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"A living community protects itself. Benevolent vigilance prevents problems before they appear."
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What is a S.O.U.L. mantra?
A S.O.U.L. mantra is a short, memorable and positive phrase that recalls an essential behaviour for living the night together. These are not rules — they are shared reflexes, born from the floor.
Collective protection creates a real sense of safety.
Watch out for each other — that's what a real community is.
Everyone stays attentive to the well-being of those around them. The community is stronger when it protects itself. Benevolent vigilance saves situations before they escalate.
We pay attention to the distress signal proposed by the Canadian Women's Foundation. Taking care of each other keeps the rhythm going. Everyone is part of the overall safety and harmony. Seeing, supporting, reporting — that's participating in collective health.
This mantra is inspired by discussions held during the S.O.U.L. Montréal workshop-conference on October 17, 2024, at the Salon Daomé, as well as the public consultation held in March 2026.
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