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Eden is Burning: An Agenda for Our First Conversation
Welcome: An Invitation to Conversation.
One Story: A Variation on Beethoven’s Nine.
Our Process: Some notes on sharing.
We plan to have a presentation on a topic, followed by a group discussion. We want to leave space for everyone to be able to participate in the discussion as they feel led. We don't want to pressure anyone to participate.
Our Principles of Conflict Resolution: Unconditional Positive Regard
How can we listen to someone else's story when we don't agree? Or when we are angered? What principles can guide us to build meaningful relationships?
Blog/Resources: How can we continue the conversation?
How can we share our thoughts, information, and resources with one another when we are apart?
A Detailed Introduction: Tell us your story.
This is an opportunity for each of us to introduce ourselves and give others some of our backstory, without any pressure to do so.
A Second Round of Questions: How are you feeling?
How are you feeling about what seems to be the very turbulent social and political times we are living in? What are you thinking about? What is important to you?
A Meditation on Practice
What practices can we add to our personal lives to help us remain centred and grounded?
A Look Ahead: Themes and Common Threads
The topics we have chosen seem important, and they are negotiable. We want to uncover some common threads.
A Preview of the Next Topic: Food Security and Food Prices
Conclusion and Wrap-up