Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All Systems are Open. 2) All Systems are self organizing. And 3. All all statements are possibly self-limiting Best regards Paul Levy On Thursday, 16 October 2014, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote:

Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

Of course ! It's the wonderful irony of all statements. Paul On 16 Oct 2014, at 22:43, Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Including this one? On 10/16/14 2:15 PM, paul levy via OSList wrote: I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All

Re: [OSList] Authority Distribution in Open Space

Dear John/All We are both actors on and in the universe. So every act of organisation we make in the universe is an act on and by our selves - an act of self-organisation. When we act both upon and in the world/universe we change it, the entire system, even if our act is tiny - the whole system

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

http://rationalmadness.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/w3.jpg I wonder if anyone reading this has experiences to share of what I am about to describe. Most published stories of open space tend to go by the book. The book is often referred to as the *user *

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

The problem with sticking with things is you might just end up stuck. Ho hum. Paul Levy On 13 Nov 2014, at 18:14, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Open Space, in its “original” form is sparse simplicity to say the least. Ten to fifteen minutes introduction,

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

*Thank you to everyone who came, helped or spread the good word about City Grill!* *Summary and links: cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/ http://cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/* On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 5:37 AM, paul levy via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote

Re: [OSList] Open Space for my own team

Dear Agnieszka You've probably heard from a lot of people or read in a manual somewhere that a facilitator shouldn't participate during an open space event. My view is that it is not always the case. There may be good reasons in a particular context for the facilitator to remain in a clearly

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

I've facilictated around 50 gatherings using Open Space Technology. And therein lies a possible interesting conundrum. Because I have open space thousands of times. I have also never opened space quite like the next time it is going to happen. So the number if many and zero. I've also opened

[OSList] A Christmas Tale of Self-Organisation

Dear all Wishing you a happy winter season, Christmas (if you celebrate it) and fulfilling New Year. Below is a little winter tale for Christmas. I wrote it last year - it is essentially about self-organisation in Nature, particularly enjoying the essential notion of self. I hope you enjoy it.

Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All Systems are Open. 2) All Systems are self organizing. And 3. All all statements are possibly self-limiting Best regards Paul Levy On Thursday, 16 October 2014, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote:

Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

Of course ! It's the wonderful irony of all statements. Paul On 16 Oct 2014, at 22:43, Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Including this one? On 10/16/14 2:15 PM, paul levy via OSList wrote: I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All

Re: [OSList] Authority Distribution in Open Space

Dear John/All We are both actors on and in the universe. So every act of organisation we make in the universe is an act on and by our selves - an act of self-organisation. When we act both upon and in the world/universe we change it, the entire system, even if our act is tiny - the whole system

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

http://rationalmadness.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/w3.jpg I wonder if anyone reading this has experiences to share of what I am about to describe. Most published stories of open space tend to go by the book. The book is often referred to as the *user *

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

The problem with sticking with things is you might just end up stuck. Ho hum. Paul Levy On 13 Nov 2014, at 18:14, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Open Space, in its “original” form is sparse simplicity to say the least. Ten to fifteen minutes introduction,

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

*Thank you to everyone who came, helped or spread the good word about City Grill!* *Summary and links: cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/ http://cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/* On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 5:37 AM, paul levy via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote

Re: [OSList] Open Space for my own team

Dear Agnieszka You've probably heard from a lot of people or read in a manual somewhere that a facilitator shouldn't participate during an open space event. My view is that it is not always the case. There may be good reasons in a particular context for the facilitator to remain in a clearly

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

I've facilictated around 50 gatherings using Open Space Technology. And therein lies a possible interesting conundrum. Because I have open space thousands of times. I have also never opened space quite like the next time it is going to happen. So the number if many and zero. I've also opened

[OSList] A Christmas Tale of Self-Organisation

Dear all Wishing you a happy winter season, Christmas (if you celebrate it) and fulfilling New Year. Below is a little winter tale for Christmas. I wrote it last year - it is essentially about self-organisation in Nature, particularly enjoying the essential notion of self. I hope you enjoy it.

Re: [OSList] Archives ready for search

Am I the only one who thinks we should burn the whole lot and make a Phoenix ? Yours Paul On Tuesday, 24 March 2015, Harold Shinsato via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Wow, can't believe I'm finally reporting success. The messages are all there and searchable. And it seems

[OSList] What happens when you bring a conference mindset to an unconference?

