"At first, I wanted to give myself a type of experience that would help me know how to navigate my life’s in-betweens, but it gave so much more than just that. I found comfort in being seen and heard by people coming from all walks of life whom I haven’t met in person yet. Strangers who turned into friends, supporters, and even life companions in the midst of this long haul of a pandemic. Everyone’s presence and life stories made the whole 2-day program so alive and pure that it continues to warm my heart to this day."
- Fiel Tugade, University Student
"It's difficult to share a piece of yourself with strangers but because the organizers were vulnerable in the main room, the participants were encouraged to lean into it and show their authentic selves.
The conversations became transformative, where strangers became kindred spirits. So thank you for allowing us to hold space for each other."
- Genica Bucao, Educator
"It really did feel like a retreat. It felt inspiring to meet people who have similar interests, people who are highly intuitive, and people who have hopes and dreams of making communities better spaces.
It's also great to find organizers who are open to share their resources with good intentions and not coming from a scarcity mindset. There were plenty of opportunities for everyone to help each other."
- Bella Medez, Volunteer