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Vous voulez vous améliorer dans la prise de parole? Développer votre leadership? Vous souhaiter maîtriser les secrets de l'art de la communication? Venez nous rencontrer et saisissez l'opportunité d'en apprendre davantage, de pratiquer les techniques d'une communication réussie et d'un leadership efficace . Nous sommes des membres motivés dans un cardre collaboratif. Nous travaillerons avec vous afin de grandir l'orateur qui est en vous, de révéler le leader qui reside en vous... en fait, depuis toujours! Un épanouissement personnel et professionnel vous attend! Club Les Orateurs Distingués LesOrateursDistingues.com info.LesOrateursDistingues@gmail.com LOD.Toastmasters@gmail.com

Since its our first time meeting up, all you need to bring is yourself lol We will just introduce ourselves and have a conversation, just to get the vibe going! Hope to see ya! UPDATE: WE ARE NOW GOING TO START MEETING UP ON FRIDAYS AT 7PM EST AND SATURDAYS AT 530PM EST GOING FORWARD!

Connect to Zoom meetup by clicking on the link. Participants are welcome to join the Main Room starting at 16:00 EST/ 21:00 GMT. We encourage all participants to sign in promptly by 16:00 EST/21:00 GMT. This allows for sufficient time to generate the full attendee list and assign roles based on your language skill level. Please right-click on your image in the screen and select "Rename". Add your French Language Skill Level, ranging from F1 = Beginner to F5 = Advanced & F6= Exceptional, in front of your name. For example, "F5 - Jean" or "F3 - John". This is essential for helping organizers mix and match different skill levels and form pairs for one-on-one conversation sessions. The organizer will manage each pair using breakout rooms and will rotate partners every 15 minutes. In each session, half the time in French and half the time in English. Breakout rooms will be opened for conversation sessions at 16:15 EST /21:15 GMT. All individual sessions will conclude at 18:00 EST/23:00 GMT. Following which we will return to the Main Room to thank you for your participation and get your feedback for future improvements. Please be advised that this event is first-come-first-served. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you. Connectez-vous au webinaire en cliquant sur le lien. Les participants sont invités à rejoindre la salle principale à partir de 16h00 HNE/21h00 GMT. Nous encourageons tous les participants à se connecter promptement à 16h00 HNE/21h00 GMT. Cela laisse suffisamment de temps pour générer la liste complète des participants et attribuer des rôles en fonction de votre niveau de compétence linguistique. SVP, faire un clique-droit sur votre image à l'écran et choisir l'option "Rename". Ajouter votre niveau de maîtrise du français pour la conversation, F1 = Débutant, F5 = Avancé et F6 = Exceptionnel, devant votre nom. Par exemple, "F5 - Jean" or "F3 - John". Ceci est essentiel pour aider l'organisateur à mélanger les participants dans les paires selon leur niveau de français. L’organisateur va créer les paires et faire la rotation des participants à chaque 15 minutes en utilisant les breakout rooms. Dans une séance, Une moitié en français, une moitié en anglais. Les salles de répartition seront ouvertes pour les sessions de conversation à 16h15 HNE/21h15 GMT. Toutes les sessions individuelles se termineront à 18h00 HNE/23h00 GMT. Ensuite, nous retournerons dans la salle principale pour vous remercier de votre participation et obtenir vos commentaires pour de futures améliorations. Veuillez noter que cet événement est premier arrivé, premier servi. Nous avons hâte de vous voir. Merci

Shooting photo en pleine Air by photographe_b.wayne. Je vous propose d'un shooting photo professionnel pour tous à Paris. Tarif : 20€ pour 20 photos de 10 retouchées Payer maintenant par PayPal : 15€ Je serais très content de vous voir ☺️😁📸 C'est le samedi 21/ 05 / 2022 de 11h à 17h au dimanche 22/ 05 / 2022 de 13h à 19h. Si vous êtes intéressé, pour plus d'informations, contactez nous au: 06.50.79.22.04.

