Aspiring Writers

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Hola Barcelona! Come join us in playing the underrated game of Roundnet! What is Roundnet? Well, it's like volleyball... but different! Come see us at Bogatell Beach at 18:00 to play Spikeball. If you've never played, don't worry; your level does NOT matter. I encourage tidying up the area after our playtime. [🍃](https://emojipedia.org/leaf-fluttering-in-wind/) The point is to come meet people, swim, laugh and enjoy playing a new game! I would love to see this group continue growing to hold more meetups and host bigger tournaments! Also, we go for pizza or drinks after the games. 🍕 Message me if you want the exact location on the group chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2kgPp3IGVo5DAZJUfyQSf?mode=gi_t

**Murkhmandli — Gathering #1** An **evening of art,** music, conversation, and **beautiful nonsense**. **Artists** take over the space. Strangers become accomplices. **The fools gather** again. **Murkhmandli -** a word with Sanskrit roots meaning a **troop of fools -** is a monthly gathering where **artists, musicians, creators, and curious people come togethe**r to share work, ideas, and presence. Throughout the evening, invited artists will be exhibiting their works while the space slowly transforms into a **creative social party.** If you make music, art, or anything in between — come join us. Every fool is welcome. ——— **\*\*ESPANOL\*\*** Murkhandli — Encuentro #1 Una **noche de arte,** música, conversaciones y **hermoso tonterias**. Los **artistas** toman el espacio. Los desconocidos se vuelven cómplices. Los **locos se vuelven** a reunir. “**Murkhmandli**” una palabra de raíces del sánscrito que significan “**una tropa de locos**”. es un encuentro mensual donde **artistas, músicos, creadores y personas curiosas** **se reúnen** para compartir trabajo, ideas y presencia. Durante la noche, artistas invitados estarán mostrando sus obras mientras el espacio se transforma poco a poco en **una fiesta creativa y social.** Si haces música, arte o algo entre medio — ven y únete. Todos los fools son bienvenidos.

⏩EVENTO POSPUESTO ........ 🌿 Yoga & Acupuntura 🌿 He creado un espacio para parar, respirar y volver a ti.🤍 Comenzaremos con una práctica suave de yoga, accesible para todos los niveles, preparando el cuerpo y la mente para recibir la acupuntura en un estado profundo de calma y apertura. Trabajaremos la conexión con la intuición, la escucha interna y el florecimiento de nuestra esencia 🌸 Esta es una invitación a soltar tensión mental, calmar el sistema nervioso y acompañarte con suavidad en momentos de cambio, estrés o necesidad de reconexión. Al finalizar compartiremos una infusión y un pequeño círculo para integrar y compartir la experiencia ☕✨ 🌙 Yoga suave + Acupuntura 🌿 Grupo reducido · máximo 10 personas 🤍 Aportación consciente: entre 40€ y 60€ 🧘‍♀️ No hace falta experiencia previa Si sientes que necesitas bajar el ritmo, cuidarte y regalarte un momento de presencia… este espacio es para ti. ✨ 📅 29 Mayo 📍 Barcelona, Plaza España 🕒 17 a 19h 💰 Aportación consciente: entre 40€ y 60€ 📲 Imprescindible la inscripción por Dm o watsap +34623273471

💜Club Tránsito💜 Con este ciclo de dos sesiones queremos acercarnos más al hermoso catálogo de nuestra editorial amiga @transitoeditorial. Lo haremos con dos autoras mexicanas recién salidas del horno: @lilicuados y @noraaamh. 💐 Liliana Muñoz acompaña a su tía abuela Yoli —nonagenaria, alegre, lúcida— durante los días en que la enfermedad hace visibles los límites de la vida. Lo que empieza como un intento por fijar recuerdos se convierte en una meditación sobre el paso del tiempo y la fragilidad del cuerpo. Con una prosa contenida, la autora reconstruye escenas de infancia, charlas de sobremesa, chismes jugosos y anécdotas disparatadas que revelan una entrañable constelación familiar: el buen humor de Yoli, el singular carácter de sus hermanas, la entrega silenciosa de su hija Ceci, la devoción de sus sobrinos. La autora va tejiendo una reflexión sobre los cuidados, el tiempo y la memoria entre Mérida y Barcelona, entre lecturas compartidas y visitas al médico. 'Los umbrales' es el retrato íntimo, tierno y sereno de una vida en apariencia común, que, al ser contada, revela su extraordinaria profundidad. Un libro que esconde una celebración: la de una vida sencilla, bien vivida, y la de un lazo familiar lleno de humor, afecto y complicidad. ¡Les esperamos! 🤗

