Everything Happens with Kate Bowler Listen Again: How to gather in meaningful ways with Priya Parker
Aug 19, 2025
Priya Parker, a skilled facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering, explores the profound importance of meaningful connections in our post-pandemic world. She emphasizes that gatherings can be simple and need-based, highlighting creative ways to design them. Priya shares insights on defining clear purposes, inventing rituals to mark transitions, and how small acts can foster joy and connection. She encourages everyone to embrace vulnerability and find courage in asking for help, making it clear that meaningful gatherings are accessible to all.
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Make Purpose The First Question
- The time we spend with others is sacred and should have a clear underlying purpose.
- Priya Parker says purpose need not be grand but must answer why these people are gathered now.
Filter Guests By Purpose
- Decide a specific, disputable purpose before you pick guests and activities.
- Use that purpose as a filter to choose people who will help fulfill the need of the gathering.
Mark Missed Moments Playfully
- Use playful themes and concrete activities to mark what hasn't been celebrated.
- Kate describes making thematic cocktails and lists to reclaim missed celebrations.