Dear all I posted this article online (you can read it with the links working here: https://rationalmadness.wordpress.com/2015/04/01/what-happens-when-you-bring-a-conference-mindset-to-a-unconference/ ) A few OS folk suggested I share it here too in case any fruitful thoughts emerge. best

[OSList] Thought for the day

Thought for the day: When facilitators are gentle, inept, a bit lost, but relaxed, the space usually opens wonderfully. warm wishes Paul Levy ___ OSList mailing list To post send emails to OSList@lists.openspacetech.org To unsubscribe send an email to

Re: [OSList] Archives ready for search

2015-03-25 21:49 GMT+01:00 paul levy via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','oslist@lists.openspacetech.org');: Am I the only one who thinks we should burn the whole lot and make a Phoenix ? Yours Paul On Tuesday, 24 March 2015, Harold Shinsato via OSList

Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All Systems are Open. 2) All Systems are self organizing. And 3. All all statements are possibly self-limiting Best regards Paul Levy On Thursday, 16 October 2014, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote:

Re: [OSList] Authority in Open Space - All Open Space

Of course ! It's the wonderful irony of all statements. Paul On 16 Oct 2014, at 22:43, Daniel Mezick via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Including this one? On 10/16/14 2:15 PM, paul levy via OSList wrote: I'd just venture to add a third to Harrison's first two... 1) All

Re: [OSList] Authority Distribution in Open Space

Dear John/All We are both actors on and in the universe. So every act of organisation we make in the universe is an act on and by our selves - an act of self-organisation. When we act both upon and in the world/universe we change it, the entire system, even if our act is tiny - the whole system

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Guerilla Open Space?

http://rationalmadness.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/w3.jpg I wonder if anyone reading this has experiences to share of what I am about to describe. Most published stories of open space tend to go by the book. The book is often referred to as the *user *

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

The problem with sticking with things is you might just end up stuck. Ho hum. Paul Levy On 13 Nov 2014, at 18:14, Harrison Owen via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Open Space, in its “original” form is sparse simplicity to say the least. Ten to fifteen minutes introduction,

Re: [OSList] Open Space by the book?

*Thank you to everyone who came, helped or spread the good word about City Grill!* *Summary and links: cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/ http://cocreateadl.com/localgov/grill-summary/* On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 5:37 AM, paul levy via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote

Re: [OSList] Open Space for my own team

Dear Agnieszka You've probably heard from a lot of people or read in a manual somewhere that a facilitator shouldn't participate during an open space event. My view is that it is not always the case. There may be good reasons in a particular context for the facilitator to remain in a clearly

Re: [OSList] Who has facilitated at least 7 OST events?

I've facilictated around 50 gatherings using Open Space Technology. And therein lies a possible interesting conundrum. Because I have open space thousands of times. I have also never opened space quite like the next time it is going to happen. So the number if many and zero. I've also opened

[OSList] A Christmas Tale of Self-Organisation

Dear all Wishing you a happy winter season, Christmas (if you celebrate it) and fulfilling New Year. Below is a little winter tale for Christmas. I wrote it last year - it is essentially about self-organisation in Nature, particularly enjoying the essential notion of self. I hope you enjoy it.

[OSList] BBC News: When 100 people lift a bus

Dear all Another example of open space, with self organisation and a spontaneous facilitator Regards Paul Levy I saw this on the BBC News App and thought you should see it: When 100 people lift a bus The story of how about 100 strangers lifted a double-decker bus to free a unicyclist

Re: [OSList] How big is a circle with 300 people?

6 On 7 June 2015 at 22:18, Anna Caroline Türk oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Dear all, Please help me do the math: How is the radius of concentric circles with 300 participants? How many rows do you think it will be? Thank you! much Love Anna Caroline [image: photo] *Anna

Re: [OSList] 30 Years ... and Counting!

...@lists.openspacetech.org');] *On Behalf Of *paul levy via OSList *Sent:* Friday, June 26, 2015 8:01 AM *To:* Harrison; World wide Open Space Technology email list *Cc:* Steve Piersanti *Subject:* Re: [OSList] 30 Years ... and Counting! Harrison I do like this little phrase organising - all by itself I've

[OSList] 30 Years ... and Counting!

-image.com OSLIST To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of OSLIST Go to: http://lists.openspacetech.org/listinfo.cgi/oslist-openspacetech.org *From:* OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org] *On Behalf Of *paul levy via OSList *Sent:* Saturday, June

Re: [OSList] 30 Years ... and Counting!

