In a culture that celebrates constant motion, how do we rediscover the profound art of being still?
Refined Minds invites you to an intimate afternoon of contemplation—a sanctuary from the relentless pace of modern life where we'll explore what it truly means to inhabit time rather than hurry through it.
From the the meditative power of slow music and silence, to modern movements like “slow living” and “slow food” — we’ll consider what it means to savour time instead of racing through it.
Our conversation will wander through questions like:
- What if busyness is not productivity but avoidance?
- Which works of art have taught you to linger rather than rush?
- What does it mean to be fully present in an age of infinite distraction?
- What books, songs, or personal experiences have helped you slow down?
- How can art and philosophy reshape our relationship with time?
This gathering thrives on collective wisdom rather than individual expertise. Please bring a favourite passage that makes you pause, or a piece of music that slows your breathing, or simply the gift of your attention and curiosity.
📍 Where: Vancouver Public Library Central Branch / L6 North (690) Meeting Room
👥 Who: Open to anyone curious, kind, and eager for meaningful conversation
