As you know, I deleted Instagram and Facebook from my phone last November. Unfortunately, I have found myself posting again on and off, but only because I miss the connection.
Still, every time I go back, I’m reminded: these platforms weren’t made for depth. They’re built for performance. And I’m not interested in performing.
The Ripple Room is lovely. Grounded. Slow. Intentional. And I cherish what we’re building in those monthly live sessions.
But one hour a month doesn’t feel enough. And I don’t want to fill my calendar with more Zooms—you probably don’t either.
So, I’m returning to what’s worked beautifully in the past: A private community space that belongs to us.
A space that’s not crowded with thousands of people, countless fast-moving reels and infinite doomscrolling. But a sanctuary—a virtual cafe—where conversations are honest, deep and supportive.
Introducing The Ripple Circle
A quiet, asynchronous space for people like us—those who want to stay connected to the practice of presence, creativity, and reflection… without the noise of social feeds.
This is me building a quiet corner of the internet with you. Whether you paint, write, cook, garden, compose, or create in ways that don’t fit neat categories—this space is for you.
Not another social feed. Not a content hub. Just a space to exhale, share what’s real, and be witnessed—without pressure.
This is for you if:
You miss real community gathering spaces
You want creative witnessing without the pressure of being “on”
You’re done with spaces that feel like newsfeeds when what you want is a conversation across the kitchen table
You want to be part of something small, slow, and human
What you’ll receive every month:
A gentle prompt to reflect on your own creative journey (not assignments, invitations)
Honest stories from my own practice: the messy middle, the quiet breakthroughs, the resistance I wrestle with
A space to share your journey—the flickers of joy, the doubts that linger—and be seen without judgment
Real conversation about what it feels like to create—not just what to make or how
Peer-to-peer creative mentorship that happens through shared experience, not expert advice
Occasional analog surprises like snail mail exchanges that remind us the world is bigger (so. much. bigger) than screens
You’re not paying for downloads or tutorials. You’re supporting a space that helps you come back to yourself.
A few things that make this different:
Small by design (think neighborhood block party instead of a ColdPlay concert)
Thoughtfully paced, not frantically active. Think of it as a small circle of creative friends who check in regularly—some weeks quieter, some weeks more active, but always intentional.
Focus on being, not building. Unlike other online communities that focus on networking or skill-building, this is about creative companionship. It's not about getting ahead—it's about going deeper. Together.
$10/month keeps this space ad-free, intention-filled, and grounded in presence over pressure.
🌀 This is separate from the Ripple Room, which continues as its own monthly gathering.
If you’ve been longing for a space that honors your creative life, without adding more noise—this is your invitation.
A different kind of creative community is possible. Let’s build it together.
Will you come?
XOXO
Mansi.
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