A event on Sunday 7th December. The event starts at 17:00.
⭐ TOPIC: Private and Public spheres ⭐
The Listening Circle is intended as a small-scale antidote to the echo chambers we socially and digitally fall into.
It is a container to discuss a relatable topic, collectively practising active listening and compassionate understanding, especially where there is disagreement: polarity doesn't need to be toxic!
This means simply listening closely without thinking of a response and speaking without attempting to convince others, appreciating the varied perspectives and experiences of those of us living here together in the same city.
It is not a debate: the point is not to 'win', to reach a superficial consensus, or to fall into wishy-washy relativism. Instead, it is to appreciate and practice the healthy tensions of difference, and to leave with seeds of thought that we didn't bring into the space.
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT ⭐
- A maximum group of 10 people
- A New topic each month: deliberately open-ended, they are intended to prompt different responses from everyone so that we can expand each other
- A semi-structured format that provides space (but not pressure) for everyone to share and feel heard
- Lightness and levity: because good conversations are easier (and more fun!) when we don't take ourselves too seriously and embrace experiment and play
- A final round to reflect on a contribution made by someone else: a seed of thought you are taking with you, whether or not you agree
- Tea, biscuits and fruit covered by donations
- Time before and after to talk, integrate or awkwardly stare
DATES AND TOPICS (Sundays 5:30-7pm)
- 2nd Nov - (Fear and Joys of) Missing out - https://hdfst.uk/e139852
- 7th Dec - Private and Public Spheres - https://hdfst.uk/e140235
- 4th Jan - Loneliness - https://hdfst.uk/e140236
- 1st Feb - The Hedgehog Dilemma - https://hdfst.uk/e140237
- 1st Mar - Greed - https://hdfst.uk/e140239
- 5th Apr - Unconditionality, should anything be unconditional? Relationships, values, family… - https://hdfst.uk/e140240
- 3rd May - Changing your mind - https://hdfst.uk/e140241
For more information please visit https://bristollisteningcircle.blogspot.com/2025/06/bristol-listening-circle.html
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
The Listening Circle is intended as a small-scale antidote to the echo chambers we socially and digitally fall into.
It is a container to discuss a relatable topic, collectively practising active listening and compassionate understanding, especially where there is disagreement: polarity doesn't need to be toxic!
This means simply listening closely without thinking of a response and speaking without attempting to convince others, appreciating the varied perspectives and experiences of those of us living here together in the same city.
It is not a debate: the point is not to 'win', to reach a superficial consensus, or to fall into wishy-washy relativism. Instead, it is to appreciate and practice the healthy tensions of difference, and to leave with seeds of thought that we didn't bring into the space.
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT ⭐
- A maximum group of 10 people
- A New topic each month: deliberately open-ended, they are intended to prompt different responses from everyone so that we can expand each other
- A semi-structured format that provides space (but not pressure) for everyone to share and feel heard
- Lightness and levity: because good conversations are easier (and more fun!) when we don't take ourselves too seriously and embrace experiment and play
- A final round to reflect on a contribution made by someone else: a seed of thought you are taking with you, whether or not you agree
- Tea, biscuits and fruit covered by donations
- Time before and after to talk, integrate or awkwardly stare
DATES AND TOPICS (Sundays 5:30-7pm)
- 2nd Nov - (Fear and Joys of) Missing out - https://hdfst.uk/e139852
- 7th Dec - Private and Public Spheres - https://hdfst.uk/e140235
- 4th Jan - Loneliness - https://hdfst.uk/e140236
- 1st Feb - The Hedgehog Dilemma - https://hdfst.uk/e140237
- 1st Mar - Greed - https://hdfst.uk/e140239
- 5th Apr - Unconditionality, should anything be unconditional? Relationships, values, family… - https://hdfst.uk/e140240
- 3rd May - Changing your mind - https://hdfst.uk/e140241
For more information please visit https://bristollisteningcircle.blogspot.com/2025/06/bristol-listening-circle.html
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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