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Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277
Meditation & art in the park 🌱🦋🌓
Meditation & art in the park 🌱🦋🌓
**Emotional Opposites 🌓** In this gathering, we’ll explore the dialogue between emotional opposites. Intimate and distant. Fear and trust. Holding and letting go. I will guide a gentle meditation where we listen inwardly, noticing how contrasting emotions coexist within us, and how they land in our bodies. After the meditation, we’ll move into drawing as a form of contemplation. No artistic experience is needed. This is not about the art per se, but about allowing what was experienced to take shape, so it helps us remember and integrate the experience. ✨ Bring your own drawing or art supplies, whatever feels right for you to work with! I will bring stuff to share aswell. **Contribution:** *taquilla inversa* — you offer what feels fair and aligned for you :) Come as you are! Curious, tender, unfinished 🦋
YOGA EN EL CENTRO DE BARCELONA - ESPAI NU
YOGA EN EL CENTRO DE BARCELONA - ESPAI NU
Clases semanales de **Yoga** en **Espai Nu.** Todos los **martes a las 19:30 h** en C/Bruc, 96, Barcelona. La duración de la clase es de **60** minutos. Se trata de una clase de **Hatha Yoga apta para todos los niveles**, ideal tanto si te estás iniciando como si simplemente buscas un espacio de calma y bienestar en el corazón de la ciudad. El idioma de la clase es en Español. **Precio de la clase:** 13 € **Existen Bonos para que puedas mantener tu práctica regular.** **Además, si adquieres un bono, la primera clase es gratuita .**
Curso Amor e idealismo en la no-dualidad y el mindfulness
Curso Amor e idealismo en la no-dualidad y el mindfulness
Indagaremos en la filosofía del amor y del idealismo de Platón, Espinosa, Hume y Kant, paralelamente con la enseñanza de la no-dualidad de Nisargadatta, Tony Parsons y el Mindfulness. El sentido de la no-dualidad es el amor. Y la máxima expresión del amor es el idealismo (Nada está separado). No hay ninguna realidad separada de este momento. La no-dualidad no es igual a uno, es el amor o la unión de "dos" que siempre son no-dos. El amor es el anhelo infinito y eterno de llegar a la unidad, sin poder llegar nunca a esa unidad, aun siendo la mismísima unidad. Y así es este momento, puro amor y puro no-dos. Serán 4 clases los martes alternos 13 y 27 de enero y 10 y 24 de febrero. El horario es de 18:30h a 20:30h. El lugar es en la sala de L'ESPAI AKASHA en la plaza de la torre 2, bajos 2. Metro Lesseps. El coste es de 15 euros las 4 clases para gastos de la sala. El idioma será el catalán y el castellano indistintamente. Mi número es el 650941270.
Clase de Meditación en Rubí - Mirasol
Clase de Meditación en Rubí - Mirasol
¿Cómo reducir el estrés y la ansiedad? 🌿 **Clases de meditación en Rubí - Mirasol** 🌿 Todos los **martes a las 13:00** con **Aurélie Glorieux** 🧘‍♂️ Clases abiertas para aprender a relajarte, soltar estrés y conectar con tu paz interior. * No necesitas experiencia previa * Meditaciones guiadas y consejos prácticos * Ambiente cercano y para tod@s 💳 6€/clase · Bono 4 clases = 20€ 📍 Más info en 👉 [www.meditarabcn.org](http://www.meditarabcn.org/) ¡Te esperamos para compartir un rato de calma y buena energía! ✨ En estas clases aprenderás a meditar de forma accesible y cercana, con métodos que cualquiera puede aplicar. Veremos cómo reconocer y transformar estados mentales que nos generan estrés, enfado o tristeza, y cómo desarrollar actitudes que nos conecten con calma, claridad y bienestar —para nosotros mismos y también para quienes nos rodean 💛.