Harrison I do like this little phrase organising - all by itself I've wondered, via this list, before: what is this self that organises? When, I stand, as a self (called Paul) and behold the world process (in which I stand) - I stand apart as the beholder, but also behold the wonder that I am

Re: [OSList] Zappos Being Zapped

This is a good read, from an axademic writer: https://theconversation.com/goodbye-to-bosses-zappos-is-biting-off-more-than-it-can-shoe-21821 regards paul On 20 July 2015 at 14:24, Rosa Zubizarreta via OSList oslist@lists.openspacetech.org wrote: Michael, thank you for the story and the

Re: [OSList] The Tyranny of Structurelessness

Is this list a tyranny of structurelessness? On 6 October 2015 at 16:56, Michael Herman via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Yes and Daniel, there are the words of a story and the feeling/meaning of > it. I considered writing a longer message in the telling of this story, but >

Re: [OSList] Fall Reflections

I think the clue lies in the wonderful word "self". We are the selves that organise. Beautiful. > On 31 Aug 2015, at 09:51, Arno Baltin via OSList > wrote: > > :) > > Arno > > > > > 2015-08-30 22:16 GMT+03:00 Harrison via OSList >

Re: [OSList] Inviting non-invitation

? > > > Daniel > > > On 8/31/15 9:57 AM, Lucas Cioffi via OSList wrote: > > Hi All, > > > > Is it accurate to say that some self organizing happens by invitation and > some happens by coercion/force? > > > > For example, from the perspective

Re: [OSList] The Tyranny of Structurelessness

I rather like the saying "Trying to understand yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth." The statement "Structure is s figment of our imagination" is simply a structured statement. Indeed all advocacy is at least temporary structure. And no less beautiful for that. Saying it's all flow

Re: [OSList] What's Open Space got to do with Group Relations?

Pooh and the Blue Hat Pooh learns the difference between Forwards and Backwards. Pooh and the Blue Hat When Pooh awoke each morning he always stretched his paws in all of the directions he could, yawned a very

Re: [OSList] OSLIST Poetry Celebration thru June 21

We are spreading out to the centre, Unravelling to the core; We are flowing in the stillness, Living less being more. The space it is opening, The circle spirals in; The frozen turns to water, The frown becomes a grin. On 7 June 2016 at 14:28, Jeff Aitken via OSList <

Re: [OSList] who are the right people

Like many of the open space principles, they are true at an archetypal level. The people who are in the room to get to work together on something are the people we have. Where attendance in that room is voluntary, we have a community formed out of freedom, and that commitment means the right

Re: [OSList] The Question

This was my attempt at this a while back. It still feels relevant to Daniels's question... best wishes Paul Levy Open Space Technology opens space. That might sound a bit strange, or even a bit obvious, but bear with me. I’ve said that for a reason. In the Open Space Technology community of

Re: [OSList] Renewing the Mission of the Open Space Institute U.S.

Harold A few more questions ... Warm wishes Paul Why are we still calling OST a technology ? Why is the LAW of two feel a law ? If the "principles" are not prescriptions but descriptions why are they called principles ? How can it possibly take 2 days to "teach" OST and why would anyone

Re: [OSList] Renewing the Mission of the Open Space Institute U.S.

king becomes difficult and sometimes impossible. > > > > Harrison > > > > > > *From:* OSList [mailto:oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','oslist-boun...@lists.openspacetech.org');>] *On > Behalf Of *paul levy via OSList &g

Re: [OSList] What's the difference between BarCamp and OST?

Dear all Bar Camp, along with many similar processes, is an attempt to open space. Compared to OST it contains more intervention (facilitation and control) and that "one more thing to do" can limit space opening because space tends to open more effectively for emergent self-organisation when we

Re: [OSList] What is the sweet spot for Online OS using video chat?

Lucas I wrote this a year ago but keep coming back to it. I go with the view that there is something else in the digital realm we've yet to invent. As things stand I feel concerned about what we are doing "online" especially in our attempts to transpose physical to digital via metaphors borrowed

Re: [OSList] metaphorum: a clean language one-day online gathering

man > Michael Herman Associates > 312-280-7838 (mobile) > > http://MichaelHerman.com > http://OpenSpaceWorld.org > > > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM, paul levy via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','oslist@lists.openspacetech.org');>

Re: [OSList] metaphorum: a clean language one-day online gathering

I've finally realised what's been bugging me. It's the idea that unlearning facilitation is often a step of huge grief. It somehow needs three days of facilitation Etc. I beg to differ. The human soul needs only to open space for its own unlearning. Do we not believe we can invite those who

Re: [OSList] metaphorum: a clean language one-day online gathering

o the trip is ongoing. > > cheers > mmp > > > On 26.08.2016 18:30, paul levy via OSList wrote: > >> I've finally realised what's been bugging me. >> >> It's the idea that unlearning facilitation is often a step of huge >> grief. It somehow needs

Re: [OSList] University training for Open Space Technology?

