65. Phyllis Furumoto’s Relationship with Paul Mitchell and His Role
Partner in the office of the Grand Master and lots of answers
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Phyllis Furumoto, 30 years old, meets Paul Mitchell, a student of Hawayo Takata and there is instant recognition. Years later, they found themselves living not too far apart with some other Masters.
Because our Master had died we needed to comfort each other and compare notes.
Until 1990 Phyllis organises groups for Master candidates. Varying facilitators bring in Sufi-dance, Gestalt-therapy, etc. Paul was regularly there with his Aikido work. Their relationship is not at ease when in 1992 he feels that he should help Phyllis:
It was reconciliation when we came together …and he became known as Head of discipline and our office together was the office of the Grand Master.
Since then they work as peers. He plays a significant role of anchor and provides activating or restraining force in exchange with her. The question of succession arises for both of them. It is uncertain if Paul’s position will be filled. He wants her position filled by one person. Phyllis can see a development with the Master Body.
Differences in personalities eventually lead to the realisation that more people should get involved. Reiki 1 and 2 students are invited to the first OGM-Retreat in 2005. In 2016 this circle meets in Kazakhstan.
So, who is Paul? I have lots of levels of answers but he’s been my partner in the Office of the Grand Master…. supportive of everything that I’m doing. In his own way he has supported the lineage by not being the lineage bearer.