Where do we go from here?

For the second workshop, in August, we'll be looking at how the principles discussed in the first workshop actually play out in real-time situations. Why does it actually matter what state of mind people are in when they conduct business? How do people effect change when a situation is becoming negative or unpleasant? What actually happens when one or more people in a working group are recalcitrant or unrelentingly negative?

For this to be a meaningful experience, I'm asking you to keep an eye out for "cases" -- we'll be talking through and role-playing real situations to have the experience of thought/state of mind in action.

In the meantime, reflecting back on the 4/28 workshop, let us know what you may have noticed that seemed different to you as you got back to your daily routine? Or ask about what may be puzzling? Or bring up situations that you'd like to work out in a different way.

You should all have a PDF file of reading materials from both Dick and me that support all the philosophical conversations we had yesterday. Sometimes people like to have it all in black and white to review. If you'd rather read it on line, the materials are also available here as an e-book.

Post your questions and ideas. The blog will keep us leaning and growing together between workshops.