I thought this might be a topic which would resonate with regular and new BQ attendees. It would be good to touch base with our innate sense of self-worth, coupled with a guarded optimism that we all will get through turbulent times, in case we encounter them. How?, you ask? Resilience and Adaptability.
I think it would be best to define our terms, at least provisionally, lest we find a better understanding through dialogue.
1. Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. It involves maintaining flexibility and balance in life as you deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events.
2. Adaptability: The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. It is about being open to change and being able to modify your behavior and thinking in response to new information, changing environments, or unexpected obstacles.
3. Social Turbulence: This term refers to the instability and disorder within a society, often caused by rapid changes, conflicts, or disruptions that affect social structures and relationships.
4. Uncertainty, esp. with respect to the future, near and long term: This refers to the state of being unsure about future events or outcomes. It can involve a lack of predictability and the potential for unexpected changes or developments.
5. Mindfulness and self-care: Mindfulness is the practice of being aware and present in the moment, while self-care involves taking actions to preserve or improve one's own health and well-being.
Here are some questions to facilitate our discussion:
1. What does resilience mean to you, and why is it important?
2. How can we cultivate resilience in our personal and professional lives?
3. What are some strategies for adapting to change and uncertainty?
4. How can we support each other in building resilience and adaptability?
5. What role do mindfulness and self-care play in maintaining resilience?
6. Can you share a personal experience where you had to be resilient or adapt to a challenging situation?
Hi new BQ'ers. I've spoken with a few folks who may be attending this week for the first time. Welcome! I hope you join us. We are a welcoming, inclusive, DEI friendly place to find support and comfort in what has become an uncomfortable time in our countries' history. The gathering starts at 6:00 with a potluck dinner, and the discussion at 7:30. We usually wrap up about 9:30 or so. If you need any additional info please contact me directly. Des
ReplyDeleteIt seems we may have flown too close to the sun in our discussion last night. The emotional response to "Turbulent Times" was actually felt through the current political circus we are all watching unfold on a daily basis, and the resulting responses were foot noted in daily newspaper clippings and on NPR News. As a result we were all less Socratic and more rationally reactive to current events, which is not the intention of BQ. I promised to make our future sessions less connected to the chaos around us all, and more abstractly Socratic. It may be hard to do this, but we will try.
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