The Mind
What is consciousness, and where does it come from? What causes experiences of mental illness? What can these experiences teach us about ourselves, the mind, and society at large? Lead particiapnts in frank discussions about consciousness, mental illness, and what it means to be mentally healthy at this Campfire Event on the theme of The Mind.
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How We Eat
Why do we eat what we eat? What is the relationship between food and mental health? And how can our relationship with food become an extension of our values and ethics? Guide participants in a discussion about the many ways food impacts our lives, and how eating can become a means of connecting more deeply with ourselves.
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Intimacy
How has our childhood affected our present day relationships? Why do we sometimes pull away when others get close? How can we find meaningful fulfillment in platonic relationships, as well as with romantic partners? Facilitate conversations about relationships, honesty & connection at this Campfire Event on intimacy.
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The Body
What does it mean to have a ‘good body’? How much of how we think about our bodies is inherited from our parents, our society, and our culture at large? And what does it take to find a sense of ease and confidence in one’s own skin? Guide participants through lively conversations on inheritance, embodiment, and mental health.
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Identity
How do we learn who we are? What happens when aspects of our identity we believed immutable start to change? How does identity affect our relationship with ourselves and others? Facilitate an evening of dialogue on identity — what it is, where it comes from, and how it changes throughout our lives.
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Growing Older
What has aging meant for your identity and relationships? What gifts has it bestown, and what has it taken away? How often, if at all, do you think about your own mortality? Invite participants into thoughtful consideration of life, evolution, death, and the unknown.
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Grief & Loss
What has loss given us, and what has it taken away? What does life after a great loss look like? Do you ever really get over a loss, or do you simply learn to live with the pain? Invite participants into a touching conversation about love, loss, and the process of grieving.
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Hope & Cynicism
Are some more apt to hope than others? Is cynicism a more honest worldview, or does it mistakenly forecast certainty into an unknown future? Is there a balance between these two perspectives, or are we doomed to vacillate in between? Invite participants to partake in honest and enlightening conversations on how we think about the future at this event on hope & cynicism.
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Confessions
Why do we keep secrets, and what do those secrets say about ourselves? What keeps us from asking for what we really want? Facilitate transparent conversations on the themes of family, relationships, money, and career at this Campfire Event on the theme of confessions.
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Failure
What does it mean to fail? How much of how we think about failure is inherited? What can we learn from experiences of failure, and how can we persist when fear threatens to stop us? Facilitate open and compassionate dialogue about mistakes, decision-making, and the nature of success at this Campfire Event on the theme of failure.
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Addiction
Is addiction a life sentence? What does recovery look like? And what about our society and condition makes it so common? At this Campfire Event, invite participants to discuss addiction — from its causes and cures, to how it affects our lives and relationships.
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Creativity
Is creativity a universal human trait, or are some simply born without it? What’s the best way to tap into the creative powers, and what gets in the way? What role does creativity play in mental illness & mental health? Invite participant into lively conversations on creative expression at this Campfire Event about creativity.