Hello Bob,
Great questions. So as to avoid the evidentiary problem of hearsay, I've
forward them to Suzanne to reply to you.
Cheers
Frank
On Mon, Feb 22, 2021, 13:13 Bob Thomlinson, <bthomlinson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Frank and Suzanne,
Thank you, this is a very interesting proposition. Could you clarify your
proposal a bit more before we start asking for participants?
1. Would this be a facilitated discussion or a more formal
presentation allowing for questions and discussion afterwards?
1. How long do you anticipate a session would run? Alternatively, is
one session enough to enlighten us old guys?
1. Is this something we could do in a weekday morning or afternoon
session?
Cheers,
Bob Thomlinson
*From:* dsp-ea-general-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <
dsp-ea-general-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> *On Behalf Of *Frank Lewis
*Sent:* February 22, 2021 9:42 AM
*To:* dsp-ea-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
*Subject:* A Kairos Moment
*Kairos* (Ancient Greek: καιρός) is an Ancient Greek word *meaning* the
right, critical, or opportune moment. The ancient Greeks had two words for
time: chronos (χρόνος) and *kairos*. The former refers to chronological
or sequential time, while the latter signifies a proper or opportune time
for action.
Brothers I think we have arrived at a place of important conversation. Yes
we are blessed with fine educations. Yes we have poked the bear with a
topic that is front and centre...'racism'.
Taking from the Wikipedia meaning of KAIROS, this maybe 'a proper or
opportune time for action'.
My partner is a consultant in the adult education field. She has
participated in multicultural groups as participant and coordinator. As
well much of her work is as a First Nations education facilitator in Treaty
8 and the unceded territories in B.C.
In my sharing this wonderful brouhaha with Suzanne our discussion evolved
to a wider perspective...racism. Perhaps a 180 is needed here. We people
of white privilege* have an opportunity to understand our racism.
So what action can be taken Brothers? If there is an interest, Suzanne is
willing to undertake a ZOOM or WEBEX faciltative conversation on white
privilege and our specific role in racism.
I would ask Bob Thomlinson to be the point person (I.e. gatherer of names
of those who would find this opportunity helpful AND whether a day or
evening session would be preferred) BTW Suzanne has the technology to make
this work.
* Brother Mike Hart our black brother would be a wonderful addition.
However I understand we don't have a link to Mike.
YITBOS
Frank and Suzanne