How To Fall In Love In 36 Qs Or Less

Want to spend an evening falling in love or meeting interesting, new friends? Join me in testing the love experiment. Want to fall in love? Want to have fun getting to know some compassionate, silly, and interesting people? Want more opportunities to connect deeply? Join me for a fun time testing the love experiment. This round will be facilitated in English and it is open to people of all genders and sexual orientations. ABOUT THE LOVE EXPERIMENT A few decades ago, an awesome scientist decided to test out the previously untestable, this thing called love. He & his team developed a series of questions designed to foster mutual vulnerability & proved that vulnerability can shorten the path to intimacy. Click here to read the NY Times article all about this study. During this event we are going to answer these questions, play some other question games, and eye gaze in order to foster an experience of deep connection. By the end, I predict that everyone involved will feel closer to everyone else at the event. ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES/ GAMES The activities invite us to take risks by playing outside of our comfort zones. We will discover more and more about the other people in the room and ourselves along the way. All of this is within a container that is designed to be safe for sharing openly, taking emotional risks, and having personal growth. We will answer open-ended questions, learn about others, eye gaze, notice what emotions arise within us, and share all of it with others in the room. There will be opportunities to partner up, do activities in small groups, and do some large group shares. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? People who... are seeking deep connection love learning more about interesting people enjoy talking about themselves to people who truly want to listen WHAT CAN I EXPECT? Click here to watch 2 strangers testing out this experiment. This is an intentional environment designed to make conversation relatively easy and low pressure. This is not speed dating. The questions/ games are designed to encourage "big talk" as opposed to small talk, which is typical at other get to know you events. I obviously can't promise that you will fall in love. Still, I am confident that you will have deep connections and moments of great intimacy with others at the event. We are all experimenting here. Let's see what is possible when we all show up with connection on our minds. Whether you are in search of a romatic partner, a new friend, or a fun roommate; connection is important. If you are open to it, there is no limit to the types of connections that could come out of this event. Heartfelt Testimonial "It's hard to believe that less than an hour from meeting new people, I was receiving heartfelt and relevant compliments from them, and giving them in return. These are not guaranteed results of the exercises and questions used in the event, but Shawn helps create a space and time where they are possible. The other half is what you bring to it, so if the description makes you feel eager and uneasy at the same time, if you're ready to be honest, thoughtful and present, if you're ready to meet others that like the sound of that challenge too -- then you should attend!" - Daniel, Workshop Participant DETAILS The arrival window begins at 6:30 pm. The introductions and agreements discussion will start PROMPTLY at 6:45 pm. If you are not here by 7:00 pm, you will not be able to participate. Activities will end around 8:50 pm giving us a few minutes to share our experiences with the whole group, discuss upcoming events, and finish our coffees. This is also a great time to continue more organic conversations with people who sparked your interest. Cost: A limited # of discounted early bird tickets are available ADDITIONAL NOTE: People of all genders, sexual orientations, races, and ages are happily welcomed. :) This is an event for friendly, non-judgmental people. Accessibility Notes: There are steps leading to the second floor where this event is held. There is an outdoor couch and wooden chairs available for seating. There is a friendly cat that sometimes visits the cafe.