Ethical Culture Society of Silicon Valley

Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations: "At every moment keep a sturdy mind on the task at hand, as a Roman and human being, doing it with strict and simple dignity, affection, freedom, and justice--giving yourself a break from all other considerations."
We are not Romans, but the task at hand might be worth considering at this moment as residents of the US. What is the task? Are we able to do it with dignity? Affection? Freedom? and Justice?

Referencing what we see dominating the news (without discussing the news itself), we'll explore the ethical issues facing us and the country and what we are able to do. Does Marcus Aurelius's advice still apply?

Please join this group. Invite others! Bring your unique point of view and add to the discussion.

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Our Coffee & Conversation sessions are informal, inclusive, supportive gatherings. We just talk about things that are on our minds and in our hearts, things that make for, or detract from, a fulfilling human life in the real world for ourselves and for other people. We listen to each other, share our thoughts, and enjoy the time together. Coffee, tea and goodies provided.

Join the conversation!

To promote a respectful space where everyone's voice can be heard, we encourage participants to:
-Wait to speak until others are finished rather than interrupting
-Avoid giving advice unless requested
-Be mindful of how long you talk and try to keep it to 1-2 minutes at a time so everyone has a chance to talk

We will be providing a hot lunch on Tuesday, Feb 10 at 11:30 AM at Grace Solutions in downtown San Jose.

We did this in November and enjoyed meaningful conversations with Grace guests. We provided abundant food (enough leftovers for the next day) and met those who receive services at Grace as well as some of the interns who work at Grace.

We organize a menu and provide food for 40. We invite anyone to bring a dessert, which can be delivered to a home in the Westgate area of San Jose by 11 AM on Tuesday. You can also drop it off the night before.

If you want to participate, there are options: You can cook something at home (there are no cooking facilities at Grace), show up at Grace (or carpool there) to set up the buffet and serve and stay for lunch, bring a dessert, or donate to cover the cost of food.

RSVP to this meetup and you will receive details on the event and menu.

This Is a project of the Ethical Action Committee.

To learn more about Grace Solutions, visit gracesolutions.org.