You are invited to experience the magic of Online Movement Feedback classes Movement feedback at its core is energy healing, where moving in Quantum Field allows stuck energy to move faster for quicker results. You can set intention to get out of the class in mental, physical, emotional, financial, or spiritual areas. In class, you have opportunities to dance or move freely. It doesn’t matter what exactly your movement is – it’s more about dropping the thoughts and allowing the body to integrate the energy. I provide feedback about energy patterns shown in your movement so you can move out of constrictions and expand your possibilities. People go to the gym to exercise muscles, in Movement Feedback you exercise happiness muscles to stop suffering. You also get to release lots of stressful and painful emotions. Additionally, you are led to feel happy emotions in your body, and supported to connect to your true essence and to infinite love. The introduction video is below https://youtu.be/mNNJpZY1voY Read more information on the website. https://movementfeedback.com/ You can sign up 2-3 free online Movement Feedback classes. Just RSVP then you will be able to see the Zoom Link under Online Event tab on the right of this event announcement.

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We used to meet in Mississauga, ON at the Library. Currently, we are meeting online. Contact the club at https://miraclechineseenglish.toastmastersclubs.org/ for the meeting link. This club is bilingual English / Mandarin Chinese.

**Welcome to the Parental Alienation Anonymous community.** **Please go to our website [pa-a.org](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/) and sign and fill in the [contact page](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/). You will receive an automated email immediately, please check your spam if you don’t see the email. It will contain all meeting times and links as well as a link to community resources, PDFs about our support groups and other valuable information.** **If you are new to our community you are welcome at any meeting. The topics vary and we suggest trying several meetings to find the ones that resonate with you. [We have 14 meetings a week all on zoom](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/meeting-schedule/). The community is incredibly robust and includes folks from all over the world.** **[PA-A is a support group](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/what-is-a-12-step-meeting/) for people struggling with varying degrees of alienation, estrangement and erasure from their children, grandchildren, parents and other members of their extended family. This also includes previously alienated children. Meetings usually have 20-40 people attending. You can choose to have your camera on or off and participate or just listen.** **PA-A is designed to support people in different phases of the alienation continuum, from those with absolutely no contact, to partial contact and to members who have reestablished regular contact. We are all struggling in unique ways. Our individual struggles all have common intersections, and it is this that brings us together to start the healing process.** **We are a [12-step](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PA-A-Newcomer-Booklet.pdf) community. What this means is we are recovery based. We concentrate on working on solutions to our emotional, spiritual and physical challenges that arise out of alienation and all of our relationships. There are a lot of facebook groups and other resources out there. We differ considerably as we have a framework (Allanon) that has worked for over 70 years for people struggling with all sorts of interpersonal relationships. We have adapted this program for alienation.** **The meetings have structure, a leader and a secretary that maintain safety and consistency. We use a timer so no one person can dominate a meeting. We also share in a way that supports and uplifts our community. This is really useful if you feel stuck, hopeless and alone. It keeps us out of the spiral of alienation and gives us a way out.** **Some people think once their alienated child or family member is back in their lives that reconnection will be a relatively smooth process, but the reality is that recovery is a lifelong journey. As PA-A grows in numbers and strength, we will learn how to heal and thrive as a community. Some of the greatest support I receive is in my daily integration of rebuilding a relationship with one of my daughters.** **We as a community have had so many success stories of people reuniting and more importantly seeing people in early stages that have some contact with their loved ones deepen and heal before full on alienation sets in.** **Please send any questions to [parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com](mailto:parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com)** **Welcome and we hope to see you in the rooms!!**

Membership - Nationsorg International Hello, Bonjour, 你好! We hope all that everything is going well on your end. The new associative year has already started and promises many new Meetups (Offline / Online), technologies, discussions and news. We thank you for the participation in our international project and we suggest to renew the Membership: Membership with the Nationsorg association - (5 € / year) : http://member.nationsorg.org Registration form to become a member or volunteer of the international association Nationsorg: http://volunteer.nationsorg.org You will have access to the Private Members group with many quality events and important information. (Please contact us by email info@nationsorg.com after the payment!) We wish the best health and safety for you and your families. Best regards, Nationsorg >>><<< Bonjour, Hello, 你好 ! Nous espérons que tout va bien de votre côté. La nouvelle année associative a déjà commencé et promet de nombreuses Meetups (Offline / Online), technologies, discussions et actualités. Nous vous remercions d'avoir participé à notre projet international et nous vous proposons de renouveler votre Adhésion: Adhésion a l'association Nationsorg: http://member.nationsorg.org Formulaire d’inscription pour devenir membre ou benevole de l'association international Nationsorg: http://volunteer.nationsorg.org Vous aurez accès au groupe des Membres Privés avec de nombreux événements de qualité et les informations importantes. (Merci de nous contacter par email info@nationsorg.com après le règlement!) Nous souhaitons la meilleure santé et sécurité pour vous et vos familles. Avec les meilleures salutations, Nationsorg

