{"id":13295,"date":"2026-03-02T08:54:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tonnievanderzouwen.nl\/?p=13295"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:54:35","slug":"online-gathering-how-can-we-grow-the-capacity-to-open-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tonnievanderzouwen.nl\/en\/online-gathering-how-can-we-grow-the-capacity-to-open-space\/","title":{"rendered":"Online gathering How can we Grow the Capacity to Open Space?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Invitation<\/h3>\n

How can we Grow the Capacity to Open Space<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

A conversation began among a few people who wondered if it was time to host a Practice of Peace Open Space. As we talked, heartbreak at the state of our democracies emerged. Also, grief over fracturing communities and a shared recognition of the epidemic of loneliness that touches nearly everywhere.<\/p>\n

We realized that each of us knows in our bones that when we open space, something essential becomes possible.\u00a0Opening space ignites hope and inspiration, genuine connection, and the energy to act\u2014to do together what none of us can do alone.\u00a0Again and again, we\u2019ve seen this: whatever the challenge, when we put out a call shaped as a real question\u2014one that invites the diversity of those who care\u2014we discover among us the capacity to make a difference.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself nodding \u201cyes\u201d as you read this,
\nthis call is for you.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Register for Circle 1<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Register for Circle 2<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Across the world, people are learning how to gather in ways that allow us to be fully ourselves, to connect meaningfully with others\u2014especially when issues are complex, perspectives differ, conflict (real or imagined) is present, and time feels urgent.\u00a0Some will recognize these conditions as those where Open Space Technology shines: a simple yet powerful practice that enables groups of any size to self-organize around what truly matters, trusting that insight and breakthrough emerge from the life of the space itself.\u00a0Which brings us to a deeper question:<\/p>\n

How can we support each other
\nto grow the capacity to open space? <\/strong><\/h5>\n

Those who open space for peace, democracy, community, and renewal. Those who host, invite, and make connecting possible. Those who may not run an open space but know the process and are skilled at bringing people from different parts of the system together.\u00a0Many of us have seen this process work. We know that the more opening space becomes \u201cjust the way things happen,\u201d the more we experience peace. Democracy. Community. And a growing personal capacity to take responsibility for what we love\u2014as an act of service.<\/p>\n

We seek to strengthen and grow the
\ncommunity of space openers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>

To cultivate a regenerative community.\u00a0To invite and support anyone facing intractable challenges to discover that they, too, have the capacity to open space.\u00a0By connecting with one another\u2014sharing stories, practices, playbooks, training, research, and encouragement\u2014we aim to strengthen and supercharge this living network. Our aspiration: by supporting each other, with time, opening space becomes simply the way people interact.<\/p>\n

This event will be conducted as two online Open Space Technology meetings in two time zones. You can choose one or both<\/strong>. Be sure to make your registration via the links above and you will have a confirmation with the Zoom-link.<\/p>\n

Curious? Wanna play?\"\"
\nJoin us!<\/p>\n

Peggy Holman
\nSusan Coleman
\nPrasad Kaipa
\nHarold Shinsato
\nArun Wakhlu
\nChristine Whitney Sanchez
\nCarol Daniel Kasbari
\nLucy Wairimu Mukuria
\nAvner Haramati
\nThomas Herrmann
\nOle Kj\u00f6rrefjord
\nFunda Oral
\nTova Averbuch
\nSandra Janoff
\nTonnie van der Zouwen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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