Curious Walks (in Pasadena, CA)

The Story

Please join us for a beautiful 5-mile walk aimed at cultivating deep, thoughtful, and interesting conversations! Ultimately, we hope to spark connection, learning, friendship, and community — all while getting exercise in the great outdoors and being curious! ***This walk is being guest-hosted by Story and Kat -- HUGE thanks to both for taking the lead!!!*** **How does this work?** The concept is simple! ***Before the event, come up with a thought-provoking, weighty question or idea that you’ve been thinking about or would like to explore.*** ***You need this for the event!*** When we gather, we’ll all briefly introduce ourselves and share our question or idea. Then we’ll start walking and use those questions or ideas as launching pads for conversation. The intention is to leapfrog over small-talk and get into meaningful discussion. During the walk, please move fluidly among different walkers if you’d like to! About those questions or ideas, . . . don’t sweat them too much. Anything thoughtful or thought-provoking will do. Have fun with it! Here are some examples: “How would you want to be remembered after you’re gone, and why?” “I’ve been thinking about the concept of time, how it’s experienced, what speeds it up or slows it down, and I’d like to explore that today.” “Can we ever really know who we are when we’re never fully unbiased in thinking about ourselves?” “What is the most courageous thing you’ve ever done, and how did it affect you?” The route runs through gorgeous neighborhoods around the Caltech campus, particularly to its south and east, as well as through the lovely campus itself. Portions of the route are shaded by mature trees. **Is this event right for you?** We are walking 5 miles on mainly flat terrain at a moderate (\~20 minutes/mile) or moderate-plus pace. This should allow for conversation while getting in some nice exercise. Please ascertain that this distance and pace is comfortable for you, as there is no “sweep.” The organizer is an un

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