How do we balance the pursuit of individual, inner transformation with the need for collective, outer transformation? Following a short presentation on the topic, we’ll move into guided discussion and reflection on how to pursue both inner and outer forms of change in an age marked by polarization, distraction, and social fragmentation.

Many of us have experimented with morning routines. We read about the habits of successful people, watch videos showcasing perfectly optimized mornings, and try to adopt routines that promise greater productivity, health, or peace of mind. Yet these efforts often fail because they are rarely designed around the realities of our own lives.

In this session, we’ll explore the morning routine as both a practical tool and a personal ritual. We’ll examine how our mornings shape the rest of the day and draw on tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify the activities that bring us a sense of meaning, mastery, and enjoyment.

Through interactive sessions and group discussions we’ll attempt to raise our awareness of the various systems of infrastructure that our lifestyles depend upon. Systems that are critical to our well-being, but are often taken for granted as we navigate the more pressing problems of the day.