**Welcome to the Parental Alienation Anonymous community.** **Please go to our website [pa-a.org](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/) and sign and fill in the [contact page](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/). You will receive an automated email immediately, please check your spam if you don’t see the email. It will contain all meeting times and links as well as a link to community resources, PDFs about our support groups and other valuable information.** **If you are new to our community you are welcome at any meeting. The topics vary and we suggest trying several meetings to find the ones that resonate with you. [We have 14 meetings a week all on zoom](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/meeting-schedule/). The community is incredibly robust and includes folks from all over the world.** **[PA-A is a support group](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/what-is-a-12-step-meeting/) for people struggling with varying degrees of alienation, estrangement and erasure from their children, grandchildren, parents and other members of their extended family. This also includes previously alienated children. Meetings usually have 20-40 people attending. You can choose to have your camera on or off and participate or just listen.** **PA-A is designed to support people in different phases of the alienation continuum, from those with absolutely no contact, to partial contact and to members who have reestablished regular contact. We are all struggling in unique ways. Our individual struggles all have common intersections, and it is this that brings us together to start the healing process.** **We are a [12-step](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PA-A-Newcomer-Booklet.pdf) community. What this means is we are recovery based. We concentrate on working on solutions to our emotional, spiritual and physical challenges that arise out of alienation and all of our relationships. There are a lot of facebook groups and other resources out there. We differ considerably as we have a framework (Allanon) that has worked for over 70 years for people struggling with all sorts of interpersonal relationships. We have adapted this program for alienation.** **The meetings have structure, a leader and a secretary that maintain safety and consistency. We use a timer so no one person can dominate a meeting. We also share in a way that supports and uplifts our community. This is really useful if you feel stuck, hopeless and alone. It keeps us out of the spiral of alienation and gives us a way out.** **Some people think once their alienated child or family member is back in their lives that reconnection will be a relatively smooth process, but the reality is that recovery is a lifelong journey. As PA-A grows in numbers and strength, we will learn how to heal and thrive as a community. Some of the greatest support I receive is in my daily integration of rebuilding a relationship with one of my daughters.** **We as a community have had so many success stories of people reuniting and more importantly seeing people in early stages that have some contact with their loved ones deepen and heal before full on alienation sets in.** **Please send any questions to [parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com](mailto:parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com)** **Welcome and we hope to see you in the rooms!!**

**This group is best suited for those with conversational level in both French & English and want to practice** ● Join us every Sunday and Wednesday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm Eastern Time (New York, Atlanta, DC) for the weekly French Meet English online language exchange via ZOOM. ● The event is 100% free, however donations really help! For those who would like to support our language exchange, you can make donations here- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR HOW IT WORKS: English/French speakers from all over the world will be split into small groups of 3-4 people and will engage in 2 rounds of conversation; 15 minutes French/15 minutes English. The host manages the switch overs and informs speakers when to change languages. WELCOME: 1:30-1:45 pm- Speakers join the meeting from all over the world ROUND 1: 1:45 -2:15 - Speakers are split into small groups and speak for 15 minutes in English followed by 15 minutes in French (we try to keep EN/FR balanced between groups & you'll receive a message when to change languages) BREAK: 2:15 - 2:30 - Participants are automatically brought back to the main room ROUND 2: 2:30 - 3:00 - New breakout groups WRAP UP: 3:00- Close out with announcements from host Download ZOOM here: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Rejoignez-nous tous les dimanche et mercredi de 13:30 PM à 15:00 l'heure New York/Atlanta/ DC pour l'échange linguistique hebdomadaire French Meet English via ZOOM. ● L'évènement est 100% gratuit, cependant vos participations nous aide beaucoup! Pour les gens qui veulent soutenir notre groupe vous pouvez faire un don en cliquant ici- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR COMMENT ÇA MARCHE: Anglophones / francophones du monde entier seront répartis en petits groupes de 3 ou 4 et participeront à 2 séries de conversations; 15 minutes anglais / 15 minutes français. L'hôte gère les changements et informe les participants quand il faut changer de langue. L’ACCUEIL: 13:30-13:45pm - Les participants se joignent à la réunion des 4 coins du monde (épreuve de patience) SÉANCE 1: 13:45 -14:15 - Les participants sont divisés en petits groupes de 3 ou 4 et parlent pendant 15 minutes en anglais et puis 15 minutes en français (nous essayons de garder un équilibre EN/FR entre les groupes et vous recevrez un message quand il faut changer de langue) PAUSE: 14:15 - 14:30 - Les participants sont automatiquement ramenés dans la salle principale SÉANCE 2: 14:30 - 15:00 - Nouveaux groupes de discussion (Comme premier séance) CLÔTURE: 15h Messages de l'hôte Téléchargez ZOOM ici: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr A très bientôt

