Name: Recharge & Read: Reflections on “Kafka on the Shore” 📖✨
Start: 2025-11-15T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-11-15T13:00:00+01:00
Location: OBA Library

**Burnout prevention and recovery** often feel like a journey: questioning ourselves, expanding our perspective, and slowly finding our way back to balance. Many books can guide us along the way, offering wisdom — and sometimes a metaphorical hug.

On **Saturday, November 15th, at 11 am**, we’ll gather at **OBA Oosterdok**, where **Eduardo**, our community member and a massive book enthusiast, will welcome us to share thoughts and reflections on **[Kafka on the Shore](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/239775146-kafka-on-the-shore)** by Haruki Murakami.

This is a book that mirrors the experience of being a little lost and searching for yourself, much like in burnout recovery. In its dreamlike pages, you’ll travel through Japan, encounter unforgettable characters (including talking cats), and even pick up a playlist or two to soundtrack the journey.

We’ll **meet at the reception**, get introduced, and then pick a cozy spot together. Ideally, **everyone has read the book,** so we can exchange interpretations, but if you haven’t finished and don’t mind spoilers, you’re very welcome. Feel free to bring your favorite quotes to read aloud - it’s always a joy to hear which lines spoke most to others.

👀 **Struggling to make time for reading?** 👀
In October, we’re hosting a [reading event](https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-recharge-club-beyond-burnout/events/311302907/) where we enjoy a shared quiet reading session. It’s a perfect starting point if you’d like to dive into the book and connect with others who are reading it as well.

**📝 Community guidelines 📝**

* If you RSVP, please **attend**! 💛
* If you need to **cancel within** **24 hours** before the event, **reach out to me** directly. After 2 late cancellations or no-shows without notice, participation may be restricted 💔
* If it’s your **first event** and you don’t show up without letting me know, you’ll be **automatically removed** from the community ⚠️
* Arrive **on time** (a few minutes early is best) ⏰
* For **casual events**: stay as long or as little as you like, just let us know. For **workshops**: please stay for the entire session 🌿
* Be fully present and keep your **phones tucked away** 📵
* You don’t need to be on burnout leave to join, but understanding its impact is crucial for creating a **safe space** 🌸
* Share **feedback**, suggest events, or **volunteer to host** \- I’d love to hear from you 💬
* Be **kind**, be **mindful**, and have **fun** ✨

Eduardo S.

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