Parking: Street parking

Capacity: 12 humans total, seating is limited
Seating: This is an outdoor, park-like context. Bring a folding chair or blanket if needed. We typically sit on the grass.

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 - Unserious Focus. 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. While there is typically no intention other than presence; in this edition, we will set an intention to notice glimmers, joy, celebration, unconditional positive regard, play, and possibility. "There is a great power in understanding that we can change way we interact with the circumstances in our lives, simply by being intentional about where we put our focus. ...The way you pay attention activates parts of your brain in very specific ways....This brain firing actually leads to structural changes in the brain itself...there is a real likelihood that with time and practice, a temporary, intentionally created mindful state will become a lasting mental trait." - Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, Trauma Stewardship

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

A note about location. This gathering is held outdoors. Be mindful of and dress for the weather. Please leave your pets at home.

SCHEDULE

10:05 am - 10:25am - please plan to arrive
10:30am - 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.
12:30pm - 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 Revolution:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB1DH7o1vsU

ADDITIONAL INFO

There is a port-a-potty at this location
Pets are not allowed
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
Sometimes we shift to a lunch location after ward, and all are welcome to join

The Noticing Game - Unserious Focus