Our book club started as a way to hold each other accountable for reading more mindfully, but three months in we just complain about not having time to read and avoid talking about the books when we do meet, and I'm realizing none of us actually want to face what these books are asking us to examine about ourselves.
More people experience this than they realize.
A group created for mutual support is unconsciously colluding to avoid the discomfort that real commitment to their stated values would require.
“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.