Authentic Relating Games Night

*☀️ Hobbies & Hang-ups: What's Stopping You From Creating?** When the world feels heavy and so much is outside our control, creativity can be a quiet act of resistance—a way to come back to ourselves. I've been thinking a lot about this lately. As a kid, I was always making something: pom-pom animals, homemade dollhouse furniture, spin art (remember spin art?!). There was something so alive about that—the mess, the focus, the little thrill of finishing something with your own hands. Somewhere along the way, that faded. Now I bookmark craft reels on Facebook and... never open them again. I have an entire craft room waiting for me, full of possibility, full of potential. Just waiting. The funny thing is, I do create when there's a purpose. I made a felt crown for a two-year-old I adore. I took a sewing class and made my sister an apron. Give me someone to make something for, and I show up. But for myself? Netflix wins almost every time. It's easier. It asks nothing of me. So I'm sitting with a question, and I'd love to know if it resonates with you: What gets in the way of doing something you know you'd enjoy? 💗 That's exactly the kind of question I love exploring together—honestly, curiously, without judgment. That's at the heart of what Authentic Relating is about: real conversations, a space to feel genuinely seen and heard, and the unexpected warmth of connecting with people you might not have met otherwise. 🌿 What to Expect Authentic Relating is a set of practices and games that help people connect more honestly, deeply, and meaningfully with themselves and others. Instead of staying on the surface, we'll explore skills like listening, curiosity, self-awareness, and genuine communication. The goal isn't to be perfect—it's to be real. A typical Authentic Relating Game Night might include: Simple, playful exercises that help us get to know one another Partner conversations and small-group activities Questions that invite…