aim high sociatry

[Edward Schreiber]

Simply, if we cannot come together as a community, what are we doing  
then?


On Aug 11, 2009, at 5:39 PM, Adam Blatner wrote:

> Hi Ed,
>     Yes, I plan to come to the ASGPP conference in Philadelphia,  
> and hope we can get as many people (in and beyond the psychodrama  
> community!) to join us;
>
>     .... but I would probably avoid this whole theme--i.e., your  
> words: "My biggest hope is that we can come together to face the  
> world, ourselves and one another - and bring the method more fully  
> out."
>
>          I'm uncomfortable with an excess of urgency as this upsets  
> me, evokes in me feelings of helplessness and guilt for not trying  
> harder, doing more.
>             My conscious wise-self reality-testing part says I do a  
> lot; and it's not clear at all what else I'm supposed to do.  
> Another part of me says:
>     When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!
>
>       But the first part says, well, hold your position and avoid  
> confrontation. This is not the kind of thing that can be argued. So  
> bless you and those who want to explore with you. Unless I can have  
> a fairly clear idea of what coming together to face the world would  
> pay off, and based on multiple times when I've asked for specifics  
> and haven't felt that what has been said is useful, I think I'd  
> leave this domain of effort for those who feel a bit more competent  
> in the task.     Warmly, Adam
>
> ----- O riginal Message -----
> From: Edward Schreiber
> To: Adam Blatner
> Cc: list at grouptalkweb.org
> Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:26 PM
> Subject: Re: aim high sociatry
>
> Adam,
> Will you be in Philadelphia?
> My biggest hope is that we can come together to face the world,  
> ourselves and one another - and bring the method more fully out.
> Ed
>
>
> On Aug 11, 2009, at 3:20 PM, Adam Blatner wrote:
>
>> Dear Ed, though I may seem to be critical in wanting to focus on  
>> specifics and being wary of generalized urgency, I also appreciate  
>> the maxim of Moreno (paraphrased): "I want to teach them to dream  
>> greater dreams"   In this I am reminded of a poem:
>>
>> PRAYER FOR DREAMERS
>>      Vienna Cobb Anderson
>> We pray for the dreamers of this life, O God,
>> for those persons who imagine new possibilities,
>> Who long for what others cannot perceive,
>> who spin dreams of wonder and majesty in their minds.
>> Defend them from ridicule and harsh criticism,
>> From self-doubt and lack of faith in their dreams,
>> And from abandonment of this call to make things new.
>> Grant that from their dreams
>> May come forth blessings for humankind
>> To enrich the quality of life
>> And the wonderment of us all. Amen
>>
>> Warmly, Adam
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