Yearn Community Guidelines

Our Intention

Welcome to the Yearn community — a gathering of visionaries, dreamers, teachers, healers, and builders yearning to spread positive light into the world. 

Our intention is to create a space where we can be safe, open, vulnerable, and deeply authentic. We've created these community guidelines to allow the transformative magic of Yearn to unfold.

How We Show Up

1. Be Present

  • We all come from hectic lives, please arrive fully present, ready to open and vulnerable

  • Skip the small talk – let’s get to the meaningful conversation. Be deeply curious about others.

  • Yearn to know who people are, not what they do. We discourage the question "What do you do?" or talking about what we do for a living unless it's related to something you’re Yearning for. 

  • The Yearn is for connecting, not networking. 

2. Respect Safety and Confidentiality

  • Having others feel safe is our collective responsibility and highest priority.

  • Give people space- if someone, including you, is not ready to share something, that’s OK and should be respected.

  • Please maintain strict confidentiality (Chatham House Rules).

  • Be courteous and don’t include people in photos and social media sharing without explicit consent from all individuals included.

  • Take action by notifying an elder or event organizer if you notice someone feeling unsafe.

3. Be Curious and Playful

  • You said YES to the Yearn- that’s an amazing start. Continue to say Yes at the Yearn and embrace curious exploration. 

  • Recognize that an authentic community embraces joy, grief, challenge, and celebration equally.

  • Don’t forget that we play with purpose- play is an important form of connecting. Have fun, let loose, and have a great time. Your energy will be infectious. 

  • Keep an open mind to the impossible and the improbable serendipity that happens at the Yearn. Be open to a higher source, larger plan, and greater purpose.

4. Be an Attentive Listener

  • Listen to understand rather than to respond.

  • Before offering advice or feedback, always ask if it's desired.

  • Hold space for different perspectives with genuine curiosity.

  • Practice inclusivity by inviting others into conversations.

5. Contribute Your Gifts

  • Everyone has gifts and we encourage you to share your unique talents, insights, and energy generously.

  • Recognize that our collective experience is enriched by each person's contribution.

  • For those that give a lot of themselves, allow yourself to also receive at the Yearn- there are so many that want to support you. 

6. Get Consent and Permission

  • Always ask for explicit consent before physical touch

  • Honor "yes," "no," and "not now" equally as valid responses.

  • Practice the "enthusiastic yes" principle: anything less than clear enthusiasm should be treated as a "not now."

7. Don’t Solicit

  • The Yearn is a strict non-solicitation zone. Wait to be explicitly asked before sharing professional offerings.

  • Our primary purpose is connection and transformation; business opportunities are welcomed only when arising organically.

  • Give credit generously and build upon ideas only with explicit permission.

8. Integrate the Experience

  • Take time for reflection, rest, and integration throughout our time together.

  • Recognize that transformation continues long after our gathering concludes.

  • Commit to carrying the essence of our experience back into your daily life as a "dandelion" seeding new possibilities in your life.


Community Practices

Radical Inclusivity

  • Notice when groups are forming and actively invite others to join.

  • If you see someone standing alone, welcome them into conversation.

  • Remember that each person at Yearn has been intentionally invited and has valuable gifts to share.

In Group Settings

  • Be mindful of shared airtime and arrive on time.

  • Speak from "I" rather than "you" or "we."

  • Listen with your full attention.

  • Remain curious about viewpoints that differ from your own.

In Digital Spaces

  • Keep our shared channels focused on community-building rather than promotion.

  • For promotional content, use only designated channels (Yearn Offerings & Invitations).

  • Conduct one-on-one conversations via direct message rather than in group chats.

  • Share resources, insights, and opportunities that might benefit the community.

  • If you are unsure of a post- please reach out to Yearn Elder and ask.

For Workshops & Sessions

  • Honor the expertise of presenters while bringing your own wisdom to the conversation.

  • Participate at your own comfort level, knowing "pass" is always an option.

  • Support the collective experience by managing your personal needs (stay hydrated, take breaks when needed).

Restoring Harmony

We recognize that misunderstandings and challenges arise. When they do:

  1. Direct Communication: When possible, speak directly with the person(s) involved with openness and compassion.

  2. Request Support: If direct communication doesn't resolve the situation, reach out to a Yearn Elder or Hive Leader for support.

  3. Community Care: Sometimes situations affect our broader community and require collective attention and healing.

Welcome to our community…

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