Let's Get Real 🔴 special clown edition

​Are you curious about the clown in you?

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​The clumsy one, who doesn't know the ways of the world, yet playfully and innocently stumbles on 🙈

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​The one who feels the moment deeply 🩵

​Who's moved by their impulses 🔥

​and plunges wholly into delusion 👀

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​The clown mirrors the parts of humanity we'd rather hide away, the stupid, the irrational, the lunatic.. 🌙

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​I believe this makes the clown a beautiful portal to deeper self-acceptance, less overthinking, and more play! 🤸

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​Come join us and explore yourself through the odd and wonderful lens of the clown 🤗

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​In a small group of max. 20 participants, we'll break the ice and connect in a deeper, more present way than we might be used to.

​Imagine something between fun social games 🎈 and relational meditation 🧘

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​Some games are playful and silly, while others go deeper.

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​We create a warm, supportive environment where we all get to:

• ​Expand out of our comfort zone 🌟

• ​Practice becoming more authentic, curious, and empowered

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​And just to be clear, this is NOT a dating event 🙅‍♀️

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​Here's some of the basic principles of Authentic Relating, that we'll get to know during this event:

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• ​Welcome everything about yourself

  • ​“The world is perfect as it is, including my desire to change it.” - Ram Dass

• ​Check your assumptions 👂

  • ​“I don't like that man. I must get to know him better.” - Abraham Lincoln

• ​Reveal your experience 🦸

  • ​"We can only be loved and accepted for who we truly are, if we reveal who we truly are" - Me

• ​Honor yourself and the other

  • ​The Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”

  • ​The Platinum Rule: “Treat others as they would like to be treated.”

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​Schedule & location

​The location is a cosy space in Ghent. The exact address will be revealed to ticket holders.

​2.30 pm: Doors open

​2.45 pm: First games start

​4.00 pm: Break time with snacks

​4.15 pm: Deepening games

​5.30 pm: Finish and post-event hang-out time :)

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​What to bring?

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​Yourself, in clothes that make you feel comfy 😊

​There will be some snacks available 🍫 You’re very welcome to bring something too, so we can make it a potluck!

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​Pricing & financial inclusion

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​The standard price is €12.

​You can pay this on the platform or in cash at the event.

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​If you'd like to come but are struggling financially, there are a few social tickets available for €5.

​Feel free to send me a message :)

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​One free ticket is available in exchange for help with setup/dismantling. Let me know if you're interested!

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​Why is this a paid event, and why do I have to register?

​Organizing these events feeds my heart, but it also costs me quite some time, money and effort to get everything up and running.

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​I hope to offer these spaces on a weekly basis, so that a stable community of people seeking more connection and authenticity can emerge :)

​I couldn't keep this sustainable without financial support.

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​The registration process is a kind of self-filtering process. If someone can't take some time to honestly answer a few questions, it might not be the right moment for them to participate in this playground of authenticity and presence.

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​About me

​My name is Abbygaelle. I’m 31 and became aware of Authentic Relating games about 8 years ago while living in San Francisco. A game night was recommended to me by a close friend, as he was noticing how shy I was to connect with people 🙈

​I was nervous, but the concept seemed intriguing enough, so I gave it a go. I was so impressed by the simplicity and the profound effects of the exercises!

​Understanding that humans could create little practice grounds for authenticity together, was such a powerful insight for me!

​Because let’s be honest, showing ourselves fully out in the world can feel impossible, terrifying, and counter-productive a lot of the time!

​I was moved deeply by a whole subculture built around authentic expression, and kept deepening into AR and other relational practices such as NVC, Circling, Contact Improv, IFS…

​So I quickly decided to organize AR workshops for my friends, way back in 2018, and eventually I was spreading these beautiful practices wherever life would take me. Since then I’ve facilitated workshops and curated game nights for various intentional communities and families in the US, South America, Australia, Portugal, and now in my home country of Belgium :)

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​I want to thank Authentic Revolution for making so many wonderful AR resources available throughout the years 🙏