- though from time to time I have shared. I LOVE > reading the many entries- though I do “pass” from time to time. I am a near > octogenarian and do not need to push myself onto any market to facilitative > OS for a living. However, at least once a year some nice opportunity comes to > “step up to the plate”. I am privileged to host an “Art of Hosting” event > every year- and I deeply “hold space” when that is happening- and feel a > little proud that Chris, Catlyn, Tennyson & Teressa see in our open type > retreat centre an ideal place to have such events. They use our hour of daily > sacred silence with the greatest of respect, and the sacred act of cleaning > that we have is but a quiet extension of “gathering of the dirty cups’ that > Harrison often refers to. > > Oddly, I use Facebook as a limited Open Space tool. I’m fortunate from my > international education career to have close to 2000 “friends” living in over > 100 countries (most of whom don’t know each other) and I often rather > naughtily share a good controversial article, song, picture, whatever and > wait for the responses. It is a delight- which I sometimes follow up with a > subtle introduction of who is speaking to who. Lots of fun. And I suspect > that the lurkers on these little micro- open spacers- take some good stuff > away. > > When something is as good as Open Space (or the quality of chocolates that > one can buy on Bowen Island) I am an unashamed (& unpaid) marketeer > extraordinaire. On my deathbed, I might well be eating one of those > chocolates and mouthing off about Open Space. I trust that I will have your > blessings on both. > > Seasons’ cheer; > > Marks > > Marks & Margaret McAvity > [email protected] > [email protected] > 604-328-4406 (Marks) > 604-616-7260 (Marg) > S50, C16, Galiano, BC, V0N 1P0 > www.rivendellretreat.org > > "Someday after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we > shall harness the energies of love; and then for the second time in the > history of the world, we will have discovered fire." > > Pierre Teilhard de Chardin > >> On Dec 11, 2014, at 9:57 AM, Koos de Heer via OSList >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hi Dan, >> >> Thanks for the invitation. I have grown from lurker to frequent contributer >> and back to lurker again. >> >> I have done many Open Space events and for a few years I have been trying to >> co-ordinate a bit of community here in the Netherlands. So I consider myself >> knowledgeable enough to contribute. Often I have so many things to do that I >> don’t give myself the time to sit down and write a thorough, well thought >> reply. Now that I write this, I realize that it is not necessary to put the >> bar that high. It does not always have to be of academic quality – a simple >> sharing will do too. So this is a note to myself. >> >> I have no problem voicing a different opinion and I have always felt >> respected and welcomed on this list. So my silence has nothing to do with >> feeling intimidated. >> >> Much love >> >> Koos >> >> Van: OSList [mailto:[email protected]] Namens Suzanne >> Daigle via OSList >> Verzonden: donderdag 11 december 2014 15:54 >> Aan: Liz Martins; World wide Open Space Technology email list >> Onderwerp: Re: [OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST? >> >> Dear Dan, thank you so much for posting this invitation. To see so many >> names that I don't really know pop up warms my heart. I feel the larger >> world presence. >> >> I know I don't fall into the "lurker" category. Don't quite understand why >> as I had been a behind the scenes, in the shadows for most of my life and >> career. Somehow Open Space gave me to courage to blurt instead of lurk >> and... blurt I still do. Often feeling that what I have to say may not have >> the depth of knowledge that others have but I'll self-admit to wearing my >> heart on my sleeve more and more as I grow older. It's because I've seen >> Open Space unlock so many hearts, giving so many the courage to speak up and >> step out though I also honor the huge value of silence and presence. All >> part of life and open space. >> >> When I started speaking out loud on this list, I felt uncomfortable, not >> wanting to draw attention to myself (still feel that way) but what surprised >> me most were the notes sent to me privately appreciating that what I had >> said, they felt too. Others encouraged me to keep writing. And then like >> others, at times I felt the disapproval (real or perceived), I felt insecure >> and it scared me but it also made me grow. I'm still growing inside. >> >> Our conversation this week with Dan and others was imbued with deep sharing >> and questions. We spoke our own experience on the OS list and wondered about >> others...do we feel safe to speak our contrary views, do others? If >> Harrison or those with long experience in Open Space speak their wisdom and >> it may not be ours, does it feel comfortable to speak up and counter those >> views? Is it shutting down the dialogue? Does the OS list in its written >> form limit how we can push our own boundaries? Words can be so limiting. >> Then we talked about Tricia's weekly Skype call which has opened a deeper >> and different sharing. We all agreed that the OS list is invaluable and so >> rich in so many ways. >> >> And then I mentioned "love" ... the deep love for many and with many in this >> community, a love that ultimately should create giant spaces for conflict, >> for discordant views, for harmony, for celebration, for a knot in our >> stomach or the warm fuzzy feeling of gratitude. >> >> Yup... I still have that knot in my stomach right now hoping that all this >> doesn't sound too mushy or raw. Coming from the business world, it was not >> often welcome to bring the whole of us to work, the playful, the emotional >> and the serious side. I still feel that way but a lot less. >> >> Enough said for today. Big hugs to all, lurkers and non-lurkers. We are >> all welcome here! And may we make room for many more and welcome them too. >> >> Suzanne >> >> Suzanne Daigle >> Open Space Facilitator >> NuFocus Strategic Group >> >> FL 941-359-8877 >> Cell: 203-722-2009 >> www.nufocusgroup.com >> [email protected] >> Twitter @Daiglesuz >> >> >> On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Liz Martins via OSList >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> Hey - I'm here too, not posting often, but taking in the gifts of this list >>> with much gratitude and passing them on in the world. >>> Liz >>> >>> Liz Martins >>> UK >>> >>> >>> >>> On 11 Dec 2014, at 11:29, Donnan Stoicovy via OSList >>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Another lurker in Pennsylvania! >>>> >>>> On Dec 11, 2014, at 1:10 AM, Christy Lee-Engel via OSList >>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> Hi Daniel and everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I haven't yet gotten used to the modern meaning of "lurker" and don't >>>>> ever identify as one. But I've been an OSList subscriber & >>>>> once-in-a-blue-moon post-er since 2003 (that is: since first being >>>>> life-changingly introduced to OST). >>>>> >>>>> My active participation is in the listening/reading space at the rim; and >>>>> in being in deep friendship with people whom I first got to meet & then >>>>> came to love in Open Space somewhere or another; and in applying the >>>>> principles of practice in my own life a lot of the time. >>>>> >>>>> It's enlivening to see both the old hands and the new waves of Open Space >>>>> lovers in what I have alwayand the new waves of Open Space lovers in what >>>>> I have always experienced as a wide and welcoming space here on the >>>>> OSList. >>>>> >>>>> Christy Lee-Engel, ND, EAMP >>>>> Director, Center for Mind, Body, Spirit and Nature >>>>> BASTYR UNIVERSITY >>>>> >>>>> Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine private practice: 206.708.7172 >>>>> >>>>> It is an illusion that we won’t be connected when this form ends - we are >>>>> always connected, beyond form ~ Angeles Arrien >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 6:52 PM, Jeff Aitken via OSList >>>>> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> Chris was I think an early holder of the record for the largest OST. >>>>>> Until someone (Michael Pannwitz?) held a larger one. >>>>>> >>>>>> I mostly lurk too, sometimes throwing in a note from the past. The early >>>>>> OT symposia and OSONOS conferences were joys I shall not forget. >>>>>> >>>>>> Always appreciate new voices and perspectives as well. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeff >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -------- Original message -------- >>>>>> From: Chris Kloth via OSList >>>>>> Date:12/10/2014 6:29 PM (GMT-08:00) >>>>>> To: Daniel Mezick ,World wide Open Space Technology email list >>>>>> Subject: Re: [OSList] Are You a frequent Lurker on OSLIST? >>>>>> >>>>>> I am a regular lurker. >>>>>> >>>>>> For many years I was an active participant. I have been doing OST and >>>>>> OST inspired work continuously for about 20 years and used to be an >>>>>> OSONOS regular. A few of the active participants will remember me. >>>>>> >>>>>> Life got very complicated a number of years ago and, while I still do >>>>>> the work, I rarely feel comfortable adding my 2 cents. Occasionally >>>>>> offer my 2 bits... I guess that's what happens when interest accrues >>>>>> on my 2 cents over time. >>>>>> >>>>>> I lurk to feel some sense of connection to the OST community and to be >>>>>> inspired by your work. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Shalom, >>>>>> >>>>>> Chris Kloth >>>>>> ChangeWorks of the Heartland >>>>>> 254 South Merkle Road >>>>>> Bexley, OH 43209-1801 >>>>>> ph 614-239-1336 >>>>>> fax 614-237-2347 >>>>>> www.got2change.com >>>>>> >>>>>> Think globally. Act locally. >>>>>> >>>>>> Quoting Daniel Mezick via OSList <[email protected]>: >>>>>> >>>>>> > Some of us were on a call on Tuesday, talking about Open >>>>>> > Space....and OSLIST.... >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ...the participants at the time were.... >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Chuni Li >>>>>> > Daniel Mezick >>>>>> > Karen Davis >>>>>> > Linda Stevenson >>>>>> > Lucas Cioffi >>>>>> > Paul Levy >>>>>> > Peggy Holman >>>>>> > Skye Hirst >>>>>> > Suzanne Daigle >>>>>> > Tricia Chirumbole >>>>>> > Harold Shinsato >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We discussed OSLIST culture, and how the culture of OSLIST may not >>>>>> > actually be very easy to figure out... >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ...we talked about how this list has hundreds upon hundreds of >>>>>> > members, with just 25 to 45 people (give or take) who post or reply >>>>>> > with anything close to a regular frequency, and how some speak with >>>>>> > highly authoritative voices. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ...we talked a bit about how the culture of OSLIST /might actually >>>>>> > be kind of intimidating for new people/ to participate in. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The Game >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We have no idea how many "regular lurkers" are in the group...we >>>>>> > talked about trying to find out. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > So: if you are a "regular lurker", someone who examines these OSLIST >>>>>> > threads periodically but does not actively participate ... are you >>>>>> > willing to play a little game? >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > The Lurker Game: you are invited to play... >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 1. *...The goal* is to collectively get some idea of how many of us >>>>>> > on the list are "regular lurkers". >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 2. *...The rules* are: >>>>>> > >>>>>> > * If you consider yourself a "regular lurker", consider opting in to >>>>>> > the game, by replying... >>>>>> > * If you reply, absolutely nothing further will be asked of you. All >>>>>> > you are doing is identifying yourself as someone who lurks. That's >>>>>> > it. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 3. ...We'll all track *the progress* by watching the thread, and >>>>>> > seeing how many reply over time. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > 4. ...Participation is *opt-in*. >>>>>> >>>>>> > To participate, just hit [Reply List] and enter "hey" and press >>>>>> > [Enter] ...or... >>>>>> > >>>>>> > ... (optionally) just say whatever you might want to say, instead >>>>>> > >>>>>> > We have no idea what might happen next; let's see what develops. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Thanks! >>>>>> > Daniel >>>>>> > -- >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Daniel Mezick, President >>>>>> > >>>>>> > New Technology Solutions Inc. >>>>>> > >>>>>> > (203) 915 7248 (cell) >>>>>> > >>>>>> > Bio <http://newtechusa.net/dan-mezick/>. Blog >>>>>> > <http://newtechusa.net/blog/>. 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