Home

The discussion topic of this meetup is "home".

We will look at the following questions (but feel free to bring your own questions!):

• What does the word "home" mean to you? How does your definition of home differ from others?
• For expats:
• How does living away from your home country affect your identity? Do you feel a shift in who you are?
• Can a person have more than one "home"? If so, how do these homes coexist in one's identity?
• For Bavarians:
• Do you view staying in your hometown as a conscious choice or simply a natural progression of life? How does this affect your relationship with the concept of home?
• What insights do you gain from interacting with people who consider this place a new home? Does it alter your own understanding of what home means?
• What psychological needs does the concept of home fulfill?
• What does the future of "home" look like in an increasingly globalized and mobile world?
• Can the process of making a new place "home" be seen as a form of self-transformation? How so?

If you've never participated before, here's what to expect:

• 2 hours of deep, interesting conversations in a respectful environment that will elevate your spirit and give you new ideas for life, work or relationships
• a supportive group of people sharing their own unique experiences and viewpoints, and encouraging you to do the same
• a rich mix of newcomers and regulars from different countries and cultures for a broad diversity of opinions and experiences

NOTE: we will collect a donation of 5 EUR to cover the costs for the room and the meetup fees.

Please remember the existing rules of this group:

• DO express your ideas clearly, calmly and concisely
• DO listen actively
• DO approach the conversation with an open mind and be willing to hear different perspectives
• DO make yourself fully present. DON'T pull out your phone during the conversation

🚫 No-show policy
As the group size is small, no-shows have a strong negative impact on the group. As such, the policy is that as a general rule, no-shows and same-day cancellations will not be able to sign up for future events. To avoid this:

• Only reserve a spot if you really intend to come.
• If your plans have changed, cancel at least 24 hours before the event, to give people on the waiting list a chance to change their own plans and make it to the event.
• If you have a real last-minute emergency and need to cancel in the last 24 hours, please contact me directly to avoid "no-show" status.