Thus, we returned, again, to New Horizons’ clearing in the woods, our New Horizons Harpers Ferry Retreat Center, for a one day event.
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| Together we build body, mind and spirit. |
(“Old” New Horizons had its own, tried and
true pathways and practices that, without fail, brought us consistently to
“awe.” Now we are learning advanced ways of creating “community alchemy”
through Murat’s guidance. And, we are not yet as skillful with these.)
"the turning of base medals into gold." Also, “divine chemistry” or the manipulation
of life and consciousness in matter to help it evolve or solve problems of
inner disharmony. Murat Yagan, Ahmsta Kebzeh: The Science of Universal Awe
With a hand-picked group, limited to participants of our
Possible Human, Possible Society Study, we set out on this day’s adventure,
featuring informal discussions on contributing our best to that “Possible
Society In Motion, ” in the U.S.A. for which we yearn, volunteer remodeling
projects, good ole hangin’ out and potluck dinner.We didn’t quite make it to the peak. However, we did successfully gather the elements needed for the climb:
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A group of willing travelers;
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The intention and determination to reach for
that peak;
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A commitment to turning snags into synergy;
Synergy defined:
“the harmonious working together of all parts of a system; the creative energy which is released or reflected when the goals of individuals within a group keep in unison…” (Ahmsta Kebzeh: The Science of Universal Awe by Murat Yagan)What we accomplished wasn’t really BIG, but it really wasn’t small either, if you pay attention to the significance of systemic subtleties which we definitely do. (Noticing and transcending subtle negativities are one of the keys to New Horizons’ success as a personal and collective systemic transformation approach.)
Here are some of the trifling yet impressive deeds we
accomplished as a budding “new” New Horizons community.
· We made good use of our community building time
in our sohbet (“informal discussion with a purpose” per Murat) as we patiently
awaited the arrival of two participants; a man and a woman, both nearing ninety years of age who got
lost on their way here.
Imagine our good fortune to have, not only one but two Elders of
this class!
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Dug deeply into our personal and shared
assessments of the fourteen main attributes we have come to honor as keys to
developing a community of excellence in order to raise ourselves up
individually and communally;
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Compassionately and patiently responded to a
participant who, offering himself in kind, felt a need to leave early. We did
not polarize or hold resentments but
engaged in meaningful, win-win dialogue with him though we had asked all
to stay for the entire event. Synergy won out again.
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When rain scattered our volunteer property
remodeling efforts, we gathered indoors and read an inspiring “student”
contribution to Murat’s new book, poignantly reflecting how the principles he offers
from his ancient traditions contributed to the supreme synergy of a diverse group in the Middle East.
Writes Lisa Talesnick, the author of that piece titled, “No Good
Can Come To Me Unless It Comes First To My Brothers and Sisters” --
“…..Jews, Muslims, Christians, Buddhists,
Sufis, Africans, Rastafarians, Indians and traditions I could not
pronounce. We sat at his table laughing,
sharing food, songs, stories and prayers from all nations.
We thought, if we can celebrate together here,
we can celebrate anywhere.”
If they can achieve that in the Middle East, so can we here in the U.S.A.!
Our “new” New Horizons’ community building project is not yet
that mighty but neither are we insignificant.
We are the lead turning to gold at our
clearing in the woods.
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