Invocation exercise
Invocation exercise is a relationship mapping exercise that helps participants build useful connections and understand how people, roles, or ideas relate.
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- INVOCATION - Players stand in a half circle.
- On the count of three, a “god” appears before them that they will worship in three phases: First, they will describe it physically; “Oh, God, with your fowl beak.” Second, they will address its less tangible qualities; “Oh, God, who tastes like everything.” Third, they will ask it to do unto them; “Oh, God, henpeck my enemies.” Lessons
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INVOCATION - Players stand in a half circle.
On the count of three, a “god” appears before them that they will worship in three phases: First, they will describe it physically; “Oh, God, with your fowl beak.” Second, they will address its less tangible qualities; “Oh, God, who tastes like everything.” Third, they will ask it to do unto them; “Oh, God, henpeck my enemies.” Lessons
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Invocation exercise. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Sort by Relevance Newest first Oldest first; INVOCATION - Players stand in a half circle.; On the count of three, a “god” appears before them that they will worship in three phases: First, they will describe it physically; “Oh, God, with your fowl beak.” Second, they will address its less tangible qualities; “Oh, God, who tastes like everything.” Third, they will ask it to do unto them; “Oh, God, henpeck my enemies.” Lessons. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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