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Why we’re doing this, who we are, and what we're learning
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Why This? Why Now
Why This? Why Now
We’re living in a time when political division breaks relationships and silences conversations. Most of us carry things we no longer say—whether to protect ourselves, avoid conflict, or because we don’t think it will make a difference.
This project was born from a question:
If we honor that every human being carries dreams and vulnerabilities, how do we relate with care and respect—even across painful differences?
We don’t pretend to have the answers. We’re here to practice the courage to ask the question—together.
How This Began
How This Began
We’re a small group of community members who longed for a different way to engage across political and social divides. We’ve watched people shut down, relationships fray, and complexity collapse into slogans.
Instead of giving up, we decided to experiment.
We gathered people in a room.
We offered simple formats for honest speech and deep listening.
And something shifted.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Joe, Spring, Tim, Fallon, and Amali came together through shared frustration and hope. We are facilitators, artists, parents, educators, listeners. We’re shaped by different experiences, but united in our longing for a more connected world.
We don’t lead from a place of expertise (although we do have some rockin' skills). We lead by showing up fully and inviting others to do the same.
“We’re not here to solve polarization. We’re here to make space for something more true than that.”
(We'll try to get a photo of ourselves soon!)
What We're Learning
What We're Learning
We are constantly learning, from every session, every mistake, every person who joins us.
Real connection doesn’t come from agreement—it comes from presence.
Most people long more to be heard than to be right.
Silence often hides vulnerability, not apathy.
Even simple formats can open surprising doors.
Play and creativity belong in hard conversations.
Learning in this way opens new doors.
How We Work
How We Work
Generally, we aspire to the following ways of being together, with a gracious acceptance of those moments when we slip.
Everyone is welcome to share openly and honestly.
Listen and respond with care, respecting our own and others' feelings and boundaries.
Focus on building trust and authentic connections, not on being "right" or changing others' views.
Embrace curiosity, take risks in speaking our truth, and accept that communication doesn’t need to be perfect.
Reflect on our experiences and stay connected to our personal reasons for engaging.
If this way of being speaks to you, we invite you to join us!
Still Wondering?
Still Wondering?
You don’t need to be politically neutral.
You don’t need to be eloquent.
You don’t need to be ready to forgive.
You just need to be willing to explore—with care, with honesty, with others who are trying, too.
Want to help?
Want to help?
We welcome your curiosity, your feedback, your co-creation.
📬 Email Us: meeting@asweare.us
📬 Sign up for our Interest List: (see home page)
🤝 Join us for our next event (see home page)
🌍 Offer Support or Space? Send us an email (above).
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