PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION!

Te Ara Sophia- 275 Fifield Tce, Opawa.

Courageous Conversations is a monthly facilitated discussion held every Full Moon from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in Christchurch.

Our topic for Tuesday, 14th July is-Don't Take Anything Personally!

Over the next four months we will be working with The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.

We thought we'd start with what seems to be the hardest one...

Don't Take Anything Personally.

Nothing others do is because of you.

What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.

When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.

The other agreements are-

BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD (Fri,12th Aug)

Speak with integrity.

Say only what you mean.

Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.

Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want.

Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama.

With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST

Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick.

Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret.

The Four Agreements sound simple, even simplistic.

But try keeping just one for an entire day!

Join us!

Please bring a pen and a journal.

This courageous conversation will be a group discussion facilitated by Jill and Andrew, a dynamic couple who want to encourage you to slow down, breathe, heal, integrate, embody and create a new reality, a vehicle for growth.

Our goal is to offer a platform for transformation.
An offering to extend to those willing to shift what's been holding them back.
In a warm, gentle, safe, loving way.

Turn your compassion out to the world, extending it universally, impartially, and equally to all human beings.

Ngā mihi nui,

Jill and Andrew.

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About Courageous Conversations-

During these evenings we will explore different communication styles and always invite attendees to look at things from different perspectives.

At these events, we invite everyone to speak so that we can truly see them. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are given precedence in every korero.

The topics will be controversial, juicy, taboo, and ALL the things we don’t usually talk about.

We invite you to connect on a deeper level so that together we can create a community of courageous, conscious beings who are all working on becoming better humans.

What it’s not- It’s not therapy. If you are needing one-on-one treatment and want to speak with a counselor then we suggest you do that. This is an open discussion where everyone is heard and has the opportunity to speak.

This is not a rushed, nicey-nice, bright, bustling gathering of quirky games.

What it is- This is a slow-building of deep conversations, with muted light, lots of cushions, warm cups of tea and soft blankets, and comfy chairs.

These circles will be limited to under 20 participants to preserve the intimacy and to give the time to go deep.

One of the main reasons this event has been created is to transform the social anxiety that we all feel, into the courage to speak up in any situation.

Courage is contagious and community is where it grows. These events will not be for the faint of heart, there will be no small talk.

Who is it for? People who want to become more courageous in their everyday conversations, to speak the words in their heart, say what they mean, and mean what they say! People who want transformational results from spending time with courageous humans.

Who is it not for? People who are stuck in their ways and not open to seeing things from different perspectives.

Attention-seeking show boaters who are not ready to step into the depth of their true being.

Humans who splash in the shallow end and play it safe, it’s not that you won’t be welcomed with open arms, you will.

But you’ll also be held accountable if you don’t show up fully.

Who's behind it? Jill is a highly experienced Facilitator and Community Change Maker with a devotion to non-profit organisations and a passion for non-violent communication. Always the peacemaker and space holder she's noticed after sitting in countless meetings how many times the quietest person in the room has the deepest thoughts.

Her idea for Courageous Conversations is to offer an intentional space to give everyone the opportunity to speak, not just the extroverts. She believes that everyone has something to teach and we will all benefit if we come willing to learn. She has a huge capacity for compassion and empathy and a willingness to talk about the things that aren't spoken about. She welcomes ALL of the emotions and wants you to know that all humans are welcome here.

She believes that in order to create a societal change we need to become more courageous and connect with Vulnerability.

Listening to the stories and experiences that make us who we help us to learn, grow and transform.

SPACES ARE LIMITED, PLEASE BOOK ONLINE.WE ARE PRESERVING INTIMACY BY LIMITING NUMBERS