Seeking connection in a disconnected world

Have you noticed how the concept of irl connection has gradually become a lost art form since the pandemic? So many of us got used to not leaving the comfort of our homes during those long, uncertain lockdowns; and now, five years on, it seems fewer and fewer people are gathering, sharing, or simply being together in the ways we once took for granted.

The evidence is there, we have seen a significant rise in music, pub, night club and other community venues closing their doors, partly due to soaring costs, but also due to a major shift in consumer behaviour. A 2022 UK study found that nearly half of people surveyed are seeing friends and leaving their homes less than before the pandemic. We are becoming isolated and finding comfort in our solitude in spite of evidence suggesting that it’s harming our mental and physical health.

And yet, beneath the surface, many of us crave connection. Not just small talk or surface-level socialising, but something deeper. A chance to slow down, listen, reflect. To be present in meaningful company. To talk about the things that really matter.

That’s what This Mortal Life is all about.

What is This Mortal Life?

It’s a gentle invitation to come together in community, not for networking or productivity, but to be present. It’s a place for people who want to have real conversations, to reflect on life and death, grief and joy, memory and change. To find meaning in the turning of the seasons, in the shared stories of our lives, and in the simple ritual of gathering.

Each event, we’ll meet to explore a theme inspired by the Wheel of the Year, a series of seasonal markers that have, for centuries, helped people feel rooted in time, place, and purpose. These gatherings aren’t religious or prescriptive. They’re spacious, welcoming, and open to anyone curious about life’s deeper rhythms.

You don’t need to know anyone. You don’t need to have all the answers. You don’t need to consider yourself “spiritual” or “creative.” You just need to show up as you are. Maybe you’ll prepare and share something in the open mic. Maybe you’ll hear something that stays with you. Maybe you’ll leave with a new perspective, or simply feeling a little more human.

Who is it for?

This Mortal Life events are for anyone longing for connection, not only with others, but with yourself. You’re not alone in your journey of learning how to be more present and rooted in the things that make life worthwhile. There are others who share in your curiosity for life and long to connect with you over a drink or a meal or a walk.

I believe community isn’t something that just happens; it’s something we tend to, nurture, and co-create. In a world that often rushes us past our feelings, avoids the hard topics and encourages isolation, these spaces matter more than ever.

So if you’re seeking a different kind of gathering, one with warmth, depth, and heart, we’d love for you to join us.

Let’s remember what it means to be human. Together.