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How I Changed My Mind
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Introducing: Open Air
Distributing Genius
higher mindfulness club
How I Changed My Mind
Six months ago, I walked into a cafe in Oxford, to talk to my friend Nick. Nick is interesting because he runs a bookshop inside that cafe, which you have to go all the way into, to find a staircase leading down to a former bank vault, in which he has set up a number of bookshelves - and a book shop.
I was pitching to him the idea of an event where we would invite people on the basis of curiosity.
I was calling it a new social experience for the curious. In essence, it involved carefully curating a number of conditions prior to the event and then letting the event happen.
People arrived at the event with very little idea of what would happen. An intentional decision was made that the way in which we would invite people to the event and the way in which all marketing materials would present the event would be ambiguous.
Importantly, we would stress the importance of curiosity, and that if you weren't curious then you'd probably have no reason to come.
In the first seven-weeks of marketing through posters and a couple social media posts, as well as approaching people in the street and engaging them in enough conversation to gauge a general curiosity level, before handing them an invitation in the form of a card - I sold 5 tickets.
In the last 4 days before the event I started inviting more people via in-person invitations. And at least six people bought tickets on the day of the event after a conversation. Overall, 20+ people found their way to the event.
I spent a lot of time thinking about what the experience of entering the event should be. Speaking to another friend Chris, a DJ who also works in the Cafe at his own Record Shop, I invited him (almost two months prior to the event) to play some music. I was clear that I didn't want him to mix with two turntables, and that I'd prefer there to be a break between the sides of a record and between each one. The little spaces became a consideration for how conversations might end, begin, and unfold. Chris understood and then also suggested that we play mostly ambient and down-tempo music. He described the reasoning for this choice and explained that this was the kind of music that could be both foreground and background, depending on where your attention was. Perfect.
On the actual day, an Israeli tourist who was visiting the UK to go to a spiritual conference, Sasha, was approached by me after I had bought a coffee for a homeless man. This is significant because whilst I was waiting for the coffee to be made, I saw Sasha outside the cafe, and he seemed to be unsure which direction to head in next. I myself had stopped walking to talk to the man and find out that he could do with a coffee, at which point I turned back in the direction from which I had been walking to get to the cafe(not the one with the bookshop and record shop). I forgot about Sasha until I found myself walking behind him almost 10 minutes later, much after I had given the coffee to the man on the road. Sasha had a cool satchel, with some interesting patterning on it, and so I said to him "I like your bag."
The resultant conversation led to him being one of the first to arrive at the event. I offered him a cup of tea when he got there and he was soon in conversation with a friend who is currently pursuing a degree in Economics. Later on in the evening I found him sitting alone and he told me how that sitting on his own could actually be one of his favourite parts of the event, allowing conversations to find him rather than looking to find them. I respected this very much.
1 hour before the event started, in the pouring rain, I stopped a guy named Hugo to let him know that the event would be happening soon, that he was invited if he was curious, and that I liked his headphones.
A woman who had seen me preparing for the event in the Cafe earlier in the day came over to ask what I was cutting up booklets for. The booklets were what I was referring to as 'Field Notes': a collection of 8 quotes, 3 of which were from women, and 5 of which were from musicians, with space for writing on every other page, a small description of the event at the beginning, and to be made available at the event alongside lots of pens.
That woman was intrigued enough to come along and invite two friends with her. On arrival, she carried in with her a handbag that looked like a pug.
People arrived at different times, most brought a friend or two, and lots of tea and conversations were had, alongside beers and an eclectic but fitting playlist of energy conducting tunes.
People at the event asked when the next one would be.
At the events end, I thought, I could do that again, but it'd have to be different.
Nearly three months ago, I started to post about something I am calling Beings Club, on the social media platform Warpcast.
This is the next evolution of the initial experiment.
We are now 6 weeks into Beings Club and it has been very enjoyable. The first month was an open-month, where anyone could join either for the full 3-month first season or just for the month. Just over a week ago, we closed our doors to new members for the season, transitioning from an open door policy to a limited-access experience. The same transition would still have come into effect even if we had reached total capacity - the total number of available memberships was 200 for only January, and 100 that included January and continued through to February and March. The only selection criteria for February and March beyond being able to invest in the whole season membership was: commitment.
