Dear Brendan, I am inspired by what you wrote. By your invitation. By the passion, the memories you share, by the dream of a gathering around the Practice of Peace though indeed a big part of me feels drawn to an increasing awareness of how we already embody peace every day inside us and with others. No waiting, it's all there now, this being and doing, this less is more that opens space.
Amidst the pain and trauma that is there so palpably in the world, present for all to see on this hyper connected planet of ours, I feel drawn to what you describe as your dream. As Harrison mentioned recently in New York, this is a time of endings and new beginnings. 2016 was the fifth time I attended the annual gathering at International House in New York... The practice of peace was always at the heart of it though I'm not quite sure I fully felt or understood the magnitude of what those words represent even to this day. Your words stirred me to a deeper reflection... Of what's possible to be invented and created... Perhaps an extension of New York exploring deeper there or something/somewhere new. Because of you I will pull out my Practice of Peace book again. If any on this list wants one, please let me know. I have a box of them and for the price of shipping will gladly send you a copy. So Brendan count me in on the Skype call. And thank you for extending this invitation to us. As the conversation progresses, perhaps an opportunity to connect at the virtual QiQoChat House. In closing as Brian Bainbridge would say, Cheers and Blessings, Suzanne On Feb 4, 2016 4:43 PM, "David Osborne via OSList" < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: I'm interested Brendan. David :) On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Brendan McKeague via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Dear friends on the List - and beyond... > > I have recently been stirred by memories, current events and > conversations. > > The recent passing of one of our Open Space Elders, Florian Fischer, my > memories of Fr Brian Bainbridge (moved between spaces on Feb 2, 2012), > birthday celebrations of Harrison, many ongoing acts of terror around our > planet, community concerns about displaced people, refugees and asylum > seekers, and a recent poem on this List (thanks Lucas), have prompted me to > release an invitation to conversation. > > It always starts like this. > > It always starts with someone like you. > > > And you've got your idea. > > And you're wondering what to do next. > > > This is the way it happens. > > > -Anonymous, 2016 > > > > I have a story to share (not that unusual for an Irishman).... > > I have passion for Open Space > > I have passion for Peace > > I have passion for Nonviolent Conflict Transformation > > I have passion for OPEN SPACE as a PRACTICE OF PEACE > > > In 2003, Harrison wrote The Practice of Peace which was published by the > existing OS Institutes in various places and later by the Human Systems > Dynamics Institute (2004). This book was, and continues to be, a rich > source of sustenance for my soul ( > http://openspaceworld.org/wp2/explore/books-videos/ ) > > In 2003, there was a Practice of Peace Conference at The Whidbey Institute > on Whidbey Island, Washington and another one two years later in > Albuquerque, New Mexico (2005). > > I found a link here: > http://practiceofpeace.com/pub_home.html > > > I was unable to attend either of these although I was deeply inspired from > afar by the stories emerging. I have continued to be inspired for over a > decade by the stories of those who create space for peace in war-torn > landscapes and conflict-crushed countries. > > Last year, I was privileged to visit the Western Cape region of South > Africa working with colleagues on 'the spirituality and practice of active > nonviolence'. We used a collaborative learning model, designed on the > principles of Open Space, to engage and utilise the collective wisdom of > those who joined us for a five-day program. Participants particularly loved > being part of the OST meeting towards the end of our time together to > co-create actions for the future. This experience confirmed my deep longing > and commitment to encourage the use of OST as a peace-making practice. > > > I would like to issue an invitation to conversation: > > to explore the creation of an 'Open Space Practice of Peace' gathering > somewhere on our planet in 2016-17 (or whenever the time is right). > > > My dream is to be part of a gathering of people who have used, are > currently using, or would dearly love to use Open Space in powerful, > conflict-energised situations. > > > Please let me know if you are interested and I will convene a skype > conversation (or something else) in the coming weeks to start the > exploration. > > Cheers > Brendan > > from an ever-warming Western Australia > > > > > _______________________________________________ > OSList mailing list > To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org > To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org > To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: > http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org > Past archives can be viewed here: > http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org > -- David dosbo...@change-fusion.com | 703-939-1777 | www.change-fusion.com _______________________________________________ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to oslist-le...@lists.openspacetech.org To subscribe or manage your subscription click below: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org Past archives can be viewed here: http://www.mail-archive.com/oslist@lists.openspacetech.org
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