An Evening on Emotional Maturity

Are you a proper grown-up? Philosopher and founder of The School of Life, Alain de Botton, joins us, through recorded video, with a guide to facing life’s challenges with confidence, kindness and good-natured intelligence.

True emotional maturity is a state few of us ever reach – or at least not for very long. But it may help us to try to lay out what some of its constituent parts are so that we have an idea what we might aim for.

Alain will prompt us to look at how we respond to rejection, frustration, anxiety, ambiguity and hope by asking questions such as: How much do you like yourself? Do you worry too much about the opinions of other people? What might be the best way to become a more interesting person?

We will be watching a recent session recording from The School of Life and have a conversation about it.

We are not affiliated with TSOF. This is a community screening —a love tribute to TSOL.

📆 When: Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2025 - from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Please arrive between 6:45 and 7:00 p.m. so we can begin at 7:00 p.m. doors close at 7:10 pm, as this is a closed container

1. 7:00 pm - Opening Circle and workshop
2. 9:00 pm - Closing circle, sharing free flow connection time, wrapping up & goodnight!

📍 Where: HeartLab (3095 21st St, San Francisco)

Contribution 💰

The San Francisco Community Nights events are not commercial events; this is not a for-profit business. All contributions go to cover the venue rental and support the facilitator.

1. Free Tickets. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact me, and I'll give you a free ticket.
2. Please come with a ticket. We have a "no ticket, no entry" policy to ensure we have the correct number of people to fit the space.
3. Last-minute tickets on the event day will start at $45 to encourage early commitment.

On TSOL

The School of Life teaches emotional intelligence and self-knowledge using books, therapy, videos, articles, and workshops. They help people improve relationships, lead calmer lives, and grow personally and professionally. Their resources mix psychology, philosophy, and culture to address issues like love, anxiety, and happiness. They offer a global community plus services for both individuals and businesses.

Instagram: @theschooloflifelondon

https://www.theschooloflife.com/