balance of threes
3 places I am learning generosity:
The gift economy is a revolutionary, pre-traditional, at once conservative and liberal practice that imitates potlatch self-sufficiency balanced with the faith that there is enough for everyone. It's transcendent of all divisions because it lies at the heart of all organized structures which aim to distribute material and immaterial wealth. Beyond belief, it's the natural tendency for people to give to something at the space between us by way of giving to other individuals doing the same (whether they are trying to participate or not). Presence is a gift. Accepting a gift is a gift. Community isn't just another hollow belief, it's the Truth...at the beginning, middle and end. We humans are free to create community now. The most sustainable community supports the individual in communing with the self and with Mystery.
Improv theatre, which is ultimately generous because its very existence depends on not depending on any preconceived notion as to where a performance is going. The power for each link in a communication sequence lies with the individual, while the foci are at the spaces between us, because of our individual (belief?) in this third thing. Extremely simple, formal exercises in communication help us to break down the lazy, selfish habits and perhaps spark a desire in us to connect completely equally (because of its generosity).
The snuggle parties and the culture of brave boundary experimentation balanced with compassionate boundary appreciation have helped me to deepen and expand my interpersonal relationships and touch negotiation. I haven't been to a snuggle party (snuggle optional party?) in months, but this new improv class reminded me of the warmth created in the snuggle party context, with its balance of complete respect of individual power and generous, light-hearted devotion to the infinite potential in the space between us. To truly connect with another where they're at requires the bravery and compassion (is that generosity?) to ask a question and accept yes and no as equal answers. Complete permission without coercion in pursuit of a hidden agenda may not be practically plausible, but hope for such a kind of clear communication lies in that childlike wonder I feel when I dance with (not at) spirit, in the space between us.
Thank you teachers. Hello Hawk in my backyard.
The gift economy is a revolutionary, pre-traditional, at once conservative and liberal practice that imitates potlatch self-sufficiency balanced with the faith that there is enough for everyone. It's transcendent of all divisions because it lies at the heart of all organized structures which aim to distribute material and immaterial wealth. Beyond belief, it's the natural tendency for people to give to something at the space between us by way of giving to other individuals doing the same (whether they are trying to participate or not). Presence is a gift. Accepting a gift is a gift. Community isn't just another hollow belief, it's the Truth...at the beginning, middle and end. We humans are free to create community now. The most sustainable community supports the individual in communing with the self and with Mystery.
Improv theatre, which is ultimately generous because its very existence depends on not depending on any preconceived notion as to where a performance is going. The power for each link in a communication sequence lies with the individual, while the foci are at the spaces between us, because of our individual (belief?) in this third thing. Extremely simple, formal exercises in communication help us to break down the lazy, selfish habits and perhaps spark a desire in us to connect completely equally (because of its generosity).
The snuggle parties and the culture of brave boundary experimentation balanced with compassionate boundary appreciation have helped me to deepen and expand my interpersonal relationships and touch negotiation. I haven't been to a snuggle party (snuggle optional party?) in months, but this new improv class reminded me of the warmth created in the snuggle party context, with its balance of complete respect of individual power and generous, light-hearted devotion to the infinite potential in the space between us. To truly connect with another where they're at requires the bravery and compassion (is that generosity?) to ask a question and accept yes and no as equal answers. Complete permission without coercion in pursuit of a hidden agenda may not be practically plausible, but hope for such a kind of clear communication lies in that childlike wonder I feel when I dance with (not at) spirit, in the space between us.
Thank you teachers. Hello Hawk in my backyard.