How about we teach OST on day 1 for 5 minutes and then just invite them to open space for the next 2.99 years and the give them a masters degree in whatever they come up with ? On Thursday, 25 August 2016, paul levy wrote: > How about we teach OST on day 1 for 5 minutes and

Re: [OSList] University training for Open Space Technology?

How about we teach OST on day 1 for 5 minutes and then just invite the to open space for the next 2.99 years and the give them a masters degree in whatever they come up with ? Paul On Thursday, 25 August 2016, l33t...@gmail.com via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > There is an

Re: [OSList] University training for Open Space Technology?

Greetings from Paul Levy I wonder if "Facilitating Self-Organisation" might be better received ? Regards Paul > On 25 Aug 2016, at 18:27, l33t...@gmail.com via OSList > wrote: > > There is an opportunity, an opening, an invitation to make something >

Re: [OSList] OS Hotline TODAY, 7/2517 @ 12PM EDT!

Sorry to miss this. Was comaping. On 25 July 2017 at 13:11, Tricia Chirumbole via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Happy Tuesday everyone! > > The OS Hotline is open TODAY, Tuesday, July 25th @12PM EDT for whomever > wants to drop in and listen, share a thought, ask a question,

Re: [OSList] Open Space and Introverts

Sometimes silence and stillness and perhaps gentle unnoticeable inner reflection represent full participation. Warm wishes Paul On 27 Aug 2017 12:49 pm, "Harrison Owen via OSList" < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > And what would happen, I wonder, if you did fully participate? > > > >

Re: [OSList] Open Space in Charlottesville

I believe the orientation of the facilitator to be one of "loving indifference"; - love for the beauty and eloquent simplicity of OST - love for the - as yet to emerge - potential of the self organising meeting The facilitator need not hope for the best nor fear the worst. Their indifference -

[OSList] Charm, quirk, embellishment and artistry in Open Space

Charm, quirk, embellishment and artistry in Open Space "The Lamb-Vulture is a bird far-famed, The Vulture-Lamb is here first named; It doesn't say "Baa", It doesn't say "Boo", It gobbles you up while embracing you, Then turns pious eyes unto the Lord, And is, by all, revered and adored.

Re: [OSList] Fwd: Hope Never Dies!

Nick For the very reason Harrison points to in his tale - the shenanigans and confusion created by calling it open space, I recommend you call it Open Space - if not the guy wouldn't have stood up and said what he said, and did what he did. It was the right thing to happen and it led to the

Re: [OSList] Open Space Hotline - Tues, Dec 18, 12pm EST!!

Greetings Tricia, from Brighton! Wishing you a happy Christmas and an exciting and fulfilling new year. I hope we get the chance to work together and open more space (on or offline) in 2019. Stay in touch and let me know what you are up to. A little winter season reading if you have time...

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 93, Issue 7

I do believe ill intent is a wonderful opportunity and vital resource. It is an opportunity for space to open in even more unpredictable ways, and for the narrative to expand, enrich, surprise and lengthen the overall story. It is a vital resource, the loud tinkle of the toilet flushing,

Re: [OSList] Skye Hello and Welcome today to OS Hotline

Me too Paul Levy Writer, facilitator, conversifier and collusion breaker On Tue, 26 Feb 2019, 13:21 Barry Owen via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > I have full intentions to be there today :-) > *Barry Owen* > *Real Estate Strategist* > CEO/Principal Broker > *Pareto Realty,

Re: [OSList] OS Training in Marseille - April and November

I wonder if someone could invite her to take part in an open space and let her learn for herself. Best regards, Paul Levy Writer, facilitator, conversifier and collusion breaker On Fri, 22 Feb 2019, 15:25 Diane Gibeault via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > You are right

Re: [OSList] Sample Opening Script for Open Space w/o Time Slots?

