We would like to express our gratitude to all who participated in bringing our session to life on Wednesday May 17. Thank you for your presence, participation and mindful contributions.
For those who were unable to attend you might be interested in checking out the site for the Compassionate Listening Project at www.compassionatelistening.org There is an interesting article in the Summer 2004 newsletter, which you'll find on the site, about a teacher in Kentucky who took the guidebook, Listening from the Heart (available from the Project) and produced the Compassionate Project at his middle school. The project is made up of three components: Compassionate Listening, Mindful Interconnectedness, and Service. I would suggest that these components have application not only for this teacher's project for justice and peacemaking, but that they are essential elements to consider in one's own exploration of Dialogue in teaching.
With gratitude,
Rebecca, Kes, Sam, Cynthia, Kyle, Rebekah, Brigitte and Meg