The 2007 Gathering got underway a short while ago, about 9:00 am PDT, with a warm welcome from room supervisor Lindsay Dyson. Lindsay introduced Jon Love, Tracy Apple and Ruel Walker, who introduced the people who have come to the conference, first by geography and then by "tribe", or training group. Jon introduced the purpose of the Gathering, to re-energize the entire body of facilitators worldwide, and to renew our commitment to the work we're doing.
The mood here started off raucous, loud and energetic. Everyone is excited to see everyone else. It feels like a college reunion, but without the nerves.
Ruel led the opening of sacred space, assisted by Rocio Yanez, originally from Ecuador and now living in New York, and Josie McLean from Australia.
Tracy delivered a heartfelt and deeply moving introduction of the weekend's first guest speaker, Van Jones - "our teacher and our friend". The video team is taping Van's comments, and we'll post clips from that as soon as we can.
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Thanks to those of you who put together this blog and are contributing to it. Great description, Bill... I can feel the sparkles of getting started energy, and can imagine/feel Tracy, Ruel and Jon holding the space in each their own styles. Wonderful!
I'm excited to see the video clips through the weekend, so thanks for doing that, too.
love to all,
Corinna
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