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The participants were seated in a large circle. They were asked to respond to three questions. Everyone was given a chance to respond to each question by passing a stone in sequence. The questions and the typical answers are given below:
QUESTION 1: “What gave me energy?”
- Thoroughly impressed, meeting like-minded people under one roof. Very glad to be here.
- All presenters were excellent especially URI and Youth Panel.
- Agree 100%, Youth Panel was excellent; hope, energy.
- Comments Garina made at small groups – very powerful
- The first round input – sacrifice could make something sacred, i.e. not coming here on day 1 because I was dancing at Hare Rama .
- Spirituality isn’t cool. Good to be with people who have the same goal, though uncertain, but trust.
- Being with you gave me energy!
- Reminds me of a URI Cooperative Circle. Fabric symbols are made into a tapestry of hope; ideas, visions.
- I got energy from all of you. Near the elevator I turned around. We respect each other. I now have internalized “globalization.
- Moved and impressed by everyone’s humility, i.e. a common denominator of all world religions is humility.
- Different ways you all share your inner world – gives me energy.
- The ideas expressed.
- It wasn’t the speakers’ words, but something else.
- I don’t know where I got the energy in midst of all my house/cooking tasks.
Question # 2: “What drained my energy?”
- Leaving the group for any reason.
- Divisive arguing about views, but it didn’t happen! The process was good.
Question # 3: “What surprised me?”
- The question put to the youth panel about: “What can the older generation do to support you?” Answer: “Allow us to be heard by the elders.”
- Surprised by how comfortable I felt.
- Very impressed by Rory’s talk. It changed my view of Islam.
- I am speechless! At love, spirit, energy.
- Want to move beyond the barriers that divide us. SHEN has drawn in a wide range of friendships, ideas and energy.
- We are educated by age group but SHEN conference breaks down the cohort effect. This “space” is rare and enjoyable.