Love

Let's have a conversation about love.

Here are a few questions we will consider during this evening:

• What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about love?
• How do you think our personal view of love is influenced by the culture in which we grow up?
• Do you think vulnerability and love are interlinked?
• What are your thoughts about the saying “love hurts”?
• Can you love unconditionally?

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

Please remember the existing rules of this group:

• DO listen respectfully. DON'T interrupt others.
• DO show up with a learning mindset. DON'T try to win an argument.
• DO show curiosity towards other people experiences and ideas. DON'T project judgement and blame.
• 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.

🌮 Food for thought
Here are a few quotes about love:

• "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." - Lao Tzu
• “So, I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.” – Paulo Coelho
• “One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love.” – Socrates
• “The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain. We risk being acted upon by forces outside our control.” - Bell Hooks
• “ “Love at first sight” is a myth. There is lust at first sight, connection at first interaction. But not love. Romantic, intimate, lifetime love is built by choices of connection over time - by investment, sacrifice and nurturing.” - Levi Washington