tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post2402110728086329848..comments2019-03-12T04:13:33.842-07:00Comments on Stumbling Into Infinity: Building a Community on the Level of the HeartShravan Bharathulwarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08751043312194222791noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-49019474580150518112012-09-29T05:09:10.123-07:002012-09-29T05:09:10.123-07:00After your book wanted to read more from you and t...After your book wanted to read more from you and this blog is like a continuation.....keep writing, love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10575107576763622725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-77712160235008360542012-08-27T22:41:20.473-07:002012-08-27T22:41:20.473-07:00Hi Micheal!
I am glad i read this.. i believe thi...Hi Micheal!<br /><br />I am glad i read this.. i believe this is exactly the "need of the hour"!! Fellowship..the need to feel and act as one..to serve and accept and move on together.."sanga chhatvam"!!!.. I am sure Boone ashram, will witness and evolve with HIS grace and love each day!<br /><br />Love!<br />AnamikaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17795338106622200319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-57162406220297930072012-08-22T17:09:18.138-07:002012-08-22T17:09:18.138-07:00Hello,
In creating a parent participation public ...Hello,<br /><br />In creating a parent participation public school some years back I learned these three skill and would use them again given the chance to community build again:<br /><br />1. LEADERS MUST INSTILL THE MINDSET OF, "EVERYONE DOES WHAT THEY CAN WHEN THEY CAN"<br /><br />This prevents unnecessary competition and promotes heartfelt cooperation and compassion between community members. Drop the tit for tat, I did this, you did that and rather accept people for what they can do in that very moment which most likely various from day to day.<br /><br />2. ESTABLISH HEART-CENTERED COMMUNICATION NORMS<br /><br />Post and follow the agreed upon norms all in meetings and in everyday routines. This is best if communication norms are created with community members to get intrinsically motivated "buy in" or accountability from group members. Some norms might be, "Go to the source" if there is a problem instead of complaining or gossiping, go talk directly to the individual; "use honest and open communication"; "no put downs or blaming"; "stay in the moment"<br /><br />-Non-violent Communication model by Marshall Rosenberg uses an empathetic model that can be useful when establishing communication norms for groups. Our school used classroom meetings revolving around this model, and I use it during my family meetings with my three children.<br /><br />3. KEEP THE COMMUNITY INFORMED<br />Front loading information is far better than scrambling with knee jerk reactionary communication. It is better to over communicate than to leave people frustrated and in the dark because it brings a better sense of belongingness, security, involvement and cohesiveness to the group. Consider using a combination three modes of communication to best reach the various types of learners. Remember the three: 1) Say it, 2) show it and 3) do it -for those auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. <br /><br />The following unknown Chinese proverb still inspires me today:<br /><br />“Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”<br /><br /><br />Blessings for continued abundance in your community building opportunities.<br /><br />Laureen<br /><br />Reenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03310558340658451597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-88899386945097762822012-08-21T21:30:06.759-07:002012-08-21T21:30:06.759-07:00Hi Michael,
That was a beautiful read. Fellowship...Hi Michael,<br /><br />That was a beautiful read. Fellowship and a sense of community is the collective need of the human species. I attended the Guru Purnima at Boone this year and returned with some deeper realizations. I wasn't certain how these realizations would play out in practical every day life. I came home with this definite learning, 'how can I be useful to others', 'how can I engage with people in our Art of Living family and also in our local communities'. This quest led me to volunteer and have meaningful exchanges with people I know and seek to know. I am learning the skill to connect with people exactly at where they are in their journeys, that skill brings along its twin brother of listening to people, rather than hearing my own voice. This skill has made me aware of people's need to be heard and also to contribute in ways that best mirrors their values and commitment. I am connecting with friends who are moving through transitions in their life. By being their support in these uncertain times, I am able to see their situation in a different light. Often this translates to being able to empower them to make a difference in their community, inspite of seemingly difficult crisis in their lives. It is acting like the butterfly effect, where one person has the power to initiate transformation and share struggles and victories of others, thereby deepening a sense of belongingness and shared community. Still have a long way to go, but the journey begins with the first baby step. <br /><br />Thanks and would love to read more in your future blogs.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Nivedita nivihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04245432899407686635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-33053810316451920392012-08-21T14:03:21.201-07:002012-08-21T14:03:21.201-07:00Dear Michael,
I found this useful in creating a co...Dear Michael,<br />I found this useful in creating a community:<br />When you meet a person, think in your head that this person has a certain quality, a certain greatness that you don't, not to the extent that that person has (though you may have a greater portion of another highly regarded quality). I found this removing all bias and first impressions especially negative ones. It leads me to see light in a person that my mind may say is dull, conceited or spiritually not as advanced. Seek that core quality in the person you meet and suddenly you discover there is more in that person than you first tried to find!<br />Interestingly, you land up finding more qualities in yourself too and the family grows. No space to write more!!!<br />Ah! now there is suddenly space created!!! Yes indeed, we must create that space in Boone but a Boone that has no boundaries and can flow freely across the world. Love...<br /><br />Mummahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06982507033196873192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494341502904170307.post-6670883023813294292012-08-21T13:58:07.989-07:002012-08-21T13:58:07.989-07:00Hey Michael, loved your new blog. I think what has...Hey Michael, loved your new blog. I think what has really worked with me is unconditional acceptance and love, along with the willingness to serve in any possible way. And just to see that these qualities start with me, instead of expecting them from others :) <br /><br />What has changed is that there is a lot more harmony around me.<br /><br />I really loved your other post too, about the fastest man. Charuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424320071419520956noreply@blogger.com