Looking forward, next week there is the Perspective Session with Hanuman Das, the founder of a charity called GoDharmic that has provided disaster relief in countries all over the world, and operates on the principles of 'Love All. Feed All. Serve All.' as well as another Beings Club Salon (8 out of 12).
We are well over the half-way point now, and perhaps where the most interesting things might happen.
All thanks to experimentation-mode, which is still on right now. A way of being that wonders, takes action, and effects, that is learning and appreciating and acknowledging hiccups. Errors do happen and they're part of the curve. The terrain isn't boring when it's more than just traversed. Letting the path reveal itself, I can stay open to changes.
In the future, I think this experience may be more expensive.
It'll be an experiment to find an economic model that works. At the moment we're operating at a slight loss.
Perhaps there are other ways to provide and exchange value too.
But it has to be sustainable.
Thankfully experiments can be pretty small. They can grow bigger overtime. You can abandon ship and start something new. You can make a small change that makes all the difference. You can commit to finding out or decide to let it go.
Fancy a 1:1 chat? Organise a curiosity call.
higher mindfulness club isn’t just a 6-month program; it’s an initiative designed to:
strengthen the higher scene and empower more individuals go higher.
If funding is secured, from May to October, higher mindfulness club will offer 24 weeks of free weekly meetings that connect individuals, cultivate emotional resilience, and introduce people to the higher community.
Through weekly practice and meaningful conversation, regular participants will build stronger bonds with one another and contribute to the well-being and vitality of the entire scene.
Sessions would occur twice, each Sunday, at 9am and 5pm UTC, accounting for timezone differences and opening attendance to global participation.
In addition, every participant will be rewarded, receiving $5 worth of HIGHER on their first visit - with additional rewards for continued participation.
[Using cbw to onboard, google forms to collect wallets/attendance, disperse to distribute HIGHER, and commit to incentivise continued participation. lmk, if you know a more elegant solution]
a shared practice: Weekly, guided mindfulness practices will empower participants to stay centred and cultivate mental clarity irrespective of market conditions. By practicing together for 30 minutes at the beginning of every session, individuals contribute to a strengthening of collective resolve, as well as benefiting from the practice as an anchor for their personal growth.
making connections: The second half of each session offers spaces for conversation. In breakout rooms, participants can discuss their experiences, share insights, and collaborate on personal and collective intentions. This regular contact allows members to forge deep, lasting connections and contribute to the health of the scene. It’s an opportunity to find support, inspiration, and collaboration from others going higher.
expanding the network: Every new participant will be rewarded with HIGHER, with special rewards reserved for those who make successful referrals, as well as those who attend in 8 or more weeks. This incentivises both onboarding and continued involvement, helping to spread the ethos of higher to those who are ready to live life with collaboration, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking as part of their regular schedule.
emotional resilience for living higher: higher mindfulness club distributes practices and techniques for cultivating resilience and strength of mind, helping participants to stay grounded and clear-headed despite market fluctuations. By cultivating this resilience, we align with higher as a mindset - one that allows us to navigate life with balance, poise, and creativity, rather than reacting impulsively to factors like token price action.
Dedication to higher mindfulness club won’t go unrewarded. Firstly, all first-time attendees are rewarded with $5 of HIGHER. Secondly, all attendees that participate in at least 8 weeks of the programme will receive an equal share of 400,000 HIGHER, or $3200 (approximate at the time of writing) via commit.wtf. Finally, 100,000 HIGHER of rewards will be split between those who successfully refer two people to club (also via commit.wtf).
This design incentivises both onboarding and continued involvement, helping to spread the ethos of higher to those who are ready to bring more mindfulness, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking into their weekly routines - those who resonate with living higher.
To make higher mindfulness club a sustainable, impactful initiative, I’m seeking funding from the Higher Party in the form of ETH and HIGHER.
These funds will cover:
Expanding the club’s reach and inviting more participants into the community.
Time, expertise, and resources needed to host weekly sessions over the course of four months.
Operational costs inclusive of distributing rewards and ensuring a smooth experience for members.
