Dinners with a Difference - Fate

Dinners with a Difference is a facilitated discussion over a meal that dips beneath the surface of everyday conversations.

Come solo or bring a friend that you'd like to get to know better. 

This month's topic is FATE.

Fate is the idea that events in life are predetermined and inevitable, contrasting with the concept of free will. Our work and sense of purpose can be shaped by the belief that there is a plan for us, or by the notion that we need to forge our own path in the world. Different cultures and religions offer varied views on fate, such as karma, destiny, or divine will, which may influence our understanding of life’s events. We'll explore how to reconcile the idea of fate with the desire to shape our own destiny, and whether these concepts can coexist or are fundamentally opposed. We'll also share moments in life where something felt meant to be, and personal stories where fate seemed to play a significant role. Whether we believe in fate or free will, it may bring feelings of resignation or comfort.

• Do we have the power to shape our own lives?
• What twists of fate have led you to be in your current circumstances?
• Do you think there is a 'plan' for your life?
• Can your future be changes through effort and determination?

We invite you to join us for an evening of discovery and connection, where we’ll collectively unpack how fate and free will has shaped our lives. 

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Your ticket includes a selection of entrees and mains, with dietary needs thoughtfully catered for. Drinks will be available for purchase on the night, ensuring a well rounded dining experience. To enrich the conversation, a prerequisite questionnaire will be emailed to attendees the week before the event. We kindly ask that you complete the short form prior to attending.

With the entire restaurant exclusively reserved for our dinner, we'll have the freedom to express ourself authentically and engage in vibrant dialogue without hesitation. 

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Feedback from previous participants

"Gretel creates a safe and inclusive space where people can be seen and heard amongst a group of complete strangers! Conversation is gently guided with good humour with a nod to complexity and nuance. Dialogue is liberated and reinvented in a fun and casual atmosphere."

"Dive in and give it a go. So worthwhile, stimulating and full of insightful conversation."

"A great night where you get to eat delicious food with a diverse array of interesting people all open to deep conversations. As well as the deep thoughtful conversations, there are always loads of laughs."

"It’s an opportunity to drop your guard - the normalities of day to day, and any roles/responsibilities. It’s quite liberating to discuss meaningful topics as a (relatively) anonymous person and speak truthfully without a filter. How bloody refreshing!"

"Chatting with random strangers was really fun."

"As a young Aussie guy, most of the conversations I have are surface level, sports-based, or just entirely sledging, which I love, but I don't really have the opportunity to philosophically explore topics or share meaningful (and related) anecdotes in a respectful forum where I could be challenged, encouraged and introspective, just for the sake of good conversation.
Finding good chats as an adult gets harder and harder, but this took me back to being freshly 18 and enjoying that good old Aussie tradition of a drunk 'DnM' (Deep and Meaningful). Happy to be philosophical and vulnerable - cracked open emotionally and intellectually - only now a little less drunk and much more comfortable."

"What a breath of fresh air. Shared a fun interesting evening with new people."

"I thoroughly enjoyed by first dinner, especially the deep dive conversation with generous strangers exploring the vast theme of friendship. The night was cleverly structured and hearing different perspectives is just so healthy."

"So, those questions you have about the way the world is right now, and your place in it, and how you would like people you can share that with, and how you are feeling about all that? Bring all of it. That's what Dinners with a Difference is for."