Possible Society In Motion: Next Show Announced

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Small "Zones of Peace" Radio

The Possible Society In Motion Show

Topic: Beyond Polarization: Exploring The Polarization Within

Hosted by: Anastasia Rosen-Jones

Co-host: Jim French

Thursday, December 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Note: Program presented in 2 parts

Part 1: 6:30, Anastasia and Jim “explore the polarization within.”

 (on Blog Talk Radio)

Part 2: 7 to 8:30 pm, Anastasia and Jim invite audience participation

(via conference call)

(To join in with our discussion,  read Anastasia’s“Overcoming Polarization” address, the foundation for this show’s conversation.)

Access details, link here.

Program and discussion, agenda and guidelines, link here.

The Possible Society In Motion Opening Show

Anastasia’s Commentary

Our first “Possible Society In Motion show was a wonderful experience, achieving just what I was aiming for; true, high minded, “beyond polarization” dialogue. Again, I must repeat, so much to say, so little time, especially today on the eve of Christmas with snow falling, fast and furious, outside my window and a winter advisory in effect.

Nonetheless, a few comments are in order before the next important happening, Christmas Eve, really takes hold. We will, then, keep doing our best, here, to comment with the hope that this new adventure; our “Possible Society In Motion Show,” will soon be enticing you to experience it for yourself. (Next scheduled show announcement for Thursday, December 27, 6:30 pm, forthcoming.)

My panelists, JimFrench and Dana French (unrelated) did this opening show the justice it deserved. They did their homework, as I requested; reviewing my Overcoming Polarizationaddress, prepared to open their discussion comments to carry forward the essence I was attempting to convey with that talk.

Jim’s comments on the importance of each of us exploring the polarization within ourselves were so profound I immediately invited him back to co-host our next show (with a deep wish, on my part, that he will come on board with me for the run of the show). We will open up the next show with his impactful perspectives to start us off.

Dana’s comments were no less profound. As Jim suggests in his commentary on the show, soon to follow this one of mine, once we have expanded on Jim’s opening comments from our first show, I/we will be eagerly looking forward to having Dana back with us to develop his. These two men, our first guests, clearly had well thought out, important insights as to how we can move beyond polarization.

So, we did it!  We created an on-air meaningful conversation (not the same old rehash) on our topic, “Beyond Polarization.” We are, now, on our way to developing a viable forum, having as its mission the intention of helping ourselves, our panelists and other participating guests find, personal and collective, ways to knowing what we, as citizens, can do to move beyond polarization in the U.S.A.

And, since the oft mis-interpreted predictions of the Mayan calendar have now demonstrated that the end of the world has not yet come and we are still here, intact, having the opportunity to not only talk any old talk, but really walk the walk, let’s do it, as much and as quickly as we can!

For inspiration, along those lines, check out this quote from Anne Frank.

One official year; December 31, 2011 to January 1, 2013 doing almost one hundred interviews for our Possible Human, Possible Society Study has certainly shown me a great deal about what it is going to take to intentionally create that best possible society in motion. In return for all the support our study has garnered I pledge to do my best to offer back what I/we are learning to help that effort.

Look for our next New Horizons Small “Zones of Peace” postings that will include an announcement for our next Possible Society In Motion Show and a commentary on our opening show by Jim French.

Merry Xmas!!!

See the Blog Talk Radio icon on this New Horizons Small “Zones of Peace” home page to hear a recorded audio of our show.

Opening Radio Show Panelist Profiles

On The Possible Society In Motion Show

So much to say, never enough time. 

However, allow me, after the fact, to introduce last night’s opening Possible Society In Motion radio show panelists.

If the world does not end today, as predicted, I will get as much up here, today and through next week as time allows, deriving from last night’s show.

It was awesone! A fabulous experience. Everybody participating was awesome, especially the conference call portion. Much more to come, if the world does not end today. Or tomorrow? Or Sunday? (Some give the “ending” a window of a few days.)

Jim French

Jim French is a former association executive for two high-tech, international industries. Over the last ten years he has served as the local producer for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in Frederick, has taught continuing education courses for Frederick Community College, and is currently serving as Board President for the Maryland Shakespeare Festival. Jim maintains a vibrant interest in international issues through the World Affairs Council and seeks to reduce polarization at home and abroad.

