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The Joy List: June 23
Hi there, my gorgeous readers!
Our New Yorker of the Week today is Chris. He’s 41, lives on Staten Island, and is looking for friendship and love. Interested? Email him at [email protected].
Or maybe you know someone (including yourself!) who should be featured? Forward them this form. Foster fur babies are definitely welcome to be featured, as well.
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Now, onto the fun things:
How would someone who loves you describe you?
For my birthday last year I hosted a fire circle with my friends and someone suggested everyone say one word to describe me. Here is what they said: “intentional, sweet-as-pie, intriguing, light, cool, scholarly, intellectual, warm, singing, improved, rockstar, intense, mysterious, loveable, generously-questioning, smiley, kind, gentle, thoughtful, brilliant.”
The basic things to know about me are that I’m 41, cis-male (he/him), from Long Island, spent most of my 30s traveling & living in other places, am in the process of building a spiritual coaching and shamanic healing business, and am generally a kind and open-minded person! I’m an INFJ & Libra/Pisces/Scorpio
What sorts of things do you want to do with your friends?
Talking about deep spiritual questions, sitting around a fire, being in nature together (a walk, a swim, a hike, wild harvesting, etc), playing games, rituals & ceremonies & circles, soul check-ins, meditating together, seeing a movie, making art, having a tea and chit-chatting about life, cooking and eating, going to a lecture or workshop, helping others out, etc.
What I don’t like to do: drink alcohol, smoke weed, be in loud & crowded places, & go out to fancy dinners or parties or clubs
What's something that people might not guess about you?
-I lived in Central America for 2 years, Peru for a year, trained with an Amazonian shaman, and speak Spanish really well!
-I was an activist and community organizer for many years
-I live in an intentional community in Staten Island
Are you looking for love?
I am! I also love getting to know people and hearing their stories and their dreams. I’m casually dating until I find a lasting love (or until it finds me!). I mostly date women but I’m open-minded and willing to explore other genders if the vibe is right. The kind of person I'm looking for is someone kind, curious, clear about what they want and who they are, into spiritual things, has good boundaries, politically aware and looking for a partnership where we can grow together and support one another.
Anything else that the Joy List community can help you with?
Yes! I’m also looking for friends, collaborators and clients. If you’re interested in the healing arts (astrology, shamanism, tarot, hypnotherapy, energy work, etc), nature, community and in building a better world, please reach out!
Also -- if you’re looking for a spiritual coach/guide, and/or someone to help you sort through feelings, get clear on purpose, navigate addictions, explore your intuition, imagination and the spirit world, reach out and we can book a session!
Gatherings
Double check details before you go, and contact the organizers with questions! The Joy List does not run these events.
Monday, June 23: Green Jobs Mastermind
Join us for a cozy, collaborative evening all about green jobs and climate careers. Whether you're job searching, building a sustainable business, looking to integrate sustainability into your current work, or simply exploring what’s possible—this space is for you.
$10. 7pm. 12-16 Vestry St 4th Floor. Info here.
Wednesday, June 25: Crafting Wellness- Art and Meditation Workshop
Join After Hours Club this Wednesday for our weekly art and meditation workshop. This week will take place at CHA& for Crafting Wellness: an immersive evening of mindful art, meditation, wellness and connection.Through a series of guided mindful art exercises, breath work, and creative exploration, this workshop invites you to slow down, reflect, and express yourself in a calm, judgment-free space.
Whether you’re new to art or a seasoned creator, this is an opportunity to nurture your inner world through creativity and presence. Your ticket includes:A guided mindful art experience by After Hours Club, tea and pastries from CHA&, all art supplies.
$40. 6:30-8:30PM. Info here.
Wednesday, June 25: 4N Exchange: A Q&A with Immigrations Lawyers
Looking for legal advice? Two of our trusted US immigration lawyers are ready for your questions about the visa process.Join us for an intimate conversation on US visa hurdles and current immigration policies. Lawyers Tao Lin and Betty Huang will offer their expert legal advice for those navigating US Citizenship and Immigration Services. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the discussion or 1:1.
Free. 7-9PM. Telos Haus 303 Ten Eyck St. Info here.
Wednesday, June 25: StoryTell: In Bloom
Join StoryTell for an evening of storytelling and conversation on the theme of “In Bloom” -- a celebration of growth, emergence, and becoming. Together, we’ll explore moments of creative awakening, personal transformation, and the quiet breakthroughs that have shaped who we have become. Expect thoughtful dialogue, new connections, and space to reflect on how you’ve bloomed in your own time. In honor of Pride Month, discounted tickets are available for LGBTQ+ community members, and we especially invite queer voices to share their stories.
$25, 6:30, Sound Mind Center, Dumbo. Info here.
Thursday, June 26: How to Make a Summer Meet Cute
Have you heard about the dating app boycott? The time for IRL meet-cutes has arrived. We’re tanned, we’re feeling good, and we’re ready to meet someone out in the summer heat. But how? Join Stevie Bowen, Certified Dating Coach, Author, and Founder of The City of Dating, as she takes you through a step-by-step way to create new opportunities to meet people IRL and help you go from meet to date this summer!
$15. 7-10 PM. 45 Irving Ave (Nook). Info here.
Thursday, June 26: somatic body painting & mindfulness journaling workshop
Join us for a creative evening of self-expression, community and supported guidance honoring our playful side. This workshop is an opportunity to tap into all of our parts and let it be messy! Hosted by Emily of @journalingclasses she will take you through an eye opening experience that will leave you closer to yourself and others.
$35, 7pm, Sunset Park. Info here.
Friday, June 27: Olito Social Club: Storytime
Olito is the Friday night social club born out of our community, giving us a place to gather each week. You're always welcome, whether you come solo or with friends - the vibes are communal and thoughtful.
This Friday, our theme will be stories — the ones we tell ourselves, the ones we tell other people, the ones we’ve picked up along the way without even realizing it.
$15. 8 to 11 PM. Little Honey. Info here.
Friday June 27: GAIA PRIDE | an Interactive Show
Pride Month is a very special season for us here at Gaia Music Collective. Queer folx are the very core of our community. We owe so much to the bravery, freedom, and bold self-expression that queer people have championed, for we believe these tenets - bravery, freedom, and bold self-expression - to be central to the musical community we are cultivating together.
These magical evenings of community and song are part house show, part art party, part jam session, part improvised extravaganza, and part evolving co-creation that takes on a life of its own.
$20-$55. 7 to 11 PM. Sound Mind Center. Info here.
Join a book club with strangers
After School is the sexier, modern version of a book club for the busy New Yorker. Take the questionnaire, get matched with five like-minded strangers, and meet up at a local bar to discuss a short story or article you all read ahead of time. Meet new people and learn new things. Commit today to meeting new people and learning new things.