**Welcome to the Parental Alienation Anonymous community.** **Please go to our website [pa-a.org](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/) and sign and fill in the [contact page](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/contact/). You will receive an automated email immediately, please check your spam if you don’t see the email. It will contain all meeting times and links as well as a link to community resources, PDFs about our support groups and other valuable information.** **If you are new to our community you are welcome at any meeting. The topics vary and we suggest trying several meetings to find the ones that resonate with you. [We have 14 meetings a week all on zoom](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/meeting-schedule/). The community is incredibly robust and includes folks from all over the world.** **[PA-A is a support group](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/what-is-a-12-step-meeting/) for people struggling with varying degrees of alienation, estrangement and erasure from their children, grandchildren, parents and other members of their extended family. This also includes previously alienated children. Meetings usually have 20-40 people attending. You can choose to have your camera on or off and participate or just listen.** **PA-A is designed to support people in different phases of the alienation continuum, from those with absolutely no contact, to partial contact and to members who have reestablished regular contact. We are all struggling in unique ways. Our individual struggles all have common intersections, and it is this that brings us together to start the healing process.** **We are a [12-step](https://parentalalienationanonymous.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/PA-A-Newcomer-Booklet.pdf) community. What this means is we are recovery based. We concentrate on working on solutions to our emotional, spiritual and physical challenges that arise out of alienation and all of our relationships. There are a lot of facebook groups and other resources out there. We differ considerably as we have a framework (Allanon) that has worked for over 70 years for people struggling with all sorts of interpersonal relationships. We have adapted this program for alienation.** **The meetings have structure, a leader and a secretary that maintain safety and consistency. We use a timer so no one person can dominate a meeting. We also share in a way that supports and uplifts our community. This is really useful if you feel stuck, hopeless and alone. It keeps us out of the spiral of alienation and gives us a way out.** **Some people think once their alienated child or family member is back in their lives that reconnection will be a relatively smooth process, but the reality is that recovery is a lifelong journey. As PA-A grows in numbers and strength, we will learn how to heal and thrive as a community. Some of the greatest support I receive is in my daily integration of rebuilding a relationship with one of my daughters.** **We as a community have had so many success stories of people reuniting and more importantly seeing people in early stages that have some contact with their loved ones deepen and heal before full on alienation sets in.** **Please send any questions to [parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com](mailto:parentalalienationanonymous@gmail.com)** **Welcome and we hope to see you in the rooms!!**

