How does music unite us while other things divide us?

The CFP Dialogues is a conversation series where different people come together to better understand and be understood by sharing and listening to different opinions and stories.WHAT PAST ATTENDEES  SAID:"Participating in The CFP Dialogues has been an experience unlike any I've known before. It has brought wonderful new people and perspectives into my life and I feel as though I've already taken in plenty of life-altering lessons from our conversations. This is because the group is extremely diverse, kind, safe, and open. We discuss highly sensitive but profoundly important topics like systemic racism, prejudice, white privilege, social justice and self-improvement. Having the opportunity and encouragement to discuss these matters with such a varied group is uniquely and powerfully enlightening. It has really helped me to both understand my bubble and to begin to break out of it. Further, this group has made me feel MUCH more comfortable to have these sensitive conversations in general.Taking the first step was scary. But the reward for doing so was being able to move past that fear to find a space much safer and more informative than I could have imagined. I believe this is the path to true personal growth and it's a path I intend to continue walking."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"Grateful for this CFP safe space as an amnesty for naive questions. The default, online and offline, is unsafe - even in communities that identify as liberal. It helped finding people who would embrace my perspective, as flawed as it was / still is and to find support from real people online. Appreciate of disposable structures (there is no ongoing commitment and each discussion has a unique chemistry of participants), prototypes for interaction and Flavian as a weak tie to different portals of knowledge.Arrive without expectation, give generously and spread the word. :)"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"I was impressed with Flavian's creation of a variety of different topics for this group.  We went from addressing systemic racism one week to Imposter Syndrome the next.  Everyone had the opportunity to fully participate in the dialogue. I also met some great people in the process. Looking forward to the conversations in September!"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"Kicking off the New Year and decade,  I participated in a Kitchen Table Conversation on a Sunday afternoon in early January. The topic--the merits of making resolutions--seemed timely. I appreciated the opportunity to meet people representing a variety of ages, ethnicities, and genders. The tone of the discussion was convivial and it was held in a venue that was easily accessible to public transit.....Flav helpfully mailed out a transcript summary shortly afterward to memorialize the discussion."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"I found that attending the dialogue event on imposter syndrome was an interesting and meaningful experience. It was refreshing to hear other's ideas and experiences, giving me a new perspective. During the discussion, everyone is encouraged to share their opinion and is respected and listened to. This experience allowed me to go out of my comfort zone and share my opinions and experiences."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"I attended the talk on Imposter Syndrome and felt sincerely uplifted by the connections made. Great conversation with a good mix of laughs and heartfelt stories. Props to Flavian for putting these on, will be attending more in the future!"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"I was impressed with Flavian's creation of a variety of different topics for this group.  We went from addressing systemic racism one week to Imposter Syndrome the next.  Everyone had the opportunity to fully participate in the dialogue. I also met some great people in the process. Looking forward to the conversations in September!"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"When asked to attend my first CFP Dialogue Event, I quickly agreed. The topic, systemic racial injustice, was both interesting and timely. But I did not know what to expect. Would people’s personal feelings boil to argumentative stances? Or would dialogue remain too safe without adequately addressing important issues? I quickly discovered that the event provided a safe place for participants to freely express their views, rationales, feelings … and to listen carefully with compassion. Big thanks to the host of the event, Flavian, for moderating with insight and empathy – I liked how he ensured that everyone shared their views and participated.Big thanks to fellow attendees who provided their different insights and feedback through conscious listening. Initially, I intended to primarily listen during the event, feeling I was not well-versed on the topic. But I quickly became more engaged – I offered my feelings and views more than I expected. It was a great conversation around the “virtual kitchen table”. This event and the ones following were memorable for me, during a time of global change and challenge. I eagerly look forward to the next one."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"2020 is definitely a yr we will not forget anytime soon. After being in lockdown for a couple of months, Flavian invited me to join this discussion forum about social justice and issues regarding life and our new reality. It was great meeting an interesting intellectual multicultural group that were open and honest about every topic.  Flavian was fantastic coming up with topics and giving us a reference for the discussion.We had an uncomfortable conversation about race and what BLM means to black people and explaining what it’s like being a person of colour in North America. For the first time actually having white people asking us to help them understand the movement and our experiences. I found the conversation remarkable. We discussed other topics such as Imposter syndrome, I’ve never heard directly from people who experienced it. I learned so much from this forum and made new friends. Thanks for inviting me"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"Collaborate for Purpose talks are engaging and meaningful.  Each dialogue event is an opportunity to meet people and dialogue around an important topic without pressure or pretense.  Flavian creates a safe space for all to share, question, and listen to others’ perspectives.  I always learn something about myself, others and the world.  Flavian expertly facilitates the group, introduces the topic, keeps the conversation moving, and makes sure everyone has an opportunity to contribute.In a recent discussion, we talked about “imposter syndrome”.  Participants ages ranged from teens to 40 somethings; it was refreshing to hear a variety of challenges participants were facing and find commonalities in how we persevere. Thanks Flavian!"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"Thank you so much for hosting the kitchen table discussion around social media and misinformation! It truly is one of the few Zoom meetings where I felt truly connected with others because of the way the discussion was structured. It’s important to create this space because, of course, misinformation in the digital age is a very prevalent dilemma, but also it allows like-minded individuals to come together and take the conversation further. It’s empowering to find a community and learn together. I did enjoy hearing about the consequences of the digital age from different perspectives, such as a teacher and a writer. Thank you Flavian for taking the time to host these discussions. Keep going!"*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"Attended my first kitchen table event "What's your Relationship with Misinformation and Social Media" organized by Flavian. Beforehand he offered links to the Alternative Math trailer, and disturbing documentary White Right Meeting the Enemy by brave director Deeyah Khan of far-right neo-nazi groups rise in America. Also, good TED talk on 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*Discussions from a diverse group of voices navigating the social media minefields and dealing with the pandemic lifestyle were informative, personal, intense, and meaningfully respectful. Great to hear the voice perspective of two Americans who were on the call and their political challenges.Amongst all the pre-event resources was this quote that sums it up.  “Social media is biased, not to the Left or the Right, but downward” by Jaron Lanier."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*"When people usually say you have to experience it to know, nothing can be more factual. That time spent was intimate, vulnerable, and memorable. The value of your experiences was never any less, due to factors like age or race. Matter of fact these brought intrigue and interest. In that space, we each were someone with valuable experiences that should be shared.I got to share experiences normalized for females and someone of South Asian descent. That time spent has allowed me to learn much more about myself and those around me. Impostor syndrome was something I could relate to, learning and sharing are a part of who I am. This event not only allowed me to share but listen and understand. My takeaway from that particular event is, learning never stops no matter how old or wise one gets."*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*

