The Passionate Philosophers

### Session 1 (Valentine’s Day Edition)

## Fear, Vulnerability & the Courage to Be Seen

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Valentine’s Day often celebrates romance.
This gathering explores something more fundamental: the courage to be truly seen.
We long for connection — yet instinctively pull back when it becomes possible.
Why does intimacy feel so close… and so threatening?
This session opens a 5-part philosophy-based series exploring love, self-worth, freedom, and authentic connection — not as ideas to consume, but as experiences to inquire into together.

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### ✦ What we’ll explore

Through guided inquiry and reflective dialogue, we’ll explore:

• Why vulnerability feels risky, even when we crave closeness
• How fear often disguises itself as independence, busyness, or detachment
• The difference between emotional exposure and genuine presence
• What it means to meet another without armour or performance

This is not therapy.
This is not a dating event.
And it’s not a lecture.
It’s a thoughtful, guided philosophy experience — calm, grounded, and dialogical.

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### ✦ About the series

The Art of Being Seen is a bi-weekly series of 5 intimate sessions:

1. Fear & Vulnerability
2. Self-Worth Beyond Performance
3. Freedom & Living Beyond the Script
4. Love as a Mirror
5. Power, Polarity & Play

Each session can be attended independently,
yet together they form a deeper arc of exploration.

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### ✦ Who this is for

This space is designed for people who value:

• Depth over performance
• Curiosity over certainty
• Honest inquiry over advice

Participants are typically 25–50, internationally minded, and comfortable engaging with meaningful questions about life and relationships.
To preserve the quality of dialogue, participation is limited, and the group is curated to remain balanced.
If you’re seeking quick fixes or surface-level socialising, this may not be the right space.
If you enjoy reflection, presence, and real conversation, you’ll likely feel at home.

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### ✦ Format

• Gentle grounding to arrive into presence
• Guided philosophical inquiry
• Small pair or triad dialogues for depth
• Group reflection and integration

Speaking is always optional.
Listening is participation.

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### ✦ Practical details

• Date: Valentine’s Day
• Duration: ~90–120 minutes
• Spots: Strictly limited to preserve intimacy
• Group: Curated for balance and quality

Once the group is full, registrations will close.

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### ✦ A final note

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be loud or performative.
It can be quiet, honest, and meaningful.
If this resonates, trust that pull.
Cheers,
Dev,
https://maisonmagnetique.com/