NJ Deep and Interesting Conversations

We're always caught between two places: right here in the present moment, or already thinking about what's next. In our next discussion, we'll talk about what it means to "be present and and how we can stay grounded there while still planning for the future.

Come join us for a deep & interesting conversation about Living in the moment vs. Living for the future.

Hope to see you on August 29th ☕️.ೃ࿔📚*:･

Question will explore:

1. If you had to describe "being present" in one word, what would it be and why that word?
2. Do you think being present is the absence of thought, or a different relationship with thought altogether?"
3. Is happiness rooted more in presence, or in the confidence we have about tomorrow?
4. What has constant connectivity really done to us, made us more present-focused, or more anxious about tomorrow?
5. What's one idea from this conversation you want to carry home with you?

MPORTANT NOTE: This group is meant for friendly conversation, not for dating or romantic pursuits, so we ask everyone to be respectful of each other's boundaries.😊

Attendance Requirement: All attendees must purchase food or drinks from the cafe to support the local business hosting our event.

Also, a small ask: Please, bring $1 to the event. It costs about $350 a year to keep this Meetup running, so every dollar makes a difference. Thank you 🙏

and If you are attending, read the guidelines below to help keep this a welcoming space for all of us 😋.

What if the scariest part of losing your freedom was not noticing it happen?

Join us next sept 5th for a deep-dive discussion of George Orwell's dystopian classic, 1984. Published in 1949, This timeless novel imagines a future where the state doesn't just control what you do, it controls what you think.

This book's split into three parts. We'll cover Parts 1 and 2 first, and circle back for Part 3 once we lock down a date that works for everyone.

This is a great pick for anyone who enjoys exploring big ideas but wants to do it in a low-key, casual setting. We're gathering to unpack it together: the psychology, the power, the language, and the parts that feel less like fiction than we'd like to admit.

All perspectives are welcome, Some of the best conversations come from people seeing the book differently.

Enjoy the book and hope to see you on September 5th ☕️.ೃ࿔📚*:･

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you haven't had a chance to read the story or finish reading the chapters, you're more than welcome to join us and listen. We just ask that active participation in the discussion be reserved for those who've read it, out of respect for their time and insight.

Attendance Requirement: All attendees must purchase food or drinks from the cafe to support the local business hosting our event.

Also, a small ask: Please, bring $1 to the event. It costs about $350 a year to keep this Meetup running, so every dollar makes a difference. Thank you 🙏

and If you are attending, read the guidelines below to help keep this a welcoming space for all of us 😋.