Day 4 – SHARE FORWARD

Story of day 4

Written by Jacinta GunGun

Day4的Chaordic Café，對我來說，是一段深刻又溫暖的經歷。那天，我和另外11位參加者分享了我們各自別具意義的計劃，而我提出的「女性主義者的狂想與共聚」計劃，夥伴們透過好奇，去協助我整理出，我對計劃的核心需求和價值，，慢慢將計劃內容變得清晰，這種支持讓我對繼續推動計劃充滿了勇氣和決心。一開始，我心裡帶著一絲忐忑。畢竟，這個計劃涉及女性主義，這樣重要又複雜的議題，要怎樣讓理想變成真實的行動，並且要有清晰的目標和時間線，是我心頭最大的挑戰。但在Chaordic Café那個空間，夥伴們都用心聆聽，沒有批評，只有坦誠和鼓勵，甚至覺得烏托邦的出現也無妨！

這些無形的想法，被說成具體又清晰的方法，甚至有夥伴們替我把念頭畫出來，真的很震撼，那種「把無形變成有形」的力量，是當下很深的體會。勇氣絕不是孤單一人拼搏時的力量，而是知道背後有一群真心支持你，支持你去實踐任何有益社群的活動，不管他們是否說着同樣的語言，不管她們是否在同一文化下成長。這讓我感受到自己被真正「看見」了，不只是表面上的說說而已，而是帶着深層的理解與共鳴。這種陪伴着我去經歷Chaos的感覺，好像搭建起一條橋，連接我內心的世界與其他人的集體智慧。夥伴們分享自己的見解和想法，讓我一步步理清計劃最重要的部分：女性主義的狂想，是一種創意的釋放；共聚則是用參與和接納的方法，深化社群中每個個體的連結。

Chaordic Café呈現了每個創造力的火花，集體的智慧成就了計劃的模樣。另外11位的大家，所帶來的計劃背後，出於對社區的熱愛和理想的忠誠默默付出，都有著真摯的故事和使命，真想去一一了解呢！在這裡被理解、被盛載着，那種溫暖力量很真實，成為我繼續推動計劃的動力。而彼此的傾聽與回應中一點點流動，亦是我們面對時代挑戰最寶貴的力量源泉。Chaordic Café不僅讓我們討論計劃，更像回到心田一般，讓人安放心神，重新拾回內在力量去實踐所信。

For me, the Chaordic Café was a deeply moving and heartwarming experience. That day, I joined 11 other participants to share our personally meaningful projects. I presented my idea, “The Feminist Reverie and Gathering,” and through curiosity-driven questions, my partners helped me clarify the core needs and values behind it. Gradually, the project’s outline became clearer. This kind of support filled me with the courage and determination to keep moving forward.

At the start, I felt a trace of unease. After all, this project touches on feminism—a complex and important topic. My biggest challenge was figuring out how to turn ideals into concrete actions, with clear goals and timelines. But in the Chaordic Café space, my partners listened attentively, without criticism—only honesty and encouragement. Some even said that having a bit of utopia was perfectly fine!

What struck me most was how intangible thoughts were transformed into something tangible and clear. Some partners even drew my ideas for me—it was astonishing. That power of “making the invisible visible” was a profound realization. Courage, I learned, is not just the force of struggling alone—it is the strength that comes from knowing there is a group of people genuinely behind you, supporting you in any action that benefits the community, regardless of whether they speak the same language or grew up in the same culture. I felt truly seen—not just in a surface-level way, but with deep understanding and resonance.

It was as if my companions built a bridge to walk with me through chaos, connecting my inner world with the collective wisdom of others. Their perspectives and insights helped me distill the most essential parts of my project: the feminist reverie as a release of creativity, and gathering as a way to deepen each individual’s connections in the community through participation and acceptance.

The Chaordic Café revealed sparks of creativity in everyone, and collective wisdom shaped the project’s form. The other 11 participants brought forward plans rooted in love for their communities and a quiet loyalty to their ideals—each backed by sincere stories and missions. I truly wanted to learn about each one!

In this space, to be understood and held was a warm and real strength—one that became my motivation to continue. The gentle exchanges of listening and responding among us felt like a precious source of strength in facing today’s challenges. The Chaordic Café was not just about discussing projects; it felt like returning to the heart’s home—a place to rest the spirit and reclaim the inner power to act on what we believe in.