Mindful Mingle

Hello, Berlin!
We're Mindful Mingle, a cozy corner in our bustling city dedicated to heartfelt conversations and genuine emotional support. A place where you're not just another face in the crowd, but a valued member of a caring community. In a city where the conversation about mental health is often shrouded in silence, Mindful Mingle welcomes openness and emotional honesty.

A Bit About Me and Why This Group:
My name is Behnam. I've been on the lookout for a group in Berlin where people can freely talk about their mental and emotional experiences, but I couldn't find one that felt right. So, I thought, why not create it myself? I'm not a big organization or a seasoned event planner, just someone who believes in the power of sharing and listening. Sure, I have my doubts (who doesn't?), but I'm taking the leap anyway. If you, like me, have been searching for a space where you can be real about how you're doing... really doing, then this might just be for you.
Life can be a rollercoaster, and sometimes, all we need is a safe space to talk about it. It's all about creating a space in Berlin where we can just be ourselves, talk about what's really going on in our lives, and support each other. We meet up, sit down, and just chat. It's about sharing our stories, our struggles, and our triumphs.

What to Expect:
• Heartfelt Gatherings: Join us as we sit together in a circle, not just as strangers, but as friends who haven’t met yet. Each meeting is an opportunity to share what's on your mind and heart in a space of warmth and acceptance.
• A Supportive Ear: Every voice matters and every story is met with empathy. We're all ears for whatever you wish to share.
• Diverse Experiences: Our strength lies in our diversity. We welcome all walks of life to enrich our discussions with varied perspectives.
• Community Healing: Together, we find comfort and healing in shared experiences and collective wisdom.

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## 🌿 Mindful Mingle Community Guidelines

Creating a space for real conversations, mindful connection, and mutual respect
These guidelines are here to help us keep our gatherings safe, supportive, and enriching for everyone. Please read them before attending an event.

### 💛 1. Come as You Are

This is a space for real people, not perfect ones. Whether you’re having a great week or a rough day, you’re welcome here. Just be yourself, no masks needed.

### 🗣️ 2. Listen with Empathy

When someone shares, listen with your full attention and an open heart. Avoid interrupting or offering unsolicited advice. Sometimes, the most powerful support is simply being present and listening.

### 🤝 3. Respect Confidentiality

What’s shared in the circle stays in the circle.
Trust is the foundation of this group, please don’t repeat or post about anyone’s personal experiences outside of the meetup.

### 🧘 4. No Judgment, No Fixing

Everyone’s experience is valid. This isn’t a space for therapy or debate, but for compassionate sharing. Let’s honor each person’s truth without trying to “fix” or analyze it.

### 🌍 5. Diversity Is Our Strength

We celebrate people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. Discrimination, harassment, or exclusion of any kind will not be tolerated.
Bring curiosity and kindness, we learn so much from each other’s perspectives.

### 💬 6. Professional Yet Personal

While we welcome people from health, tech, and psychology backgrounds, this isn’t a job-hunting or networking pitch space. It’s about genuine connection first, the professional insights come naturally through conversation.

### 🕊️ 7. Honor the Flow

Please arrive on time if you can, and stay as long as feels right. Our events are flexible, but being punctual helps maintain the shared rhythm and presence in the group.

### 📍 8. Be Mindful of Space and Time

Keep introductions and sharing brief so everyone has a chance to speak.
If you’re speaking, take a breath, and make room for others. If you’re quiet, know that your presence still matters deeply.

### ☕ 9. Kind Curiosity Over Critique

It’s okay to disagree, that’s part of rich conversation. But let’s do so mindfully, with respect and empathy. Ask questions to understand, not to challenge.

### 🌸 10. This Is a Shared Space, Not Therapy

Mindful Mingle is about community and connection, not a substitute for therapy or crisis support. If you’re struggling, please know you’re not alone and professional help is always encouraged. We’re here to listen and care, not to diagnose or treat.

### ✨ A Final Note

Mindful Mingle is a living community, these guidelines grow with us.
By showing up with kindness, honesty, and openness, you help create the safe, heartfelt atmosphere that makes this group special.
Thank you for being part of it. 🌿