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The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites
Started this conversation. Last reply by Gary Jordon Jul 7, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all, I would like to ask a rather strange question. That is in all the talk about a change in our world whatever name you like to call it whether "the Shift of the Ages" Sustainability" or…Continue
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juanita brown replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Thank you for this conversation...it is so illuminating and rich. I love the name of your blog---- "the world needs me too"....or is it "the world needs me to" --- both meanings are very important! The world needs me also....and…"
Gary Jordon replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Thank you very much. Now your story makes a lot of sense to me. you know more than most people do. But I have to break it to you. If you think San Fransisco is dysfunctional you would really have had a nasty trip down south of there in Southern…"
Ptery replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hi Gary,
You misunderstand me. It wasn't the First Nations People that made me sick. It was the vision and then the Reality of San Franscisco where I arrived next. The contrast was too much, it sickened me the lack of community and weakness of…"
Gary Jordon replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Ptery I'm just a bit curious and very puzzled about the issue with the Native American. I guess the question boils down to how does seeing the weakness in your community grounds for being hospitalized and on heavy meds? I also am having trouble…"
Gary Jordon replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Juanita you are right about watching ones elders go through a series of life attering changing. Mom had a massive thyroid storm something like 25 years ago and I had to watch and try to help her do this rebalancing act on more occasions than I want…"
juanita brown replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hi Ptery,
What a beautiful conversation is unfolding here. I love everyone's authenticity and care in dealing with this important and sensitive area of our human experience. I especially appreciated the way you framed the question of being…"
Ptery replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hi Gary
I am one with supposed "Mental disabilities" and I am acting in sustainable manners.
One, find a format that you like to follow, there are several.
My favorite is the Natural Step format. It has four principles
1. reduce the…"
Gary Jordon replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hello Chris, I'm not fully sure how best to answer your interesting reply. I've never thought of the iceberg analogy. I think I'll have sit on that one for quite a while. As it is always easier to sort through someone else's…"
Christopher Smerald replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Gary,
I think there is much to unravel here in your excellent question. For one, if you think through your question as the tip of an iceberg with your emotional and rational experiences leading up to it "below" (e.g., the ones that led to…"
Gary Jordon replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hello Juanita. I'll start my reply by answering both your question
1. Unfortunately I don't belong to any such group. I must say that if I did that would be an excellent no make that a wonderful idea and I would go for it. Thank you for…"
juanita brown replied to Gary Jordon's discussion 'The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites'
"Hello Gary,
I think this is a wonderful question and I so appreciate your raising it here. We actually wrote a shared a story in our book The World Cafe: Shaping our Futures Through Conversations that Matter about a Cafe held with women with…"
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The Shift of the Ages and those of us withe Disabilites
Hello all, I would like to ask a rather strange question. That is in all the talk about a change in our world whatever name you like to call it whether "the Shift of the Ages" Sustainability" or "Evolutionary transition" I have not heard how those with physical or mental disabilities are supposed to fit in and or be apart of these wonderful changes. It seems like no matter what type of society you live in or envision those with disabilities must remain isolated. Essentially I would like to…See More
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- Please indicate your World Café experience (ONLY IF YOU HAVE ACTUAL WORLD CAFE EXPERIENCE) in one or more of the following roles:
- I'm New to the World Cafe
- If you are new to the World Cafe, would you please share how you heard about this community?
- I heard about the world Cafe through an E-book on the gift economy entitled (The Gift Culture),
- What field is the primary focus of your World Café work (ONLY CHECK AREAS WHERE YOU ARE ALREADY ACTIVELY USING WORLD CAFE PLEASE)?
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- What knowledge, skills or resources would you like to contribute to the World Café community to help it grow and flourish?
- I would like to contribute my experience as a disabled person. Also my minute experience that I have with the interaction of the so called "normal world" with the one that I suspect is more common among those who acquired Their impairment from birth as opposed to folks that became disabled later in life
- What would you most like to receive from this community?
- I suppose the thing that I might receive from the Cafe would be better ideas on how I can use my albeit limited knowledge to help the larger communities incorporate those born with various disabilities into the fabric of life.
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- At 10:48am on December 17, 2009,
Amy Lenzo said… - Dear Gary,
Welcome! How wonderful that you found us through Manish Jain's e-book! I co-authored that story, so am especially pleased it attracted your interest.
I'm also close to the world of disability myself, and think there is much to be gained by conversations between able bodied and disabled folks.
May I ask the nature of your "disability"?
I'm really glad you are here, and think you'll find much to give & receive with others here. Perhaps you'd begin by contributing to the community Introductions and share a bit about your interests?
Warm Wishes,
Amy
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