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Live.
Love.
Labour.

Live Love Labour Festival 2023:
The Art of bersantai

Philosophy . Lifestyle . Marketplace.

21.10.2023

9am - 6pm

Burnt out, lost, or simply bored?

We invite you to join us on this Festival of Slow Living to rethink how to Live. Love. And Labour.

Where?

Me.reka Makerspace
Publika KL

State-of-the-art, 12,000 sqft space that is
home to innovators and makers.

The Santai
Plenaries

Live.

The Bersantai Way: The Right Key to
Well-Being?
In a world that never stops moving, we often find ourselves caught up in the hustle for a better living. Amidst an abundance of self-help books and experts promoting a slower lifestyle, the question arises: Can slow living truly unlock the secrets to self-love and well-being? Join us to examine the philosophy of slow living, exploring if it truly holds the key to well-being.

Love.

Love’s Rhythm: Slow and Steady or Fast and Frenzy?

What should be the “right” pace in developing romantic and platonic relationships? Contemporary dating encourages rapid connections, while relationship gurus caution against rushing into things too quickly.

Join us to explore the art of building great relationships, whether you are single or taken.

Labour.

Quiet Quitting: Silent Liberation or Silent Surrender?

Are you a victim to the vicious cycle of burnout? Wondering if quitting is the only way out? Join us to take a deep dive into the philosophy of quiet quitting and the pursuit of a good life.

Challenge conventional notions of work and explore the profound question of whether quiet quitting is the path to fulfilment in our careers.

The Santai Workshops

A series of workshops surrounding the themes of mindfulness, tranquility, simplicity and creativity for you to truly experience the art of Bersantai.

Live Love Labour 23 Floor Plan

Healing Strokes: Art Therapy

Craving for some dose of creativity? 🎨

Immerse in a safe space where you express your inner thoughts and emotions through colours and strokes with the guide of a professional art therapist.

Mindful Odyssey:
Meditation Workshop

Always worried about the future or cannot move on from your past? 😵‍💫

Embark on a journey cultivating heightened awareness and a nonjudgmental attitude towards your thoughts and emotions in this meditation workshop.

Philojourney: Journaling Workshop

Prefer written expression over verbal expression? 🤐

Indulge in an introspective session where you explore the depths of inner thoughts and values through critical reflection on life’s biggest questions.

Yoga Nook: Yoga Workshop

Who says yoga is only for physical fitness? 😌

Experience the healing power of yoga with an experienced coach. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert, you will learn the art to balance mental, emotional and physical wellbeing in this workshop.

Burnout Reboot: Group Career Therapy

Feeling burnt out? You are not alone. 💜

In this workshop, you will learn the tools to navigate career dilemmas and burnout in a supportive group setting, guided by Existential Psychology principles.

Heart to Heart Phils: Meaning of Life Deep Talk with Loved Ones

Want to experience a one-of-its-kind conversation? 💬

Bring a +1 (partner/friend/family/co-worker) to unlock profound insights and deepen relationships with our Meaning of Life conversation cards.

Socratic Sembang: Philosophical Dialogue

Want to know the secret to great conversations? 🤫

Using the ancient Socratic Dialogue method, this workshop will invite you to seek greater wisdom through an open-minded discourse, gaining renewed awareness to mundane issues in life.

Festival schedule

Who Are Bersantai-ing With Us?

Ca-Ryn Lye

Caryn is a counsellor-in-training, expressive arts facilitator, certified advanced clinical hypnosis, behavioural change, and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner. She has attained more than 500 hours of practical experience conducting counselling and expressive arts therapy. 

Bersantai-ing at: Live Plenary, The Bersantai Way

Michael Teh

Michael Teh

Michael Teh is a certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT500) by the Yoga Alliance, under the guidance of world-renowned instructor Shilpa Ghatalia. He is currently conducting his workshops at his brand new meditation space @sages.co founded by him and his wife, Allyson. 

