Contemporary productivity culture demands that we always move faster and grind harder. But the current season invites us to balance toughness with tenderness. In this session, we will explore the notion of tenderness as a rebellious act, and try out some exercises to soothe ourselves into the stillness of the winter season. 

Over 75 minutes we'll use a unique blend of philosophy, science, poetry, contemplative practice, and collective reflection to remember what it feels like to be tender to ourselves. There's no need to prepare or bring anything. You'll leave your phone at the door and be guided through the session, leaving with a greater sense of clarity on what tenderness means to you as well as several contemplative practices you can try out on your own. 

This event is brought to you in collaboration with Oude Kerk Delft: Sacred Sessions.

About Madeleine
Madelaine Ley is a philosopher, spiritual ecologist, and contemplative artist. Her varied work includes lecturing at Delft University of Technology and Lassonde Engineering School in Canada on digital citizenship, responsible AI, intersectional approaches to tech, and robot-ethics; hosting Sacred Sessions, non-religious gatherings that blend philosophy, art, science, contemplative practice and collective reflection; writing and podcasting for Beauty in the Mire; and experimenting with contemplative art. She was named one of the “100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics” by Lighthouse3 in 2022 and has been featured by the BBC, Leidsch Dagblad, Yes! Magazine, and Life Itself, as well as funded by The European Pavilion, Horizon 2020 and twice-funded by the Social Science Research Council of Canada. 

Find out more about Madelaine here.

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