Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[Suzanne Daigle via OSList]

Dear Brendan, I am on EST time, New York time... Living in Florida. Thank
you. Look forward to connecting by Skype at the end of the month.
Suzanne
On Feb 8, 2016 9:00 PM, "Brendan McKeague via OSList" <
oslist@lists.openspacetech.org> wrote:

> Thanks for your responses Skye, Tricia, David, Jeff, Lisa, Suzanne and Rob
>
> I will email you off-list to set up a time for us to Skype and explore the
> question further.
>
> I will let the List know when we’re meeting and others might wish to join
> us...
>
> Meantime, I have watched the video that Harold posted of Harrison’s
> Saturday/Sunday reflections from the NY International House Open Space for
> High Performance and Practice of Peace - thanks Harold
>
> And thanks Harrison for continuing to tell the OS story in your natural,
> folksy and compelling way - pretty good for an eighty-year old elder  -:)
>
> Cheers
> Brendan
>
>
>
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[Brendan McKeague via OSList]

Thanks for your responses Skye, Tricia, David, Jeff, Lisa, Suzanne and Rob

I will email you off-list to set up a time for us to Skype and explore the 
question further. 

I will let the List know when we’re meeting and others might wish to join us...

Meantime, I have watched the video that Harold posted of Harrison’s 
Saturday/Sunday reflections from the NY International House Open Space for High 
Performance and Practice of Peace - thanks Harold

And thanks Harrison for continuing to tell the OS story in your natural, folksy 
and compelling way - pretty good for an eighty-year old elder  -:) 

Cheers
Brendan


> 
> On Thu, Feb 4, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Brendan McKeague via OSList 
> > 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [OSList] Open Space: ya Practice of Peace (long)

[Suzanne Daigle via OSList]

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
>
>
>
>
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Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[David Osborne via OSList]

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
>
>
>
>
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[OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[Brendan McKeague via OSList]

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



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Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[Tricia Chirumbole via OSList]

Thank you Brendan!

I cannot say for sure that there is a role for me in offering OST in
regions of conflict. Yet I believe opening space and OST are practices in
peace and the act of inviting people together in the spirit of non-violent
transformation resonates very very strongly with me and that these openings
and invitations are needed everywhere!

Thus, short story long, I would like to be included in such a discussion :)

Tricia Chirumbole
US: +1-571-232-0942
Skype: tricia.chirumbole


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
>
>
>
>
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Re: [OSList] Open Space: a Practice of Peace (long)

[Skye Hirst via OSList]

Yes,  count me in.  Yes to all you've shared here too.  THanks

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
>
>
>
>
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