5 ETH is requested so that I can sustain higher mindfulness club for 6 months.
An additional 0.5 ETH could be allocated to support a trip to Farcon NYC, where I’ll offer mindfulness in-person and engage with both the wider farcaster network as well as potential new members, further expanding the reach of higher mindfulness club and inviting more people to experience the benefits of mindfulness and the higher scene, firsthand.
For attendance and referral rewards 1,000,000 HIGHER will cover:
500,000 HIGHER ($5 of HIGHER for 800 persons) who attend their first session (more people if HIGHER rises in price)
400,000 HIGHER split between those who attend in at least 8 out of 24 weeks.
100,000 HIGHER split between those who refer at least 2 people.
In total, if fully funded, 5.5 ETH and 1,000,000 HIGHER. Any additional funding received from the party or elsewhere can be used to extend the initiative, increase rewards, and further spend on promoting the club.
wide distribution: higher mindfulness club would be a globally accessible initiative distributing the idea of higher as a lifestyle - a lifestyle based on mental wellbeing, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking.
collaboration and innovation: Through regular conversation, participants would have the chance to learn about higher, collaborate with others, exchange ideas, and spark innovation that benefits the entire scene.
mindfulness for emotional resilience: Attendees would learn practices and techniques that empower them to navigate life with clarity, flexibility, and resilience, no matter what challenges arise.
higher mindfulness club as a public good: higher mindfulness club would provide accessible tools for mental clarity and emotional regulation in turbulent times, in addition to strengthen existing bonds within the higher scene as well as attracting new members to engage in what higher as a lifestyle can be.
My name is John, I first entered the HIGHER ecosystem via purchase of the token on March 10th 2024 and I have been a contributor to the scene through conversation, the creation of memes, music, both, and /openair.
I have trained as a mindfulness meditation teacher twice, once through Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's MMTCP, and again through Dharma Moon and Tibet House's MMTT led by David Nichtern, investing thousands of dollars and over two years of my life.
I have also been practicing mindfulness meditation for nearly a decade.
In the past, I've moderated large communities for projects such as Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult.
At the moment, I'm building Beings Club.
higher mindfulness club represents my most recent thinking on how communities can remain healthy in combination with improvements upon my intentions with openair.
higher mindfulness club is more than just a program - it’s a catalyst for transformation, both individually and throughout the greater higher scene. By practicing mindfulness, connecting with others, and cultivating emotional resilience, we can create an ecosystem that elevates everyone who gets involved.
I am a member of the higher network and I have deep expertise and experience in practicing and teaching mindfulness meditation, as well as managing online community.
As of the time of writing there is a proposal to withdraw accumulated fees from a party LP to support - please consider voting.
aka @know
I’m here in Malaysia at the moment, visiting family for Chinese New Year, aka The Lunar New Year.
Only a month ago, everyone around me was celebrating the turn of the New Year in the UK.
There’s a certain energy that surrounds these holidays, and it’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to ‘do it twice’. To be surrounded by people feeling optimistic, renewed, and channeling their energy towards feeding each other and sharing food, celebrating, and wishing each other good luck and prosperity over the next 12 months.
The qualities of these time periods that I feel most are freshness and gratitude.
And there is incredible value in feeling these things.
Freshness feels like a kind of openness to what is happening right now as well as toward the possibilities of the future. It’s an invitation to let go of things that are no longer serving me and to consider the directions I’d like to be channeling my energy in and how I’d like to be spending my time.
Gratitude feels like a kind of appreciation for what is happening right now as well as towards all that has happened in the past that has come together for this moment to be here. It’s an invitation to let go of wanting and wishing for more and to simply enjoy what life has already offered.
Together, these two qualities are like fresh air, easily enjoyed and easily let go of.
I think we would do well to invite these qualities into our lives as often as possible.
Where we resist change or refuse to accept where we find ourselves, we suffer.
With freshness and gratitude, we can be free from our fixed stories about life and discover the abundance of what is here.
A short phrase passed to me by my teachers encapsulates this:
Suddenly free from fixed mind.
Like sitting out in the sun with a fresh glass of water and taking a sip after a long day of work.
