on a monthly basis at VN residency in a curated experience. we crave inspiring environments filled with like-minded individuals where we can share and connect in a meaningful way. this supports an important part of our experience in the world. we make the time to come together for an experience that has the potential to let us feel seen and understood.

at our own pace, at our own time month to month. what we choose to read is our own choice. we are guided to read what we feel called to read. maybe it’s something a friend recommended, or maybe it’s a preloved book gifted to us, or maybe it’s something we’ve already read before but want to take time to discover things that we once missed. whatever it is, we are invested in it and eager to share what we would like to share with others about the story.

with active and attentive listening and open dialog. we hear what other’s would like to share about what they’re reading. perhaps we draw our own conclusions, perhaps our interest is sparked to read the same story- to read it anew with our own interpretations. and hopefully we are inspired to share words and reflections of what we are currently reading ourselves. we also exchange preloved books to keep things circulating.

from all walks of life and all have our own stories to tell. we love to read or would love to make reading more of an active practice in our lives. through the act of sharing and exchanging the stories we are reading, we can also gain a unique perspective of one another and the stories we each carry with us.

we are mindful about the things, places and spaces we invest our energy into. it’s worthwhile for us to invest into human connections that feel good and safe. something to give, something to gain. circularity in all things.