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Weekly Coffee Catch Up
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 PM**Everyone is welcome!** Whether you’re part of a local community group that’s struggling with admin friction or you’ve just started "vibe coding" and want to build something that actually matters, come grab a coffee. We are currently collating **Bluehex Blocks**—standalone tools that solve real problems today and will eventually dock into our single 1-stop solution for Australian non-profits, charities and communities. We’re all about open doors and high-energy builds—it’s simply a chance to lean in with your skills (or your community insights) and create real impact for the public good.
Human hearted community of practice (COP)
Sun, Jun 14, 1:00 AM**Event summary:** The monthly human hearted community of practice (COP) is both a support group, and a mutual encouragement group, for people who want to explore living a more human hearted life. The COP is part of Human Hearted Sydney's goal of building community. Please feel free to join us for a session if you're interested. **Who is the COP for ?** The COP is for people who dislike the alienation and emptiness of our modern finance driven society, and are looking for a new form of community - one based on the reality of our human social capacities such as sympathy and friendship, rather than based on returning to religion and other traditional practices. If you would like to be part of building a supportive community for living out socially positive values in today’s world we encourage you to come along and check it out. **Some background: The meaning problem modern society faces -** The development of modern society has seen the destruction of earlier systems of meaning, like religion and tradition. They have not been replaced by a new set of ethics or community, but by market values and hyper individualism. This has created a world of material wealth in which far too many people feel insecure, alone, and unlikely to succeed. We now live in an atomised society in which each person suffers alone and there is no form of community, or meaning other than material wealth, to sustain them. This has led to substantial increases in loneliness and mental health issues like anxiety in modern society. Now there is even a category called ‘[deaths of despair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disease_of_despair#:~:text=The%20three%20disease%20types%20are,%2C%20West%20Virginia%2C%20and%20Delaware.)’ that refers to people whose reliance on drugs, alcohol etc. to numb their isolation from society leads to their early death. **More background: The solution we will look at -** The obvious solution to the collapse of values in modern society is to build alternative forms of community. Many groups try to achieve this by calling for a return to religious values, or building new religions. As humanists we do not turn to religion but the best of the human potential to provide a foundation for community groups. [Human heartedness](https://web.archive.org/web/20240109160949/https://areomagazine.com/2022/05/05/a-human-hearted-modernity/) is an approach to life which sees humans as inherently social beings. It is backed both by many famous thinkers of the past, and by the findings of recent neuroscience and evolutionary studies which show the path to human happiness and fulfillment is more dependent on building good relationships and positive social connection than on competition and being purely ‘rational’. So one part of the solution to the existential emptiness of modernity is for people to build small communities; groups of like minded people who want to live in a more human hearted way, and support each other to live better in the face of modernity’s onslaught. There are other parts of the solution of course. However in relation to this event our focus is on setting up a COP to support each other to practice living in a more human hearted way, and to provide communal support generally in today’s disenchanted world. **Basic structure of this meeting:** The meeting will be facilitated by a member of the Sydney humanist community and will involve a brief talk explaining human heartedness and the problems of modernity. Then we will proceed to conduct our regular COP meeting. The meeting will finish with a Q/A and discussion period, followed by a lunch and more informal discussion. **Donations:** While this event is free, we would be grateful if you chose to make a [donation](https://www.humanistsaustralia.org/donate) to sustain Humanists Australia which would help it to continue delivering events that serve the community in Sydney. **Please note Date Time and Venue:** In June 2026 the meeting will be held on the second Sunday of the month (June 14th) at 11:00AM. The venue is level one of Darling Square Library. The room we'll be in is called Idea Space 2 **Directions:** The venue is a ten minute walk from both Town Hall and Central station. The Darling Square Library is part of a hive-shaped building called The Exchange. The Idea Spaces are on level one of The Darling Square Library which is accessible via elevators facing towards Darling Square and stairs which are on the other side of the building. Please ask the library staff if you need assistance finding where we are in the library.
Find Your Focus: 30-Minute Intro to Meditation & Mental Clarity
Mon, Jun 1, 8:00 AMDo you feel like your mind has too many tabs open? If you’re looking for mental clarity but aren’t sure where to start, this session is designed for you. In this **free 30-minute introductory class**, we strip away the mystery of meditation and get down to the basics. You will learn: * **How your mind works:** Understand the mechanics behind your thoughts. * **The "Why":** Discover the root causes of your stress and anxiety. * **The "How":** Practical techniques to let go of mental clutter. When you address the core of your mind, the rest of your life begins to fall into place. No experience is needed—simply show up with an open mind! (If you prefer a different time, please book it from the link below) [https://www.meditationsyd.org/our-classes-at-sydney-meditation](https://www.meditationsyd.org/our-classes-at-sydney-meditation)
Unhurried Conversations - Saturday
Sat, Jun 6, 12:15 AMBring yourself along, we explain how it works.
Sunday Spiritualism Service - Mediumship Demonstration
Sun, Jun 7, 4:30 AM**Connection with Spirit** At the heart of **Spiritualism** lies a living philosophy. One that helps us explore our divine nature, grow through experience, and walk hand in hand with Spirit. We honour the Seven Principles, gifted to us through the mediumship of Emma Hardinge Britten, not as rigid rules, but as spiritual truths to guide our daily lives. These principles invite us to live with purpose, compassion, and a deeper awareness of our eternal connection to the Spirit world. [Seven Principles](https://www.chatswoodspiritualistchurch.org.au/about) Join us for a Mediumship Demonstration, where the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds is revealed. Experience messages from the spirit realm as skilled practitioners facilitate communication with loved ones who have passed. This event offers insights, comfort, and closure, encouraging you to explore connections beyond this life. Open your heart and mind to the wonders of spirit. [Our Website](https://www.chatswoodspiritualistchurch.org.au/services)
Walk ’n’ Talk
Mon, Jun 1, 9:15 AM***Walk ’n’ Talk*** is the practice of mindful walking with peers – so this is not about silent reflection, but rather about taking a walk and clearing the chatter in our heads! Joyful walking has many benefits. Not only are there physical benefits of walking in itself but the mindful discussion which has been known to help reduce blood pressure, lower heart rate, create feelings of well-being, improve your mood, and help to manage stress… All of this will provide you with better sleep, which in turn gives you all the benefits of good sleep such as immune strength, weight management benefits, improved moods, and increased productivity science tells us so much more! Walk ‘n’ Talk meets at the square on the corner of Yurong and Stanley Street Darlinghurst at 7:15 pm and starts to walk to Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair no later than 7:30 pm. We complete a full circle as such and the investment of time averages around 45 minutes. Please wear comfortable clothes, and running shoes and stretch before you arrive at the start point. **IMPORTANT NOTICE ON WELLBEING:** * All participants are reminded that they are participating under no duress, hence the hosts will action an all care no responsibility approach. * If you are feeling unwell, we ask that you do not attend. * You are the manager of your body and the extent to which you push yourself, although this is a gentle exercise approach only extend yourself as far as you feel comfortable doing so. * Although this group is moderated it is not counselled. * Please do not use this forum to seek clinical support, but rather as a safe space for peer support. **IMPORTANT NOTICE ON WEATHER:** In times of bad weather such as heavy rain, dangerous winds, or rolling storms – the group will not walk for safety reasons.
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