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The Sturm und Drang of Difficult Pleasures: Wagner’s Ring Cycle and Type 2 Fun

April 11, 2023 at 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT

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$10.00

What are ‘Difficult Pleasures’? How do they enrich our lives and differ from standard-issue, low-friction “fun”? Why do we do them, and how do they help us live our values and find our sense of purpose?

From ultramarathons to writing books, fasting to meditation — the intentional curation and engagement with Type 2 Fun brings depth and richness to our lives.

From the premise that “Hard Things Are Hard,” Leah (Prime) leads a salon on Difficult Pleasures: using examples like Wagner’s 18-hour opera saga, The Ring, to frame a broader exploration of what motivates us to undertake experiences that challenge us in profound ways.

We’ll take an honest appraisal of the sturm und drang involved, too: the emotional tumult and intensity that undergirds these practices, and how those intensities lead to better self-understanding and integration.

In this salon, we’ll listen to and learn from other attendees on how they navigate the meta-process of Doing Hard Things. 

Among others topics, we’ll explore:

  • What constitutes a ‘difficult pleasure’? Why do we do them?
  • How do these experiences lead us to a more integrated sense of self?
  • The purpose of intentional challenges
  • Navigating the emotional and mental challenges associated with difficult pleasures

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Date:
April 11, 2023
Time:
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm EDT
Cost:
$10.00
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Leah Prime
Phone:
518.221.2746
Email:
leahprime@proton.me
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