November 2008      
                   Reflection                        

 The Power and Possibilities of Historical Moments
                    By Angeles Arrien

Historical Moments are powerful events that generate openings and possibilities that:

• Uplift and validate the deep values of the human spirit and
   enhances our desire to be and do better.
• Invite everyone to a deeper collective engagement; to serve,
   volunteer, support, and problem solve what is needed for the
   good of all.
• Remind us that the power of interdependence is far greater 
   than fierce independence or excessive dependence; which is
   powerfully demonstrated in the way nature and the 
   environment manages itself.
• Offer opportunities and possibilities not seen before.
• Restore hope, reinstates courage and bravery, and diminishes
   fear.
• Challenges us to step into the better natures of ourselves.
• Move us to connect and collaborate to work together in order
   to make the world a better place for the generations of the
   future.
• Show us the importance of building bridges across any divide:
   whether it is intergenerational; economical; multi-racial;
   multi-cultural or multidisciplinary.
• Challenge us to be flexible; encourages our ability to disagree
   without being disagreeable; or without breaking bonds of
   affection.
• Reminds us to let go of what does not work and open to what is
   working.
• Inspire us to become a part of the solution; and to be a creative,
   unifying force in the world; rather than a separating,
   factionalizing force in the world.
• (Continue to add your own bullets that may not be mentioned
   here):______________