SECRETS OF YOUR HIPS- awaken your femininity through BELLYDANCE
SECRETS OF YOUR HIPS- awaken your femininity through BELLYDANCE
When women gather and dance from within, is something magical✨After more than 20 years of practice as a professional, accompanying women of all ages, body types, nationalities etc, I can assure you that Oriental Dance is one of the best tools for women to combine introspection, connecting with your body and emotions with having fun, expressing yourself and connect with other dancing sisters 👯‍♀️ This a regular course with weekly classes on Fridays so you can tap deeper into the secrets of the most feminine dance! No previous knowlegde needed, it is for you if you are about to try, just come😉 If you’ve learnt oriental dance before, ask me about other levels, we have up to advanced level😉 The most characteristic movements are of pelvic area, our energy center of creativity and sensuality, that has greater capacity of storytelling that you’ve imagined. We will break down from where the movements come from, because yes, there is a technical part so that you get the right tools to start, know the muscles you need to use to make it simplier than it seems. You will see that oriental dance is much more than hip movements, you will also learn torso movements, graceful arms and hands etc It can be energizing , flowing, sensual, flirty, fun and much more! Long story short, as a byproduct you will gain elegance and sensuality in all your moves and expressive body language. You just have to come with comfortable wear for dancing, a scarf for your hips (whatever scarf will do, I will bring some decorated ones too so you can try😉) If you sign up for the course, it has a monthly fee of 47 euros. First class fee: 10 euros IMPORTANT!!! Spots are limited! Your spot is only booked if you register here: https://salimadance.wearebookable.com/event/382fbf0e It is not enough to sign up on meetup :-) We have in total only 9 spots available! Sign up in advance and get prepared for some fun dancing. You can also contact me on WhatsApp for an easier communication: +34670269726 (this option is better, here the DMs sometimes fon’t send the notifications ) Dancing regards, Rita Salima https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAis-g9ijDk/?igsh=MWUyYXhoMnV4cXBuYw==
Meditación Zen
Meditación Zen
La meditación dura unos 40-45 minutos. Normalmente asisten personas del centro Harayoga, así que si ves que no hay nadie apuntado en meetup la sesión se realizará igual y lo más probable es que ya haya apuntada gente por otros canales. El coste de la sesión suelta es de 5 euros y la mensualidad ilimitada de 25 euros. Todo a pagar en el mismo centro Harayoga. Es importante ser puntual. Trae ropa comoda. Hay vestuarios si necesitas cambiarte. Ya hay cojines de meditación en el centro. **Harayoga** Via Augusta, 165 08021 Barcelona Mas información en [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/) La meditació dura uns 40-45 minuts. Normalment hi assisteixen persones del centre Harayoga, així que si veus que no hi ha ningú apuntat en meetup la sessió es farà igual i el més probable és que ja hi hagi apuntada gent per altres canals. El cost de la sessió solta és de 5 euros i la mensualitat il·limitada de 25 euros. Tot a pagar al mateix centre Harayoga. És important ser puntual. Porta roba còmoda. Hi ha vestidors si et cal canviar-te. Ja hi ha coixins de meditació al centre. Més informació en [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/) The meditation lasts about 40-45 minutes. People from the Harayoga Center usually attend, so if you see no one signed up on Meetup, the session will still go ahead, and it's likely that people have already signed up through other channels. The cost of a single session is 5 euros, and the unlimited monthly fee is 25 euros. All fees are payable at the Harayoga Center. It's important to be punctual. Bring comfortable clothing. There are changing rooms if you need to change. Meditation cushions are available at the center. More information in [https://www.kobokudo.org](https://www.kobokudo.org/)

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¿Qué es el autosabotaje y por qué lo hacemos? (Joan Rubio)
¿Qué es el autosabotaje y por qué lo hacemos? (Joan Rubio)
**[Únete a nuestro grupo de Whatsapp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/B6JuLOG3HDMCwweahpKsqM)** ¿Por qué postergas lo que sabes que es importante para ti? ¿Por qué repites patrones que te alejan de lo que deseas, aun cuando tienes el talento y la capacidad para lograr más? Este encuentro te invitamos a mirar de frente el **autosabotaje**, esas conductas y pensamientos invisibles que frenan tu crecimiento personal y profesional, y que muchas veces pasan desapercibidos en la rutina diaria. A lo largo del encuentro, analizaremos las **razones profundas por las que nos boicoteamos a nosotros mismos** y cómo este mecanismo se manifiesta en la vida cotidiana: en las relaciones que no prosperan, en las metas que se quedan a medias, en la procrastinación, el perfeccionismo excesivo o la constante autocrítica. Comprenderás de dónde nacen estos patrones, cómo se sostienen en el tiempo y por qué, aunque parezcan protegernos, terminan limitando nuestro potencial. Organizador: Joan Rubio. **Joan Rubio — Experto en Ciencias del Comportamiento** “Tras años analizando psicólogos en el Instituto Superior de Estudios Psicológicos, ahora creo espacios donde las personas se ven y se conectan de verdad." coste: 3€ para costes de organización. ¡Te esperamos!
