http://patterns.gillgrencommunication.com/2009/02/06/of-geese-wooden-shoes-and-soft-landings/ The language of participation for building dynamic organizations, communities and enterprises Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:31:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://patterns.gillgrencommunication.com/2009/02/06/of-geese-wooden-shoes-and-soft-landings/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Ken Gillgren Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:26:35 +0000 http://patterns.gillgrencommunication.com/?p=236#comment-31 Yeah, Fred, I apologize for a cheap shot. I absolutely agree with the importance of framing the sacred aspect of our relationship to nature. Yet it must be admitted that we have a very, very long and humbling way to go in really understanding just what we have got ourselves into (global warming didn't happen overnight and has already altered the planet for generations to come); and just to play with this a little, insofar as Nature is conscious of the expressed intentions and actual impact of humankind as any kind of "partner," She must be deeply concerned. Yeah, Fred, I apologize for a cheap shot. I absolutely agree with the importance of framing the sacred aspect of our relationship to nature. Yet it must be admitted that we have a very, very long and humbling way to go in really understanding just what we have got ourselves into (global warming didn’t happen overnight and has already altered the planet for generations to come); and just to play with this a little, insofar as Nature is conscious of the expressed intentions and actual impact of humankind as any kind of “partner,” She must be deeply concerned.

]]> http://patterns.gillgrencommunication.com/2009/02/06/of-geese-wooden-shoes-and-soft-landings/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Fred Lanphear Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:40:32 +0000 http://patterns.gillgrencommunication.com/?p=236#comment-27 Co-creation is acknowledging our evolutionary role. It is not just another rationale for justifying our desire to control nature. As a species, we as part of the Universe, have evolved to a level of consciousness that allows the Universe to reflect on and celebrate itself. We have or are moving towards obtaining the ability to consciously  cooperate with nature in a way that discerns and celebrates its sacred qualities. Co-creation is a way of framing the sacred aspect of our relationship to nature.  Co-creation is acknowledging our evolutionary role. It is not just another rationale for justifying our desire to control nature. As a species, we as part of the Universe, have evolved to a level of consciousness that allows the Universe to reflect on and celebrate itself. We have or are moving towards obtaining the ability to consciously  cooperate with nature in a way that discerns and celebrates its sacred qualities. Co-creation is a way of framing the sacred aspect of our relationship to nature. 

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