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Lakes, Wildflowers & Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Rating: B)
You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.
Celebrate springtime with a 10 mile hike with 700' of elevation gain showcasing two lakes, wildflowers and a botanical garden. We will begin at the South Lakes Village Shopping Center in Reston, and take Reston paths to the W&OD equestrian trail, which we will follow easterly until the intersection with the Meadowlark Connector Trail. That trail leads to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, operated by NOVA Parks. We’ll walk for about a mile through the gardens to see flowering plants, the Korean Bell Garden and a koi pond. After a lunch break, we’ll backtrack but this time follow the W&OD paved path part of the way. From the W&OD to the South Lakes Village Shopping Center we’ll take a different route, looking for wildflowers as we hike through a stream valley and up and down hills on unpaved trails, including the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail. If we’re lucky, wood poppies and wild azaleas will be in bloom along our route in Reston as they were at approximately the same time last year:
The final segment will be on mostly asphalt paths along Reston’s lakes Audubon and Thoreau. Overall, about 60 percent of the hike will be on paved surfaces.
We hike at a pace of between 2.5-3.0 mph when moving, but the loop through Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will be a stroll with stops.
Restrooms are available at the South Lakes Village Shopping Center and at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, and there’s a porta potty along the W&OD Trail at roughly the halfway point between Reston and the gardens.
No dogs permitted on this hike.
Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920 (C)
NVHC hiker Maurice will assist in guiding us through this route.
[Rating: B](https://nvhc.com/hikeinfo/ratings/)
Gardens Entry Fee: For groups of 10 or more, money to be collected by leader. Exact change appreciated.
Under 60 - $6.00
60 or older: $3.00
AllTrails Map for hike:
[https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-april-14-2025-a14185b-3?u=i&sh=7cs7ov](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/activity-april-14-2025-a14185b-3?u=i&sh=7cs7ov)
Map of Garden:
[https://www.novaparks.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/MC-ML-ParkMap_FL_3.24.25.pdf](https://www.novaparks.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/MC-ML-ParkMap_FL_3.24.25.pdf)
Level 1 Bachata & Salsa Group Classes
7:45 PM – Beginner Bachata
8:30 PM – Beginner Salsa
This Class is for absolute beginner and up.
[Book Your Class Here. ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/)
Choose the date. then Click "book now."
$18 Per Person for 1 Class $25 Per Person for 2 Classes
Do I need Partner? NO
Is it a Series? No. But we review similar materials on the consistent basic.
Can I drop-in? Yes.
Membership & Class pass available for your better growth and progress.
[www.crowndancestudio.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowndancestudio.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2zhtlRxGhExkt_lh7UddK-BeWO8Qs1-EOyoeOGv-J3T0iFQh1Mcj2yiCA_aem_AcwNtPvUfkDahcWu-o_1owBvR7kH5cPtGKRaZN0cwvsy7zAKFAW0zv11GyJZeHFK3sXTqcwkHzYjvnhIdj_bZzn9&h=AT03tOQ7TaMbm8BWrbY5GVWwm5AUCbspa2tH6WSZj2P19MdXsK-Ih8hbVRlM9y0i0DuAMcN1QoF5tRzsQ-8aq-F0hneUu0Qayohk--xGdi4ODLmv7dW1y3B0veXR6xDUMxTNH1ui5a1qQMb1Cw&__tn__=q&c[0]=AT23QwS2XzF8mb_UChFebvxb_ZwrfUwkBaJHK5_0MHCyY9o9eHFqWNQPS2IJpCgWWS7KJfldFCk2N1JPAXQQGplryaicqsu-5Hpj0tsphsZ3balIXhHgvlOSxKBXhiUaH8GLAXguklvbM9QOeUG2qAJKdQJ6)
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Sahaja Yoga Meditation - In person workshops
This is introductory meditation for people who wants to learn basics of meditation. It's a free event held every week and everyone is welcome to join.
Morning Movement & Grace
[Book Your Classes by Clicking This Link! ](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/)
Kick off your week from **11:00 AM to 12:00 PM wit**h focusing on the smooth, elegant foundations of Ballroom dance. This session is perfect for seniors and families looking to improve posture and balance through the Waltz, Foxtrot, and Tango in a low-pressure, welcoming environment.
Price: $25 Drop-in, Membership **DOES NOT** include this class!
RIO Evening Walk/Hike Around the Lake and (lite dinner afterwards) 6pm
Meet in front of Copper Canyon by the benches.
We'll do anywhere from 3-5 laps. It's .75 miles around and we usually do 3/4 laps.
For safety reasons, we’re going to keep the group to two small groups of eight members each. Sometimes it get crowded there so we don’t want to have any mishaps.