Guide?? What guide? There's a guide ??? Paul Levy Writer, facilitator, conversifier and collusion breaker On Thu, 16 May 2019, 07:01 Michael M Pannwitz via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Glad you said that, Harrison! > > My recommendation is to simply read the Guide about a

Re: [OSList] The Triumph of Truth Over Error...Chime in if that's OKAY with YOU? What do you say we raise some SERIOUS money OFFICIALLY training and certifying ALL the GOOD SPIRITS among us mortals to

It only takes three minutes to learn OST and that includes a tea break. Warm wishes Paul Levy Writer, facilitator, conversifier and collusion breaker On Fri, 2 Aug 2019, 18:23 Amanda Bucklow via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Harrison, > > I am with you. I don’t care for

Re: [OSList] Why CERTIFICATION makes sense considering this conversation on Mission, Vision Strategy Plans, etc.

nhalford* > > > > > > > > > > On 17 Aug 2019, at 4:59 pm, R Chaffe via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > > > > So does teaching! > > Regards > > Rob > > > On 17 Aug 2019, at 4:47 pm, paul levy via OSList < >

Re: [OSList] Okay...Forget Certification then...How about Co-Creating a NEW OST ASSOCIATION? Such as...THE International Association for Peace and Human Understanding...?

Twenty years ago when I needed to earn some money fast I remember considering offering a day's training in OST. I quickly decided against. In fact the decision made itself. For me, offering training in OST is like taking a day to train someone in how to drink fresh water. Regards Paul Levy

Re: [OSList] Why CERTIFICATION makes sense considering this conversation on Mission, Vision Strategy Plans, etc.

I'd never certify OST. Only takes one minute to explain, or one second to discover. Best wishes, Paul Levy Paul Levy Writer, facilitator, conversifier and collusion breaker On Wed, 14 Aug 2019, 17:05 Chris Corrigan via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > You do realize that

Re: [OSList] OSList Digest, Vol 101, Issue 5

To add to the celebration of the "Law"... The Law of Two Feet equally expresses itself beautifully when people do not move an inch. People who often move around sometimes make the sudden decision to stick around. To plant their feet exactly where they are... People who stay yet again where they

Re: [OSList] Skye Poem on the Ineffable

Splendid evocation and invitation, Skye. On Sat, 20 Jul 2019, 11:27 Skye Hirst via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Come sit with me on a porch for a bit > > Let’s watch the sunset, listen to the crickets > > Smell the freshly cut grass, share a cuppa > > And > > Sense one

Re: [OSList] Happy birthday Harrison

Each moment is precious and beautiful. Happy birthday Paul Levy On Tue, 3 Dec 2019 at 13:22, Harrison Owen via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Made it through another year. Was thinking of moving to Mars… shorter > yeara! Thanks everybody!! > > > > ho > > > > *From:* OSList

Re: [OSList] On-line OST platforms

I'd like to offer two solutions often overlooked. Online is not the only solution. Indeed it is dangerous to see the digital realm as a default fallback for just about everything. One is to have a period of time opening space locally, perhaps even as locally as the street on which you live. Or

Re: [OSList] Our son on his way home from Nepal

Splendid news! On Wed, 8 Apr 2020, 08:01 Thomas Herrmann via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Just want to let you know that our son Anton has a seat on a plane from > Kathmandu to München today and then he will travel onwards to Sweden by > train and boat. I reached out a few

Re: [OSList] help needed : a good talk/sparring partner

What time is it uk timec? On Fri, 27 Mar 2020, 13:10 Barry Owen via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > I'm planning to be there today :-) > > On Fri, Mar 27, 2020 at 7:50 AM christine koehler via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > >> Hi Everyone >> Lucas.

Re: [OSList] Online WOSOonOS+

I'm in! Just the thought. The World Open Space on Opening Space Rather than on Open Space. Warm wishes, Paul On Sun, 2 Aug 2020, 16:49 Lucas Cioffi via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > There was a lot of interest in an online WOSonOS. > > The Open Space

[OSList] TODAY! Tues July 7th OS Hotline, 12 PM or 5pm.uk time

You are invited to join us TODAY for the Open Space Hotline to share, listen, and be surprised: *Tuesday July 7th @ 12 PM EDT. 5pm uk time* > > *We meet every Tuesday*, so you can put it on your calendar and drop in > when you're free! :) > > *Join the call* > from PC, Mac, iOS or Android:

[OSList] TODAY! Tues July 14th Open Space Hotline, 12 PM EDT or 5PM UK TIME

TODAY! Tues July 14th Open Space Hotline, 12 PM EDT or 5PM UK TIME You are invited to join us TODAY for the Open Space Hotline to share, listen, and be surprised: *Tuesday July 14th @ 12 PM EDT. 5PM UK time* *We open space for Open Space. Emergent conversation in a changing world. Drop in!* >

[OSList] Unhurried Working Experiment

Hi all Johnnie Moore (inventor of Unhurried Conversations) and I are having an experiment in online companionable working this Friday. We'll be working at home but we'll also have a Zoom room open so there might be some light conversation with other homeworkers. You can drop in, just listen,

Re: [OSList] Open Space in Zoom times......

