Thinking Outside the Box Critical Thinking Brainstorming Online Think Tank.

We start with the following premise: QUESTION EVERYTHING!

Through the use of questions, it allows us to reason effectively by producing multiple ways of looking at just about any issue or problem. It works because we use questions to examine our thoughts and reasoning and the thoughts and reasoning of others before, during and after arriving at conclusions.

As Socrates said so wisely:

"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. ..."

Starting from that point of curiosity, of wanting to be filled up with information and ideas over and over again means we can flow with life, we can learn, stay open and curious: all important traits for a well navigated life.

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE MONTHLY SESSIONS AND HOW WILL IT WORK?

These monthly sessions are for anyone who wants to sharpen their critical thinking skills.

Each month we focus on one specific long standing problem in society that has remained mostly unchanged, stagnant or got worse over the years. We discuss this specific problem for an hour. We will be looking at issues like wars , poverty, addiction, climate change, illness etc... and why these problems exist and why they have continued to exist and come up with possible implementable solutions that could potentially change the outcome. We will also look at the viability of implementing these solutions.

Strengthening critical thinking skills is important to be able to see possibilities and CHOOSE WHETHER TO ACT OR NOT on those possibilities in our own lives. So by focusing on problems that are longstanding and global, (which many of us can feel powerless to change) we strengthen the skill to direct the brain into finding solutions and not staying powerless! This alone, can have profound effects on how autonomous we feel within our own lives, society and the world.

FOCUS OF THIS MONTH'S SESSION:

The aim of many gurus is to preach moving beyond polarity towards oneness and unconditional love. But is this realistic, practical or achievable for most people?

There is an increasimng amount of trauma, self harm and harming and hurting others in the world . Are we being sold an unrealistic ideal of spirituality and new age "wisdom"?

A Suggested Solution Starting Discussion Point would be (for example):

On the one hand we are sold the idea of gratitude and positive thinking which can sometimes come across as spiritual bypassing. What would be a more practical philosophy to unite people? Would religion be more helpful than new age spiritual ideology?

Discuss.

Discussions happen by attendees speaking on camera and interacting and/or using the Chat function.

By the focus being listed for each month's event this allows anyone who chooses to attend the chance to research the subject and come up with some possible solutions before the session. If you need further info please feel free to contact me. Please be aware that foundational etiquette to be a part of this online space is to engage respectfully and with an open, enquiring mind with others with different points of views, beliefs and solutions. Please come with an open mind, and you are invited to QUESTION EVERYTHING! When you think you know something with deep conviction and even backed up by research and knowledge , please leave a space within you to keep questioning and robustly challenge and check to see other possibilities.

Here in this online space we speak "the language of possibilities"!

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING:

As a Mastery Facilitator, I will be offering an online space for anyone around the world to join in sparkling conversation with people with different opinions and points of views. The benefits are many:

•SHARPEN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: This is important to direct the brain in asking questions question and directing the focus to positive outcome can be used in every person's personal lives too.

•DEVELOPING A SENSE OF AUTONOMY IN LIFE: By being able to see possible solutions, we move into feeling less powerless and move towards choice and the possibilities of affecting change in one 's own life and also in society and the world.

•MENTAL STIMULATION AND NOVELTY: Learn something new, expand your horizons, have aha moments! Explore possibilities, learn to think outside the box! An effort is made to keep sessions interesting and to introduce novelty.

•DIVERSITY OF OPINIONS AND WAYS OF COMMUNICATING: Exchange views, share ideas and challenge your thinking/beliefs. Diversity of opinion/values is important because the goal is not conformity of opinion but rather free and open inquiry. It’s healthy to hear and engage with ideas we don’t agree with. Showing tolerance towards others that have a very different lived experience to us is important in trying to understand life and others from multiple stand points.

•AUTHENTICITY AND AWARENESS: This group is for adults only. Please be mindful when contributing in the conversations to keep contributions authentic, honest, short/succinct so as to allow others to engage too. This is not a platform for monologues, to vent/rant, to sell anything (ideologies etc..)to preach or talk at others, or give advise etc..Please come to the space undistracted and focus on engaging and understanding others and come with a mindset of enquiry and curiosity. Asking thoughtful questions fosters this.Becoming aware of your own reactions and how you're feeling creates a deeper awareness for yourself.

•CONNECTION: Create a connection with others. In addition to the convos, feel free to reach out to others via Chat to stay in touch/exchange contact details.(be mindful of others' right not to reciprocate).

INTERESTED IN ATTENDING?

◼️This online Zoom event is ticketed per person to RSVP/attend. The online Zoom link to join the event will only be visible on the day of the event.

◼️The fee to RSVP minimally covers the cost, time and fees necessary to put these online events together and is set to encourage attendees to turn up to the event. My events are listed well ahead of time and RSVPs are open right up to the start time of the online event. Reminders are sent out as well. Please do not RSVP unless you know you can attend. This allows me, the host, a chance to curate a better event for all and it creates a better experience for those that do show up on the day.

◼️No refunds given under any circumstance, except if event is cancelled (see details below): I don't have a team in the background running my online or in person events, it is run by only one person, myself. So there might be times when an event will need to be postponed or as a last option,cancelled. There can be many reasons for this, many not within my control.If in the rare instance that the RSVP count is too low to run the event(in other words not enough interest )or if for unforeseen reasons it is needed to reschedule this online event, a credit of fee paid will be used to attend the rescheduled event or another online or in person event for the same ticketed price.No refunds/credits given for late arrivals, no shows, if you change your mind, if you can no longer attend, or you claim to have online tech or access issues or you don't like how the online event was run, or you cannot attend the rescheduled event because you are not available for the new date of the rescheduled event(in case of event being rescheduled) and do not want to attend any other optional events available etc......If there is an exceptional concern(not mentioned here)where a refund is requested, I will address it on a case by case basis. In these circumstances, if a refund is granted it will be minus Eventbrite fees and this will usually be processed within 30 days of the refund request. Please be aware of this before RSVPing.

◼️ALL participants will need to be able to appear and speak on camera. This is a requirement to establish safety and in keeping with how this online event is being run.

◼️This event will be locked 5 mins after start time, so please be on time.

◼️This event will not be recorded to ensure confidentiality. Please respect what is said by others and do not disclose it outside the event.Please be respectful towards others. Inappropriate, abusive or disrespectful behaviour will not be tolerated. This is a safe, friendly space, so if anyone feels unsafe or uncomfortable with another attendee's behaviour, feel free to connect with me privately/directly through the Chat function during the session. If any attendees come on to promote websites, products etc.. they will be removed.Inappropriate behaviour will result in being banned from events being run by me.

◼️This event is not being offered as therapy/counselling and so does not constitute as a diagnosis or replacement for medical or psychological treatment. It is being run for self-help, motivation, information/educational and discussion purposes only. You will need to be able to assume responsibility for your own emotional wellbeing as it's not always possible to consider individual triggers in a group setting. If you feel you are experiencing mental health problems that are affecting your life right now,please do find appropriate, expert help in addition to helping yourself. The results can often mean seeing a significant improvement in your wellbeing,mental health and life.

◼️If you have any personal requirements that you need to be considered to attend this event please contact me to discuss before you RSVP.

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