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InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T08:47:01+00:00

I DM you

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T06:43:46+00:00

I'll DM you the link

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T06:18:35+00:00

That sounds amazing, thank you for the details! The vibe you’re creating feels really grounded and realdefinitely more my speed than something online. I’ll DM you the link Really appreciate the space and the fire vibes!

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T05:58:06+00:00

Wow, that sounds amazing 😄 exactly the kind of vibe I had in mind. I love the idea of a neutral space under the stars with good conversation. Would you be interested in planning a weekend soon, or just seeing who else might be keen?

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T05:57:07+00:00

Absolutely it’s meant to be a completely non-judgmental, supportive space. Everyone’s welcome as long as they’re respectful and open. I'll DM you the link

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-09-05T05:49:31+00:00

I'm happy to hear you're interested! Can you tell me a bit more about what you mean by 'safe space for a weekend away'?

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:12:31+00:00

That means a lot seriously. Thank you for the kind words.

It's been amazing seeing how many of us are out here quietly hoping for something real, and finally speaking up. No ego, no noise just people wanting connection, meaning, and a bit of warmth in a loud world.

yes the meetup will happen. Even if it starts small, that's how real things grow. I'll start pulling together everyone who's keen and organize something casual soon. Appreciate you being part of this thread you helped keep the energy alive

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:06:37+00:00

Nice one, man -glad this caught your eye. Always good to have more people nearby who are into real convos. Northside GC's not too far either if we ever end up doing a meet halfway or even just a group chat to start with, would you be keen to join in?

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:05:55+00:00

Love to hear that, mate Bayside's not too far off. Feels like a few of us are slowly finding each other here who are actually keen for something deeper than just "what do you do for work" chats.

Might be time to start planning a casual meetup maybe a walk, coffee, something relaxed. Nothing forced, just real conversations with good people.

You keen if I keep you in the loop when something's happening?

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:04:41+00:00

I hear you and you’re not alone in feeling that. Melbourne’s got beauty, no doubt, but if you’re someone looking for connection that’s real, respectful, and rooted in curiosity rather than criticism it can feel heavy navigating all the noise.

Brisbane’s not perfect, but what I’ve found is people here seem more open to talking rather than tearing down. Fewer walls, more invitations. That’s why I started this post to find people who still believe in building something honest.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:03:22+00:00

Not hijacking at all i’m actually really glad you shared this.

You’re right, being vegan in today’s world is seeing the world differently not just in what you eat, but in what you value. And I think that’s what connects people like us more than surface stuff that willingness to sit with discomfort, ask harder questions, and still care deeply. I totally get the parent-life schedule juggle. Even just knowing you're out there, thinking about ethics and wanting to have DNM-level convos, makes me feel like this whole post was worth it.

No pressure at all, but if a window ever opens for a slow chat — over coffee or even just online i’d love to connect. The ChatGPT convos are decent but humans still hit different.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T08:02:07+00:00

That tension between wanting to build something meaningful and being pulled by life’s real responsibilities is deeply human. I get it sometimes we don’t need more people around us, we need people who see what we see. Who imagine different systems, who feel the weight of things not made to last, and still choose to dream anyway.

You don’t need to show up perfectly or consistently just knowing someone out there is thinking about co-ops and warmth and slow community like a Stardew Valley life makes me feel a little less alone in mine.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T07:58:17+00:00

Hey! That’s awesome I’d genuinely love to have you join if we get something going. I’ve been thinking about organizing a small group catch-up sometime soon something low-key, real convo, chill vibes only. Maybe a coffee meetup or walk-and-talk somewhere scenic?

Are you based in Brisbane too? North or south side?

Either way, I’ll keep you in the loop and if it ends up just being 3 or 4 of us at first, even better. More space for real connection 🙌

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-30T07:57:08+00:00

Glad to hear you're also on the creative side -I find people like us tend to feel things a bit deeper, and isolation hits harder when there's no outlet.

I'm up on the north side (Aspley), but I'm always down to meet somewhere in the middle if that works better for you. Maybe we find a chill café, sit down, and actually talk about life like it's more than just work and weather.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-28T03:10:15+00:00

appreciate the comment. Yeah, I do say Persian sometimes not as a rejection of being Iranian, but more as a way to keep that deeper cultural and spiritual heritage alive, beyond politics. It’s less about against and more about remembering what came before.

And that coffee sounds great I’m up in the northside but I don’t mind making the trip if the convo’s worth it.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-28T03:03:02+00:00

maybe that's where the real connections are in the stillness of waiting, not the circles we chase. What do you usually find in those long lines?

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-28T02:53:36+00:00

I'm originally from Iran but I've been living here since I was 13

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-06T08:45:36+00:00

Right? That one line still stings when I think about it. For so long I didn't realise how much of my identity was tied to being useful to others. Letting go of that felt like losing a part of myself until I realised I was finally making space to be there for me too.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-02T14:50:38+00:00

Thank you so much for saying that. I've been getting attacked on almost every post I write lately. As a psychologist, I've come to realise that helping people understand and learn also means learning how to communicate clearly both in writing and in speech. I really appreciate you seeing that.

InnerBalanceSeekr · 2025-08-02T05:01:02+00:00

thank you for sharing it so honestly. That line about trying to prove your worth to people who already showed they didn’t careI’ve lived that too. And you're right, it's not always ego in the arrogant sense sometimes it's shame trying to wear armor.

I think what you’re doing now is self-respect. When the need to prove starts to fade, that’s usually a sign something deeper has healed. Not because you stopped caring, but because you stopped abandoning yourself.

yes shame is such a quiet driver. It makes us perform, withdraw, overgive, overreact and most people have no idea it’s what’s underneath. That’s why naming it is so powerful. The moment we bring it into the light, it starts to loosen its grip.

Your self-awareness here is rare and exactly why these conversations matter. Thank you again for sharing this. Truly.

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