Bersantai-ing at: Mindful Odyssey, meditation workshop

Sahaja Yoga

Sahaja Yoga is a global collective of meditation practicioners following the teachings of H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, world-renowned spiritual guru. They are established in more than 100 countries and offer secular spiritual practices, not tied to any particular religious doctrine or dogma.

Bersantai-ing at: Yoga Nook, Yoga workshop

Reconnect & Recharge

Reconnect & Recharge is a safe haven for the nurturing of authentic connections & promoting wellbeing. They offer transformative workshops, rejuvenating retreats, impactful team building experiences, and professional coaching and counselling services.

Bersantai-ing at: Live Plenary, The Bersantai Way

Ian Goh Soo Hng

Ian Goh

Ian is the Director of Learning and Development at Malaysian Philosophy Society, and a HRDF certified trainer. He is a specialist philosophy teacher accredited by the Philosophy Foundation, a UK-based charity dedicated to promoting philosophical enquiry to children and adults.  

Bersantai-ing at: Philojourney, philosophical journaling workshop

Evone Phoo

Evone Phoo

Evone Phoo trained as a clinical psychologist and has been practicing since 2014. She is currently the Clinical Care Manager at MindFi and a part-time lecturer at HELP University. She mainly works with adults in psychotherapy, within the Psychoanalytic and Existential framework.  

Bersantai-ing at: Burnout Reboot, Group Career Therapy

Bashir Bashardoost

Bashir Bashardoost

Bashir Bashardoost is the Deputy HOD at the Department of Psychology in HELP University. He is a registered counsellor with Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia and he works within the Psychoanalytical and Existential framework in psychotherapy. 

Bersantai-ing at: Burnout Reboot, Group Career Therapy

Alexander Moseley

Alexander Moseley

Alexander Moseley is a philosopher, author and educationalist. He is the author of “Philosophy of Love” on Internet Encyclopaedia of Philosophy, alongside six other books. He served at the University of Evansville, before setting up his own education company.

Bersantai-ing at: Love’s Rhythm: Slow&Steady or Fast&Frenzy?

Priscilla Edna Moreira

Priscilla Edna Moreira

Priscilla is an expressive art therapist and is currently pursuing the Master of Counselling program in International Medical University. She hopes to inspire others to find their guiding light and embrace the healing potential of artistic self-expression.

Bersantai-ing at: Healing Strokes, Art Therapy Workshop

Janice Chian Chui Wei

Janice Chian

Janice is an Expressive Art Therapist and is currently pursuing the Master of Counselling program in International Medical University. She offers free counselling services with the IMU Psychology & Counselling Learning Centre.

Bersantai-ing at: Healing Strokes, Art Therapy Workshop

And an immersive marketplace where esteemed artisans, thinkers and creators all across Malaysia showcase their talents, and creative work and products.

What Others Say

The best thing about the event was that the speakers didn't just talk theory; they showed how it all fits into our everyday reality.
Rajesh Aiman
I like how the speakers broke things down in plain and simple language, making complex ideas feel like a breeze.
Glory Gomez
Even though I'm not some philosophy whiz, the way you approach the topics was so interesting. You made it easy for regular folks like me to get it. Kudos!
Nurul Fazira
It's an experience I won't forget. I got to dive deep into what it means to be human and why we're here. It wasn't just an event; it was a journey.
Aisha Sulaiman
The speaker is immensely knowledgeable in her field of interest (no surprise there)! I really love the way she conveyed her expertise and how she carefully and patiently addressed the problems we encounter in daily lives.
Teo Jia Hui
The speakers? They totally blew my mind with their insights and made us think outside the box. This event? It was more than just another thing to do – it opened my eyes to a whole new perspective on life and relationships!
Nur Hazira
The best thing about the event was that the speakers didn't just talk theory; they showed how it all fits into our everyday reality.
Rajesh Aiman
I like how the speakers broke things down in plain and simple language, making complex ideas feel like a breeze.
Glory Gomez
Even though I'm not some philosophy whiz, the way you approach the topics was so interesting. You made it easy for regular folks like me to get it. Kudos!
Nurul Fazira
It's an experience I won't forget. I got to dive deep into what it means to be human and why we're here. It wasn't just an event; it was a journey.
Aisha Sulaiman
The speaker is immensely knowledgeable in her field of interest (no surprise there)! I really love the way she conveyed her expertise and how she carefully and patiently addressed the problems we encounter in daily lives.
Teo Jia Hui
The speakers? They totally blew my mind with their insights and made us think outside the box. This event? It was more than just another thing to do – it opened my eyes to a whole new perspective on life and relationships!
Nur Hazira

