Sunday Soul Reset - The Value of Safe Spaces

Sunday Soul Reset - The Value of Safe Spaces

Welcome to Sunday Soul Reset, a monthly community event that's all about taking a break from the hustle and bustle of life and finding real, meaningful connections. 

This month's theme is ‘The Value of Safe Spaces' and we'll explore the what, how, when, and why safe spaces (within and around us) are worth creating and cultivating in our day and age.

If you're someone who:

• Wants to explore self-discovery through therapeutic, reflective, and mindful practices
• Craves an outlet for your creativity and soulful expression through the arts
• Values building strong, supportive relationships and taking responsibility for your well-being
• Misses the feeling of belonging to a collaborative in-person community

Sunday Soul Reset is the place to be. When you join us, you can expect to leave feeling grounded, refreshed, mentally clear, emotionally nourished, and spiritually revitalized, setting the tone for the entire month ahead.

Why the theme of Safe Spaces?

I am inspired by the Japanese concept of 'Ma',  the space between objects or elements. It's the gap, space, or pause. It's the negative space, the emptiness where paradoxically nothing happens yet everything has a chance to digest, percolate, and absorb.

Too often we get caught up in our busy lives to realize the importance of creating these safe, neutral spaces where we can simply rest, breathe, feel through our experiences, and digest the complex content that our senses and psyches are constantly bombarded with.

Safe spaces have been essential in my personal and professional development as a student of consciousness and psychospiritual psychotherapist. I see these cycles of productivity & rest, movement & stillness as fundamental to a holistic approach to well-being.

I know first-hand how challenging it can be to stay committed to and consistent in creating this balance in life, especially when the self-critic or the inner perfectionist demands non-stop pursuit of ambitions and achievements.

Our aim is simple: to create a warm, welcoming space where you can

• Reconnect with your true self on a deeper level.
• Form genuine connections with others who share your interests and values.
• Rediscover the transformative power of community, mutual well-being, and support.

We're excited to have you join us for this journey of self-discovery and community building.

Feedback from participants of a previous gathering: 

“Connecting with like-minded people.”, “It takes courage to share.”, “Community growth & safe space.”, “Seeing beauty in the chaos.”, “It was so nice to gather with people with the same intentions.”, “Community healing work is an essential part of the answer to personal challenges.", "I now have a plan.”

Practical information:

Arrive between 17:45 and 18:00, and we'll kick things off at 18:00. From 18:00 to 20;00, we'll have structured group activities, and from 20:00 to 21:00, you can relax, socialize, and enjoy a drink at the Star of Greenwich friendly community pub.

What to bring: 

Bring a journal to record insights or reflections during the event and some healthy snacks to enjoy for the socializing part of the event.

About the organizer:

Bristena G. Mantu is a psychospiritual counsellor, psychotherapist, and poet, author of the book of bilingual poetry ‘Inner Callings - a pilgrim’s diary’. Bristena has been on a personal and spiritual growth journey over the last 10 years, during which she has experienced a variety of tools, techniques, and practices for the evolution of human consciousness. Inspired by her research into various spiritual paths, women's empowerment work, and community experiences at conscious festivals, trained and supervised at the Institute of Psychosynthesis London, Bristena brings an innovative and creative approach to individual and group work. Resourced from a deep faith in humanity, moved by a sensitive heart, and inspired by creative visions, Bristena loves creating community experiences where everyone is invited to be their authentic selves, thus rediscovering the lost medicine of connection during these strange and fast-changing times.