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[Ralph Copleman]

Here's a piece from a teacher/consultant/author I have always  
respected.  I think several of the lines truly capture the essence of  
the challenge facing us as we seek to transform our community into a  
sustainable place to be.  Perhaps the challenge is not so much about  
creating something new as it is about remembering what we really want.

Enjoy.



Ralph Copleman





CREATING THE WORLD WE WANT



There is no greater power for change than when a

a community discovers what it cares about.





Ask “What’s possible?” not “what’s wrong?”  Keep asking.

Notice what you care about.
Assume that many others share your dreams.

Be brave enough to start a conversation that matters
             Talk to people you know. Talk to people you
             don’t know. Talk to people you never talk to.

Be intrigued by the differences you hear.
             Expect to be surprised.
             Treasure your curiosity more than your certainty.

Invite in everybody who cares to work on what’s possible.
             Acknowledge that everyone is an expert about something.
             Know that creative solutions come from new connections.

Remember you don’t fear people whose story you know.
Real listening always brings people closer together.

Trust that meaningful conversations can change your world.

Stay together.  Rely on human goodness.


                                                                         Meg 
  Wheatley
                                                                         CARE 
  USA Conference 2004

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