Emma Little / How much do you share?

If you know me you know that I love people and talking lots.  But during this experience I’ve quietened down.  And I don’t like it. 

 

The people I’m sharing this with are amazing.  I mean, like REALLY amazing – and inspiring.

 

So all I’m doing here is listening and observing.

 

And although I normally react immediately to experiences, this time I’m confused, so I’m being quieter and I’m finding that I need more time to process what’s going on.

 

I’ve become an involuntary observer in this group – listening to others with awe and although I’m trying not to think about it because I don’t want to let the group down, I can’t help but feel disconnected.  Because to feel connected I need to share emotions and experiences – disclosure, pain or joy – or anything in between.  And if my experience is shallow, is that still authentic?

 

What’s it like to be part of a group where you feel disconnected, or different?  How does it affect your experience?  And do we need to do things or talk lots in a group to contribute?

 

How much does this happen in our society and what are the effects of this disconnect?

 

If we don’t all agree, can we still have a shared vision?

 

 

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There are 2 comments on How much do you share?:

  1. emily:

    aye theres the rub..
    I think that we all feel like that and actually therefore imagine the disconnection. Turn it around and that same disconnection can be what we have in common?

    November 11th, 2008 at 1:22 am
  2. louise:

    Emma - I don’t think what you are feeling is shallow at all and I agree with Emily that the sense of disconnectedness is something we all share - but maybe are expressing differently. We are all having our own experience of this - as well as the more obvious “shared” parts - each and every one of which is authentic. The listening, observing and processing is SO important - part of “being present” - and absolutely part of sharing. I also think that there is something about cycles or waves here but I can’t quite express it yet. I think whatever each of us is feeling at any time is absolutely valid and part of the process - this is a research project after all - there are no right or wrong answers or experiences - it is what it is - and whatever that is, is ok.

    November 16th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

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