Resolve and Balance

Welcome to Resolve and Balance!

We meet every other week to explore and reflect on practical ideas and questions, with the goal of becoming more resolute and balanced.

We (Alex & Gabe) believe that an unexamined life is not worth living. We believe that for people who walk that path, it is natural to work towards both inner growth and outer strength - values like Self-Discovery, Resolve, Resilience, and Balance.
There are many ways to practice these virtues. Here, at Resolve and Balance, we focus on a blend of personal introspection, group conversations, and a purposeful study of philosophical traditions.

This is a safe place dedicated to deep exploration and self-discovery. Let’s read what we might not have naturally encountered and let’s learn more about ourselves through learning about others.

Curiosity is virtuous. A curious mind may learn from many sources without preconception.
From religions to spiritualities, from treaties of economics and wars to political philosophy, and from public discourses to private mediations and correspondence.

Here are a couple of the rules, to ensure the meetings are pleasant and productive for everyone:

• Read the passages for the session you are attending ahead of time! We intentionally keep them short.
• Only bring healthy food and drinks! No alcohol, fast-food, soda and candies for instance. Feel free to instead bring fruits, nuts, teas or juices.
• No phone during the conversations! If you need to check your phone, wait for the break or leave the room.
• Maintain Balance! We will ensure that everyone gets to participate a little, so restrain yourself from complaining about moderation during the session and wait for the end if you want to talk about it.