*Un viaje para reflexionar sobre el enigmático misterio de estar vivo.* Desde que el ser humano comenzó a observar el cielo, la tierra y a sí mismo, una pregunta ha resonado con fuerza: **¿De dónde surge la vida?** En el fondo, hacernos esa pregunta es querer descubrir nuestro propio origen, nuestro lugar en el cosmos y el sentido de existir. ¡Te invitamos a explorar juntos las diferentes teorías científicas y filosóficas sobre este maravilloso misterio! Charla impartida por: Romina Mañas 🎟️ Actividad gratuita ⚠️ Sé responsable con tu inscripción. Si no puedes asistir, por favor, cancela tu plaza para dar lugar a otra persona. Si tienes alguna pregunta puedes contactarnos al móvil: 686 22 62 84. \*\*\* Para garantizar el buen funcionamiento de la actividad y evitar interrupciones, se ruega puntualidad. No se permitirá la entrada pasados los primeros 10 minutos de la actividad. Gracias por la comprensión.

This meetup is for anyone—anyone at all—who enjoys playing around with words. You’ll be given a prompt (usually one word, such as “playground” or “shiver”) and time to express yourself in writing in response to it. Anything goes: prose, poetry, lists, letters, lyrics; any form which calls to you and demands expression. After we have finished writing, you will be invited to share your piece with the group (totally optional, but the feedback can be fun). The feedback (this is the only part with rules): Responses should be in the form of what stayed with you, what you remembered from the piece, what resonated with you. This is NOT a writing or craft class; there is no good or bad here. Critiques or suggestions miss the point. This is new, tender writing, and we honor it as such. All writing is considered fictional. This is liberating for the writer, as you are free to write about literally anything and it will never be considered to be “about you.” The first person is always just a character. Please bring your own writing equipment. It is helpful to come on time so you can hear the prompt and have enough time to write. Please buy a drink or snack from Charcha, our generous host.

We'll gather at Neal's spot with the goal to create for 2 hours, with some quick breaks in between. Last one of the year! Below is our approx. schedule - so please try to be on time :) 6:30pm - arrival and 5 minute setup 6:35pm - \~10 minute word vomit 6:45pm - 5 minute break and reset 6:50pm - 30 minute writing sesh! 7:20pm - 5 minute break 7:25pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 7:55pm - 5 minute break 8:00pm - \~30 minute writing sesh! 8:30pm - 10 minute decompression meditation 8:40pm - If folks want a final writers sesh, we do it. Otherwise, we say goodbye :)

