February: Authentic Relating – The Noticing Game

Saturday, February 15
2–4:30 pm @ N. Portland, location TBA

You are warmly invited, just exactly as you are, to join us for 2.5 hours of authentic relating, where we will play The Noticing game. The game is simple: be present, bring your attention and your curiosity. Share whatever is present and alive and real for you in the moment. If you don't feel like talking, then don't! Do what feels authentic for you and honor your authentic experience. This is a relational meditation and an emergent space. The vibe can be anything from silly and playful to profound and it is impossible to predict because it is created by the people who show up, and by how they participate.

Learn more about The Noticing Game here: https://youtu.be/fOI0Pb8j0ys

Attendance will be capped at 10 humans, including the facilitator

LOGISTICS

• A note about location. There is limited seating for this event, and showing up without registration will be disruptive. Location details will be shared after registration.
• There are public, single-stall, gender neutral restrooms at this location. 
• Street parking and public parking is nearby; however, you will need to be able to walk approximately 400 feet to the building. Let us know if you need more accessibility, we can reserve a parking spot near the building.
• Location is accessible by foot and bicycle. You can drive and park nearby, or use TriMet Stop ID 4441.  There will be a bit of walking if you take the bus, down and then back up a steep hill.
• Pets are not allowed, with the exception of certified service animals. Please inform us if you plan to bring your certified service animal so that we can let others, who may have allergies, make informed choices.
• Tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs are not allowed.
• Don't bring any fire and don't set anything on fire.
• Please arrive sober (prescription medications are fine). Being connected to yourself will support you and the group in deriving the most value from the game.
• Chairs will be provided, but if you have specific seating needs, you may want to bring your own chair.
• This event is indoors, in a climate controlled building. 

Feel free to bring your water, food, and snacks. Plan on packing out everything that you bring in. 

SCHEDULE
1:45pm - 2:00pm - please plan to arrive
2:05pm - no one admitted after this time. Once we set the container, latecomers are a disruption. You can leave at any time, but please don't arrive late.

4:30pm - games will be complete by this time

 ITINERARY

15 minutes - land acknowledgement, what is Rewild Portland, what is Free Skills Series

15 minutes - quick participant intro and brief guided meditation

15 minutes - review agreements, set the container

30 minutes - play the noticing game

10 minutes - break

20 minutes - play the noticing game

15 minutes - sharebacks, open the container

15 minutes - thanks for coming, please donate, upcoming Rewild Portland Events, etc.

Everyone is invited to stay and socialize after! 

AGREEMENTS

Participants typically find the agreements below to be reasonable guidelines for how to play well together. Please look these over so that you have a basic understanding of the edges of our "sandbox." Reviewing these agreements is not considered your consent. The facilitator will share these agreements again at the gathering, will ask for understanding, any additions or requested modifications can be negotiated at that time with the group, and consent will be shared in real time. 

• Respect yourself
• Lean into your edge
• Confidentiality by request
• Check your assumptions
• Stay present

To learn more about authentic relating agreements, here is a video from Authentic Austin:

https://www.authrev.org/authentic-relating-agreements

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATOR

Sparkle Bennett (she/they) is a lifelong truth seeker who has followed their curiousity about what it means to be human, and how to human well. This curiosity has led them to a degree in anthropology; certificates in spiritual psychology, scrum mastery, and project management; and training as an authentic facilitator. They identify as a queer, neurodivergent introvert, and they strive to co-create inclusive, conscientious relationships. They operate from a paradigm wherein EVERYTHING IS A RELATIONSHIP. They are preparing to launch services such as authentic facilitation, workshops and private sessions in the coming months. They are devoted to their cats, Honeybutter and Digit. 

RSVP HERE