Stephen Weed wrote:
> Occassionally, this group deals with anecdotal examples of personal
> mastery. It doesn't seem to surface as a catagory however. Is this
> something that others have wondered about? Any comments, in general about
> this part of the list?
Good question. I have thought of this list as both a prod and a means to
greater personal mastery; reading the ideas and emotions described within
pushes me to know more, and at the same time helps me to reflect, to
reshape my mental models. The Systems Thinker newsletter serves a similar
function.
In a more general fashion, my attempt to strengthen my 'practice' is my
struggle with personal mastery. As one old text suggests, can I give,
sympathize and control my self? Can I attend to what is? What we offer to
others in companies is often just our being wrapped up in a package that
makes it visible (and acceptable). So personal mastery is of necessity
always with me, sometimes eluding me, often daring me.
Thanks again for the question.
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