**Domingo 31 de Mayo, de 16.00 a 20.00** Casa Bhúo, Carrer del Taulat 71, bajo 1 Barcelona Para confirmar tu participación, escríbeme al número +34 656 737 190. **No se aceptan inscripciones hechas solo a través de Meetup.** **Taller de constelaciones familiares del Espíritu: El gemelo solitario, el anhelo infinito.** "Quizas no eres demasiado sensible, quizás llevas dentro la memoria de un amor inmenso, de una union tan profunda que ninguna otra relación ha podido remplazar." Valentina Bergomi Tancredi Algunas personas llegan al mundo de una forma distinta. En algunos embarazos gemelares puede ocurrir algo poco conocido: uno de los embriones deja de desarrollarse en las primeras semanas de gestación, tan temprano que la madre nunca llega a saber que ese embarazo fue en realidad gemelar. Es decir, el embarazo comienza siendo de dos, pero termina continuando solo uno. La conexión entre gemelos, cuando existe, suele vivirse como algo muy intenso y \*fusional\*. Muchas personas describen una sensación de unión primordial, de compañía muy temprana, incluso de una forma de amor que no se parece a otros vínculos posteriores. Desde esta perspectiva, en algunas personas esta vivencia puede influir de forma importante en su manera de vincularse a lo largo de la vida. Especialmente en las relaciones de pareja, de amistad o de intimidad emocional, puede aparecer una búsqueda inconsciente de esa conexión original, como si algo o alguien faltara. El problema es que esta búsqueda suele proyectarse en otras personas. Parejas, amistades o vínculos cercanos pueden ser colocados, sin que exista conciencia de ello, en el lugar de ese vínculo original. Pero ninguna relación puede sostener esa función, porque no se trata de algo que pertenezca al presente, sino de una huella muy temprana. Por eso, muchas veces, hasta que esta experiencia no se puede reconocer, integrar y mirar con conciencia y con amor, pueden repetirse dinámicas de insatisfacción o de dificultad en los vínculos. Incluso en personas que han trabajado profundamente otras áreas de su historia personal —como la relación con la madre o el padre, o procesos terapéuticos importantes—, si esta temática no ha sido mirada, puede seguir habiendo un impacto no solo en las relaciones, sino también en la sensación de bienestar general, en el trabajo o incluso en la salud. Con el tiempo, este proceso puede transformarse. En lugar de seguir buscando fuera aquello que falta, aparece la posibilidad de integrar esta experiencia como parte de la propia historia interna. No se trata de olvidar, sino de darle un lugar: reconocer lo vivido —sea en el plano que sea— como parte de la forma en que uno siente, percibe y se relaciona con el mundo. Desde esta mirada, el vínculo no desaparece, pero cambia de forma. Pasa de ser una ausencia que duele a convertirse en una presencia interna que acompaña, y que puede incluso aportar sensibilidad, profundidad emocional y una forma particular de comprender el amor y la conexión humana. Te espero el domingo, con mucho cariño. ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Podrás participar de dos maneras: * **Constelando tu propio tema personal.** * **Participando como representante.** * **Precio: 60 € para constelar tu tema** **20 € para representantes** **Descuentos :** Si traes a alguien al taller: \- Recibes **10 € de descuento** por cada persona que viene a constelar. \- Recibes **5 € de descuento** por cada persona que venga como representante. Los descuentos son acumulables, cuantas más personas traigas, mayor será tu descuento. 🌐 Comunidad y contacto Si quieres seguir conectada a estos espacios: ✨ Sígueme en Instagram: @rendirse_al_amor ✨ Únete a mi otro grupo de Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/constelaciones-familiares-del-espiritu-rendirse-al-amor ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Facilita Valentina Bergomi Tancredi Valentina Bergomi Tancredi es consteladora familiar del espíritu y terapeuta energética, especializada en la remoción de bloqueos emocionales, ya sean propios, ancestrales, de otras vidas o relacionados con la presencia de entidades. Su recorrido vital y formativo atraviesa diversas dimensiones del arte y del autoconocimiento. Pianista y maestra de piano y de conciencia corporal, se ha formado como Master Avatar autorizada, una vía de desarrollo personal y espiritual centrada en la exploración de las matrices internas de la conciencia. Consteladora familiar del espíritu, caminante del Camino Rojo bajo la guía del maestro nahual Tata Kachora, su experiencia ha sido profundamente nutrida por encuentros con chamanes de la selva amazónica y el trabajo con plantas maestras como la Madre Ayahuasca. Actualmente continúa su proceso formativo en La Esencia del Tacto con MuditoSan, profundizando en la presencia meditativa y el encuentro con el otro a través del cuerpo. Su trabajo también se inspira en el Código de la Emoción del Dr. Bradley Nelson.

**Saturday, May 30th at 18:00.** Welcome to another wonderful event at [Backstory] Bookshop, celebrating poetry, storytelling, and music! 🎙️Gypsy Lounge is a monthly open mic and a vibrant celebration of diversity, creativity, and connection. Whether you’re eager to share your latest work or simply soak up the atmosphere of artistic expression, Gypsy Lounge is your space. Artist sign-ups will take place on the evening of the event. Just come by at around 17:45, on the evening of the open mic. **The first 8 artists will get to sign up.** Each artist will have up to 7 minutes to perform or share their work (or up to 2 songs). Performance slots are **limited,** so please come early. Also, this event is **not managed** by BackStory, so if you have any questions, please DM @gypsy_loungebcn on Instagram. A gentle reminder for attendees: The beauty of an open mic is the unpredictability of content. As we do not moderate performer choices, some material may be best suited for adult ears. Those attending with children, please keep this in mind. **Sign-ups:** On arrival, on a first-come basis.

