For sure, your farbrengen added to the ideas of the month of Elul, when the King is in the field.

Chai Elul energizes all aspects of Elul, including the three pillars of Torah, Avoda, and Gemilut Chasadim, preceded by Teshuvah, all of which are hinted at in the abbreviation of the name Elul. Hashem needs to remove all interference and provide all the blessings needed to accomplish the above. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/012/3791