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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 1d

Ready spore some fun(gi) in Edinburgh this weekend? Head on over to Sunday Assembly Edinburgh for some mycelium networking. And songs and tea.

Everything is coming up mushrooms! - A Sunday Assembly Event

Singing, inspiring talks, poems, reflections, chats, community, tea and cake - that's Sunday Assembly!

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Greater Good Science Center @greatergoodmag.bsky.social · 2d

A few moments of awareness during the day can boost your calm, focus and friendliness 🧘

How Short Mindfulness Practices Can Help You Get Through the Workday

Five-minute mindfulness practices helped students in our Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work course feel more focused, calm, and kind.

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 1d

"This community has grown because of you — the people who show up, lend a hand, and make Sunday Assembly feel like home."
"Here’s to another amazing year of celebrating life, learning together, and making North Idaho a little kinder and more connected. 💛💚💙💗"
#LiveBetter #HelpOften #WonderMore

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 1d

"Here are just a few highlights from our first year:
• We hosted inspiring talks on inclusivity, creation, and connection
• We gathered to walk, craft, cook, watch movies, and celebrate Pride
• We shared food, laughter, and stories that helped us Live Better, Help Often, and Wonder More"

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 1d

🎉Congratulations to Sunday Assembly North Idaho on celebrating one year! 🎉

"In just one year, we’ve built something truly special together — a community that celebrates life, curiosity, and connection."

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 18d

Cursing is rarely a symbol of low class. It's often a mark of high authenticity.

Evidence: Swearing predicts higher rates of honesty and integrity. It signals a willingness to prize candor over courtesy.

A little profanity can show that you're being real and you do give a damn.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jan 29

The highest compliment from someone who disagrees with you is not “You were right.” It’s “You made me think.”

Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.

The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 4d

'Astronomers' is an anagram for 'moon starers.'

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Community singing intervention for postnatal depressive symptoms - British Journal of Psychiatry, Oct 2025
Covered by Positive News

What went right this week: the good news that matters

Green turtles came back from the brink, The Maldives made medical history, and global EV sales surged, plus more good news

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Faster bonding than other activities:
- Pearce et al., 2015 and Weinstein et al., 2016 (Royal Society Open Science) both found that group singing builds social bonds faster than talking or other group tasks.

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Reduced loneliness and isolation:
- Johnson et al., 2018 (Aging & Mental Health) found that older adults in community choirs reported less loneliness and improved social well-being.

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Enhanced sense of purpose and belonging:
Participants often report greater connection to others and to something larger than themselves.
- Pearce et al., 2015 (Psychology of Music): singing groups built stronger feelings of inclusion than other social groups.

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Improved mood and reduced anxiety:
Singing releases endorphins and oxytocin, boosting mood and reducing stress.
- Fancourt et al., 2016 (Frontiers in Psychology) group singing ⬆️mood and ⬇️cortisol.
- Clift & Hancox, 2010 (Health Education) found consistent evidence of emotional uplift & relaxation.

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Lower symptoms of depression:
- Coulton et al., 2015 (British Journal of Psychiatry): a randomized controlled trial found community singing improved mental health and reduced depression in older adults.

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

Synchrony and entrainment:
When people sing together, they unconsciously synchronize breathing, heart rate, and neural activity.
- Vickhoff et al., 2013 (Frontiers in Psychology)

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Emotional contagion:
When one singer expresses emotion, others mirror it — producing physiological empathy.
- Juslin & Västfjäll, 2008 (Behavioral and Brain Sciences) describe this as “emotional resonance,” promoting unity.

Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 11d

🎶 🎤 Did you know that singing in a group is good for us? It releases feel-good hormones that ⬆️ mood and ⬇️ anxiety, depression, and loneliness. When we sing together, we breathe in unison, feel each other’s emotions, and grow more connected — often even more than when we talk.
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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 14d

Sunday Assembly Atlanta's Promoween will be a night of spooky fun, line dancing, and costumes. People of all genders and orientations are welcome to dance, connect, and express themselves freely. Dress to express—formal, funky, or full-on Halloween glam! 👻🎃💀

Promoween! Sunday Assembly Atlanta's 2025 Queer Prom, Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 7:30 PM | Meetup

**IMPORTANT: Tickets are required for this event. [Please get your tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/promoween-sunday-assembly-atlantas-2025-queer-prom-tickets-152

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 14d

on 10/19, Sunday Assembly Gainesville will hear about "Friends of the Library: A Hundred Thousand Books and More."

October 2025

Join Sunday Assembly Gainesville for our October assembly on Sunday, October 19 at 11:00am. We'll meet in person at the Pride Community Center of North Central Florida (PCCNCF) in the Springhill...

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

Lastly, SASD is hosting a tabletop role playing group in the same venue from 1:30 to 5:30, and first timers are welcome. This will be a big group, with many games to choose from.

Post-Assembly Event Cross Posting: Play an RPG!, Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 1:30 PM | Meetup

Curious about tabletop roleplaying games? Ever since they roared into the public consciousness in the 70s and 80s, games like D&D and World of Darkness have been a staple o

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

There are also 2 events right after the October assembly! All the soup entries will be free to eat, but the bragging rights for being a judge (and first taste of all of the soups) will be $10. All soups are welcome and encouraged. #leavenosoupbehind

Soup Off! - After Sunday Assembly, Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 12:30 PM | Meetup

Who doesn't like soup? You there, you like soup, right? We dare you to claim not to like soup. Or, perhaps you are soup curious and want to check out the options. Fair enou

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

Halloween is fast approaching, so UCSD spooky sound effects maven Scott Paulson will regale SA San Diego with All Things Theremin. The Theremin, a curious and haunting musical instrument that was invented around 1918 by Russian physicist Lev Theremin, is played by waving your hands near 2 antennae.

Sunday Assembly with Scott Paulson, Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 11:00 AM | Meetup

**The Spooooooooooooky Theremin** Halloween is fast approaching, so UCSD spooky sound effects maven Scott Paulson will regale us with All Things Theremin. The Theremin, a c

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

Meditation practices often involve choosing a point of focus, whether it is your breath, your body, your surroundings, a mantra, or your intentions, and gently bringing your attention back when it has wandered. #LiveBetter

More information on the science:

12 Benefits of Meditation

Meditation can help redirect your thoughts and improve your overall quality of life. Here are some of the science-backed benefits of meditation.

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

A growing body of evidence supports that practicing meditation has a variety of benefits from reducing stress and anxiety to improving our focus, memory, happiness, and relationships. on 10/19, Sunday Assembly East Bay will learn some meditation techniques from the book How to Train a Happy Mind.

Monthly Celebration: Meditation Techniques to Train a Happy Mind, Sun, Oct 19, 2025, 10:30 AM | Meetup

Find Meetup events so you can do more of what matters to you. Or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.

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Sunday Assembly @sundayassembly.bsky.social · 15d

After we're gone, what's left behind? As the days shorten and the green around us begins to die back, we can reflect on what we will leave behind when we depart this mortal coil - the material possessions, the loved ones, the memories, and our impact on the world. Join SA Pittsburgh on 10/19

October Assembly: Legacy

Come join us as we explore the idea of legacy and what we leave behind.

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