gathering to discuss spiritual & contempletative literature

Location: Carrboro, NC 35.92-79.08 27510US

Meetups: 1 so far

Members: 35 Members

Meetup topics: Meditation, Personal Growth, Spirituality, Spirituality, Consciousness, Spiritual Awakening, Spirituality, Metaphysics, Metaphysical Book Studies, Book Club

Founded: October 26, 2009

inspired by the title of Louis Menand's excellent Pulitzer winning book about pragmatists' philosophical conversation club in the late 19th century. for those of us seeking a spiritual community--wanting to integrate mindfulness literature with practice and hear about people's real life experiences with various traditions and techniques--wanting to expand and open our minds and exchange ideas about science and spirituality, evolution of consciousness, integral philosophy, presence, somatic psychology &mind-body-spirit connection--prepare and participate in the transformation of consciousness--join us and suggest book ideas and meeting events!
can begin with 15 minutes of silent sitting or not--we can discuss a book, article, or audio/video or not and drink tea or not. what would you like to do?

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Our next Meetupthe metaphysical club December Meetup

Dec 6 Sun 4:00 PM

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We will allow for a some time to connect and settle in, then do a couple minutes of grounding/breathing. James has offered to bring an excerpt to share with us from a book that resonates with him, To a Dancing God, that we will then open up for discussion. We encourage a heart-centered conversation and an atmosphere of trust and openness. We will close with 15 minutes of stillness/meditation. I will offer tea throughout.

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Nov 15 4:00 PM

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What's new?

Nov 17
- New member
  
  Caroline Peterson
  
  “I'm interested in various aspects of metaphysics and would love to meet like-minds!”
- New Greeting for
  
  Kevin Shuey
  
  “thanks for bringing your experience and insight to the group! i look forward to expanding through exposure to new ideas, practices, and people. i appreciated your presence and am grateful for all the skills and ideas you will bring.”
  
  posted by vanessa
- New Greeting for
  
  James Pohlen
  
  “thanks for coming to the meetup and i look forward to you sharing the Sam Keen work at next month's meeting. peace!”
  
  posted by vanessa

Nov 14
- New member
  
  rachel

Nov 10
- New member
  
  Roman

Nov 9
- New member
  
  Chris Egle
  
  “Reality is deeper than what I see with my eyes. I want to know more and love to discuss ideas with other seekers.”

Nov 6
- New discussion
  
  New Meetup: the metaphysical...
  
  Started by vanessa.

Nov 4
- New member
  
  Paula
- New member
  
  Merlin
  
  “Hi- I love exploring spiritual themes and how to apply them to my life. It will be great to sit quietly together, support understanding of what we read and raise our vibration through our time togeter.”

Nov 2
- New member
  
  mark
  
  “in order to expand my mind by listening and discussing different view points. I lean towards empirical evidence but that doesn't necessarily negate spirituality. I need to calm the monkey mind with meditation.”