1:1 Tarot & Astrology Reading
1:1 Tarot & Astrology Reading
**1:1 Tarot & Astrology Reading** *Clarity · Direction · Self-Understanding* This is a private one-on-one session designed to help you gain **clarity, insight, and deeper understanding** of your current life situation through **Tarot and Astrology**. These sessions are for those who feel: * uncertain about direction or choices * emotionally confused or stuck * curious about personal patterns, timing, and inner dynamics * in need of grounded, intuitive guidance During the session, we explore your questions through: * Tarot reading for present energy and guidance * Astrology insights to understand life themes, cycles, and tendencies * Gentle reflection to connect insights with real-life decisions This is not fortune-telling. It is a **conscious conversation** that helps you see situations more clearly and reconnect with your inner wisdom. Each session is held in a **safe, respectful, and confidential space**. 🌿 **Session Details** * **Format:** 1:1 private session * **Duration:** 60 minutes * **Location options:** • At my place • In a quiet coffee shop • At your home (optional) Sessions can be adapted to your needs — emotional, practical, or reflective. **Energy exchange 50 €** +380935453136 my what’sup for a booking and deteils.
Taller VisionBoard (Tablero de visión)
Taller VisionBoard (Tablero de visión)
¿No te ha dado tiempo aún a crear tus objetivos de manera firme y consciente? No te preocupes porque aún podemos aprovechar la energía de apertura de año. El tablero de visión 👁️‍🗨️ te ayuda a poner intención y foco💫 en tus nuevos propósitos de este año. Con mi ayuda 🧚 encontrarás la forma de conectar💖 con lo que necesitas y plasmarlo de forma segura y consciente✨, para que la magia se haga realidad. Además, es un espacio para ti, para disfrutar y sentir. 🫂 Si quieres descubrir cuál es tu camino🪽, cómo escucharte a cada paso🧠 y cómo encontrarte alineada con ello🧘, Apúntate al evento y escríbeme para realizar el intercambio económico. 25€ de aportación por este taller de crear tu camino con el caballo de fuego de este 2026🔥💫
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
Magical Mindfulness Tour of the Senses
[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277
 Ocean Breathwork & live handpan music session
Ocean Breathwork & live handpan music session
✨ Una mañana para reconectar contigo en un grupo íntimo (máx. 10 personas) ✨ Comenzaremos con 25 minutos de respiración consciente guiada, utilizando cascos para una experiencia más profunda e inmersiva. Nos enfocaremos en manifestar nuestro día, aquietar la mente y conectar con nuestra energía interior. A continuación, disfrutaremos de 15 minutos de música en vivo con handpan, un viaje sonoro para relajarnos, soltar tensiones y sintonizar con vibraciones de calma, presencia y paz. ->Escibenos para confirmar tu palza o te apuntas por aqui. Hay plazas limitadas con cascos . Whatsapp a +34 722220411 El evento es a base de **donación consciente** — ¡te esperamos para vivir esta experiencia juntos! Puedes traer tu propia bebida y una toalla/esterilla para tu comodidad. ——English——- Join us for a harmonizing morning in a small group with max 10 people . We will start with 25 minutes of breathwork with headphones, where we focus on manifesting our day and connecting with our energy. Afterward, we’ll unwind with 15 minutes of beautiful handpan music, allowing ourselves to fully relax and connect with the peaceful vibrations. Write us to +34 722220411 a message to confirm your spot . Or sign up here. We got limited places with headphones available. This session based on **conscious donation** - come experience it with us! Feel free to bring your own drink, tea, and a towel or mat for your comfort.
