Authentic Relating: The Noticing Game

Parking: There is free parking available
Cost: $20. You may prepay via Venmo @sparklydarkly or pay on site
Capacity: 12 humans total, seating is limited
Seating: The office does not have chairs. We will sit on the floor, and there are some backjacks available for use. You may wish to bring your own cushion or folding chair. Whatever you need to feel comfortable is welcome.
Accessibility: This building requires attendees to be able to walk up one floor-worth of stairs. Please contact the facilitator for any accessibility support needs.

You may contact the facilitator at (971)236-2611 or sparkle@wethealchemist.com. If you send me a text, I can send you a friendly reminder text 24 hours before the event.

You are warmly invited, just exactly as you are, to join us for two hours of authentic relating, where we will play The Noticing game. The game is simple: be present, bring your attention and your curiosity. Share whatever is present and alive and real for you in the moment. If you don't feel like talking, then don't! Do what feels authentic for you and honor your authentic experience. This is a relational meditation and an emergent space. The vibe can be anything from silly and playful to profound and it is impossible to predict because it is created by the people who show up, and by how they participate.

Learn more about The Noticing Game here: https://youtu.be/fOI0Pb8j0ys

A note about location. This gathering is held Indoors In a temperature controlled office space. Please refrain from any perfumes In consideration of those who are sensitive.

SCHEDULE
6:40pm - 6:55pm - please plan to arrive
7:00pm - no one admitted after this time. Once we set the container, latecomers are a disruption. You can leave at any time, but please don't arrive late.
9:00pm - games will be complete by this time

ITINERARY
15 minutes - quick intro and brief guided meditation
15 minutes - review agreements
25 minutes - play the noticing game
10 minutes - break
25 minutes - play the noticing game
15 minutes - sharebacks, open the container

AGREEMENTS
Participants typically find the agreements below to be reasonable guidelines for how to play well together. Please look these over so that you have a basic understanding of the edges of our "sandbox." Reviewing these agreements is not considered your consent. The facilitator will share these agreements again at the gathering, will ask for understanding, any additions or requested modifications can be negotiated at that time with the group, and consent will be shared in real time.

• Respect yourself
• Lean into your edge
• Be curious
• Stay present

To learn more about authentic relating agreements, here is a video from Authentic Austin:
https://www.authrev.org/authentic-relating-agreements

RSVP ETIQUETTE
Seating is limited, these events do sell out, and the group derives the most benefit when we have a full room. Please RSVP only if you are committed to showing up. We understand that circumstances change, there can be various unplanned life events, and that is OK! Please update your RSVP as soon as you become aware that you cannot make it, and that will open your seat up to the next person on the wait list. If there is a repeated pattern of NO SHOW and NO MESSAGE, you may lose your access to these events. It's always best to communicate! So please do reach out so we can work with you and ensure your good standing for future RSVPs. Lastly, if you are not feeling well, please take good care of yourself and the community by staying home.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• There are restrooms at this location
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of certified service animals.
• Tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs are not allowed.
• Please arrive sober (prescription medications are fine). Being connected to yourself will support you and the group in deriving the most value from the game.
• Feel free to bring your water, food, and snacks. Plan on packing out everything that you bring in.
• We want these events to be accessible. If you have any accessibility needs or accommodation needs, please reach out ASAP so that the facilitator can support!