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Qualla Jo Parman posted a status
"just registered for ALIA 2012!!! Hope to see you all there. Hoping to get a group from my campus to join me as well :)"
Mihirini de Zoysa commented on Qualla Jo Parman's blog post And the journey begins
"Hi Qualla, it was such a pleasure to meet you and now after almost two weeks have passed to read your reflections and meet you in a another way.I think the feeling of unease you had, is not limited to age, it is definitely a manifestation of the…"
Beth Follini commented on Qualla Jo Parman's blog post A sense of community
"I'm reading! Thanks so much for your blog - it gives a lovely sense of what is happening there!"
Christy Lee-Engel commented on Qualla Jo Parman's blog post And the journey begins
"Hi Qualla, just a note from far away (Seattle, WA) to say that I am admiring your ability to put your heart into words, and your fearless honesty (or, maybe honesty in spite of fear, which of course is the real meaning of courageous). Your…"
Qualla Jo Parman replied to Brad Johnston's discussion Sunshine Taxi Share - Planning in the group Shambhala Summer Institute 2010
"Jeffrey,
I am also arriving at 9:46 Saturday night. We might actually be on the same flight. If I could ride with you that would be great.
Thanks!
Qualla Parman
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Qualla Jo Parman replied to Kathy Jourdain's discussion Invitation into Intro and Intention in the group Shambhala Summer Institute 2010
"Osiyo Kathy and Everyone :) Thank you so much for the providing the opportunity for us all to share.
This is my very first Shambala Institute and to be honest I'm a little nervous to go along with the excitement. I have to admit that I believe…"
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- Cherokee Nation; Oklahoma State University; Oklahoma 4-H;
- Role
- Student Leader
- Please share something about yourself, your work, and what draws you to the ALIA community.
- I am currently a sophomore at Oklahoma State University majoring in Biosystems Engineering. I am very new to the ALIA community and way of thinking, but I have always found great passion in the collaborative thinking and sharing process.
I will be attending the 2010 Shambala Institute as part of a small delegation from the Cherokee Nation. I am very excited to discover more about myself as well as learn from those around me.
Qualla Jo Parman's Blog
A sense of community
Goodness.... Day two of this institute seems so full and just emotionally and mentally exhausted. And my body feels it. I am very excited to see how the rest of this unfolds.
This morning in Women and Leadership we were asked to reflect on our life experiences and to share it verbally as well as visually in a poster. A picture at once came into mind and I began to draw. My question was simply "Who am I" with a giant black question mark in the center, surrounded by all these pieces of… Continue
This morning in Women and Leadership we were asked to reflect on our life experiences and to share it verbally as well as visually in a poster. A picture at once came into mind and I began to draw. My question was simply "Who am I" with a giant black question mark in the center, surrounded by all these pieces of… Continue
Posted on June 8, 2010 at 9:41pm — 1 Comment
And the journey begins
Well, the first day of the Shambhala Institute is under my belt and I'm feeling good. I'm not by any means an avid blogger but I felt compelled to share a bit of my experience with the community and world.
If I have to put the day into the language that seems to surround this community and institute, I would say that I started off stumbling and that continued for most of the morning. Rather than embracing my insecurities and my shortcoming like Michael talked about last night I believe… Continue
If I have to put the day into the language that seems to surround this community and institute, I would say that I started off stumbling and that continued for most of the morning. Rather than embracing my insecurities and my shortcoming like Michael talked about last night I believe… Continue
Posted on June 7, 2010 at 9:55pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:01pm on June 25, 2010,
Shannon Rose Watson said… - Qualla dear, I so enjoyed journeying with you in our module. Hope all is well with you.
Hugs,
*Shannon*
- At 11:15pm on June 13, 2010,
Bob Stilger said… - Wonderful to meet you this past week, Qualla. Let's stay in touch!
- At 5:56pm on June 1, 2010,
Jennifer Shepherd said… - Hello Qualla! Thanks for introducing yourself to the community. I look forward to meeting you next week. Thanks for your courage for sharing where you're at and what you hope for from our experience together. As Kathy said, look for me, and I will look for you. Jennifer Shepherd
- At 9:58am on June 1, 2010,
Cara Lynn Garvock said… - Hello Qualla Jo - wonderful to see you here and I look forward to meeting you in person in a few short days!
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