What we’re about
An experiential community for those open to shifting from thinking or believing to knowing through direct experience.
What This Group Is About
This circle is for people who sense there's something more substantial beneath the hustle and noise of "modern" life. For those who have tried the apps, read the books, maybe even done the courses — but are looking for direct experience rather than more content to consume, or additional protocols or modalities to add to their toolbox.
In a world increasingly dominated by screens and AI, we come together in person to explore what it means to be fully human: embodied, present, and connected. Each gathering is designed not as a lecture to absorb but as an experience to have — a space where insights emerge from practice rather than instruction.
We will draw on research from the modern "science of intention" (McTaggart, Dispenza, HeartMath), as well as some of the most significant teachings from the non-physical side, such as the Law of One and the Seth Material, all while remaining spiritually agnostic. There's no prescribed belief system here.
The only starting point: accept the possibility that you are indeed more than just a brain in a body.
Note that this is open to anyone. While local healers and wellness providers are 100% welcome and invited, no previous experience is required.
What to Expect
Each gathering typically includes:
- Brief context or framework for the session's theme
- Guided practice (meditation, breathwork, energy awareness, group intention, etc.)
- Discussion and sharing to integrate and learn from each other's experiences
- Grounding and closing
Sessions will run 60 to 90 minutes. We will keep the meetings on the small side — attendance will likely be limited to 12 people.
Who This Is For
- You are open to the possibility that you are more than physical
- You're seeking experiential practices, not just more information
- You're curious about consciousness, self-healing, or inner guidance / development
- You value in-person, human connection in an increasingly digital world
- You're open to exploration, and sharing with / learning from others without needing a guru, dogma, or a doctrine
- You might identify as highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or someone who processes deeply — and you're looking for a space where that's welcomed, not pathologized
This is NOT for you if:
- You're looking to fix others or for someone to "fix" you
- You want definitive answers or a system to follow
- You're uncomfortable with people having different beliefs or paths
- You are looking to convert others to your way of seeing the world
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About the Facilitator:
I'm Roger Oney: 25 years in tech and business, 12+ years in energy medicine and coaching practice. I bridge these worlds because I live in both. My role here isn't to teach or preach, but to guide, hold space, and create conditions for experiences to occur. The real learning happens within, but that doesn't mean we have to go it alone.
Please note that this group is not a sales funnel to other services. This is "group work", and is a full-fledged aspect of my practice in itself.
Training: iPEC Core Energy Coaching (2014), Integrative Chakra Therapy training with Dr. Richard Jelusich, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong Energy Healing, and a healthy, grounded skepticism that I hope serves the work well.
Location
Tribe Healing Arts Community
1819-21 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
A professional healing space with flexible seating, and everything we need for group work, discussion, and energy shifting experiences.
Registration
Events require a nominal registration fee to confirm your spot. This helps ensure that those who RSVP actually show up — creating a more committed, reliable container for everyone.
The Philosophy
"All healing invites inner work, but you don't have to go it alone."
We operate from the understanding that at some level, we are already whole and complete. The group creates the container; each participant does their own work. We're not here to escape reality with magical thinking — we're here to explore the spacious present moment, and move from "in the head" thinking towards an embodied knowing via direct experience.
Questions? Reach out: roger@shifting.energy
Upcoming events
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Shifting Energy: The Gift of Integration & Presence
Tribe, A Healing Arts Community, 1819 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, US* Important note: external registration required for this event.
"Be Here Now"?
We all know we’re supposed to be grounded and present. But what does that actually mean? And how do we get there when our minds are constantly wandering — replaying conversations from last week, rehearsing scenarios that haven’t happened yet, or just disassociating entirely via social media or scrolling through endless mental to-do lists?
In this experiential session, we’ll explore:
- The energetics of “time tripping”: Why our attention so easily drifts to past memories or future worries, and what this costs us in terms of vitality and presence.
- The spacious present moment: What it feels like to actually arrive in the now — not as a concept, but as a direct experience.
- A guided practice for entering presence: A simple, accessible technique you can use anytime to return to the here and now.
Depending on the group and how time flows, we may also explore:
- unexpected risks that can come up when we travel back into past traumas
- how being right here, right now can be a stepping stone towards being “nowhere, in no time”
I’ll do my best to go light on information, and focus more on experience. The intention is to create a space for inner experience designed to help you feel the difference between a scattered, time-traveling mind versus being your whole self, fully alive in the present.
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What to Expect
- Brief context-setting on presence and why it matters
- One or more simple, guided practices for entering more fully into the present moment
- Space for discussion and sharing
- Grounding and closing
No previous experience required. Come as you are.
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Who This Is For
- You’re curious about consciousness and inner development
- You’ve read about or tried mindfulness practices, and are open to developing your inner experiences
- You find yourself frequently lost in thought — past or future — and want practical tools to come back to center
- You appreciate in-person, human connection in an increasingly digital world
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NOTE: External registration required: https://rogeroney.as.me/gift-of-presence-event $10 payable by credit card or paypal.
RSVP here on MeetUp will help the group be more discoverable, but is not sufficient to attend the event. (I'll work on better approach for this for future events.)
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About the Facilitator
I’m Roger Oney: 25 years in tech and business, 12+ years in energy medicine and coaching practice. My role here is to guide and hold space — to teach through practice. The real work happens within you. But that doesn’t mean you have to go it alone.1 attendee
