Our series switches to the post-Everything Conference 2024 reality: back home, back to regular routines, and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible.
On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better… I was a little disappointed with the quality of the lavalier lapel mics I bought before the conference, they sounded far more muffled and dampened than they should have. Tech and equipment can be a little hit and miss sometimes, but we can just keep testing and learning for the future. My thanks again to Jeff Long for his help and expertise with the audio repair.
Alyson Wagner has been a member of the Puttyverse, but someone I haven’t crossed paths with very much, whether digitally or in-person. We made a point though to connect after the conference on The MultiPod, and reflect on the shared experience.
Alyson was at the first ETC, and is well-positioned to talk about basking in the warm energy afterwards through texts and notes, and trying to hold onto the momentum and energy after returning home. There are a number of folks she has kept in touch with over the past 5 years, while carrying on with regular responsibilities and routines, not knowing if they would ever meet in person again.
But you have to express a willingness to keep in touch with people met at conferences, and let go of that pressure to communicate frequently.
We Cover:
- How being at the 2nd ETC felt like a “reverse family reunion,” seeing old friends again in person.
- Absorbing so much energy and socializing, and then going back to your room later to thoughtfully process it all.
- How physical keepsakes and handwritten notes also go a long way to maintaining connection.
- Contrasting the conference experience with everyday life, normal “Chronos time” vs. “Kairos time,” where time slows down and has a different perception.
Tips Include:
- The importance of simply keeping doors open to staying in touch.
- Alyson’s suggestion of creating a scrapbook for the notes she received.
- Keeping up with people online and their activities, and actively showing them support.
- Embracing the momentum of ideas and enthusiasm for projects, both new and old.
One great way to keep up with Alyson and what she’s up to is her newsletter, Snail Steps, which shares practices for slowing down and creating meaning in life. Alyson helps you find intentional moments to pause and reflect, and encourage others in this practice too.
Encouragement Links:
Photo credit: Alyson Wagner
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