What we’re about
Verbindung Masala is private social group about deliberately experimenting with adding engaging activities to our lives that connect us to people.
There are lots of ways of living. But we sometimes end up staying in existing habits accidentally rather than because they serve us well. Philosophers, thinkers and pop culture from past, present, and into the future identify lots of ways of seeking meaning or happiness or generally "how to human". A couple significant threads that weave through that tapestry are connection and change.
Verbindung Masala is a private social group (no secret handshake - yet...) for interesting activities to try around those themes. Or more specifically mildly spicy things to do to connect to others that don't feel like "just the usual": Telling stories to each other rather than going to a movie can feel a bit uncomfortable and at the same time can help grow a different kind of connection. That is the sweet spot for this group. Basically for people who like Sound of Silence because it speaks to the need to connect - but love the Disturbed version because it so intense.
Been thinking it would be cool to jam together? try it with this group! Been wanting a cheese tasting foodie buddy? try it with this group! Want to have more people you feel connected with? try it with this group! Basically if it is generally something new-to-your-current-world and something vaguely about connection (new people or new depth or new context) you are in the right ballpark here. Towards a more interesting version of human-ing together!
How To:
This space is a great way to organize something, let people respond to invites etc. - it might be awesome and be repeated for a while or it might fall through; both fine!. The group is set as private (your membership, event information, etc is hidden) although the group general info is public.
Feel free to forward a link to this group to people you think would be interested, and DM me so I can approve people you refer.
There is also a sidekick discord server to share ideas or organize events. Good spot to chat about forming ideas or put stuff out into the world for reactions. Send a message to Craig to get an invite.