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*"There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen." — Rumi* **What is one small, everyday decision you make purely based on a 'gut feeling' rather than logic?** From a young age, we are introduced to the fast-paced rhythm of modern life. We are taught to focus on efficiency, productivity, and meeting the non-stop demands of a highly driven, always-on culture. Often, we navigate these well-trodden paths—juggling the constant demands of our careers and the expectations of those around us—until we realize we might feel a bit disconnected from our personal center. Finding our internal compass is about pausing to check our alignment. It takes quiet courage to establish healthy boundaries, manage our energy, and gently prioritize personal well-being amidst daily busyness. However, in a culture that rightly values logic and hard work, or when we are simply prone to over-thinking, tuning into that compass can be tricky. It can be difficult to tell the difference between a genuine gut feeling and simple anxiety, or to know if we are protecting our peace versus just avoiding vulnerability. Join us at this Curious Souls Cafe gathering to explore the gentle journey of self-discovery and calibration. We will discuss how to find our own pace within a high-speed world, how to distinguish true intuition from everyday stress, and how we can build lives that feel deeply authentic while still honoring our responsibilities. Bring your stories, a reflective spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover the groundedness and clarity that comes when we navigate life with a well-calibrated compass. **Inviting those who...** 🧭 Wish to gently explore how to align their daily habits and career goals with their core personal values. 🧠 Sometimes struggle with over-thinking, and want to practice telling the difference between a genuine gut feeling and everyday stress. ⚖️ Want a warm space to discuss the delicate balance between being a reliable, responsible person and protecting their own personal time. 🌱 Seek to balance the rigorous demands of a hyper-connected world with the quiet, restorative practices that bring them genuine joy. 🗣️ Hope to connect with kindred spirits who are also learning to manage the noise of modern life while staying grounded and true to themselves. **📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience** 💬 Prompted Conversations We will use virtual question cards designed to help people thoughtfully explore the foundations of their personal values. Here are some sample questions: * What is a common productivity standard or hustle-culture habit that you’ve gently decided to soften to better protect your peace? * When you find yourself over-thinking or trying to 'calculate' the perfect decision, how do you get back in touch with your gut feeling? * What is the difference between your gut pointing away from something because it's a genuinely bad idea, versus pointing away simply because you are nervous to try it? * What is a common productivity standard or hustle-culture habit that you’ve gently decided to soften to better protect your peace? * Instead of trying to optimize every minute, what is one area of your routine where you happily allow yourself to just be perfectly, unproductively human? From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group. Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors. 💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together. After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you. An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe) 📍 Location City: Hong Kong Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table. If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away. Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7) 💡 Housekeeping & Community Guidelines To keep our café a safe and welcoming space for everyone, please keep in mind: * We celebrate diverse perspectives. Please ensure your contributions remain respectful and considerate of others at the table. * You are solely responsible for ensuring your participation and contributions comply with all local laws, regulations, and customs where the event is held. * Remember that we are gathering in an open, public café. We encourage deep conversations, but please be mindful of your surroundings and personal comfort levels when sharing. 🈚 Free of Charge While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu. 🛡️ A Pitch-Free Space To protect the psychological safety and authenticity of our community, Curious Souls Café is a strict no-solicitation zone. We ask that attendees do not use our gatherings to sell services, pitch businesses, or recruit participants into outside paid courses, MLM schemes, or third-party organizations. Let's keep the focus on genuine human connection! *Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant or any third-party question card game.* ✨ What is Curious Souls Café? Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth. We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future! *Disclaimer: Curious Souls Café is a volunteer-run global community. Our events, interactive boards, and digital toolkits are designed as informal spaces for personal reflection and social connection.* *By participating, you acknowledge that these tools are for entertainment and discussions do not constitute professional, legal, or advisory services. Participants remain fully responsible for their own well-being, health, safety, and personal property at all times, and agree to waive any liability against the hosts, organizers, and technology providers.*

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant specal cool spot on Thursday, 18th 2026 [ Public holiday June 19 ], Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. The Buz Lead, latest energetic Business Networking Group in the 852, established with the aim of bringing together talents and entrepreneurs to develop innovative and sustainable business activities in the 852 area. A place where International Business Entrepreneurs can meet and interact, in an informal environment, reaching to new opportunities, enriching networks and connections. You're invited to attend June 's K11 Business Networking Mixer! Join the The Buz Lead at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event: K11 Business Networking Date: Thursday, June 18th 2026 （Public holiday on June 19) Time: 5 pm to 11 pm • Business attire • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! *Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong [K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • To facilitate venue's handling for our BN events, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event. - Kind reminder : Bring some cash.

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**an evening community to chat and unwind after work** join us every thursday at 7pm at the big table! there is no agenda - just a chance to wind down, eat, and chat. to join us - follow us and message @seedlofty on instagram and will share you the details.

Construction Startup Competition (CSC) 2026 is now open for applications! In the 10th edition of the world's leading competition for next-gen startups in the construction sector, we're scouting for the most breakthrough solutions across our 5 focus verticals: 1. Preconstruction Tech 2. Jobsite Productivity & Building Systems 3. ClimateTech for the Built World 4. Smart Manufacturing & Logistics 5. Smart Buildings & Infrastructure If you're a startup transforming the built environment, please submit your application through this link ([https://constructionstartupcompetition.tech/](https://constructionstartupcompetition.tech/)). Submission deadline: 28 June 2026

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA, nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant special cool spot on Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. **Victoria Dockside** is a property development on the waterfront of [Tsim Sha Tsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) near [East Tsim Sha Tsui station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station). The development opened in stages between 2018 and 2019 at a cost of US$2.6 billion. First founded in 1910, the site was originally known as [Holt's Wharf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holt%27s_Wharf). The development includes K11 Musea, a shopping center; serviced apartments, office space, and a hotel. The development is home to a 284-metre skyscraper designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox; it is currently the [8th-tallest building in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Hong_Kong). You're invited to attend June's K11 MUSEA Professional Networking Mixer! Join us at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event : Professional Networking [K11 MUSEA] Date : Thursday, June 18th, 2026 ( Public Holiday on June 19th ) Time : 5 pm to 11 pm • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! \*Order drinks ( Alcoholic or non Alcoholic ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! Venue : Red Room: 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • Business attire • The dress code: Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops. \* Kind reminder : Bring some cash. • To facilitate venue's handling for our networking, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event >.

