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We meet every other Sunday, see our calendar for the next date. Will be on Zoom for awhile. If you need to dial in go to support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-meeting-by-phone You will find phone in instructions at that site. Use 82837152726 for the event number when prompted.

There are several traits inside all of us that precisely make us who we are and that is called our personality. A lot of it depends on how the outside world perceives our personality and reacts to it. And that makes us human beings as a whole. types-of-personalities2Everybody has a basic idea of what kind of a person they are, but a lot of times, they tend to act opposite in order to hide several characteristics of themselves and that comes with a lot of problems in their social structure and standing. Over the years many have tried head over heels in order to determine several types of personality traits that could constitute all of them but there hasn’t been any success so far in that regard and the topic remains debated. But talking about the different types of personalities, the experts have been able to find certain personality traits that constitute a personality on the whole and we will discuss those traits further. But before that, we must say that the overall personality of a human being can be a combination of all those traits or one or two of them. Only in depth study can allow us to determine the traits of the personality.

Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this event with you friends, colleagues, neighbors and loved ones. It may change their life and it may be the best gift they ever got :). Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com +15132038961 Stay safe and keep meditating! #free # guided #meditation # meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga

Let's try something new. For the next dozen weeks or so, starting 4/17/2022, we are going to live-read and discuss Aristotle's \~*Nicomachean Ethics*\~. What is new and different about this project is that the translation, by Adam Beresford (2020), happens to be rendered in standard 'Murican English. . From the translator's "Note" on the text: . "This translation is conservative in interpretation and traditional in aim. It aims to translate the text as accurately as possible. . "I translated every page from scratch, from a clean Greek text, rather than revising an existing translation. ... I wanted to avoid the scholars’ dialect that is traditionally used for translating Aristotle. ... "I reject the approach of Arthur Adkins, Elizabeth Anscombe, and others who followed Nietzsche in supposing that the main elements of modern thinking about right and wrong were unknown to the Greeks, or known to them only in some radically different form. My view of humanity and of our shared moral instincts is shaped by a newer paradigm. This is a post-Darwinian translation. (It is also more in line with the older, both Aristotelian and Christian view of human character.) . "Having said that, I have no interest at all in modernizing Aristotle’s ideas. All the attitudes of this treatise remain fully Greek, very patriarchal, somewhat aristocratic, and firmly embedded in the fourth century BC. My choice of dialect (standard English) has no bearing on that whatsoever. (It is perfectly possible to express distinctively Greek and ancient attitudes in standard English.) ... I have also not simplified the text in any way. I have translated every iota, particle, preposition, noun, verb, adjective, phrase, clause, and sentence of the original. Every premise and every argument therefore remains – unfortunately – exactly as complex and annoyingly difficult as in any other version in whatever dialect. ... "Some scholars and students unwarily assume that the traditional dialect has a special connection with Greek and that using it brings readers closer to the original text; and that it makes the translation more accurate. In reality, it has no special tie to the Greek language, either in its main philosophical glossary or in its dozens of minor (and pointless) deviations from normal English. And in my view it certainly makes any translation much less accurate. . "I will occasionally refer to the scholars’ dialect (‘Gringlish’) and its traditional glossary in the Notes." . . Here is our plan: 1\. Read Intro excerpts or a summary to gain the big picture\. 2\. Read a segment of the translated text\. 3\. Discuss it analytically and interpretively\. 4\. Repeat again at \#2 for several more times\. 5\. Discuss the segments evaluatively\. . . Zoom is the project's current meeting platform, but that can change. The project's cloud drive is [here](https://mega.nz/folder/vqJCXIQJ#muxiUXMHhfljvxKnWaOxZA), at which you'll find the reading texts, notes, and slideshows.