I'm in too. Paul On Tue, 12 Jan 2021 at 13:56, Barry Owen via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > I, also, would love be present :-) > > On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 6:59 AM Romy Shovelton via OSList < > oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > >> Hello lovely OS world and extended

Re: [OSList] Confused American

Perrhaps it is my English sense of humour. I read deep irony into Jeff's post and then, via glorious. Wildesque satire, it reads rather differently >From the garden shed, a haven in lockdown, Paul On Thu, 14 Jan 2021, 14:34 harrison owen via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: >

[OSList] Join us for some virtual coworking today Friday 2.30-4.30pm GMT

Dear all, Join us for some virtual coworking today Friday 2.30-4.30pm GMT. A couple of weeks ago I was part of an experiment called Unhurried Coworking. We are trying another one today, Friday from 2.30-4.30pm GMT. Join us for some coworking on Zoom. It's chance to work with a bit of

Re: [OSList] Poetry on the oslist

Opening Space In this place there are only tones. No bodily function yet movement >From thought that flexes Non-existent muscles. There are no nouns, only verb Upon verb, Like fields and valleys, The language spoken by The dead, who have cast off all nouns Is a landscape uttered here. There

Re: [OSList] Open Space Hotline Tuesday, April 27th at 12pm EDT

Should be back in action from next week. Paul On Mon, 26 Apr 2021, 21:34 CHARLES COLPITTS via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Hi all! > > > Here’s your invitation to the Open Space Hotline! Convening this Tuesday > April 27th at 12PM EDT > > > Are you involved in opening

Re: [OSList] Skye Open Space Hotline Question

5pm i think On Tue, 30 Mar 2021 at 15:50, Romy Shovelton via OSList < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Can’t see when this gathering is for? I popped on just now….. and > smiled….to whoever might be there ! > >  to you Skye > > Romy > > > *Romy Shovelton* > > *Executive Director* >

Re: [OSList] What does everyone think about forming a Peace Institute in Harrison's great Name?

I think it is a terrible idea. An institute around something as flowing and flexible as Open Space? Yet rocks are among the most flexible forms on the planet, we just need to be patient enough to notice their dance - those great relentlessly moving giants. So, given how eloquently powerful

Re: [OSList] Happy Birthday Harrison Owen

Felicitations, Harrison. Thank you for being the gentle midwife of Opening Space into the three dimensional realm. Paul Levy On Thu, 2 Dec 2021, 20:58 Peggy Holman via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Joining the choir…happy 86th birthday Harrison. May it be a year of space

Re: [OSList] What could dialogue look like between people of Russia and people of the West?

Wonderful thought, Lucas. I think the leading thought of Marvin Weisbord comes in here as a possible invitational thought: Discovering Common Ground. Warm wishes, Paul On Sat, 19 Feb 2022, 17:35 Lucas Cioffi via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Dear OSLIST, > > > Does anyone

Re: [OSList] Space invaders and using your two feet

I haven't called it a law in years. That is because it isn't a law. It is an eternal invitation. Paul On Sun, 20 Feb 2022, 16:08 Bhavesh Patel via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Thanks Michael, always appreciate the time you take to write longer emails > and share stories.

Re: [OSList] Space invaders and using your two feet

f pulsation, between apparent > opposites, is for me the most important thing we invite in open space. > it's in the going back and forth that strengthens us. > > michael > > > -- > > Michael Herman > Michael Herman Associates > 312-280-7838 (mobile) > > MichaelHer

Re: [OSList] Who is BS-ing Whom?

I quite enjoyed my Covid Booster jab. It was in a nice open space, what used to be a big clothing store called Top Shop (sadly another casualty of the rise of online shopping). There was a big poster of some silver leggings. A venue put to good use though. It certainly seemed like the right

Re: [OSList] Who is BS-ing Whom?

I still say the vaccinating at Top Shop was a rather jolly affair. Paul On Fri, 21 Jan 2022, 22:42 Mark Carmel via OSList, < oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote: > Rosa Zubizarreta, thank YOU so very much for this truly awe inspiring, > interesting and intellectually important reference to