Change happens by something better enticing us or by a situation so undesirable we are forced to change. Change happens in the space between humans, animals and objects. It is affected by the way we act, either through our reactions (urges) or our concious decisions (intent). The energy that exists in the space between is what drives change. This is the gap we must consider closely in understanding change. We must - Mind the Gap
Thursday, April 28, 2011
All in a moment
Sitting down
Gazing into the unknown
Stars so bright
Whispers in the dark
Nothing again
It's all gone
A flash with a tail
Stars shooting at each other
The sky so innocent
Yet hold all the answers
Perhaps some rain
So we can live
Maybe a chill this time
A cuddle is in order
Unstoppable tears
A plague unleashed
The sun will shine
smiles return
All in a moment
Gazing into the unknown
- David Jamali
Gazing into the unknown
Stars so bright
Whispers in the dark
Nothing again
It's all gone
A flash with a tail
Stars shooting at each other
The sky so innocent
Yet hold all the answers
Perhaps some rain
So we can live
Maybe a chill this time
A cuddle is in order
Unstoppable tears
A plague unleashed
The sun will shine
smiles return
All in a moment
Gazing into the unknown
- David Jamali
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
What's next
Under the trains of thought where the gaps gather our urges and intent lie the underpass - What's next. A place where you can escape to the other side but first you must pass through the shaddows and shades of The Gap. Look out!
Keep your coins i want change
It has been interesting to follow the posts to my crowd map (http://www.urgesandintent.crowdmap.com/) and see that most people are interested in presenting their hopes. As discussed in a previous post this is understandable as people want to think about thier hopes and the positives to move them in the right direction. In community development we are interested in strengths based approaches not defecit or needs based approaches. However I see the space between as not just about being wonder but also very fragile, a palce of caution and great vulnerability. It can also result in bad things happening. Vulnerablity and those who are vulnerable (we call in community development the 'most vulnerable') and often they know more about relationships and how it is to be human than those not vulnerable. To be vulnerable is to understand what it is to be human and through these vulnerabilities we form stong bonds with others and with ourselves. These bonds help us through good times and bad. So whilst the opportunty in the gap or the space between may be wonderous we may learn more about ourselves and move out of the gap more empowered if we recognise the fragility and vulnerability of this human existance.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Back to my Roots - Orford, U.K., April 2011
This movie was made during a recent trip to the U.K. I trace my Great Great Grandfathers final steps before he set sail for Australia in the mid 1850s never to return home. I wonder what would make a person take such a step, and how has his past decisions informed who I am today.
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