Freedom and Responsibility: Men’s Discussion

Nobody handed you an instruction manual for life. Are you actively writing one, or pretending you don’t have to?

For our next gathering, we’re starting with freedom, one of four “ultimate concerns” from existential psychology. It’s easy to say we’re free. It’s harder to look at where we’re using that freedom deliberately, where we’re handing it off to habit, expectation, or other people, and what it costs us either way.

Questions we may explore

Where in your life are you writing the rules, and where are you following ones you never chose?
What would you do differently if you fully accepted that the choice is yours?
Where does freedom feel more like a burden than a gift?

You don’t need to answer all of these. Bring whatever is true for you right now.

How the evening works

We open with a short introduction to the group and its ground rules.
We have a facilitator, but generally allow a free form discussion.
We close with a brief wrap-up. No homework and no pressure to share more than you want to.

Ground rules

Respect perspectives that differ from yours.
No unsolicited advice and no “I’m sorry.” We respond with curiosity and acknowledgment.
What’s shared here stays here.

Who should come?
Men who want honest conversation, not small talk. No background in psychology or philosophy is needed, just a willingness to be honest with yourself and with the group.

Location
We meet in a quiet space in North Hills. The exact location will be disclosed over WhatsApp.

How to attend
You must join the newcomer group on WhatsApp, and let us know you are interested. Space is limited, so contact us as soon as possible if you plan to come. If you have issues with WhatsApp, you can message me directly through Meetup.