Dear friends, here is what I propose we do on Saturday, February 8, 2025, starting at 5 pm:
- Drinks and chat (what to bring +): Plus, we write down the most fun, inquisitive, or outrageous questions for an introductory game, anonymously if preferred.
You all can give me your critique on my almost finished painting "Tonic Masculinity" - an abstract with some nudity, so please tell me if you want to skip it. Or offer your creation for our scrutiny :) - Play the question game with a new rule: pull one, answer, respond with clarifications, choose someone else to answer the same question - repeated until the next chosen person decides that the next person should draw a new question.
Some of us will meet each other for the first time, so before you answer your first question, please introduce yourself and share your favorite things to do. - Discuss Friendship vs Counseling, and/or play other games some of us will bring (for now these are cards against humanity, wingspan or clue).
A message from Jim: I'm sure many of you are feeling as worried and upset as we are about recent political developments. However, we have decided that - instead of withdrawing indefinitely - an effective antidote is to occasionally surround ourselves with like-minded friends. To that end, we would like to cordially invite you to a get-together at our home.
I want to make fresh lemonade again: the tree decided to have lemons this winter. I'll also make a hibiscus-lavender-rosemary tea, the last two have started blossoming now.
For now, 11 13 people confirmed.
See you soon! Let me know if you have a nice playlist for the background music.
Definitions for the Possible Discussion
According to Britannica, friendship is a state of enduring affection, esteem, intimacy, and trust
and has these defining features:
- involves a series of interactions between individuals,
- recognized by all members of the relationship,
- is a reciprocated affection,
- not obligatory,
- same amount of power or authority in the relationship,
- companionship,
- shared activities.
Merriam-Webster defines counselling as professional guidance of the individual by utilizing psychological methods
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Psychology Today describes therapy as a form of treatment aimed at relieving distress and mental health problems, provided by professionals
To be continued.
