When: Monday April 6, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk – My life started when they said it was over | Elin Kjos
In her viral TEDx talk, viewed over 44 million times, Elin Kjos shares how a terminal cancer diagnosis shifted her focus from future achievements to living fully in the present, proving that life can truly begin even when it seems to be ending.
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

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BREAKFAST:  Tuesday April 14th  our monthly breakfast!
8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 @ Anderson Mill).
RSVP to  so we know what size table to get!

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When: Monday April 20, 2026 7:00pm
What: How To Stop Doom Scrolling – 7 Tips To Break Free From Social Media
First, what exactly IS “Doom Scrolling?” Doomscrolling is the act of continuously scrolling through bad news on social media or news feeds, despite the feelings of anxiety or dread it produces.
The video “How to Stop Doomscrolling (And What to Do Instead!)” by Psych2Go provides actionable strategies to break the cycle of addictive social media use by understanding the brain’s negativity bias and implementing practical “friction points,” such as setting timers, using grayscale mode, and replacing passive consumption with creative or physical activities
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

When: Monday March 2, 2026 7:00pm
What: Sorry, meeting canceled due to an emergency.

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BREAKFAST:  Tuesday March 10th our monthly breakfast!
8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 @ Anderson Mill).
RSVP to  so we know what size table to get!

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When: Monday March 16, 2026 7:00pm
What: Conan O’Brien’s Dartmouth Commencement Address!
Conan O’Brien’s 2011 Dartmouth commencement address is a humorous yet poignant speech that uses his personal experience with professional failure to argue that our setbacks ultimately define us and allow us to reinvent ourselves.
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

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Starting off to a positive start in February, we’ love for you to join us! Invite a friend!

When: Monday February 2nd, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party!
“The happy secret to better work” w/ Shawn Achor
This is a very popular TED talk watched over 27 million times! We believe we should work hard in order to be happy, but could we be thinking about things backwards? In this fast-moving and very funny talk, psychologist Shawn Achor argues that, actually, happiness inspires us to be more productive.
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

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BREAKFAST:  Tuesday February 10th our next monthly breakfast!
8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 @ Anderson Mill).
RSVP to  so we know what size table to get!

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When: Monday February 16th, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party!
“10 ways to have a better conversation” w/ Celeste Headlee
When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations — and that most of us don’t converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy amount of listening. In this insightful talk, she shares 10 useful rules for having better conversations. “Go out, talk to people, listen to people,” she says. “And, most importantly, be prepared to be amazed.”
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

We haven’t figured out what we’re doing in February yet! Stay tuned…!

Celebrate a New Year! Happy 2026 Everyone!
Here’s our lineup of January activities with our Life-Insights group!

When: Monday January 5th, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party!
“You can do better than a New Year’s resolution – How to Be a Better Human” w/ Gretchen Rubin
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

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BREAKFAST:  Tuesday January 13th our next monthly breakfast!
8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 @ Anderson Mill).
RSVP to  so we know what size table to get!

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When: Monday January 19th, 2026 7:00pm
What: TED Talk Watch Party!
“The Art of Asking” by Amanda Palmer
A popular TED talk viewed over 13 million times. In The Art of Asking, Amanda Palmer explores the transformative power of vulnerability, arguing that asking for help is not an act of weakness or begging, but a collaborative exchange that builds deep human connection and trust between artists and their communities.
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

Hi Life-Insights friends!

BREAKFAST: We had our monthly breakfast on Tuesday December 9th at 8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 @ Anderson Mill). MANY THANKS to all who joined us! Mark your calendars now for our next breakfast on Tuesday January 13th at Kerbey Lane!

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In our typical “busy-ness” of the approaching holidays, let’s not have a formal evening meeting in December.

Instead, I encourage you to attend one or both of these great events:

WILLIAMSON COUNTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Fri, Dec 12 @ 7:30  PM
Worship Center @ Bethany United Methodist Church
Plus, you’ll get to see an art exhibit we just created by our new Creative Crossroads Arts Group at Bethany, which I lead.

AUSTIN CIVIC WIND ENSEMBLE   <- Melissa & Alyssa are in this!
Sat, Dec 13 @ 2:00 PM
Cornerstone Building @ Bethany United Methodist Church

Here’s a map to Bethany:   https://bethany-umc.org/location-parking/

Let me know if you plan on joining us for either of these events!  Both will be wonderful!

Kevin

Actually, it turns out we have enough people who CAN’T come tonight that it just makes sense to cancel tonight’s program.

Sorry to do this!  TONIGHT’S SESSION IS CANCELLED.
Too many folks are entering this super busy holiday chaos!

You can watch the talk in the comfort of your own home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfgtKWTHkDo

TED Talk Watch Party – CANCELLED
Christmas is an Arms Race: Georgine Getty at TEDxXavierUniversity

Georgine Getty, an advocate for the homeless, uses the provocative title “Christmas is an Arms Race” to critique the immense cultural pressure the holiday season places on vulnerable people. She argues that this societal emphasis on giving and celebration inadvertently highlights and intensifies the often unseen burdens and struggles faced by those in need. Ultimately, her talk calls for a deeper understanding of how the expectations of holiday generosity can force the lives of the homeless into the public spotlight.

Invite: A friend to join you!
When: Monday December 1, 2025 7:00pm
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

ALSO Breakfasts! – 2nd Tuesdays!

• We are now also getting together for breakfasts on the 2nd Tuesday of each month! No topic. Just fellowship and great conversation.
• December 9 8am at Kerbey Lane Cafe (183 near Anderson Mill)
• RSVP to so we know what size table to get!
  

Coming up next, we have TWO options for dining and fellowship. There’s nothing better than good food and good company. 🙂

Dinner!

Pizza at Aviator Pizza on 4005 West Parmer Lane
Monday November 17th 6:15pm
RSVP to so we know what size table to get!
https://aviatorpizza.com

Breakfast!

• Tuesday November 11th 8am at Kerbey Lane (183 near Anderson Mill).
  RSVP to so we know what size table to get!
• We are now doing breakfasts on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!
  So, November 11th, then December 9th, so put these on your calendars!

Looking Ahead

December 1, 2025 7pm
Watch and Discuss TED Talk + Light Snacks
Christmas is an Arms Race: Georgine Getty
Georgine, passionate about helping the homeless, unveils the hidden truths of Christmas that forces people in need to live in the public’s eye.
Where: Kevin Gourley Photography Studio 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin

What: There are so many terrible things happening in the world today, but there is also so much good.  We’re focusing this session on the good and the kindness that still exists in this world.

Invite: A friend to join you!
When: Monday November 3, 2025 7:00pm
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to 

We enjoyed our watch party for the show “The Kindness Diaries”, we decided to watch two more episodes and discuss!

Season 2 Episode 1: The Gift of Faith
Season 2 Episode 9: The Gift of Connection

Join us for BREAKFAST – Tues Oct 14th 8am
At Kerbey Lane Cafe on 183 near Anderson Mill Rd.

We really would LOVE for you to join us for food and fellowship. 🙂

RSVP to ( we need an accurate count on who will be attending so we have the right size table )

What: There are so many terrible things happening in the world today, but there is also so much good. We’re focusing this session on the good and the kindness that still exists in this world.

Invite: A friend to join you!
When: Monday October 6, 2025 7:00pm
Bring: Potluck light food/snack item to share – I’ll bring a pizza.
(if you don’t have time to bring a food item, come anyway!)
Where: Kevin Gourley’s Photography Studio at 11740 Jollyville Rd. Suite 400, Austin TX
RSVP: Let us know you’re coming, so we know how to set up tables & chairs. Send an email to