This Month's Topic: Positive Thinking: Wise or Wishful?
Conversation Leader(s): Tim & Jason
Host/In Person: Tayo and Femi's Place
Online: Middle Circle via Zoom. A link will be sent to you before the event.
Schedule:
In Person: Folks are welcome to arrive after 6:30 pm. A shared conversation will start at 7pm. Food and drinks will be provided.
Online: Bring your own food and drinks to our discussion that starts at 7 pm PT online.
Introduction to Topic & Suggested Preparation for Discussion:(Folks are always welcome to join the conversation no matter how much prework has been completed):
The Origins of Positive Thinking article by Darren Bridger
The Myth of Positivity: Why Your Pain Holds a Mighty Purpose by Umair Haque
Total Control vs. No Control Theory of Emotions: Can you control your emotions or not? article by Psychology Today
Stoicism vs Positive Thinking: Why Serene Realism > Cheerful Self-Deception article by The Stoic Optimizer
What is Philosophy Night?:
Middle Circle's monthly philosophy night creates a place for friends or strangers to dig into the topics that mean the most in our lives. Each gathering is hosted and facilitated by Middle Circle community members and centers on an age-old philosophical question. There is always food, beer & wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available.
Cost: Please plan to contribute $10-20 to Middle Circle to support hosting the gathering. You can donate at the event, right now through Venmo (@middlecircle), through PayPal's Charitable Giving Portal, through your works giving program, or while signing-up below. Donations are tax deductible. Donating is important to Middle Circle's vitality however no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
What If I Haven't Studied Philosophy?: You don't need to be well versed in philosophy to participate. Philosophy literally means love of wisdom. All that's needed is an interest in having a great conversation about a meaningful topic with good company.