Afterwards, if we like the group will decide where to grab a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants at the RIO.
If you happen to be late, walk, counterclockwise around the lake and you should see us walking
Cidadania Events This Week
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RANG - Outdoor HOLI Carnival
The Ultimate Holi Festival Experience
**🎉 Band Baaja & Maps Entertainment Present 🎉**
### **RANG – The Ultimate Outdoor Holi Carnival**
Celebrate the magic of Holi like never before!
**🗓 Sunday, April 26, 2026** \| ⏰ **11:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
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**🎟 Tickets: (Available on Eventbrite & Sulekha)**
**$7 Per Person** \| 👶 ***Kids Under 5 – FREE***
$ 24 Family of 4 People \| $50 Group of 10 People
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### **📍 Venue:**
**Droumavalla Farm (Outdoor Patio)** \- 15066 Limestone School Rd\, Leesburg\, VA
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### **✨ Get Ready For a Power-Packed Day of Fun:**
🎨 Color Play
🍔 Delicious Food
🎶 Music & Dance
🛍 Shopping Stalls
👨👩👧 Kids Zone
🍦 Ice Cream Treats
🥁 Live Performances & Dhol
🔥 High-Energy DJ Vibes
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### **🎧 Music Lineup:**
**Celebrity DJ SVP**
with **DJ Sena & DJ Bhavin**
Spinning the best of Bollywood • Tollywood • Bhangra • English • International Hits 🎵
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### 📞 For Vendor Booths, Sponsorships & Tickets:
**Saumil: 240-505-7285**
**Akash: 571-345-5002**
🚫 *Outside colors, food, & drinks are not allowed*
Bearfence Rock Scramble- Rapidan Camp/Camp Hoover (Rating: A)
*You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf) and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.*
This hike is about 12 miles with an elevation gain of about 1900 ft.
A very nice hike in Shenandoah National Park, to the iconic Camp Rapidan, or better known as Camp Hoover, President Hoover's summer mountain retreat. To add to the adventure, before we take off for Camp Hoover, we will do the Bearfence Mountain Rock scramble for some great views.
Description: We will hike starting at the Milam Gap parking area and connect on the Appalachian Trail to the summit of Hazeltop Mtn, (600 ft elevation over about 1.8 miles). We will continue on the AT to Bearfence Rock and complete that loop. There will be an option to do the rock scramble or just hike a short distance around to the other end of Bearfence Rock where we will all meet up. We will snack here while we enjoy the view. We will return on the AT to Laurel Prong trail and descend to Camp Rapidan. We will stop for a late lunch at Camp Hoover with some time to look over the Camp. We will then begin our return on Mill Prong trail back to the parking lot.
You should be in good physical condition to deal with the mileage and elevation gain. If you haven't hiked with me before, I may contact you to discuss this hike. Please note: The rock scramble on Bearfence Rock requires the use of both hands. Read the Bearfence Rock description in the link below. If you have any questions about this, please contact me.
The pace will be about 2.5 mph, slower on rock scramble and uphill. Hiking time with lunch, about 5 hours.
[Alltrails Map](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bearfence-rapidan-51f3eb9?u=i&sh=z7o4im)
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/bearfence-rapidan-51f3eb9?u=i&sh=z7o4im
Bearfence Rock:
[https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/Bearfence_RoadTrail.pdf](https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/Bearfence_RoadTrail.pdf)
Bring adequate water/hydration (at least 2 liters), snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes for the rock scramble as well as other rocky areas, tree roots, and potential wet areas. Hiking poles are helpful if you usually hike with them. However, you will need to stow your hiking poles for the Bearfence rock scramble. There are several stream crossings, which are usually easily crossed.
Park Entrance Fee: $30 entrance fee for Shenandoah National Park unless you have a National Park pass or a Shenandoah annual park pass. Military and Veterans are eligible for a military pass, just show your military/retired/veterans ID.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. [https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy](https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy)
***Please note: dogs are not allowed on Bearfence Rock so if you bring a dog, you must take the trail loop on the AT around the rock scramble.***
**NOTE:** Anyone not wishing to do the rock scramble can also take the AT around and meet us at the other end of the Bearfence Rock scramble. We'll stop and discuss when we get to the rock scramble point of the hike.
Carpools: Meet at the Centreville Park and Ride
**Suggested carpool fee is $8. The hike leader will NOT be at the carpool location. Driving time to Milam Gap is about 1 hour 50 minutes. Carpoolers should plan to leave the Park & Ride by 7:00am**
Neither the Club nor the hike leaders are responsible for coordinating transportation to/from the trailhead. Hikers are not guaranteed to get a ride to the trailhead from the carpool location. Carpooling is organized by the participants and they participate at their own risk.