Dana French

Dana French has had two careers over the last 50 years. The first was 30 years as a Naval officer during which he was a commander both afloat and ashore and the designer of the Navy's central leadership training program for all officers and enlisted personnel. His second career as an organization development consultant has been with various public and private clients nationwide offering teambuilding, strategic planning, executive counsel, and conflict resolution.

Local community service has been with various programs and non-profits addressing poverty, the arts, community leadership development, and creating an infrastructure of collaboration in Frederick County, Maryland.

While serving on the Committee For Frederick County, he developed a Code of Civility and an initiative to get candidates running for elective office to agree to abide by the Code during their campaigns and after being elected.

Many thanks to our panelists, Jim and Dana. Not only for their exceptionalism as models of moving "beyond polarization," but also for their time and spirit in helping me put this opening show together and on the air.

Much more to come!

The Possible Society In Motion Show -- Update details

Introducing

Small "Zones of Peace" Radio

The Possible Society In Motion Show

Hosted by: Anastasia Rosen-Jones

Thursday, December 20 & 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm.

Note: Program presented in 2 parts

Part 1: 6:30, Anastasia leads a panel discussion

(on Blog Talk Radio)

Part 2: 7 to 8:30 pm, Anastasia with panelists and audience participation

(via conference call)

Topic: Beyond Polarization

 (To join in with our discussion, read Anastasia’s“Overcoming Polarization” address, the foundation for this show’s conversation.)

Guest panelists

 Jim French and Dana French

Access details,link here.

Program and discussion, agenda and guidelines, link here.

 

More Possible Society In Motion Radio Show, plans in motion

As we move forward with plans for our first Small “Zones of Peace” Radio talk show program, here is how our design is shaping up.

Caution: Since we are totally new at this, please keep checking in for updates and connection details. Anything can happen, as you know, when you are just learning the ropes.

So far our blueprint looks like this.

Show title: The Possible Society In Motion Show on Small “Zones of Peace” Radio

Episode title: Beyond Polarization 


Introducing
The Society In Motion Show


Date: Thursday, December 20 and 27

Time: 6:30 p.m. (7 to 8:30 pm) conference call discussion.

Duration: 30 minutes, panelists on Blog Talk Radio, 1.5 hours (7 to 8:30 pm) conference call-in discussion. (Call- in number forthcoming.)

Description (as posted on Blog Talk Radio):

A panel of experienced community bridge builder facilitators takes up the subject of what we, as citizens, can do to move beyond polarization in the U.S.A. Hosted by New Horizons Small “Zones of Peace” Project Executive Director and Founder, Anastasia Rosen-Jones.

Comments by panelists and the subsequent discussion, including audience call ins, will build its theme upon Ms. Rosen-Jones’s Overcoming Polarization address as presented on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Hood College.

Panelists to be announced.

Panelists introductory comments, led by Ms. Rosen-Jones, will be responded to following the Blog Talk Radio show with a conference call discussion from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Conference call in number to be posted.)

Review of Ms. Rosen-Jones’ Overcoming Polarization address required for discussion participation.

Announcing The Possible Society In Motion Radio Show

Introducing

   

Small "Zones of Peace" Radio 

The Possible Society In Motion Show

Hosted by: Anastasia Rosen-Jones

Thursday, December 20, 7 -- 9 pm.

Topic: Beyond Polarization

(To join in with our discussion, read Anastasia’s“Overcoming Polarization” address, the foundation for this show’s conversation.)

The "Overcoming Polarization" kickoff event, held last Wednesday evening, December 12 at Hood College, opened the doorway to New Horizons next exciting project, “The Possible Society In Motion Show.

Look for more details on our two blog sites to be posted in the coming days.

 Also see, “Overcoming Polarization” -- related stories and original kickoff event announcement (October 30 kickoff event rescheduled to December 12 due to Hurricane Sandy.)

http://zonesofpeacenh.blogspot.com/search/label/Overcoming%20the%20polarization%20of%20politics

http://zonesofpeacenh.blogspot.com/p/overcoming-community-polarization_668.html

Where have you been Anastasia?

Answer: 

Dreaming and doin

1.       So much to do, so little time.

2.       So much going on behind the scenes;

3.       Such a big package: New Horizons Support Network, Inc. and its two main initiatives!

·         The Small “Zones of Peace” Project

·         The Possible Human, Possible Society Study;

More stories and announcements coming soon.

Also visit Anastasia The Storyteller.

http://anastasiastoryteller.blogspot.com/