The Biophilia Room

Start by reading how tags work and checking the permitted tags for this group in the section below. Then introduce yourself so people know who you are. 

WhatsApp chat

This is the base layer. It’s where the room stays alive day to day, and where people find each other through ordinary conversation, shared perspective, and small moments of noticing. Post thoughts, questions, or reflections rooted in science, philosophy, and spirituality, but keep it light too, memes, photos, a book line, a sunset you caught, something that made you pause, or a simple update from your week. The aim is not to be profound or convince, it’s to be present in a way that makes it easy for others to respond and for connection to form naturally.

Member-led events

Events are optional and member-led, and they can be either in person or a WhatsApp call. They exist to turn shared perspective into shared time, walks, museums, stargazing, quiet cafés, hikes, or an online call to talk through a prompt or simply sit in calm company.

Members should float an idea in the chat first using the relevant tag to gauge interest, then create the event using WhatsApp’s Events feature if there’s enough interest. 

Any required links and key info for this room will always be kept in the group description. 

All tags must be in ALL CAPS and start with a hashtag. Anything in brackets is optional context to include so others can better understand. 

🏷️#NEW [name, info] 

Introduce yourself as a new joiner.

🏷️ #VIEW [thought]

Share a photo or short video of a view or moment that grounded you or gave you perspective. Add a short thought so others know what you saw in it.

🏷️ #MEET [location]

Invite people to join you somewhere you already are, a park, viewpoint, café, museum. Use it for spontaneous, low pressure meetups.

🏷️ #EVENT [date, time, location]

Float an event idea before creating a WhatsApp Event. Use it to gauge interest first, whether it’s an in-person meetup or a WhatsApp call.

🏷️ #CREATE

Share something you made, wrote, built, photographed, sketched, recorded, or learned. The point is expression and growth, not showing off.

🏷️ #INFO [question] 

Request information related to this room. Identifying a plant or animal, understanding a natural pattern, finding a quiet green spot, asking about a concept, perspective, practice, or anything that helps deepen the natural scale lens. Add context or a photo if it helps others answer.

🏷️ #RELATE [perspective]

Use this to find others who relate to a perspective or experience, and to open a group discussion around it. This tag is for understanding and connection, not debate.

🏷️ #INV [@member]

Request a private chat with another member. No obligation to respond in the group. If they’re open, they DM you. 

In addition to the overall community expectations, this group has a few extra rules to keep the space organised, respectful, and genuinely outcome driven. 

✅ Spirituality, not religion

Don't preach. No attempts to convert, no scripture battles, no “my belief is the truth” arguments, keep it inclusive and non-doctrinal.

✅ Keep it respectful towards all perspectives

Big ideas are welcome, but nobody’s perspective gets mocked or dismissed. No ridicule, no snide sarcasm, no “that’s stupid,” no dogpiling, if something is not for you, move on or respond gently.

✅ Leave nature better than you found it

For in-person meetups, follow a simple leave-no-trace standard, take litter with you, respect wildlife, and don’t damage plants or habitats.

✅ Events are member-led and owned

Member-led events are permitted in this group, both in-person and WhatsApp call events. Use the relevant tag to gauge interest before creating an event via the WhatsApp event feature.

✅ Keep events considerate

Events are welcome, but avoid posting lots of event plans back-to-back. Gauge interest first, then create an event only if there’s clear interest, so the group doesn’t become an event feed.

✅ Respect DMs and boundaries

Private chat request should be initiated in the group using the relevant tag, not via a cold DM. If the other person is open, they DM first. If they don’t respond, treat that as a no and move on. Only one private invite per person, no chasing, no follow-ups, no repeated messages.

Breach of this rule will not be tolerated to ensure the space remains safe for everyone.

The points below clarify what this group is not, so you can decide whether it’s the right space for you. 

🚫 A religion or doctrine group

This isn’t a place for preaching, conversion, scripture battles, or “the one true path.” Spiritual perspectives are welcome, but the room stays non-doctrinal.

🚫 A debate club

This isn’t for arguing beliefs, politics, or ideology. The aim is connection and perspective, not winning points.

🚫 A wellness marketplace

No selling, recruiting, or promoting services. This includes coaching funnels, paid circles, and “DM me for sessions.”

🚫 A link dump or content feed

Don’t treat the room like a place to broadcast videos, articles, or opinions. Share selectively and with context, then make it conversational.

🚫 A performance stage

This isn’t for status signalling, aesthetic posting, or trying to look enlightened. Sincerity beats polish.