Meet new friends groups near Woodstock, VT
Empathy Circle
West Lebanon, NH
This group meets regularly to practice our empathy skills using Compassionate Communication (based on nonviolent communication by Marshal Rosenberg).
Sometimes it seems that is is the hardest to communicate peacefully with those we love, right?
That's why it makes sense to meet random people (we are not attached to) to train noticing our own feelings and needs and to deepen our skills to speak from the heart first, before we enter the "battlefield of love".
Introductory Video:
https://youtu.be/itFfhua1TOw
If your have never heard about nonviolent communication before, I suggest joining our introduction every 4th sunday evening.
Upper Valley Humanists Association
Norwich, VT
The essence of humanism is this: we look to human experience (including the results of scientific inquiry), rather than divine revelation, for guidance on how to live well. So in making our life choices, we rely on scientific facts, and we listen to our own inner voice, to friends, and to wise men and women of all persuasions. For more on humanism, see the page "About Humanism".
We are a group of people who enjoy seeing each other regularly, having a supportive fellowship, and learning together. Those who drop in for one event are always welcome; we hope some will stay and become friends. We have borrowed the motto of the international Sunday Assembly movement:
Live Better, Help Often, Wonder More.
Our meetups fall into three classes. First, we have regular gatherings on the first and third Sunday of each month. These consist of potluck, sometimes a presentation, and discussion. The discussion may get somewhat philosophical at times, but there is always a pragmatic question at the heart of it. Second, we often participate/volunteer, as a group, with other organizations. Third, we like to have fun together, and many of our meetups are just about enjoying a good time with like-minded friends.
In our discussions all points of view are welcome; we require only that every participant be respectful, tolerant, civil and willing to learn.
Upcoming events are described below. If you would like to suggest an event (ideas are always welcome!), please contact any member of the planning group (Sue Buckholz, Jim F, Tracey, Gerald Kozak, Diana Munson, Martha Pullen, Susan Tucker).
