The Surprising Match of Awe and Loneliness

In the face of a crisis of disconnection and separation, we are longing to connect—and a deeper inquiry into the uniquely shared experience of loneliness and moments of awe might be one way to do so.

Where do loneliness and awe meet—and what happens if they do? Let’s find out together!

For a Sunday afternoon, hosted at C*Space, we invite you to explore the unique experiences of modern loneliness and how moments of awe might help us in cultivating connections to ourselves, and others, and the sense of being part of a greater whole, call it community, call it world, call it universe.

This isn’t your typical intellectual discourse, it’s an invitation to play with ideas, to move and be moved, and to feel more in an experience shared amongst us all.

• An open conversation on the science and experience of awe as a catalyzer for connection and change-making in the context of modern loneliness as a personal, collective, and political crisis
• Experience awe-based practices by getting in touch with your senses and sensations
• Develop your connection skills such as presence and empathy, active listening, and curiosity
• Meet new people and enjoy the company of fellow curious strangers whose views might differ from yours
• Take part in a different kind of Sunday program with movement, music, and meaningful exchanges
  

Please note that this event is donation-based—with 15 EUR per person, we’ll be able to cover the costs of the event. Anything on top to support our work at the Awe Exchange and Sharing Our Loneliness is greatly appreciated. Decide what is possible for you and how much an experience like this is worth for you.

Hosted by Laura François, co-founder of Awe Exchange, and Monika Jiang, initiator of Sharing Our Loneliness. They both became friends somewhere along the way through a handful of encounters involving delicious stone-oven pizza on a rainy day in Lisbon, a heart-to-heart conversation during a dance break at Heideglühen in Berlin, and epiphanies shared on voice messages between Montréal and Madrid. On the rare, serendipitous occasion of being in the same place at the same time, they felt called to create and hold space together. Coming from different spaces—one activism, one business-ish, exploring different topics—one awe, one loneliness—they share a love for daring to do things unconventionally. So here we are!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

C-SPACE Berlin gGmbH, Langhansstraße 86, Berlin, Germany