Listening Circle - Community Talks

Fri Jan 30 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC+11:00

Historic Court House | Port Macquarie

John Willoughby
Publisher/HostJohn Willoughby
Listening Circle - Community Talks
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Join us for the Listening Circle — an evening of shared stories, new perspectives, and connection in energy and mental healing.
About this Event

The Listening Circle – Community Talks

Come join us at the Historic Courthouse Port Macquarie (located behind the police station) for an evening of open discussions and shared experiences at The Listening Circle – Community Talks event!

A community for exploring energy and mental healing through shared perspectives.

The Listening Circle is a coming together of like-minded people to explore and expand their understanding with curiosity - a shared experiment in presence, respect, and learning through listening, allowing many perspectives to be heard without needing to be resolved in the moment.

Purpose

The Listening Circle is a community space for people interested in alternative, energy, and mental healing modalities, practices, and related lived experiences. Our purpose is to listen openly to one another’s experiences and understandings, broadening our perspectives through presence and reflection - not debate or persuasion. We come together to create a respectful, contemplative space where diverse viewpoints can be heard, held, and considered.

Meeting Format

Each gathering follows a simple rhythm:

Opening & Welcome — A brief grounding and reminder of listening principles.

Featured Presentation — One or two individuals share their personal story, understanding, or experience of a particular modality, practice, or healing perspective (approximately 20–30 minutes total). This may include personal journey, background principles, and demonstrations to aid understanding.

Silent Pause — A short period of quiet to allow what has been shared to “land.”

Open Social Time — An informal space to mingle, chat, and connect in small groups.

BYO - Cup and Tea - we will supply the hot water :-)


About The Listening Circle

Listening Ethos

  • Listen to understand, not to debate
  • Suspend opinions during sharing
  • Receive perspectives openly; discuss later if desired
  • Clarifying questions only if invited by the speaker

For Speakers

  • Share from personal experience, not authority
  • Storytelling, explanation, and demonstration are welcome
  • No promotion or recruitment during meetings

What The Listening Circle Is Not

  • Not therapy or counselling
  • Not for diagnosis or resolving personal issues
  • Not affiliated with any single modality or belief system

For more information or to express interest in presenting: [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Historic Court House, 35 Hay Street, Port Macquarie, Australia

Tickets

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