Replying to LO24942 --
In reply to John Zavacki, Malcolm wrote:
>John, I find this (passive resistance to resistance) a powerful notion I'd
>like to explore further. Can you say a little more about your thinking
>and experience in this, perhaps by beginning a new thread with this as its
>subject line? I suspect it will be much practical interest to people like
>myself who applaud the notion, but find themselve perpetually tugged back
>toward trying to fix those darned resistors / late adapters who keep
>getting in the way of all the wonderful things we have in mind!
I also find "passive resistance to resistance" an interesting concept but
in my mind it does raise questions about who is resisting and what are
they resisting. Also, it reminds me of the old adage "Here comes another
change programme, keep your heads down, it will blow over just like the
rest."
Like Malcolm, I tend to get drawn into the arguments presented and
re-presented by others. However, there have been times when I have chose
not to re-engage with the arguments and remained silent. This withdrawal
seems more likely to be followed by a change than does the continuing of
the argument.
It seems to me that this (passive resistance to resistance) has something
in common with some aspects Sara Starr's description (LO24954) of a Quaker
meeting. (but we have been there before Malcolm!)
Just a personal thought, I find it difficult to change my viewpoint whilst
in the middle of a discussion. I need a lot of personal space to reflect
and change my viewpoint. So much so, that I have been accused of needing
the entire world. Perhaps, this (passive resistance to resistance) is
giving others the amount of space that they need.
Roy Benford
Fulmer, UK
--"Roy Benford" <roy@benford.demon.co.uk>
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