Spiritual People Networking Group

SOUL CENTER OC - WHERE ANCIENT WISDOM MEETS MODERN SPIRITUALITY
Join Soul Center for our Joyful Drum Circle on Sunday, May 17th, following service, from 1:00-2:00pm in the Soul Center Sanctuary. Doors open at 12:45pm.
This event is open to EVERYONE, whether you are musically inclined or not. Our open rhythm drum circle is about finding the sacred beat within you. Instruments will be provided, however, if you have a special drum feel free to bring it!
HISTORY OF DRUM CIRCLES
Drumming has been a cornerstone of human culture for thousands of years, a rhythmic expression connecting us to our roots. However, it’s not just the rhythmic beats and captivating sounds that make drumming so special. There are mental health and spiritual benefits of drumming circles.
Enhancement in Mindfulness and Presence
Like meditation, drumming requires focus on the present moment. By concentrating on the rhythm and being in sync with others, drumming circles can enhance mindfulness.
Stress Reduction
Engaging in drumming activities can be a powerful stress-reliever. The repetitive beats and rhythms can help divert your mind from daily stressors, allowing a momentary escape.
Boosting Brain Power
Believe it or not, drumming circles can be a mental workout! Drumming has been shown to improve cognitive functions like memory and attention.
Elevation of Mood
Feeling blue? A drumming circle might be the remedy. The act of drumming can release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, which can elevate your mood.
Enhanced Self-expression
A drumming circle offers a platform for individuals to express themselves without the barriers of language
Encouragement of Emotional Release
Drumming can be an avenue for emotional catharsis. When words fail, the rhythmic beats can communicate pain, joy, anger, or any emotion in between.
WHEN:
Sunday May 17th
QUESTIONS: Email or Text Me. rozbiles@yahoo.com – 714-728-2033
COST:
Regular Registration: $30
Day of Registration: $35
REGISTRATION:
https://soulcenteroc.com/etn/joyful-rhythms-drum-circle/
OR
Soul Center OC and go to the Events Calendar - https://soulcenteroc.com/
REFUND POLICY:
No refunds. Tickets are transferable—ticket holders may gift or sell their ticket to another person as they wish.

NOTE: RSVPs close three hours before the meetup begins, so please make sure to RSVP in advance! You must be logged in on Zoom to join the meeting, and a password is required. The password will be sent by Meetup message or email as we get closer to the date. Please make sure your email settings for this group have email updates turned on so you can receive the email. For information on how to adjust your email settings click here. If you haven't received the login details by early the day of the meetup, please let me know.

Take-Home Poetry Packs are available for free download at https://intrinsicheart.com under the "Poetry & More" tab. (These are a gift for enjoyment, not a prescription for readings!) To see lists of readings from past Spiritual Poetry Meetups, go to https://intrinsicheart.com/category/spiritual-poetry-meetup-reading/

We hope you can join us!

We have had women request a women’s Dharma Workshop, so we’ve decided to try it. We will meet once a month on a Saturday from 12 to 1 pm PST. The format will be brief self-introductions, a dharma slideshow presentation by Lori, followed by questions on the dharma. Lori will moderate. If you’d like to join us, please send an email to BOTH [bitadharma22@gmail.com](http://mailto:bitae22@hotmail.com/) and Lori at [itsadeal58@gmail.com](http://mailto:itsadeal58@gmail.com/). One email, two recipients is what we’re looking for. In your email, please tell us the following: (1) the names of the Dharma Lab meetups you usually attend, (2) about how many Buddhism meetups you have attended, and (3) where you consider yourself to be along your Buddhist path (e.g. I meditate 3 times a week; I have read extensively about Tibetan Buddhism; I chant twice a day every day; I tried Zen Buddhism, I clean my space every day, I join one of Bita and Yuichi’s meetups each week, etc.); (4) if you’re a contributing member, please let us know. Be sure to sign it with your whole name, especially if you have an email like “itsadeal58”! I don’t want to address you as Ms It Sadeal, that would be rude. Please join us, I think we can make it a good experience for everyone. I’m looking forward to it!
Usually we have about 10-20 women who join us. You won't see all the RSVPs on this page so don't be discouraged by the few RSVPs here! See you soon.This event is about women's empowerment and moving on from a place of hurt to a place of leadership all thanks to the healing power of the Dharma.
I’m Lori. I have been studying Buddhism with Bita and Yuichi for a few years now. I am a retired research chemist and I study French in my spare time (j’adore France). If you’re interested in learning more about mindfulness, or want to learn to meditate, I’m available to help you. I can be reached at [itsadeal58@gmail.com](http://mailto:itsadeal58@gmail.com/), and Bita can be reached at [bitadharma22@gmail.com](http://mailto:bitae22@hotmail.com/) for 1:1 Dharma lessons by offering a contribution.
We have a YouTube channel. Please consider to subscribe and join us:
https://www.youtube.com/@right-view-lab
Our classes are free for the first 3 sessions. After 3 sessions, if you see the value in joining, please consider offering a contribution.
Our classes & sangha are sustained completely by the dana gratitude contributions of people like you!
Dana gratitude donations for our classes are gratefully accepted on Venmo @Bita-Enayati If you don't have Venmo, please email me at bitadharma22@gmail.com
so you can offer your contribution through PayPal or Zelle
Suggested donation for the event is $5 - $20.
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To ensure a smooth entry to our zoom room, please make sure your camera is ON as soon as you come in and please be PUNCTUAL.

Once you RSVP, you will see the link to the Zoom meeting room. When you click the link and you Zoom application starts, then you'll be required to type the passcode. The passcode is 426646.

NOTE: RSVPs close three hours before the meetup begins, so please make sure to RSVP in advance! You must be logged in on Zoom to join the meeting, and a password is required. The password will be sent by Meetup message or email as we get closer to the date. Please make sure your email settings for this group have email updates turned on so you can receive the email. For information on how to adjust your email settings click here. If you haven't received the login details by early the day of the meetup, please let me know.

Take-Home Poetry Packs are available for free download at https://intrinsicheart.com under the "Poetry & More" tab. (These are a gift for enjoyment, not a prescription for readings!) To see lists of readings from past Spiritual Poetry Meetups, go to https://intrinsicheart.com/category/spiritual-poetry-meetup-reading/

We hope you can join us!