**​[Inspirál](https://www.instagram.com/inspiral_wav/) invites you to a 2-hour session to explore through art and movement in a safe and supportive environment, accompanied by a soundscape specially created for this session by [EYRA](https://www.instagram.com/per.eyra/), played through [Pischinger Sound](https://www.instagram.com/pischinger_sound/) for an extra immersive experience.** [Register your spot via this link. ](https://vivetix.com/en-US/entradas-inspiral-explorative-art-and-movement-session-ty5y/session?token=tekzk47ZMsz&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn9IL05YC0zjWrFx7B-3Fd_L7T3UPV0pdIOFSByhYneUZXU6Uf-MODpAogY8k_aem_oiqUF-DLmC2GdziO44tWCQ) **Come as you are and discover what unfolds when you give yourself space to create and move. No experience is needed. Only an openness to explore in a safe, supportive space with no pressure and no judgment.** Art therapist Helena guides a creative process focused on free exploration. Rather than working toward a specific result, the emphasis is on following what naturally emerges, and giving space to your own creative process. What you create remains part of your own experience, and there’s no need to share unless you wish to. ​Jetske, Master’s student in Dance Movement Therapy, guides the movement part of the session. Through guided and free movement you'll explore different ways of moving, deepen the connection with your body, and follow the impulses that arise in the moment. The focus is on honouring the needs and natural rhythm of your body through movmeent, while tuning into sensation in a safe and supportive space. **Location & Time** The session takes place at[ COMITTEÉ Studio](google.com/maps/place/COMITTE%C3%89/@41.3907372,2.1745004,15z/data=!3m1!5s0x12a498dd0c10dbf9:0xaf4fb3fc1b0f3112!4m6!3m5!1s0x12a499a8a7c72b65:0x5702c836604798b8!8m2!3d41.3602851!4d2.1135843!16s%2Fg%2F11kk7m5hfw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUxMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) in Hospitalet. Doors open at 16:45, giving you time to arrive, settle into the space, and ease into the experience. The session begins at 17:00 sharp, and we kindly ask you to arrive on time, as the doors to the session space will close once we begin and late entry will not be possible. The session lasts two hours. Afterwards, there will be space to unwind, enjoy a cup of tea, and slowly transition into the evening.

Join us every Saturday for an **Comedy Writing Workshop** at The Clubhouse: Laietana & Nikki's in Barcelona (C/ Via Laietana 6). Whether you’re a seasoned comedian or wanting to try it out, you will learn loads that will help you capture crowds with your stories. This **workshop is for (comedy) writers**, who are looking for * inspiration * a friendly space to focus on writing and sharing ideas * ways to make their content funnier * connection with other writers and comedians Our teachers are local celebrities in the comedy scene in Barcelona that happily share their learnings with anybody who’s willing to learn. Every Saturday from 15h-17h upstairs at The Clubhouse: Laietana. Simply drop by, or register beforehand on our website: [https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/open-comedy-writing-workshop-free-writing-workshop-in-english-sunday/) We have different teachers every week! Follow our Instagram [@thecomedyschoolhouse](https://www.instagram.com/thecomedyschoolhouse/) for updates on who the teacher will be. **Teachers include:** Andy Casper Fil Varney Irene Sango James Regal Mariah Girouard Mila Kopaeva Olga Camacho Stuart Kennedy AND rotating guest teachers. **NOTE: This is a \*pay what you want\* workshop. Teachers will ask you to donate at the end of the workshop. Please bring cash if you would like to donate.** This is one of many things you can learn at The ComedySchoolhouse. Check out the full list of workshops and courses [here](https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/events/?search=workshop).

### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe. Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente. No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**. **Qué puedes esperar:** • Jam acústica abierta • Ambiente cercano y relajado • Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas • Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía **Algunas pautas:** • Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos • Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos • Cualquiera puede empezar una canción • Los oyentes también son bienvenidos 📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space 🕗 **Hora:** 19:30 **Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

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

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel. Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger. Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life. Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.