Bending, Not Breaking: The Inner Art of Resilience

Please Note: We are meeting in a different venue for a one-off event in Central

"Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."
— Nelson Mandela

Life inevitably brings challenges—setbacks, losses, and seasons of deep uncertainty. We can't control the waves, but we can learn to navigate them with more grace and strength.

This Curious Souls Cafe is an exploration of Resilience. We'll move beyond the cliché of "bouncing back" to discuss what it really means to move through difficulty and grow from it. How do we find our footing when the ground feels shaky? What practices help us recover our energy and hope? And how can our struggles become a source of deeper wisdom and connection?

We’ll share stories of personal weathering, discuss practical tools for mental and emotional upkeep, and explore how vulnerability and community are not opposites of resilience, but its very source.

Join us for a conversation about building the inner flexibility to meet life as it comes.

Inviting all who are...

🌊 Navigating a personal or professional challenge and seeking grounded strength.
🛠️ Interested in practical, everyday tools for emotional and mental upkeep.
🌱 Curious about the link between vulnerability, authenticity, and true resilience.
🤝 Believing that shared stories and community are a powerful source of strength.
✨ Wanting to reframe past struggles as a source of wisdom, not just wounds.

📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience

💬 Icebreaker Conversation Cards (Round One)

Begin with themed virtual question cards to spark intimate exchanges. Here are some sample questions.

• When you feel overwhelmed, what's one simple thing that helps you regain a sense of calm or control?
• Complete this sentence: "For me, a resilient person isn't someone who never falls, but someone who..."
• Describe a "resilience role model" in your life. What quality do you most admire in them?

From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group.

Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available.

💬 Spontaneous Reflective Question (Optional Round)

After warming up, our diverse group of friends and strangers will come together in a circle to exchange ideas on an intriguing topic chosen spontaneously. We may either continue with questions from the round one, or write our own questions.

Each participant is encouraged to contribute by sharing a unique question. You’re welcome to bring a question that’s been on your mind, or you can draw inspiration from the conversation cards provided. Once all the questions are collected, the group will collaboratively select one to kick off the discussion.

💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback

Where time allows, before the end of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions.

An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, visit our website at https://curioussouls.cafe

📍 Location

City: Hong Kong
Address: No.51 Caine Road, Central

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eE6TmaVor8Pzcyxv6

Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table.

🈚 Free of Charge

While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu.

Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned.

✨ What is Curious Souls Café?

Curious Souls Café is an event designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections through meaningful conversations.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future! 😊