Wisdom Tree Forum™ OC

Wisdom Tree Forum™ OC invites you to discuss "A Dictionary of Love" (The link for the video is embedded in the text. Watching video is optional but recommended). Let’s understand each other’s dictionaries better 📖💬!
Some of the aspects of the video that will guide our discussion are as follows :

• Different Dictionaries: How often do couples argue because they give different meanings to the same behavior?
• Hidden Assumptions: Why do people often assume their interpretation of a partner’s behavior is the obvious or correct one?
• Same Words: Can two people use exactly the same words while meaning very different things?
• Understanding Differences: Does understanding why a partner sees something differently make it easier to accept the difference?
• Compatible Meanings: Do successful relationships require partners to share the same definitions, or simply understand each other’s?

Pint-Sized Perspective is an event series by Wisdom Tree Forum™, where we will be visiting breweries, restaurants, bars and similar places to discuss thought provoking topic over a beverage.

Email policy :
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Wisdom Tree Forum™ OC invites you to discuss "Why We Love Horror" (The link for the video is embedded in the text. Watching video is optional but recommended). Let’s explore the line between fear and fun 🎭🎢!
This event doubles as our Halloween celebration! 🎃 👻
Feel free to wear a costume if you’d like to get festive — from fun to spooky, all styles are welcome.
Some of the aspects of the video that will guide our discussion are as follows :

• Fear for Fun: Why do people sometimes seek out fear when they know they are actually safe?
• The Rush: What makes fear feel exciting in one situation and unpleasant in another?
• Seeking Discomfort: Why do people voluntarily choose experiences such as horror movies, roller coasters, or other controlled risks?
• Age and Fear: How might a person’s relationship with fear change as they get older?
• Enjoying Horror: What separates an enjoyable frightening experience from one that simply feels unpleasant?

Pint-Sized Perspective is an event series by Wisdom Tree Forum™, where we will be visiting breweries, restaurants, bars and similar places to discuss thought provoking topic over a beverage.

Email policy :
Wisdom Tree Forum™ uses Meetup Pro to manage our groups and events. When you RSVP to an event, Meetup shares your email address with us as event organizer. We use your email to send communications related to Wisdom Tree Forum™, including event updates, community announcements, and periodic newsletters about upcoming events and activities. We use Beehiiv, a third-party email service provider, to send these communications, and Beehiiv processes your email solely for that purpose. We do not sell your email address or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Wisdom Tree Forum™ Online invites you to discuss "Self-Care: Help or Harm?" (The link for the video is embedded in the text. Watching video is optional but recommended). Let’s explore self-care without the hype 🛁🧘‍♂️🔍!
Some of the aspects of the video that will guide our discussion are as follows :

• Self-Care vs. Self-Indulgence: How do we know when self-care crosses into self-indulgence?
• The Limits of Positivity: When does positivity stop being helpful and start becoming harmful?
• Social Media Influence : How do self-care trends on social media shape people’s understanding of mental well-being?
• The Pressure of Self-Help: Is it possible that some self-help culture creates more pressure than relief?
• Personal vs. Social Care: How can self-care be personalized without isolating oneself from others?

Pint-Sized Perspective is an event series by Wisdom Tree Forum™, where we will discuss thought provoking topic over a beverage.

Email policy :
Wisdom Tree Forum™ uses Meetup Pro to manage our groups and events. When you RSVP to an event, Meetup shares your email address with us as event organizer. We use your email to send communications related to Wisdom Tree Forum™, including event updates, community announcements, and periodic newsletters about upcoming events and activities. We use Beehiiv, a third-party email service provider, to send these communications, and Beehiiv processes your email solely for that purpose. We do not sell your email address or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.

Welcome to Doers Club: Film | Making & Appreciation, part of our new Doers Club series presented by Wisdom Tree Forum™.
Do you love watching films? Have you ever wondered what goes into making one? Maybe you've written a screenplay, picked up a camera, acted in a short film, experimented with editing, attended film festivals, or simply found yourself thinking about a great movie long after the credits rolled.
Whether you make films, aspire to make one someday, or simply appreciate cinema, this gathering is for you.

The goal of Doers Club is simple: to bring together people interested in exploring a skill, hobby, craft, or creative pursuit and learning from one another's experiences. You don't need to be a filmmaker or know anything about cameras, screenwriting, or editing. Curiosity is enough. 🎬 Let's watch. Let's create. Let's appreciate film together.

📋 Schedule
4:00 PM – Meet & Connect
We will meet at their back patio. We'll begin by getting to know one another and discussing topics such as:
🎬 What makes a film memorable or meaningful to you?
🎥 What does it actually take to make a film, from an initial idea to the finished product?
✍️ How do screenwriting, directing, cinematography, acting, editing, sound, and music come together to tell a story?
🍿 How does knowing more about filmmaking change the way we watch and appreciate movies?
🎞️ What films, filmmakers, genres, or cinematic styles have influenced or inspired you?
📱 Can you make something meaningful with limited resources, even with just a phone and a good idea?
🎭 How can someone interested in filmmaking get involved, even without previous experience?
🌴 What local filmmaking groups, classes, screenings, festivals, theaters, and other resources are available?

6:00 PM – Visit to the Frida Cinema
At ~6:00 PM, we'll take a quick visit to The Frida Cinema, a local nonprofit independent cinema and gathering place for film lovers. We'll explore the theater, learn a little about this unique local film community, and continue our conversations about filmmaking and film appreciation in a setting dedicated to cinema.

Whether you're a filmmaker, actor, writer, photographer, editor, film student, devoted moviegoer, or someone who is simply curious about how movies are made, we'd love to hear your perspective.
Feel free to bring recommendations, stories about your own filmmaking experiences, information about local resources, or even a short piece of your own work that you'd like to tell others about.

Please note: This is not a filmmaking workshop or film screening. The focus is on connecting people interested in film, exchanging experiences and recommendations, discovering resources, and developing a deeper appreciation of both the creative process and the finished art.

About Doers Club
Doers Club is a Wisdom Tree Forum™ series dedicated to exploring hobbies, skills, crafts, and creative pursuits through conversation and shared experiences. We gather at parks, breweries, restaurants, cafés, and other local venues to learn from one another and discover new interests.
Each event focuses on a single hobby or skill. One month it might be pottery, another month journaling, astronomy, meditation, woodworking, gardening, photography, or even building an AI agent. The goal is not mastery, but exploration, appreciation, and connection with others who share your curiosity.
Come discover new passions, exchange ideas, and enrich your social experience.

Email policy :
Wisdom Tree Forum™ uses Meetup Pro to manage our groups and events. When you RSVP to an event, Meetup shares your email address with us as event organizer. We use your email to send communications related to Wisdom Tree Forum™, including event updates, community announcements, and periodic newsletters about upcoming events and activities. We use Beehiiv, a third-party email service provider, to send these communications, and Beehiiv processes your email solely for that purpose. We do not sell your email address or share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.