El, from China, has a Master's of Social Work from the University of Michigan with specialisations in performance studies and positive organizational studies and has spent the last 13 years travelling and exploring aliveness around the world. She has a fellowship from the Institute of International Education, curated art exhibitions in the US, directed theatre productions in London, worked with prisons and refugee organizations, lectured in universities, made an EP, got a plaque at a whiskey bar...and now her adventures continue to unfold in Shanghai. She can’t wait to share her humbly brilliant and unashamedly goofy self and the art of aliveness with you!
What does commitment really mean to you? Is it ...
What does commitment really mean to you? Is it a deep promise to yourself or others? Or can it sometimes feel more like pressure or stubbornness? In this warm and open discussion, hosted by El, a thoughtful social worker with a deep interest in human behaviour, we’ll unpack the meaning of commitment in all its forms. Whether it’s about relationships, work, personal goals, or creative projects, we’ll explore what helps us build genuine commitment and what sometimes puts it at risk._x000D_
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We’ll also look at the psychological, emotional, and practical sides of commitment, what makes us stay, what makes us walk away, and how to know when the timing (or the motivation) is right. This is a safe space to reflect, question, and share your own experiences, whether you're someone who jumps in wholeheartedly or struggles to make decisions that last. Come with an open mind, and let’s explore this essential part of our lives together._x000D_
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承诺对你来说到底意味着什么?是对自己或他人的深刻承诺吗?还是有时它更像是一种压力或固执?在这场温暖且开放的讨论中,由关心人类行为的社会工作者El主持,我们将解读承诺的意义,探索它在各个层面的表现。不管是关于关系、工作、个人目标,还是创造性项目,我们将探讨是什么帮助我们建立真正的承诺,又是什么让它面临风险。_x000D_
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我们还将从心理、情感和实际层面分析承诺,是什么让我们坚持,是什么让我们放手,以及如何知道什么时候时机(或动机)合适。这是一个安全的空间,让大家反思、提问并分享自己的经历,无论你是那种全心投入的人,还是那种难以做出长期决策的人。带着开放的心态来,我们一起探索这个生活中不可或缺的部分。