“A person is a person through other persons.
None of us comes into the world fully formed. We would not know how to think, or walk, or speak, or behave as human beings unless we learned it from other human beings. We need other human beings in order to be human. I am because other people are. A person is entitled to a stable community life, and the first of these communities is the family.”

Desmond Tutu

Recently, in conversation, a friend of mine who is currently in Bali, shared an observation about the local community there: people often gather not necessarily to build relationships, but to consume an experience - an event, a speaker, or knowledge. Even when contact details are exchanged, deeper connections rarely follow.

Her reflection struck a familiar chord. I recognized this pattern in our own local community. I share this not to place blame, shame, or guilt, but to acknowledge a shared challenge - one that exists across the globe. As Instagram-famous psychotherapist Esther Perel poignantly said of modern loneliness:
“You can have a thousand virtual friends and then no one to feed your cat.”

So, what can we do to shift this paradigm?
How can we deepen our relationships and make them enduring?
How can we cultivate a sense of belonging in a community where we feel truly cared for, where we can show up as our authentic selves?

As with any meaningful relationship, building community takes time and effort. As founders, we are here for the long game. Our collective experience with committed projects, studies, and initiatives has taught us: all great things take time and effort to mature.

And this will be the theme of our next gathering - one that feeds a few birds from one hand. 😉

🌱 Our Intentions for the Next Gathering:

• To get to know members of our community on a deeper level

• To share and learn from each other the wisdom gained through years of dedication to a craft, discipline, or path

• To cultivate appreciation for commitment, self-discipline, and long-term vision in life

🌀 The Sharing Circle

Our sharing circle will have two parts, inviting voices from those with deep-rooted experiences - whether through mastering a skill, practicing a philosophy, pursuing a vocation, creating art, building a business, or walking a path of spiritual or personal growth.

Part One: For those with 5 -10 years of experience
Part Two: For those with 11+ years of experience

Between the two segments, we’ll offer some yogic and astrological perspectives on life and planetary cycles to provide context for this division and add depth to the reflections.

📝 Submitting Your Share

If you’d like to share, please submit your inquiry in the Humanity. Elevated WhatsApp group, including your chosen theme and years of experience, by Friday, August 1st. This will allow us to send you a few prompts and help organize the flow of the event.

Note: You may share in both segments if you have relevant experiences across different categories.
Each person will have 5–7 minutes per share (depending on how many sign up).
For example:

• If you have one experience under 10 years and another over 11 years, you’ll have 5–7 minutes in each segment.

• If you have two experiences under 10 years and one over 11 years, you’ll have 5–7 minutes for two shares in Part One, and another 5–7 minutes in Part Two.

Following the sharing and a lunch break, we’ll continue in circle with: 🌕✨ Mística Tribu ✨🌕

We are looking forward to see you in the circle of prayer, connection, wisdom and music.