Discussing Empathy and Other Values: How Can We Live More Value-Driven Lives?

The goal of this event is to discuss the importance of values such as integrity, virtue, empathy, moderation, wisdom, and compassion, and think about how we can embody these values more in everyday life in actionable ways.

Agenda

1. Intro to event, and participant intro
2. Discuss overarching values and what they are/ what they mean to us
3. Brainstorm ways in which we can embody 2-3 values in an actionable ways
4. Feedback on session (if time)

Some questions we will explore:

Discussion points:

• What are empathy / integrity / virtuousness to you?
• Why are these values important?
• What are ways in which you see society embodying these values?
• What are ways in which you see society moving away from these values?
• What does moral decay mean to you, if anything?

Brainstorming (how can we further embody these values?)

• What do you do that is empathetic / virtuous / shows integrity?
• How does embodying these values in your everyday actions/life make you feel?
• How can we embody these qualities in our everyday life?
• Who can be the recipients of these behaviours?
• What are the benefits of living a life that embodies these values?

# What should you bring?

Please come prepared to discuss the above questions, and bring any material/quotes, etc, that help you live well.

Come with examples of how you embody the values and qualities above, and also feel free to discuss challenges that you face in trying to live these values - we are here to strengthen, support and help each other live better lives, and part of this is first talking about where we may be falling short!

Please also think about what you would like to get out of an event/group like this, as we will discuss this at the beginning, along with a brief intro to each member so we can get to know each other before delving in!

How to find us:
We will meet at Café Eule in Gleisdreieck, by the park entrance of Kurfürstenstraße and Dennewitzstraße. We will then find some grass in the area to lay out blankets and speak. If you are late, please message or comment.

** If there is heavy rain within an hour of the event, it will be rescheduled for another day.