During a recent retreat, I noticed that groups which met for a specified time to discuss a theme continued to meet informally during the recess times, exploring the same theme and related matters. As I observed this, I happened to ask one of the members of a group, 'How is that you continue to meet and share'. The answer surprised me: 'We felt drawn to each other'.
There is a journey from a group meeting to a group formation! Small groups are often the life-giving resources for large organisations. When people are drawn by a calling or a purpose, the ideas and experiences which develop in the laboratory of their discussions become a valuable resource for incorporating them into the larger community.
Recently, I came across an incident of how three people were keen to reduce the use of plastic bags in a hospital pharmacy. Thy got volunteers to make paper bags from newspapers donated by different people. In about three months, the pharmacy was able to see the wisdom of using paper bags for dispensing at lest some of the medicines.
Small group formation is life giving to any organisation and build a sense of belonging!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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