***If you are driving directly to Milam Gap, please be there a by 9am so we can get everyone signed in for a 9:15 am start.*** **Milam Gap is at mile marker 52.6 on Skyline Drive , GPS 38.49985, -78.44556** .
***Please note: The hike starts at Milam Gap parking lot at 9:15am.***
If you haven't hiked with me before, please provide you full name, cell phone number, and emergency contact number. You can provide the info to me on Meetup message or text me at the number below.
Any questions? Message me on Meetup messenger or text me, 703-489-1315. If you text me, please include your name.
Thursday Night Country Western Dance
***Colvin Run's Thursday Night Country Dance with Tim Bowker***
Come early and enjoy the warmup music at 7:15 p.m. **Tim Bowker's Country Nightclub Two-Step lesson** is at **7:30 p.m**, and then stay for **DJ Tim's dance party 8:30-10:30 p.m.**
Cold water, snacks and lots of friendly people included. No partner, experience, or reservations needed. Plenty of free, safe parking.
$15 entry fee (cash/check only); Includes lesson, dance and light refreshments.
***First Timer? No Problem!! Come learn a great lesson from Timothy Bowker! We welcome everyone!***
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Mark your calendars for **West Coast Swing Sundays**
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
The next WCS Sunday is January 11, 2026
***Find your happy place at Colvin Run Dance Hall***
***Where everybody knows your name, and everyone's glad you came!***
*Find Colvin Run at: http://www.colvinrun.org*
*or contact Kathy.Milks@ColvinRun.org*
Ballroom Dancing for Beginners & Up.
Join us every Thursday for Beginner Friendly Social Classes and Social Ballroom Dancing. All is welcome and no partner is necessary.
You will learn 2 dances per month in our beginner friendly classes every Thursday.
7:00 Pm Beginner Smooth (Waltz, Tango, or Foxtrot). Please see website schedule for dances of the month.
8:00 Pm Beginner Rhythm (Cha Cha, Rumba, or Swing). Please Check Schedule.
9:00 pm - 10:30 Pm Social dancing.
[Register for Classes Here 📌](https://crowndancestudio.com/group-classes/)
* Please visit our website in the link above to register and claim your free intro offer for first time visitors.
\*You MUST register online to claim the free offer!! Select “Intro offer.”
\*The RSVP here does not reflect the size of our classes. We have e at least 15 members each week. And the number is growing.
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.**
In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy.
Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds.
**At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com.
Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event.
We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures.
**Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.**
BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
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VSDC Volunteer Day at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary - Saturday
Join us for a volunteer day helping the animals at Rosie's Farm Sanctuary in Potomac, MD.
Before attending this event, you must sign a liability waiver. Please use this link [https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/](https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/b5nky2tonaovjqgjn6ap5p/web/)
The chores you will be doing are physical. You will be working on big projects that require many volunteers like removing old bedding, sanitizing stals and replacing with new bedding, along with the daily clean up chores. Wear boots and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.
Feel free to bring a filled water bottle. On sunny days a brimmed hat and sunglasses may be helpful. Sunscreen is also suggested.
Please do not bring any food or yummy-smelling items on your body or in your bag as our animals love to eat and are on special diets.
Out of respect for the animals, we do not allow any food with animal products to be consumed at Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary. Please ensure that all edible items are plant-based (no dairy, no cheese, no cow’s milk ice cream, no meat, no fish, no eggs). Thank you for your cooperation and respect for this. It is very important to us.
There is a gift shop where you can browse and warm up during the event.
Please post your pictures and tag Rosie’s Farm Sanctuary and VSDC! Stick around at the end for a group photo behind the barn.
If there is interest, we may go out to eat in one of our local vegan restaurants afterward.
We are limited to 30 volunteers, so please change your RSVP if you cannot attend.
Rosie's Farm Sanctuary is always in need of volunteers. If you want to volunteer with them outside of VSDC's volunteer days, make sure to visit [Rosies Farm Sanctuary ](https://rosiesfarmsanctuary.org/volunteer/) to sign up.
By coming to this event, we expect you to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/%20) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Join today](https://vsdc.org/membership/)!
**Ways to Stay In Touch with Us**
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:
* Become a [VSDC member](https://vsdc.org/membership/) to save money at area restaurants and support us in being a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
* Sign up for our[ monthly e-newsletter](https://vsdc.org/about/newsletter/) to hear more about our activities.
* Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vegsocietydc/) or [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/vegsocietydc/) to engage with us.
**Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?**
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, [please visit our website](https://vsdc.org/volunteer/).
