Circles of Shared Presence
Dear Janice,
In shifting from ego-system to eco-system awareness, from a silo- to a systems view, or from extractive to regenerative, Otto Scharmer writes that our collective journey of transformation calls for the creation of enabling infrastructures. Embedded in these infrastructures are fields of deepened connection, of "radical shared presence," in which we can support one another in transformation and healing.
In her reflection below on the power of the "third space," Gemma Jiang speaks to the "transformative potential of social spaces." And in Ubuntu.Lab Africa, the philosophy of Ubuntu "I am because you are" weaves together a lab of connection and creativity. Whether a solidarity or coaching circle, a hub around a particular issue, or a lab or program, we invite you to explore examples of shared presence and join us in building these enabling infrastructures.
Very best wishes,
the PI and u-school team
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The Rising of Ubuntu.Lab (Part 1)
The Ubuntu philosophy is: I am because you are. The story of Ubuntu.Lab is one of the coming together of community, of uniting across borders and of discovering the potential that lies within a collective intention and will. This is Part One of Two; in Part Two of this series, we will take a closer look at the impact of Ubuntu.Lab by looking at some stories and prototypes that are emerging all over the continent of Africa.
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Theory U in Action: from Meeting a Friend to Meeting the UN Goals
Paolo Fedi and Manuela Pagani Larghi share their experience with Theory U and the development of the Generative Interdependence Agreements: tools with which companies, public services, individual professionals and citizens can make themselves promoters of multiplicative impact initiatives, in which their actions contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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A Warm Welcome to John Heller
PI and u-school welcomes John Heller, joining the core team as Chief Executive, and continuing a multi-decade career of transformative work. "I come to PI because it is a community that both believes in a better future and knows how to get there," shares John. "I come to PI because it is an ecosystem of love and hope.”
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'Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making A True Move' Book launch, Traditional Chinese Edition
Arawana Hayashi’s book: Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making A True Move has been published into Complex (Traditional) Chinese. Arawana called in from New York, joined by some PI colleagues, to meet with the readers at the book launch in Taipei, Taiwan.
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Drawing Systems
November 8-9, 2022
This online program teaches an iterative method that combines visual practice and systems thinking—to facilitate a system’s ability to see and sense itself, as well as crystallize ideas into action.
Faculty: Kelvy Bird and Jessica Riehl
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Visual Sensemaking
December 1-2, 2022
This online mini-U experience provides a reflective application of 2D visual practices, to stay creatively engaged in the present moment.
Faculty: Kelvy Bird and Marie-Pascale Gafinen
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Social Presencing Theater: The Art of Making a True Move
January 13-15, 2023
In this multi-day program, held online, participants will cultivate personal embodied presence that can support our basic body-mind synchronization and the connection we feel to our “social bodies.” It will include two person “duets,” small group “prototypes,” “Stuck” practices, and others, leading to fresh insights and the courage to extend kindness and compassion to the systems and communities we care so deeply about.
Faculty: Arawana Hayashi, Angela Baldini, Manish Srivastava
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Read the real-world stories of others cultivating generative communities — including practical steps and guidelines to support you in your own communities of impact. Find more on our Field of Future blog. | | |
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Responsible Leadership in Disruptive Times: The Need for Local Chapters of a School for Transformation
Maria Daniel Brás describes bringing Theory U to support societal transformation, creating a generative field of trusted and compassionate relationships — with ourselves, others and nature.
"I went forward and proposed a Theory U Introduction for Responsible Leaders in Iberia (Portugal and Spain). Although I had been wanting to implement Theory U locally since 2015, life has its own rhythm, and it had not been possible yet. Now, I was sensing the moment was coming closer. Something was calling for action in the constellation that was forming around the event."
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Coaching Circles: Third Space Revisited
Gemma Jiang expands on her exploration of coaching circles as a “third space”, the space outside family and work: "Together, we are less vulnerable and more empathetic. Together, we create and heal; we let go and let come; we gain clarity and move forward."
Drawing on her personal experience, Gemma writes: "I realized that family is simply one form of social space. Outside of biological families, we still can find many opportunities to experience loving and compassionate social spaces. Loving and compassionate social spaces held by many generous souls contributed the most to my healing journey.”
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We are building a movement for awareness-based systems change. We would love to have you join the diverse, worldwide-spread community of practitioners that are supporting systems transformation initiatives through Theory U, awareness and social arts in the many acupuncture points for societal regeneration.
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