Meditate, meet and get motivated. Meditation that you can use. Meditate for spiritual awakening, stress care, personal development, health... How to join? Please click on 'Attend Online' to get Zoom link We recommend joining by laptop for better experience. All levels welcome. You will find experience of this online class very real life like and in fact more attentive and personal Facebook for more resources- more live events, recorded sessions, self learning units, mentorship, downloads..... Join now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/WeMeditateGroup What meditation technique is used? The gentle and easy technique shared is known as 'Sahaja Yoga' meditation and is practiced in more than 100 countries and is always free. It was founded in 1970 by- Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. When practiced for 10 minutes a day it can lead to dramatic positive change in your personal life - even after one week of practice! More at: https://sahajayogareview.wordpress.com/ Expected Outcome of class? 1. Learn how to meditate at home 2. Learn best practices and techniques 3. Experience the 'awakening' of healing energy within us that gives peace and balance 4. Sahaja Yoga meditation toolkit resources to apply techniques learnt in daily life What happens after this class? These recurring classes are meant to come together and meditate and learn little by little, so please plan to join them every week for growth in your meditative state and practice. You are equipped with knowledge to start practicing from day 1. As you join us for subsequent classes you are taken forward in meditation practice. In case you are unable to join a class, don't worry and rejoin any time and you can always start afresh. Do share this with your friends, neighbours, colleagues and loved ones. This may be the best gift they every got as the experience may change their life... Need Help? Please feel free to email or WhatsApp following in case you have more questions or face difficulties joining Zoom session. We will try to keep you informed about more meditation events. Bhargava.potukuchi@gmail.com Stay safe and keep meditating! #class #free # guided #meditation #meditate #kundalini #social #language #culture #sahaja #transformation #peace #meditation #stress #depression #wellness #international #guided #experiences #sahaja yoga #Shri Mataji #Nirmala Devi #review #anxiety #center #Yoga

Let's try something new. For the next dozen weeks or so, starting 4/17/2022, we are going to live-read and discuss Aristotle's \~*Nicomachean Ethics*\~. What is new and different about this project is that the translation, by Adam Beresford (2020), happens to be rendered in standard 'Murican English. . From the translator's "Note" on the text: . "This translation is conservative in interpretation and traditional in aim. It aims to translate the text as accurately as possible. . "I translated every page from scratch, from a clean Greek text, rather than revising an existing translation. ... I wanted to avoid the scholars’ dialect that is traditionally used for translating Aristotle. ... "I reject the approach of Arthur Adkins, Elizabeth Anscombe, and others who followed Nietzsche in supposing that the main elements of modern thinking about right and wrong were unknown to the Greeks, or known to them only in some radically different form. My view of humanity and of our shared moral instincts is shaped by a newer paradigm. This is a post-Darwinian translation. (It is also more in line with the older, both Aristotelian and Christian view of human character.) . "Having said that, I have no interest at all in modernizing Aristotle’s ideas. All the attitudes of this treatise remain fully Greek, very patriarchal, somewhat aristocratic, and firmly embedded in the fourth century BC. My choice of dialect (standard English) has no bearing on that whatsoever. (It is perfectly possible to express distinctively Greek and ancient attitudes in standard English.) ... I have also not simplified the text in any way. I have translated every iota, particle, preposition, noun, verb, adjective, phrase, clause, and sentence of the original. Every premise and every argument therefore remains – unfortunately – exactly as complex and annoyingly difficult as in any other version in whatever dialect. ... "Some scholars and students unwarily assume that the traditional dialect has a special connection with Greek and that using it brings readers closer to the original text; and that it makes the translation more accurate. In reality, it has no special tie to the Greek language, either in its main philosophical glossary or in its dozens of minor (and pointless) deviations from normal English. And in my view it certainly makes any translation much less accurate. . "I will occasionally refer to the scholars’ dialect (‘Gringlish’) and its traditional glossary in the Notes." . . Here is our plan: 1\. Read Intro excerpts or a summary to gain the big picture\. 2\. Read a segment of the translated text\. 3\. Discuss it analytically and interpretively\. 4\. Repeat again at \#2 for several more times\. 5\. Discuss the segments evaluatively\. . . Zoom is the project's current meeting platform, but that can change. The project's cloud drive is [here](https://mega.nz/folder/vqJCXIQJ#muxiUXMHhfljvxKnWaOxZA), at which you'll find the reading texts, notes, and slideshows.