**Only Vegan Food, Please**
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to [explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources](https://vsdc.org/exploringvegan/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC's Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**
Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance
***Colvin Run 1st Saturday Social Ballroom Dance.***
**We invite you to join us for our Social Ballroom dance to open the Holiday Season! Our Dance Hall is beautifully decorated and ready to welcome our dancers to enjoy the warm, festive holiday spirit and atmosphere!**
7:30-8:30 pm: Rumba Dance Lesson by **Amber Logan, of Moxie Movement!**
8:30-11:00 pm: Ballroom dance to **DJ music by Ed Cottrell**
Dress is "ballroom casual." Please, no jeans, cut-offs or T shirts. Dress to Impress!
$15 (cash or check) for the full evening includes lesson, dance, cold water, and scrumptious snacks
No partner, experience or reservations needed. Don't have a partner? Come to Colvin Run Dance Hall where you will find friendly partners HAPPY to meet you and dance with you!!
1,850 sq. ft. beautiful oak dance floor.
Plenty of free, safe parking.
## Questions? Find Colvin Run at [http://www.colvinrun.org](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=a653d4304d&e=dc73d9bfad) or visit [https:](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=b3877963d5&e=dc73d9bfad)[//www.meetup.com/colvinrun-org/events](https://colvinrun.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9abd22bfb1858c46263c2620b&id=eda6408288&e=dc73d9bfad) or contact [Conrad.Heer@ColvinRun.org](mailto:Kathy.Milks@colvinrun.org)
GitHub Copilot Dev Days - D.C
Important: Register on [AICamp website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026043014) is required for admission.
**Description:**
Join us for a community-led developer event focused on AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. This event brings together developers to explore practical workflows, real-world use cases, and hands-on experiences using GitHub Copilot.
Whether you are new to GitHub Copilot or already using it, this event will help you better understand how to apply AI-assisted coding techniques in everyday development.
**Speakers/Topics:**
\- Reynald Adolphe\, Microsoft\.
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules. If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: [Submit Topics](https://forms.gle/JkMt91CZRtoJBSFUA)
**Sponsors:**
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community. Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 5,000+ AI developers in D.C and 500K+ worldwide.
50th One Day Hike (ODH)- 50km/32 miles
Four years ago, I did the 50km ODH as part of my 8 month training program for "Founder's Kili Climb for Veterans" on Mount Kilimamjaro, Tanzania. I successfully summited Uhuru Peak, elevation 19,341 ft in Aug 2022 :)! Last year, 5 walkers from our Walking group joined me.
I warmly invite you to join us on 50km/32 mile walk on the C&O canal from White Ferry, VA to Harper's Ferry, WV on Saturday, May 2, 2026
REGISTERING: Registration is online at ([https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96406605](https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=96406605)) on Feb 11, 5pm and will be "Sold Out" within a few hours, when it reaches maximum 350 walkers. During your registration period, there will a “Register Now” button to click; until then, “Oops!” Event is "SOLD OUT" Plan to register as soon as regular registration opens.
FEE: The cost for both 100K or 50K is approx $95 per registrant. It covers food, drinks, medical support, and hike support. Here's official Sierra Club's ODH website: https://www.onedayhike.org/
ROUTE: For almost the entire hike, you will be going upstream on C&O Canal National Historical Park. The 50k route starts at Whites Ferry, MD and ends at Harper's Ferry, W. VA. At canal mile 60.6, there is a railroad bridge with an adjacent footbridge that crosses the Potomac River to Harper's Ferry, WV. We made it to this point by sunset. The final 1.5 miles is uphill to **High Street** (which becomes Washington Street) to the endpoint at the Bolivar Community Center on Panama Street.
Meaningful Conversation and Coffee. At Caffe Amouri in Vienna
Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching.
Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others who are also seeking deeper conversations. Let the conversation flow from topic to topic. Optional questions are listed below.
Optional Questions: Life Stages & Transitions
1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging?
2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists?
3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about?
Optional Questions: Identity After the Roles
4. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?
5. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed?
6. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted?
Optional Questions: AI & Being Human
7. What human experiences will AI never truly understand?
8. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do?
9. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated?
Optional Questions: Belief & Meaning
10. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space?
11. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live?
12. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self?
Optional Questions: The Modern Psyche
13. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have?
14. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire?
15. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept?
Optional Questions: Work & Purpose
16. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you?
17. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors?
18. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years?
Optional Questions: Relationships & Connection
19. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why?
20. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best?
21. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others?
Optional Questions: Time & Mortality
22. What are you running out of time to say or do?
23. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite?
24. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail?
Optional Questions: Society & Culture
25. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense?
26. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing?
27. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years?
Optional Questions: Personal Philosophy
28. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way?
29. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out
30. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?




















