Last weekend I spent with a group of people that were full of joy and fun, and were open and vulnerable with each other. I laughed and sung more than I have in ages, and I found it deeply nourishing, bringing me back to my work and my family with renewed energy. Someone posted the below on the group chat in response to a proposal to do it again next year. I find myself frustrated by it. It’s inaccessible language to the uninitiated, essentially technical language that excludes. I know it is a skill issue, and the words are a shortcut between two ‘knowing’ people for ideas they perhaps can’t convey in normal words. I think I find it so frustrating because it makes experiences that I know can improve people’s wellbeing become more intimidating and less likely to be experienced. Thank you for listening while I work this through. All thoughts welcome.