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
One of the most important Divergence patterns. --Tree
Feedback should be done in ways that support rather than undermine healthy relationships, increasing understanding of self, others, and the group. -- Tom
Good hosts help participants feel at ease. --Sue
Tending Relationships is central to hosting, keeping connections among people and among subgroups open and strong. -- wiki
A primary function of nooks is to TR. --Tree
Playing together tends relationships, which may have been strained during official discourse. --Tree
Part of what happens during rests. --Tree
SLR & TR mutually support each other. --Tree
Stories connect us as full humyn beings. --Tree
Instead of blaming people, see why they are doing what they are doing and how all involved can be more caring to each other. -- Tom
Transparency builds relationship. --Tree

