[Springboard] So. we are started

[David Scott]

Terry,
david scott here --

Just read your responses -- haven't had time to internalize them but I
wanted you to know how much I appreciate your
wisdom and insights.  Hope we can have some time together at Lititbu. Iwhile
I was writing this email  you appeared via Skype).  Give our greetings to
Pam.

david and margaret

On Dec 1, 2007 8:07 AM, Terry Bergdall <bergdall2 at usa.net> wrote:

>  personal brainstorm from Terry Bergdall, 30 November 2007
>
> *THE TASK (Contradiction?)
>
> What is calling you forth?
> *
> -within my nation, concern about establishing common ground and moving
> beyond entrenched narrow positions that are disrespectful of others;
> -finding practical ways to embody the same in local communities so that a
> sense of victimization is overcome; I am struck with how fatalism at
> different levels is a form of victimization;
> -creation of new mythology appropriate for our times;
> -the environment and the legacy our generation is bestowing upon those who
> will follow;
>
> *Who else do you work with?
>
> *Professionally:
> -my major client as a free lance consultant is an international
> development/management group called GRM;
> -the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute at Northwestern
> University where I am an adjunct faculty member;
> -the Leadership Practice with Public Allies providing training with
> volunteers and host agencies of VISTA, AmeriCorps, and other organizations
> funded by the US's national service program;
>
> Social:
> -my condo association in Chicago that keeps me thoroughly grounded in the
> mundane realities and struggles of creating and sustaining community;
> -the communidad ecologicas in Mexico.
> *
> What are they expecting of you?
>
> *-creativity to establish and rehearse a big picture context;
> -a realistic perspective and practical means to move forward within that
> context without becoming stuck in romantic idealism.
>
> *FORM (What is the form we are trying to invent?)
>
> *-a virtual "congregation" that is intellectually invigorating,
> spiritually alive, and a point of reference and accountability for my
> engagements in the world (i.e., the group to which I understand myself
> saying "yes and no" or "no and yes").
>
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