Collaborate For Purpose

We'll have a 'kitchen table' dialogue about how music unites us while other things divide us?Music has a long history of conveying a range of emotions that speaks to the human condition. People come together around shared purposes like community, dance, and social cohesion. Music bonds people together.Format: `1) Important Note: The event will be hosted on the Clubhouse app and is only available to iPhone/iPad users currently. If you have installed the Clubhouse app, please click on the link below to add the event to your calendar. Event links: https://www.yoyo.club/mod/flavian-delima/ 2) We'll have a conversation about the topic question for the duration of the event. 3) The format allows everyone to talk and listen like any kitchen table conversation. If you registered via Eventbrite, you will receive an email with a Clubhouse link to join the event. If questions/comments, please email the organizer: Flavian DeLima Duration: 120 minutes Audience: 18 and older - Anyone open to listening and hearing different opinions &amp; inclusive of any race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. Number of Attendees: We accept 8-12 people around the table while any number of people can listen.Arrival Time: Please arrive at the start time of the event. End Time: We finish on-time or may go over by a few minutes. If you need to leave early, please do.Deadline: Registration closes 24 hours before via Eventbrite. You can still attend the event after it starts on the Clubhouse app.Upcoming EventsTo receive email updates about upcoming conversations, please signup to the CFP Digest <a href="https://collaborateforpurpose.com/newsdigest" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to subscribe.

What is a Kitchen Table Conversation A Kitchen Table Conversation is an informal dialogue around a big question. It happens in a comfortable space where - like a Kitchen Party - it is easy to disagree, air differences of opinions, be funny, confirm or repudiate assumptions, and find new and innovative ways to observe or resolve a problem. The most important thing is to respect everyone around the table. Flavian facilitates the KTCs. Attendees do most of the talking. To learn more, visit the <a href="https://collaborateforpurpose.com/events" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">website</a> or KTC video below. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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