Deep Discussions Topic - Unconditional Love: Can we be loved without masks?

You don't have to buy dinner to attend. Have a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, a beer or just some water -- but come! RSVP early as the group reservation is limited to 25 (if you find yourself on the waitlist, come anyway. We have always had seats available at the table).

Topic: TBD

Is there anywhere we don’t have to earn the right to exist? In a world that often rewards adaptation, performance, and fitting in, many of us learn to show only certain parts of ourselves — depending on who we’re with, what’s expected, or what feels safe. At the same time, we hear about unconditional love as an ideal: something pure, boundless, and freely given. But beyond just romantic cliche, what does that actually mean in real human relationships?

This discussion explores unconditional love through both lived experience and philosophical reflection. Is unconditional love something we receive from others, something we offer, or something we imagine as a possibility? Is it inspirational, aspirational, or experiential — and can it be more than one of these at once? Together, we’ll reflect on love, identity, masking, belonging, and the visible and invisible conditions that shape how we show up with others and ourselves.

Join us as we explore these questions and more in our ongoing monthly discussion series, where we aim to go deeper into what shapes our shared human experience.