🌿 What Is a Local Circle?

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A Local Circle is not a workshop. It’s not a performance.

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It’s a gentle gathering of kindreds, a place where people come together to slow down, unplug, and remember what it means to be human in a hyperconnected, hustle-driven world.

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There’s no curriculum. No expertise required. No productivity goals. Just shared presence, quiet rituals, and real connection.

You might meet:

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• For slow walks through local nature trails

• For analog afternoons: tea, journaling, and spacious conversation

• For “sacred boredom” circles: no phones, no plans, just presence

• To read poetry by candlelight or share personal reflections

• To sit together in stillness and silence, without needing to fix anything

Every circle will be different. That’s part of the beauty.

But all share one thing: a quiet commitment to unoptimized living.

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💫 Who Can Start a Circle?

Anyone who feels the call.

You don’t need to be a coach, a healer, or a “leader.”

You simply need to:

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• Hold space gently

• Embody the spirit of the 10 {UN}OPTIMIZED Life Principles

• Respect others’ rhythms and dignity

• Commit to presence over performance

You’ll be known not as a facilitator, but as a Guide of the Slow Way.

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📦 What You’ll Receive as a Guide

Once accepted, you’ll receive access to our Circle Guide Starter Pack, which includes:

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• A welcome note from Rodney (“Coach”)

• A printable First Gathering Ritual (a gentle way to begin)

• Hosting prompts and analog icebreakers

• Optional printable posters and zine-style invites

• A beautiful copy of the 10 {UN}OPTIMIZED Life Principles for group reflection

• Access to a private channel for Guides (optional, low-pressure)

• Invitations to occasional audio-only Slow Sessions for Guides

There’s no pressure to meet weekly or follow any set formula.
You can host once a month, once a season, or simply whenever it feels right.

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📥 Apply to Start a Circle: It's 100% Free. No Financial Obligations.

We keep this process simple, thoughtful, and low-stakes.

You're not applying to prove yourself, you're expressing your intention.