The best leadership is not imposed from outside or above, it arises organically from within. Even preschoolers can organize spontaneously to achieve a goal. The group may end up deferring to the person with the best ideas or the clearest ways of communicating them. A group member may take the lead, follow a leader's direct […]

You see here a different kind of happiness book. The How of Happiness is a comprehensive guide to understanding the elements of happiness based on years of groundbreaking scientific research. It is also a practical, empowering, and easy-to-follow workbook, incorporating happiness strategies, exercises in new ways of thinking, and quizzes for understanding our individuality, all […]

I will read the award-winning science fiction short story Tideline by Elizabeth Bear and make some remarks about the power of stories to educate, inspire, and shape or even save our lives. This week's speaker will be Eva-Lise Carlstrom. After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share […]

Let's plan what we'll be doing for the next quarter! Is there a topic you'd like to give a talk about? Come have a voice in what we do next quarter! Even if you don’t want to volunteer to give a talk, your voice is valuable so that we know which talks to schedule! You […]

This week is our popular Speed Talks event! Three to five speakers get 5-8 minutes each to expound their ideas, followed by our group discussion period where the community react to the ideas presented, discuss their own thoughts on the topic, and ask questions of the presenters. If you have an idea for a talk, […]

Fjorlief will read us a story of her choosing, as yet TBD. This week's speaker will be Fjorlief. After the talk, we'll have a group discussion to explore the ideas presented, and to share related thoughts, resources, and personal experiences. This is an online event hosted on Zoom. You can register for it here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82045918961?pwd=5RDZtJAUemM6Wll5YDu9Zib6OiWcix.1