Hi Everyone, Julie, thanks for keeping this discussion going. I like the idea of using the Well for exchanging resources such as contacts, books, data bases etc. Sometimes I get stuck in my research because I need more input, but don't know where to get it. Also, about the idea of having it be an open forum. We could try it. I have a slight hesitation that we might not get the same depth in the discussions. I know it was was very helpful for me as a presenter to have to stay focused and follow my thoughts for an extended period of time. It's like muscle building for the brain. But why not try it and see what happens.
On that note, I would like to respond to Julie's question and share some changes in my research that came about in part through the Well discussions. I noticed while presenting my topic on Transformational Dialogue that something felt dry and academic. I got excited as people started telling stories about their own experiences and more of a human element was introduced. To make a longer story short, I decided to research instead the use of metaphor and narrative in organizations and whether these narratives/metaphors are reflected in the individual stories of the organization's members. I want to use the PW Center as a case study for this. I am very excited about this new shift in focus as I feel it brings in more emphasis on group identity, culture, and functioning. Things that that drew me to Process Work in the very beginning. If the Well becomes a place to share resources and information, I will definitely have some questions to put out there. I hope you are all well and studying those things that help make life more meaningful. Liesbeth