Six months ago, I walked into a cafe in Oxford, to talk to my friend Nick. Nick is interesting because he runs a bookshop inside that cafe, which you have to go all the way into, to find a staircase leading down to a former bank vault, in which he has set up a number of bookshelves - and a book shop.
I was pitching to him the idea of an event where we would invite people on the basis of curiosity.
I was calling it a new social experience for the curious. In essence, it involved carefully curating a number of conditions prior to the event and then letting the event happen.
People arrived at the event with very little idea of what would happen. An intentional decision was made that the way in which we would invite people to the event and the way in which all marketing materials would present the event would be ambiguous.
Importantly, we would stress the importance of curiosity, and that if you weren't curious then you'd probably have no reason to come.
In the first seven-weeks of marketing through posters and a couple social media posts, as well as approaching people in the street and engaging them in enough conversation to gauge a general curiosity level, before handing them an invitation in the form of a card - I sold 5 tickets.
In the last 4 days before the event I started inviting more people via in-person invitations. And at least six people bought tickets on the day of the event after a conversation. Overall, 20+ people found their way to the event.
I spent a lot of time thinking about what the experience of entering the event should be. Speaking to another friend Chris, a DJ who also works in the Cafe at his own Record Shop, I invited him (almost two months prior to the event) to play some music. I was clear that I didn't want him to mix with two turntables, and that I'd prefer there to be a break between the sides of a record and between each one. The little spaces became a consideration for how conversations might end, begin, and unfold. Chris understood and then also suggested that we play mostly ambient and down-tempo music. He described the reasoning for this choice and explained that this was the kind of music that could be both foreground and background, depending on where your attention was. Perfect.
On the actual day, an Israeli tourist who was visiting the UK to go to a spiritual conference, Sasha, was approached by me after I had bought a coffee for a homeless man. This is significant because whilst I was waiting for the coffee to be made, I saw Sasha outside the cafe, and he seemed to be unsure which direction to head in next. I myself had stopped walking to talk to the man and find out that he could do with a coffee, at which point I turned back in the direction from which I had been walking to get to the cafe(not the one with the bookshop and record shop). I forgot about Sasha until I found myself walking behind him almost 10 minutes later, much after I had given the coffee to the man on the road. Sasha had a cool satchel, with some interesting patterning on it, and so I said to him "I like your bag."
The resultant conversation led to him being one of the first to arrive at the event. I offered him a cup of tea when he got there and he was soon in conversation with a friend who is currently pursuing a degree in Economics. Later on in the evening I found him sitting alone and he told me how that sitting on his own could actually be one of his favourite parts of the event, allowing conversations to find him rather than looking to find them. I respected this very much.
1 hour before the event started, in the pouring rain, I stopped a guy named Hugo to let him know that the event would be happening soon, that he was invited if he was curious, and that I liked his headphones.
A woman who had seen me preparing for the event in the Cafe earlier in the day came over to ask what I was cutting up booklets for. The booklets were what I was referring to as 'Field Notes': a collection of 8 quotes, 3 of which were from women, and 5 of which were from musicians, with space for writing on every other page, a small description of the event at the beginning, and to be made available at the event alongside lots of pens.
That woman was intrigued enough to come along and invite two friends with her. On arrival, she carried in with her a handbag that looked like a pug.
People arrived at different times, most brought a friend or two, and lots of tea and conversations were had, alongside beers and an eclectic but fitting playlist of energy conducting tunes.
People at the event asked when the next one would be.
At the events end, I thought, I could do that again, but it'd have to be different.
Nearly three months ago, I started to post about something I am calling Beings Club, on the social media platform Warpcast.
This is the next evolution of the initial experiment.
We are now 6 weeks into Beings Club and it has been very enjoyable. The first month was an open-month, where anyone could join either for the full 3-month first season or just for the month. Just over a week ago, we closed our doors to new members for the season, transitioning from an open door policy to a limited-access experience. The same transition would still have come into effect even if we had reached total capacity - the total number of available memberships was 200 for only January, and 100 that included January and continued through to February and March. The only selection criteria for February and March beyond being able to invest in the whole season membership was: commitment.