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How Can We Change Our Mind? Want to make a change? Welcome to our Free online Meditation Session! Glad to meet you! You are such a wise person who wants to know how to cleanse the mind through meditation Stress, Pain and burden comes from the numerous thoughts from the pictures of the life I lived. Once you cleanse out the clutter of the human mind and your mind becomes the true mind, then you become grateful for all conditions. You will gain many enlightenments and come to know the principles of the world. You can become a truly enlightened person. Ultimately you will achieve everything. This is the most important thing that you can do for yourself. Looking forward to see you at the session :) Have a nice day. Our regular sessions for members are conducted Monday to Sunday. You can book for Free online introductory meditation session Feel free to contact us asiameditation@gmail.com

Kid's Meditation is an interactive and fun introduction to a simple meditation to help your child overcome challenges and become a truly happy, self-confident, and compassionate individual. **RSVP here : https://onlinemeditationevents.com/class/kids-meditation/

Service time: 11 AM Pacific Time, Every Sunday (12 PM-MST, 1 PM-CST, 2 PM-EST, 7 PM-U.K.) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82964676573?pwd=ZzE4Q21yZlZPdUpTSXJKTmNHdDJodz09 Meeting ID: 829 6467 6573 Passcode: 411576 Please come and join us this Sunday! Thank you :) Welcome to CelebrateLIFE! "Spiritualism is a religion and philosophy of life focused on joy, harmony, and a fear-free understanding of the continuity of life. - Spiritualists believe that God or Infinite Intelligence is ALL That Is, expressing through all creation by love, light, and law. Humanity, the most complex of life on earth, reaches this Divine Source through prayer, meditation, listening to the inner awareness, and service. Why service? Because every living thing is a part of God, so as we serve life we also serve the Higher Energies. Life is consciousness - without consciousness, there is no existence. Consciousness is the totality of one's thoughts, feelings, emotions, and impressions on the mind. The state of thinking is how we create our consciousness. Spiritualism teaches that through the Law of Action/Reaction or Cause/Effect we take control of our lives as we control our thoughts. Positive thinking leads to happiness and assists the individual to grow" from NSAC.

Online Only Evening meditation Take time to unwind your mind everyday with a group of meditators. You will have the opportunity to practice meditation with guided commentary ,silence and also listen meditation

I'm Dan Weicher, developer of Recovering the Way, which is a fusion of qigong, the Scientific Method and 12-step. Sometime after coming into a 12-step program I met with Dr. Roger Jahnke OMD of The Institute Of Integral Qigong, It started a long and deep learning experience of integrating the principles of Qigong and Internal Alchemy into my life. I realized that the 12-step paradigm was also one of Alchemy, and the two of them worked well together. You might say “That’s nice for you, Dan, but I'm not interested in meditation", or "That’s nice for you, Dan, I don't need a program for addiction". There's a new pathology in the world now that is coming directly at us. And I don’t just mean the pandemic of the COVID virus. I'm talking about the 'virus' of instant electronic freneticism that has overtaken us like a tsunami. We all have addictive tendencies, and just like gene expression, certain environmental phenomena can bring to surface the disease and it is nearly impossible for us to avoid the effects of the new world of electronic phenomena. It is preying on the compulsive, addictive parts of our personalities. So, where people may not have considered themselves dependent, it’s being laid bare now for us. So, why this fusion? Just as Chinese medicine is a paradigm for healing and Western medicine is a paradigm for healing, the 12-Step process is a paradigm for healing. The fusion of the paradigms is how I healed, and it can work for you too. It evolved over 20 years and I can share the benefits of it with you now. I've seen in recovery circles that there are many people who have come to grips with a lot of their pressing issues but they're still very rife and tense, as if the body won't stop being in a state of excitation. I've also seen many people come into yoga or meditation class expecting for the addictive or compulsive part of their personality to abate and subside. It doesn’t necessarily always work. Recovering The Way is advantageous for those people who might be looking to see how they can integrate themselves better into today’s life. The practice is in the format of a Qigong Class, incorporating parts of the Tai Chi Easy program and Integral Qigong. No experience is necessary, it is pleasing, almost effortless and can be done seated, standing or just listening. Seasoned practitioners and novices each find it beneficial. We have amongst us Physicians, Scientists, Doctors of Oriental Medicine, Teachers and people from all walks of life and all ages. It is easy seamless and graspable to just about anybody. We bring into the body aspects of mind that allude us and vice versa. By integrating simplified Qigong (gentle movement, breath regulation, meditation and self-massage), with simplified Recovery principles (self-awareness of conduct and thought) we attain a level of internal harmony that may surprise us. This is all done under the backdrop a simple understanding of the most modern aspects of human physiology. In lay terms we are given valuable information on how the brain, the blood and or bodies interact. Daniel Weicher Founder Recovering The Way Qigong A fusion of Healing Paradigms