★ FME speakers! ★ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Français en dessous ● Join us every Sunday and Wednesday from 19:30 to 21h00 (French Time) for the weekly "FrenchmeetEnglish" online language exchange via ZOOM. ● The event is 100% free, however donations really help! For those who would like to support our language exchange group, you can make donations here- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR About this Event ★ FME speakers! ★ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOW IT WORKS: 40 English/French speakers from all over the world will be split into small groups of 4 and will engage in 2 rounds of conversation; 15 minute French/15 minutes English. The host manages the switch overs and informs speakers when to change languages. WELCOME: 19h30 - 19h45 - Speakers join the meeting from all over the world (patience) ROUND 1: 19h45 - 20h15 - Speakers are split into small groups and speak for 15minutes in FR followed by 15 minutes in English(we try to keep and FR/EN balance between groups & you'll receive a message when to change languages) BREAK: 20h15 - 20h25 - Participants are automatically brought back to the main room/ A short pause ROUND 2: 20h25 - 20h55 - New breakout groups WRAP UP: 20h55 - 21h00 - Important message from hosts 🌟 (Simply register for the meeting and you'll be sent the ZOOM link via email... It may end up in the junk email so check that too ;) 🌟 Download ZOOM here: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ● Rejoignez-nous les mercredis et dimanches de 20h00 à 21h30 (heure française) pour l'échange linguistique hebdomadaire "FrenchmeetEnglish" via ZOOM. ● L'évènement est 100% gratuit, cependant vos participations nous aide beaucoup!! Cliquez ici si vous voudriez soutenir ce groupe- https://paypal.me/frmeeten?locale.x=fr_FR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMENT ÇA MARCHE: Un maximum de 100 anglophones / francophones du monde entier seront répartis en petits groupes de 4 et participeront à 2 séries de conversations; 15 minutes français / 15 minutes anglais. L'hôte gère les changements et informe les participants quand il faut changer de langue. L’ACCUEIL: 19h30 - 19h45 - Les participants se joignent à la réunion des 4 coins du monde (épreuve de patience) SÉANCE 1: 19h45 - 20h15 - Les participants sont divisés en petits groupes de ~ 4 et parlent pendant 15 minutes en FR et puis 15 minutes en anglais (nous essayons de garder un équilibre FR / EN entre les groupes et vous recevrez un message quand il faut changer de langue) PAUSE: 20h15 - 20h25 - Les participants sont automatiquement ramenés dans la salle principale SÉANCE 2: 20h25 - 20h55 - Nouveaux groupes de discussion (Comme premier séance) CLÔTURE: 20h55 - 21h00 - Message important de l'hôte 🌟 (Inscrivez-vous simplement à la réunion et vous recevrez le lien ZOOM par e-mail) 🌟 Téléchargez ZOOM ici: - iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307 - Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.zoom.videomeetings&hl=fr A très bientôt.

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Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Join us for a fun Dinner & a Movie event as we get together to see MICHAEL + Dinner at CAP City! The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua and stars Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the King of Pop! Early buzz is strong for what should be an excellent musical-biopic! Here are details, a trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: This biographical musical drama follows the life of Michael Jackson, from his time with the Jackson 5 to his early solo career! Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) stars in the title role alongside Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbtgEE6rkxw) MOVIE PLAN: Please purchase your ticket for the 3:35pm showing and meet inside the theater lobby between 3:10 and 3:20pm. Tickets already on sale and advance purchase as soon as possible is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event! DINNER PLAN: Dinner immediately following the movie (around 6pm) at nearby CAP City Fine Diner! Seating is limited for the dinner portion of this event, so separate RSVP required. If you plan to join for Dinner AND the movie, please be sure to RSVP in both places. CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it? How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp. This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another. Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us. Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.

A movie this big deserves a big dinner! Join us after MICHAEL for fun and delicious dinner at another CMG-favorite restaurant, CAP CITY FINE DINER! RSVPs are limited for the dinner portion of this event! Here are complete details: CAP CITY FINE DINER: This upscale diner from Cameron Mitchell is known its “retro-cool” atmosphere, modern twists on classic comfort food and their “showstopper” desserts! The menu reimagines nostalgic dishes like meatloaf, beef stroganoff, and pot roast with gourmet twists. The menu also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options with lots of apps, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, burgers (including a black bean veggie burger), the most welcome return of their Veggie Plate (with Hummus) and more. Desserts include their 24K Carrot Cake, Coconut Cake and Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pie. MENU: [https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/](https://capcityfinediner.com/locations-menus/gahanna/menus/dinner/) RSVP: Dinner immediately following the movie at nearby CAP CITY FINE DINER! Please RSVP for here for the dinner portion of this event at Cap City Fine Diner. Since the dinner portion of this event is limited, please only RSVP if you plan to attend. If your plans change, please update your RSVP as early as possible. Please RSVP in both events, if you plan to attend the movie and dinner. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan