When was the last time you saw an opening for a BIG conversation of real significance to you? Were you able to leap into the space and begin the work and play of listening, sharing, wondering, questioning, and more? I was just that lucky during the 2022 Appreciative Inquiry Jam.
As the graphic recorder for the event, my plate was pretty full. Happily, the Jam’s schedule included a time for Open Space experiences. I grabbed the chance to offer up this subject for conversation, “Bringing AI to the Death Positive Movement.” I was curious to discover if any of my colleagues at the AIJam would join me in exploring this idea. To my surprise and delight, five of us from around the world gathered for a rich and deep session.
We arrived with different ideas, hopes, and questions for the session. My desire in suggesting the topic was to discover if the 5D design process of AI might be applied to bringing conversations about death, and therefore life, more readily into the public domain. As you see in the graphic recording of our conversation, we approached the subjects of end-of-life care, death, dying, and living from a great variety of perspectives.
Our time together was heart-opening. We have stayed connected and we are meeting to continue the conversation.
What are your experiences in bringing opening up conversations about end-of-life planning, death, dying, and living? I'd love to hear about them.
If you’re interested in reading the article I wrote for AI Practioner, it's here. I hope that you will share your impressions with me!