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Being Present, Feeling Present, Transmitting Presence Across Space and Time

Convenor: Lisa Kimball, Tony Coyle, Emily Reich

Participants: Lisa Kimball, Tony Coyle, Emily Reich, John James, Louise Kippist, Kerry Willis, Joelle Everitt, Bayyinah Bello, Michael Dobbie

Discussion:

How do we transmit energy via new technologies like email, online conferencing, instant messaging, etc.?

What are strategies to increase our consciousness of the presence of others when we are communicating virtually?

What are active listening skills online?

Is there a difference that makes a difference in how people think about and language what they are doing (for example, talking v. writing memos)?

What could we learn from meditation practice that would help us with virtual presence?

How can we connect with all parts of ourselves and enable our full presence?

Are there characteristics of some technology (for example, the requirement to type) that make it harder or easier to transmit presence?

What are the conditions that support being open to receiving energy across distance (for example, when you are ill you may be more open because of need? What are other enablers?)

What is the possibility to use gaming environments (such as the SIMs games) to create opportunities for kids (and others) to work on solving problems for the “have nots” rather than just playing in familiar context?