Special Highlight

Santailah Space Out Competition

Santailah: A Space Out Competition

Unplug from the outside world and let your mind wander freely at this unique space out activity. Let all your worries go and experience the state of deep relaxation with us.
*Register for the festival pass and select “Yes” to the Space Out competition question to participate. Refer here for event details and rules.

Ticket Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Live Love Labour is a festival that celebrates living, loving and labouring more meaningfully in this fast-paced, chaotic world. This year we are exploring the theme “The Art of Bersantai”, which is the art of slow, intentional and contemplative living through the lens of philosophy.

The festival is scheduled to take place on the 21st of October, 2023, from 9 am to 6 pm, at Me.reka Makerspace Publika KL.

The festival is divided in Santai Plenaries, Santai Workshops and Santai Marketplace, featuring mix of talks, workshops and pop-up stores, covering a wide range of topics from self-love and mindful relationships, to burnout, meditation, art, meaning of life, and more. Participants can engage in talks with renowned speakers, interactive and experiential workshops, explore the, and network with like-minded individuals.

The festival is open to all Malaysians who are interested in exploring philosophy as a means to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives. It welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds, professions, and age groups.

Yes you can. The event is a hybrid event where certain talks and workshops will be livestreamed to allow participants outside of the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur to participate online.

Yes you can. However, we highly encourage interested participants to stay for the whole day to allow the learnings of the festival to take effect in your everyday life, work and relationships.

You can register directly on our website at www.myphilsoc.com/livelovelabour-23/ or over at Eventbrite (here). Walk-in registration on event day is also available. Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis based on the venue’s capacity. Hence, we recommend you to register before the event day to secure your spot.

The admission to the festival is free of charge.

Unfortunately, there won’t be any food or refreshments provided at the festival. However, there are plenty of restaurants and cafes in the Publika KL area for your dining needs.

Yes, we welcome volunteers to be a part of the festival. If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to hello@myphilsoc.com for more information.

We welcome organizations that align with our festival theme to become vendors or partners. Please contact us at hello@myphilsoc.com for more information and to discuss collaboration opportunities.

Yes, we welcome proposals from individuals who are passionate about philosophy and the topics and have valuable insights to share. The deadline to do so is 30th of September, 2023. Please submit your proposal to hello@myphilsoc.com, and our team will review it for consideration.

Have more questions? Contact us at hello@myphilsoc.com, or dm us on Instagram and Facebook @myphilsoc  and we will respond as promptly as possible.

Getting Here

Be sure to not miss out this opportunity to pause, reflect and rejuvenate at this one-of-a-kind Live Love Labour festival
where we celebrate the beauty of slowing down in a fast-paced world, at Me.reka Makerspace.

By Car & Parking

Grab/Taxi: Mereka, Publika KL

Waze: Mereka or scan QR below

Parking: Ample shopping mall parking space in Publika Mall.

By Public Transport (Bus)

From KL Sentral: 
Take RapidKL Bus (T819)
KL Sentral – 3 stops – MRT Semantan Pintu B

Transfer to RapidKL Bus (T821/T852)
MRT Semantan Pintu B – 12 stops – Publika
*walking distance from bus stop

Entering Me.reka @ Publika KL

Address: Lot 1C, Level G1 (A4 Entrance) Publika Shopping Gallery, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur

Me.reka LLL23 Entrance

Entrance Option 1: From the driveway, enter through Block A4 (Level G1 entrance next to Saba Restaurant).

Mereka Publika Entrance LLL23

Entrance Option 2: From Publika Mall, head to Block A4 (near Publika Mall food court), then head down the escalators to level G1.

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