Looking forward, next week there is the Perspective Session with Hanuman Das, the founder of a charity called GoDharmic that has provided disaster relief in countries all over the world, and operates on the principles of 'Love All. Feed All. Serve All.' as well as another Beings Club Salon (8 out of 12).
We are well over the half-way point now, and perhaps where the most interesting things might happen.
All thanks to experimentation-mode, which is still on right now. A way of being that wonders, takes action, and effects, that is learning and appreciating and acknowledging hiccups. Errors do happen and they're part of the curve. The terrain isn't boring when it's more than just traversed. Letting the path reveal itself, I can stay open to changes.
In the future, I think this experience may be more expensive.
It'll be an experiment to find an economic model that works. At the moment we're operating at a slight loss.
Perhaps there are other ways to provide and exchange value too.
But it has to be sustainable.
Thankfully experiments can be pretty small. They can grow bigger overtime. You can abandon ship and start something new. You can make a small change that makes all the difference. You can commit to finding out or decide to let it go.
Fancy a 1:1 chat? Organise a curiosity call.
higher mindfulness club isn’t just a 6-month program; it’s an initiative designed to:
strengthen the higher scene and empower more individuals go higher.
If funding is secured, from May to October, higher mindfulness club will offer 24 weeks of free weekly meetings that connect individuals, cultivate emotional resilience, and introduce people to the higher community.
Through weekly practice and meaningful conversation, regular participants will build stronger bonds with one another and contribute to the well-being and vitality of the entire scene.
Sessions would occur twice, each Sunday, at 9am and 5pm UTC, accounting for timezone differences and opening attendance to global participation.
In addition, every participant will be rewarded, receiving $5 worth of HIGHER on their first visit - with additional rewards for continued participation.
[Using cbw to onboard, google forms to collect wallets/attendance, disperse to distribute HIGHER, and commit to incentivise continued participation. lmk, if you know a more elegant solution]
a shared practice: Weekly, guided mindfulness practices will empower participants to stay centred and cultivate mental clarity irrespective of market conditions. By practicing together for 30 minutes at the beginning of every session, individuals contribute to a strengthening of collective resolve, as well as benefiting from the practice as an anchor for their personal growth.
making connections: The second half of each session offers spaces for conversation. In breakout rooms, participants can discuss their experiences, share insights, and collaborate on personal and collective intentions. This regular contact allows members to forge deep, lasting connections and contribute to the health of the scene. It’s an opportunity to find support, inspiration, and collaboration from others going higher.
expanding the network: Every new participant will be rewarded with HIGHER, with special rewards reserved for those who make successful referrals, as well as those who attend in 8 or more weeks. This incentivises both onboarding and continued involvement, helping to spread the ethos of higher to those who are ready to live life with collaboration, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking as part of their regular schedule.
emotional resilience for living higher: higher mindfulness club distributes practices and techniques for cultivating resilience and strength of mind, helping participants to stay grounded and clear-headed despite market fluctuations. By cultivating this resilience, we align with higher as a mindset - one that allows us to navigate life with balance, poise, and creativity, rather than reacting impulsively to factors like token price action.
Dedication to higher mindfulness club won’t go unrewarded. Firstly, all first-time attendees are rewarded with $5 of HIGHER. Secondly, all attendees that participate in at least 8 weeks of the programme will receive an equal share of 400,000 HIGHER, or $3200 (approximate at the time of writing) via commit.wtf. Finally, 100,000 HIGHER of rewards will be split between those who successfully refer two people to club (also via commit.wtf).
This design incentivises both onboarding and continued involvement, helping to spread the ethos of higher to those who are ready to bring more mindfulness, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking into their weekly routines - those who resonate with living higher.
To make higher mindfulness club a sustainable, impactful initiative, I’m seeking funding from the Higher Party in the form of ETH and HIGHER.
These funds will cover:
Expanding the club’s reach and inviting more participants into the community.
Time, expertise, and resources needed to host weekly sessions over the course of four months.
Operational costs inclusive of distributing rewards and ensuring a smooth experience for members.
5 ETH is requested so that I can sustain higher mindfulness club for 6 months.
An additional 0.5 ETH could be allocated to support a trip to Farcon NYC, where I’ll offer mindfulness in-person and engage with both the wider farcaster network as well as potential new members, further expanding the reach of higher mindfulness club and inviting more people to experience the benefits of mindfulness and the higher scene, firsthand.
