Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Individual vs. the group in consensus process

[Jeanne Goodman (GoodmanJ]

----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Villines
Objections are seen as good because they require the group to address all
concerns and thus make a better, more long lasting decision that will have
the full support of all members of the group.
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That is why it is very important to hear, understand and consider the
opposition. However, everyone must hold true when considering any decision,
"Is this a decision that I believe will serve me best or will the decision
serve the community best?"

If I feel REALLY strongly that the name of my group will serve the group
poorly, I make my case about why it will serve the group poorly. If the
others disagree, it is vital for us all to consider carefully why the name
feels right or wrong for the needs of the group. If I cannot persuade the
group to see that the name must be changed, then I need to be willing to
accept that my suggestion might not be in the best of the group. If this
happens consistently I might assume that this might be the wrong group for
me.

Jeanne Goodman
JP Cohousing
Boston, MA


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