What weβre about
Authentic Portland is an incubator, a laboratory and a catalyst for an emerging authentic culture. It is soil from which authentic communities have the potential to grow.
We are answering the question of how to embody authenticity, presence, truth and compassion in our day-to-day lives and relationships.
We invite people of all races, nationalities, spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, social and economic statuses and political beliefs to join us in this exploration.
Some of our core values...
- surrendering to present-moment experience
- being fully alive, engaged, and grounded in the body
- following curiosity
- respecting ourselves and each other
- expressing from vulnerable transparency
- owning our experience
- seeing the innocence and good intentions in people, including ourselves
- connecting from the heart
- deepening our understanding of how we impact each other, and letting that matter
- treating relationship as an awareness practice
- deepening intimacy
- sharing togetherness in an attitude of play and not-knowing
We offer a variety of events:
- Games Nights: Come for some fun and potentially surprising insights. We interact with each other through various relational games for everyone to get a taste of what we are about. These games do not include board games, they may include gazing into someone's eyes, speaking your truth in the moment, or revealing through your body how you are feeling right now.
- Circling: This is a practice of non-judgmentally being with each other in a group conversation. We are looking at self and other in contact with the present moment from a place of curiosity. This tends to be more intimate and vulnerable, happens in smaller circles, and can include strong emotions. People often feel deeply seen and relational blind spots can be revealed through the process. We recommend attending a few of our Games Nights before circling. Please read through our event description before signing up, as this is not for everyone.
- Community events: Such as camping, potluck socials, informal gatherings - we hang out with the idea to include a similar level of authenticity in our interactions as we have practiced in our more structured events.
To learn more, visit our website Authenticportland.org.
To connect with others in the community, join our Authentic Portland Facebook group.
We have been inspired by and are loosely associated with Authentic World, The Circling Institute, Authentic Revolution and Circling Europe: we highly recommend their workshops.
If you need any questions answered before deciding to come, please reach out, we would love to hear from you! Thanks and looking forward to playing with you.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- * SPARX * May * Sound Healing, Play, Authentic Relating + eXpressionTango Berretin, Portland, OR$30.00
SPARX is a fun and nurturing low-key, high-vibe monthly playspace in a cozy, chill, alcohol-free lounge! SPARX stands for "Sound Healing, Play, Authentic Relating + eXpression," -- a place where you can indulge in nourishing self-care (with a relaxing gong meditation, snacks, tea, and creative space); seed, sprout, and grow new and lasting friendships; and build a supportive community network through relaxing play, intentional connection, and art-sharing!
Spring is the time for emerging from our hibernation and planting the seeds of what we'd love to bring to life this coming year... Join us at the April SPARX to celebrate this time of renewal by growing together, and sprouting and nurturing new budding connections!
We aim to cultivate a gentle incubator for your authenticity to flourish as you grow new roots into the broader community. Hang out with heart-led people, connect through authentic relating games, enjoy healthy snacks and tea, dance, cuddle, play games, and make and share art! (*Please note, an RSVP to this Meetup event will not secure your spot. Please apply and register at: www.tiny.cc/sparx)
Follow the SPARX page for updates: www.facebook.com/sparxpage
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Sunday - May 19th - (and every 3rd Sunday of 2024)Doors open at 6:30pm;
Main Event: 7:00-9:00pm;
After Party: 9:00-10:30pm
Please arrive between 6:30-6:50pm, so we can settle in and be ready to begin by 7:00pmThe container will close / doors will be locked at 7:05pm, so please arrive on time
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~The Flow~
6:30-7:00pm - Soft Arrival (decorate your nametag, grab some snacks & tea, socialize, explore the space)
7:05-7:20pm - Opening Circle (container closes)
7:20-7:35pm - Gong Sound Bath with Guided Meditation (by Phoenyx / For the Love of Gong)
7:35-9:15pm - Authentic Relating Games (facilitated interactive exercises to foster connection)
9:15-10:30pm - After Party / Art Sharing / Social Hour (make art, enjoy snacks and tea, browse art for sale, dance, socialize, play games, or cuddle!)-----------------------
What do I wear / bring?Come as you are; embrace your uniqueness! Feel free to express yourself with fashion, and/or come cozy in your fluffy onesie.
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You'll want to bring something to help you be comfy sitting and/or laying on the wood floor (a yoga mat or pad, pillow(s), and possibly a light blanket to enjoy the sound bath).If you want to, bring art to share with others and/or your favorite art supplies to create while you're there! You're also welcome to bring games and snacks, if you'd like.
*There's also an option to silent auction and accept donations for your art! Barter offers will also be encouraged.
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If you're a music artist or poet and have CDs or books for sale, bring those, too! If you offer other products or services you'd like to share, bring a flyer or business card to post on a bulletin board. We'd love to build a micro-economy in our community where we can offer mutual support in meaningful ways.Also, bring your best friends! (Please make sure they apply :))
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Parking may be sparse, so please leave ample time and/or carpool or take alternative transport.
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Tickets are offered on a sliding scale: $30-$60Discounts and gift tickets are available for volunteers and those with financial hardship.
To get your ticket, please apply and register at: www.tiny.cc/sparx--------------------
This is an 18+, alcohol-free, consent-centric, LGBTQIA2S+ friendly, BIPOC-friendly event. We're calling in heart-led creatives who want to co-create a fun, supportive, thriving, active, and robust community.