🌙✍️ Monthly Hayes Valley Neighborhood Reflection Jam [public]

​​​On the first Sundays of every month, gather for an evening of guided journaling and sharing alongside your neighbors in Hayes Valley. This gathering is a space to slow down, honor your experiences of the past month, and connect with others in the neighborhood.

​--> Watch this video about what happens at the Reflection Jam.

​​You'll honor your personal experiences of the past month with a series of reflections, inspired by the life of the monarchs:

• ​​Flourishing: What was a moment you felt closest to flourishing?

• ​​Encounter: What was a moment you encountered the limits of your human existence? (.e.g. loss, choice, suffering?)

• ​​Origins: What was a moment you felt, "This is what makes me who I am"?

• ​​Becoming: What was a moment you felt, "This is who I want to be?"

​​If you're in a social vibe, joining as a Mingling Muser will allow you to share reflections with a small group.

​​If you want to journal alone, joining as a Solo Sojourner will give you space alongside quiet company for a private reflection.

​​Come with something to write with/on. If you've come before, bring your pebble. ​Invite a friend!

​​"A lovely way to spend a Sunday evening -- the jam gave me the chance to slow down and sit with the triumphs, disappointments, and transitions of a chaotic and difficult month.” —Justin

​​“It was a great way to reflect on my month and what I'd learned from my experiences, while meeting some new people and discussing deeper topics.” —Trevor

​​“Even though I opted for the solo track and was journaling to myself, I felt seen, connected, and celebrated.” —James

​Suggested Donation

​Please chip in any amount to help cover the costs of hosting and food. There will be a QR code you can scan at check-in.

​​Schedule:

• ​​Doors open at 4:45pm — Check your energy and join as a Mingling Muser or as a Solo Sojourner (you can also switch anytime).

• ​​Doors close at 5:15pm — We will create and hold a space for reflection.

• ​​Reflection Jam from 5:15pm–7pm

• ​​Optional Dinner afterward

​​​Finding 550 Laguna

​​​🚪 Finding The Commons: you can find The Commons at the corner of Hayes & Laguna St – head down the stairs to basement level under The Commons sign.

​​We are grateful to partner with The Commons to host this event in their incredible space. The Commons is a modern-day town square for communal meaning-making, personal discovery, and self-expression in the heart of San Francisco. Learn more about The Commons here.

​​​Presented by the San Francisco Contemplarium, creating space in our city for honoring our human journey, through programming, physical installations, professional services, and community.