This is the other primary factor which, balanced against the group's purpose, provides guidance for handling this situation. Handled well, the collective deepening that results can immensely enhance the group's capacity to work toward's its purpose (especially if it is an ongoing group). -- Tom ***** What relationship(s) are you tending here, between/among who? At first I was going to vote for this, but felt like I was covering the same ground better with Honouring Each Person. --John