🍫Ceremonia de Cacao & Activación Energética
🍫Ceremonia de Cacao & Activación Energética
🌀 La Serpiente y el Cacao Activación Energética Kundalini & Ceremonia de Cacao La Serpiente y el Cacao es una experiencia profunda y sensorial que combina la activación energética kundalini con una ceremonia de cacao, creando un espacio íntimo para abrir el corazón, liberar bloqueos emocionales y reconectar con la energía vital desde un lugar amoroso y consciente. El cacao ceremonial actúa como un aliado que suaviza, prepara y amplifica la experiencia, facilitando la conexión emocional y la apertura interna. La activación energética permite que el cuerpo libere tensiones acumuladas, que la energía comience a moverse con más libertad y que emerja una sensación de claridad, calma y presencia. No es necesario hacer nada en particular: te tumbas, cierras los ojos y permites que la música, el cacao y el acompañamiento energético hagan su trabajo. Cada cuerpo vive la experiencia a su manera, siempre en un entorno seguro y cuidado. ✨ ¿Qué puedes experimentar? • Apertura emocional y conexión con el corazón • Liberación de bloqueos energéticos • Sensación de calma profunda y bienestar • Mayor sensibilidad, claridad y conexión interna La Serpiente y el Cacao es una invitación a sentir, soltar y permitir. Un espacio para bajar al cuerpo, abrir el corazón y dejar que la energía te guíe. 📩 Plazas limitadas. Reserva tu espacio y vive la experiencia.

Eventos de Awareness and Mindfulness Cerca de Ti

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Spa for Your Soul: A Sacred Pause for Renewal and Wholeness
Spa for Your Soul: A Sacred Pause for Renewal and Wholeness
Join us at **Unity of Columbus** for *Spa for Your Soul*, a restorative and inspiring workshop designed to nourish your spirit, awaken your inner wisdom, and reconnect you with the sacred rhythm of life. Drawing from the rich spiritual insights of **Matthew Fox** and the timeless theological wisdom of **Thomas Aquinas**, this workshop invites participants into a deeper experience of spirituality rooted in compassion, creativity, and divine presence. Together, we will explore spirituality not as something distant or abstract, but as a lived, embodied experience—one that honors joy, justice, beauty, and the inherent goodness of creation. Through guided reflection, gentle spiritual practices, discussion, and contemplative moments, *Spa for Your Soul* offers a sacred space to release stress, renew clarity, and remember the divine spark within. This is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and tend lovingly to your soul—much like a spa experience, but for your inner life. Whether you are seeking spiritual refreshment, deeper understanding, or simply a peaceful space to be present, this workshop welcomes you exactly as you are. **Come, rest, reflect, and renew—your soul deserves it.**
Freeing the Soul - An Introductory Circle
Freeing the Soul - An Introductory Circle
Meeting Room 3B, Main Library Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. This first gathering is a simple introduction to the spirit of the group and a chance to meet others seeking deeper meaning and community. All backgrounds are welcome.
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
Starting and Maintaining Relationships
This is a free in-person meeting. Let's talk about relationships in such a way that you can really benefit from the knowledge. We can talk about * Soulmates * How to start a relationship * How to maintain a relationship * How to pick the right partner * How to recognize the red flags * How to improve communication * How to avoid argument and fights * How to increase trust You ask the questions, we'll talk about them. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections. * So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists? * Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not. * Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree? * In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends? * Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways? * Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond: * **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases. * **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change. * **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours. * **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:** * **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting. * **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify. * **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself. * **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences. * **Self-Love and Friendship:** * Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself. * They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue). * A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others. * Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.