April 2015 - Dialogue - lists.wedgeblade.net

Up to Being Offended?
by Gordon Harper via Dialogue 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

This won't be to everyone's taste--perhaps not even of the slightest interest to some--but it strikes me as important for several reasons. Here in the U.S., the law known as the Patriot Act comes up for renewal soon, and it has implications not only for Americans but for people all around the world. Edward Snowden, featured in this clip, has taken his place at my own meditative council table, and here he has the chance to say some things in a way he never has before. Whatever you may think of John Oliver, British host of our humorous (yet dead serious) review of the week's news, he makes brilliant use of imaginal education to get through to an audience that most of us don't have a clue how to address. (Perhaps in this case, we should rename it graphical education.) You're likely to find this thirty minute segment sadly humorous as it slowly develops and builds. If you stick with it to its conclusion, you will have to deal with what many will find outrageously offensive in terms of polite discourse. Then again, it may be that you'll also experience the offense somewhat in the way we've used that word in our community. Enough said. WATCH: John Oliver Employs Brilliant Tactic to Get Edward Snowden to Explain Why NSA Surveillance Matters <http://act.alternet.org/go/59765?t=3&akid=12980.110032.gK8RMk> Gordon

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Have you ever been in a "PSU" or Problem Solving Unit?
by steve har via Dialogue 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Been in one, led one designed procedures for a group to use? My 1st ever PSU was lead by Judy Wiegel. Our task was to to sing - to tryout and choose a small group of songs to sing at the 73 Global Research Assembly. We sang: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes:, Bye-Bye Blackbird and Blue Skies, Staring at Me..many times. There was a very funny and hip black guy in the group whose name I can't quite remember. I think he played the drums. He loved bebop Jazz and Charlie Parker and thought our musical choices a little too "ordinary" for his taste. We had fun with the music and laughed a lot. For years and years I heard those songs in elevators and would hum along. One day a guy showed up at the Minneapolis with a Kenya Kilo Clap from the HDP. Very strange. Anyone remember a PSU? Any early ones? Where did the idea of a PSU come from ICA days, Ecumenical Institute, Christian Faith and Life Community? -- Steve Harrington

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Global Buzz April 2015
by ICA International via Dialogue 06 Apr '15

06 Apr '15

Enjoy catching up with what is happening in ICAs across the globe.....If you wish to SEND a report...send to your ICA contact person OR...go to the members section on the ICA International website Please click the link below for the April 2015 issue of the Global Buzz Global Buzz Report: April 2015 or copy and paste this URL into your browser's address bar http://ica-international.org/buzz/7dayreport-15/2015-04-01.php ICAI Communications

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This from the songbook comes back to me each Easter
by James Wiegel via Dialogue 05 Apr '15

05 Apr '15

CALLED TO WALK IN THE WAY Tune: Put Your Hand in theHand Calledto walk in the way of the man who stilled the water; Calledto walk in the way of the man who calmed the sea: Calledto live in the Word and be free to live for others; Calledto walk in the way of the man from Galilee. Hearthe Word that's the Word that's been said for all God's creatures; Hearthe Word that's the Word that's been said for you and me; It'sthe Word about life you are called to give to your brother; It'sthe Word that will give him his possibility. Well,a voice comes, I hear it saying all too clearly; "Youare my Son” with you I am well pleased! Gota job to be done and life must needs be given. Can'tpromise rewards and your pain will be increased." Thenthe Spirit came and said, "Go into the desert! There'sa power—old Satan—he's the one you've got to meet." Fortydays without food out there as a solitary; Hadto decide old Satan was the one that had to be beat. Gotthe Word, can't hold it, have to say it‑-it is the gospel; "Thetime has come! The kingdom it has arrived! Youmust change your hearts and minds and believe this good news; It'sthe Word from which the future must be derived." Healthe sick, chase the demons, say the Word that says "forgiveness;" Takeaway all excuses for a life to be lived as dead. Helpeach man you meet to make a new decision, Topick up the past, live the future with all its dread. There'llbe betrayal and despair and denial—you'll be left all alone; Andyou'll wonder if the God who has called has gone away. There'llbe taunts and a hill and a cross all prepared for you, Thenthe spear, flowing blood. final words . . . has death won the day'? Feelthe dankness and the darkness and the quietness of this closed‑up tomb! Feelthe relief that old death has prepared for you and me! Butthe Lord calls again ‑‑ look! The stone! It has been rolled away! Timeto walk with the pain through the avenues of history. Repeatfirst verse Jim Wiegel A day without sunshine is like, you know, night., Unknown 401 North Beverly Way,Tolleson, Arizona 85353623-363-3277jfwiegel(a)yahoo.comwww.partnersinparticipation.com Upcoming ToP training opportunities in Arizona More info on: ToP® Facilitation Methods ToP® Strategic Planning: Mastering the Technology of Participation Register on line / see the ToP National ScheduleAICP Planners: 14.5 CM for all ToP® courses The AZ ToP® Community of Practice meets the 1st Friday, of every month, 1-4 pm, at ACYR, 648 N. 5th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003

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Correct Link for Passover Article
by steve har via Dialogue 04 Apr '15

04 Apr '15

for the Passover to Freedom note yesterday Here is the correct link http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/03/opinion/david-brooks-on-conquering-fear.h… BTW I agree with the parts I quoted some of his views about who should speak how…not so much Steve

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