The Opposite of Lonliness
Priya Parker Gatherings.
I struggle to recall the name Encounterism.
Lonelines
The light touch of a hairdresser’s hands on one’s scalp, the euphoric energy of a nightclub, huddling with strangers under a shelter in the rain, a spontaneous snowball fight in the street, a daily interaction with a homeless man—such mundane connections, when we closely inhabit the same space, and touch or are touched by others, were nearly lost t... See more
Encounterism
Help me remember this book. I always struggle to recall it and remember it.
Relate it to Priya Parker Gatherings
Gatherings crackle and flourish when real thought goes into them, when (often invisible) structure is baked into them, and when a host has the curiosity, willingness, and generosity of spirit to try.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
it is the way a group is gathered that determines what happens in it and how successful it is, the little design choices you can make to help your gathering soar.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
And finally, to create more meaningful everyday gatherings, create a temporary alternative world through the use of pop-up rules.
Priya Parker • 3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings
Human Interactions/Relationships & Connections
MargaretC and • 10 cards
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