Self-reflection

Socrates famously said "the unexamined life is not worth living". However in the modern world, with everything being faster and accelerating, taking the time for self-reflection seems to be a bit of a lost art. Most of us, unfortunately, are living unexamined lives.

Let's explore this topic together! Here are a few questions to get you thinking about it:

• What is self-reflection for you? How do you reflect on your life?
• Do we really know who we are? Can we actually know it, or do we need someone else (friend, family, therapist...) to tell us?
• Is it healthy to self-reflect? do we run at risk to make ourselves unhappy by thinking too much about happiness? do we risk to focus too much on ourselves? should we instead be more focused on living life with passion?
• What do you find it worth to self-reflect on ? your past? future? current habits? mental health? relationships? work?

Please remember the ground rules of this group:

1. Refrain from interrupting until a group member has finished speaking, or having side-conversations during this time
2. Feel free to comment on the thoughts of others after they're finished (it's a discussion, after all, and it should feel organic), but try to refrain from diminishing their viewpoint, or trying to shift their opinions "debate-style"
3. Try to relax! You will hear some unfamiliar opinions and experiences- that's okay! Allow it to be expansive and thought-provoking, with an understanding that our differences can sometimes feel uncomfortable- that's just human.
4. Also let's remove the awkward from "awkward silences" because sometimes we just need a little bit of time to think before answering an unusual question.

We don't want to give short, factual answers, but also explain the "why" behind our answers. Participants are also encouraged to add their own questions freely. We encourage everyone to bring their unashamed and radical honesty- you never know what new thoughts you may inspire in others by being truly vulnerable and authentic.
New, and at first strange questions can lead to inspirational new ideas, radical honesty, and a real connection. Come ready to learn more about others, about yourself, and hopefully, reconnect to some meaningful aspects of being human through a new (to us, but really old) understanding of relationship to community.
Notes:

• If you can't come please sign off, so we know for how many people we should reserve a table

What to bring:

• Curiosity
• Honesty
• Respect
• Empathy
• An open mind
• An awareness of your boundaries

What not to bring:

• Prejudice
• Judgement