For attendance and referral rewards 1,000,000 HIGHER will cover:
500,000 HIGHER ($5 of HIGHER for 800 persons) who attend their first session (more people if HIGHER rises in price)
400,000 HIGHER split between those who attend in at least 8 out of 24 weeks.
100,000 HIGHER split between those who refer at least 2 people.
In total, if fully funded, 5.5 ETH and 1,000,000 HIGHER. Any additional funding received from the party or elsewhere can be used to extend the initiative, increase rewards, and further spend on promoting the club.
wide distribution: higher mindfulness club would be a globally accessible initiative distributing the idea of higher as a lifestyle - a lifestyle based on mental wellbeing, emotional resilience, and innovative thinking.
collaboration and innovation: Through regular conversation, participants would have the chance to learn about higher, collaborate with others, exchange ideas, and spark innovation that benefits the entire scene.
mindfulness for emotional resilience: Attendees would learn practices and techniques that empower them to navigate life with clarity, flexibility, and resilience, no matter what challenges arise.
higher mindfulness club as a public good: higher mindfulness club would provide accessible tools for mental clarity and emotional regulation in turbulent times, in addition to strengthen existing bonds within the higher scene as well as attracting new members to engage in what higher as a lifestyle can be.
My name is John, I first entered the HIGHER ecosystem via purchase of the token on March 10th 2024 and I have been a contributor to the scene through conversation, the creation of memes, music, both, and /openair.
I have trained as a mindfulness meditation teacher twice, once through Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach's MMTCP, and again through Dharma Moon and Tibet House's MMTT led by David Nichtern, investing thousands of dollars and over two years of my life.
I have also been practicing mindfulness meditation for nearly a decade.
In the past, I've moderated large communities for projects such as Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult.
At the moment, I'm building Beings Club.
higher mindfulness club represents my most recent thinking on how communities can remain healthy in combination with improvements upon my intentions with openair.
higher mindfulness club is more than just a program - it’s a catalyst for transformation, both individually and throughout the greater higher scene. By practicing mindfulness, connecting with others, and cultivating emotional resilience, we can create an ecosystem that elevates everyone who gets involved.
I am a member of the higher network and I have deep expertise and experience in practicing and teaching mindfulness meditation, as well as managing online community.
As of the time of writing there is a proposal to withdraw accumulated fees from a party LP to support - please consider voting.
aka @know
I’m here in Malaysia at the moment, visiting family for Chinese New Year, aka The Lunar New Year.
Only a month ago, everyone around me was celebrating the turn of the New Year in the UK.
There’s a certain energy that surrounds these holidays, and it’s a real privilege to have the opportunity to ‘do it twice’. To be surrounded by people feeling optimistic, renewed, and channeling their energy towards feeding each other and sharing food, celebrating, and wishing each other good luck and prosperity over the next 12 months.
The qualities of these time periods that I feel most are freshness and gratitude.
And there is incredible value in feeling these things.
Freshness feels like a kind of openness to what is happening right now as well as toward the possibilities of the future. It’s an invitation to let go of things that are no longer serving me and to consider the directions I’d like to be channeling my energy in and how I’d like to be spending my time.
Gratitude feels like a kind of appreciation for what is happening right now as well as towards all that has happened in the past that has come together for this moment to be here. It’s an invitation to let go of wanting and wishing for more and to simply enjoy what life has already offered.
Together, these two qualities are like fresh air, easily enjoyed and easily let go of.
I think we would do well to invite these qualities into our lives as often as possible.
Where we resist change or refuse to accept where we find ourselves, we suffer.
With freshness and gratitude, we can be free from our fixed stories about life and discover the abundance of what is here.
A short phrase passed to me by my teachers encapsulates this:
Suddenly free from fixed mind.
Like sitting out in the sun with a fresh glass of water and taking a sip after a long day of work.
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh :)
This post has been cross-posted from Substack. Last week I released a first paid post there. You can check it out and subscribe here.
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh :)
This post has been cross-posted from Substack. Last week I released a first paid post there. You can check it out and subscribe here.
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