Creating Possibility in the Face of Political Uncertainty: #2 of 3 Essential Conversations

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Conversation #2: Holding Space for Difference: Responding vs. Reacting

It's the day before a historic election of unprecedented disruption. As you practice holding space for peace, for presence, what are you learning?

Monday, November 2
8:00-9:30 am Central US

What’s at the Heart of the Matter?

Since March 2020, a community of purposeful leaders from around the globe has gathered to share ideas, listen and consider: What is a positive response in times of extreme disruption?

7 months later, we are still living in a state of uncertainty. For U.S. residents, we are also experiencing volatility and ambiguity with our presidential election. Emotions often run strong, and conversations across different views are increasingly challenging.

What you are feeling at this time? Rather than reacting to events, let's tune into creating constructive action that brings us increased relational connection, belonging and resilience.

Please join us for the 2nd of 3 dynamic and essential conversations in a passionate community of purposeful leaders, like yourself, as we venture into the unknown together, enhancing our collective ability to create vision, understanding, clarity, and agility (VUCA).

Context of November 2nd: Energetic Preparation for Holding the Space

1 - Ability to respond vs. reactive. Interior shifts less than an activity. Facilitated opportunity to shift.
2 - What is a generative action forward?
3- What actions or ways of being will sustain the space I would like to live in this week?

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REACTION TO RESPONSE


We look forward to being with you!
Your design team: Patricia, Craig, Tom, Claudia, Terry, Kim

Here are three practices to be present to what is needed around you:

1. Listening
FIRST. LISTEN. A natural respect for all voices emerges when we listen with respect for everyone’s voice without fixing, problem-solving or advice-giving.

The practice: next time you are with someone, listen as if your life depended upon it. Because their life might depend on it.

2. Speak from the Heart
Take a chance to speak about what has meaning and purpose for you. It will most likely be meaningful for the person you are with. Speaking honestly and simply from the heart is compelling and authentic.

The practice: Pause, take a deep breath, put your hand on your heart. Ask yourself, “what is at the heart of the matter, right now?”

3. Slow Down the Conversation
Being interested. Follow the other person’s lead. The tendency to have a quick response, or talk over someone with excitement, isn’t the same as deep listening.

The practice: Allow pauses between the speakers, for connection to occur and to allow something new to emerge.

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