WHAT I SEE IS COMMITMENT TO A BETTER WAY
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From: Tanya Gordon
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 3:07 PM
Subject: What I See is Commitment to a Better Way
ID: 265318

Dear Judi,

Thanks for your note, though it left me confused and sad. Your previous emails seemed much more balanced with respect for all women and all perspectives being brought here, and seemed more committed to win-win resolution and positive changes. Those changes take time (apparently).

Dear Sharon, Karen, Ann Moore and others, thank you for caring enough to be open and candid, working diligently for this positive change.

To all -- in my opinion, women stepping forward to speak truth and insist upon transparency, ethics, fairness and compassionate resolution to ALL forms of conflict -- BEFORE they are comfortable to bring others on board here-- is NOT being negative at all, it is being APPROPRIATE, RESPONSIBLE, BRAVE and WISE.

And, Women stepping forward to share their thoughts and concerns with each other within this circle (and in this closed-off little forum that's already been shut down twice, and is two steps removed from public view) is certainly appropriate -- Unless the real Sophia 2010 message is: if you don't like what you see here, you are welcome to shut up, or to get out.

I am sad to see another person join this little band of those who vilify any woman who speaks up, disagrees, or speaks a different perspectiv. I am hearing very wise and loving women speak with heart - - you, Bruce and Ann are hearing "negative women." Maybe this has to do with the listening? or the Attachments?

Unfortunately, reading emails like this one (and Bruce's latest) does NOT make me want to call up ANY of my friends and associates and enroll them in this "dream." I could not tell anyone to bring their honest viewpoints to this project or group -- not unless they are prepared to be bullied, belittled or even pushed out the back door if they cross the wrong "leader."

I am disappointed this continues, too...I have been hoping and praying for a positive change, and hear many women hoping and praying for the same. I want to say thank you to these women who have been inspiring us. To me, you are leaders and heroes.

Tanya