Step in the Hong Kong Beautiful Tsim Sha Tsui City View at Red Room, K11 MUSEA, nicely decorated speakeasy bar, come discover this elegant special cool spot on Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) Sign up now, save the date, and join us with your friends. **Victoria Dockside** is a property development on the waterfront of [Tsim Sha Tsui](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui), [Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong) near [East Tsim Sha Tsui station](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Tsim_Sha_Tsui_station). The development opened in stages between 2018 and 2019 at a cost of US$2.6 billion. First founded in 1910, the site was originally known as [Holt's Wharf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holt%27s_Wharf). The development includes K11 Musea, a shopping centre; serviced apartments, office space, and a hotel. The development is home to a 284-metre skyscraper designed by architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox; it is currently the [8th-tallest building in Hong Kong](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Hong_Kong). You're invited to attend June 's K11 MUSEA Professional Networking Mixer! Join us at Red Room, 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong < BAR AREA >, for an evening of networking. The dress code: Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops. • Mix and mingle with different business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs. Event: Thursday EXPATS Networking @Red Room [ Eat & Drink Event ] Date: Thursday, June 18th ( Public holiday June 19th ) from 5pm to 11pm • Free entry with the purchase of any drinks! Order drinks ( Alcoholic or not ) at the door. [ Snacks, Tea and coffee will not be included for door order ] !! - Business attire - Smart casual. No shorts and / or flip-flops Venue : Red Room : 606, 6/F, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. [ K11 MUSEA from East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit J ]. • To facilitate venue's handling for our networking, please write down your name on the sticker tag, so people that talk to you can easily remember. And order a drink at the door before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you! < Venue requires to order drinks, in order to join the event >. *Bring some cash.

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Better Life Meetup@Futian 周六华强北英语角 Theme: Share A Book/Movie/Story Time: Sat 19:00-21:30 2nd-November-2019 地址:广东省深圳市福田区福明路40号雷圳大厦4层锦囊青年寓 Venue: 4th Floor Leizhen Mansion Contact/联系: Kevin 15013515941Wechat/phone

**Goat Crashers:** You're a CHEEKY LITTLE GOAT and you want to PARTY. Problem is, the only party is being held by HUMANS who don't want goats to 'ruin' it. But to HELL WITH THEM. You're going to get inside by any means necessary and have the BEST TIME. **Lost So Deep Underground:** You've been down here so long, you've quite forgotten why you're even down this far underground. Now your thoughts are all about getting out of these endless dark caves and maybe, just maybe, feeling sunlight on your skin again. A Dungeon World adventure. WHAT IS ONE-SHOT SATURDAY? It's a weekly meet-up in Sheung Wan/Central, focusing on indie games and single-session games (one-shots). 而家所有游戏係英文嘅但如果你要嚟玩中文游戏，我哋會無任歡迎。只要湊啱玩家就行！ You can drop in and play at any One-Shot Saturday – you do not need to have played in a previous session or commit to playing again. Whether you've played an RPG before or not, you're welcome to join us. Please arrive on time as once the games begin it becomes difficult to properly introduce latecomers. Join the conversation, make plans, suggest games to play, etc. — Facebook group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/oneshotsaturdays/) \*\*\* WHAT IS A TABLETOP RPG? It's a game in which you never know where the next stop will be, because it’s all down to the decisions you and your fellow players make. Usually one person is the Game Master (or "GM"). Everyone else will be players, taking the role of the characters in the game. The players get to say what their characters say, think, and do. The GM describes everything else in the world. Then... we play to find out what happens. The game is a conversation: I say something, then you reply, maybe someone else chimes in. We talk about what's happening to the characters we imagine and the world around them. We also talk about the rules, which help us decide what happens next if the next step is in doubt. The rules differ from game to game: some use dice to shape the story, others use cards or something else. It's always a conversation, though.

🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!** 🗓 **Date:** 20th June 2026 📍 **Location:** 6th Floor, Chung Pont building, 300 Hennesry Road, wanchai, in person. 🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time. join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think. learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy. Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to: ✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries 🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts 🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind 💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work 🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together. 👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!** #GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation

**General idea:** Join us for a relaxed people-drawing-people activity over coffee or a drink. Both newcomers and experienced participants are welcome to join. **💰 Price** : Only pay for your drink! We don't charge a fee. **✅ Guidelines**: * Bring your own paper, pencil, drawing tablet etc ✏️ * Greet the host(s)! * Buy yourself a drink (tea, coffee, sodas, etc) * Find a seat and start drawing your surroundings (especially the people). 📣 **Join our socials!** Follow [our official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/people_drawing_people/) for event photos **@peopledrawingpeople** Grow the event by sharing your own drawings and tag us! 📸 **Photos** Hosts will also take descriptive shots of the event and your drawings to promote this meetup to new members outside. If you prefer not to appear in photographs just let them know. **[ Optional activities ]** For variety we may suggest optional activities which you can choose to participate in or not. These include volunteering as a model for the group, or partnering up with people for longer model/artist exchanges, skill sharing, etc.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