As a scientist I worked in the areas of life sciences, neurosciences and evolution. I combine all this knowledge together with my yoga and meditation - teacher training teachings into modern meditations which provide you with tools to live better, healthier, happier lives. Did you know that neuroscience knows exactly where the feelings of gratitude happen in our brains?? Brain chemicals or neurotransmitters influence our mood! When we enter into a grateful state of mind, the brain releases dopamine and serotonin that are crucial happiness neurotransmitters. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter often referred to as the “motivation molecule”. Dopamine contributes to feelings of motivation, happiness and focus! In this guided Gratitude Meditation you are going to get your load of these happiness molecules and all the benefits they have on your body. For more information and details on this, read the science of gratitude story I wrote for you at the end of this announcement (scroll all the way to the end of this announcement). This meet-up is for everyone, men and women, those with and without previous meditation experience. It's OK if you never had experience with meditations before. Everyone is able to do the practices which I will guide you through. I will guide you through easy heart-warming gratitude meditation. For this event prepare yourself in a comfortable seated position (few pillows or a folded up blanket for your seat and if you need to, something to support your back...maybe a pillow on the wall behind your back if you will be seated on the floor). We will start at 7.00 pm. Duration between 30 and 45 minutes. We will connect via zoom Link will be provided upon your RSVP Meeting ID: 225 479 4750 Passcode: KBSZ7K The usual disclaimer: participation is at your own responsibility. Participants confirm by their registration that they are physically and mentally healthy to participate in this event. Participants under the influence of alcohol or behaving inappropriately are excluded from participation. Respectful behaviour among participants is a must. Stay Safe and Stay Healthy, Maja --- Here is a little science story I prepared for you. Read it carefully and then act wisely. :) The story is called: The neuroscience of gratitude Did you know that neuroscience knows exactly where the feelings of gratitude happen in our brains?? Studies have shown that feelings of gratitude are primarily evoked in deep regions in the brain’s frontal lobes and play a role in emotional responses, empathy, decision-making and self-control. Brain chemicals or neurotransmitters influence our mood! When we enter into a grateful state of mind, the brain releases dopamine and serotonin that are crucial happiness neurotransmitters. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter often referred to as the “motivation molecule”. Dopamine contributes to feelings of motivation, happiness and focus! Dopamine also plays a role in our blood vessel function, movements, and heart rate! Serotonin is another neurotransmitter that is often referred to as the “happiness chemical”, due to its critical role in feelings of well-being and happiness. Serotonin also plays a role in our sleep, digestion, and sexual function. Serotonin is primarily housed in our gut but passes through the blood brain barrier to affect the brain. Due to the release of these neurotransmitters, studies have shown that a consistent gratitude practice can decrease your risk of depression and anxiety and improve your mood and decision-making in both an immediate and lasting way! Gratitude can also release (lessen) toxic emotions. Gratitude may have profound effects on the body’s nervous system. When you are relaxed and feeling positive emotions your body shifts into a parasympathetic state which allows your nervous system to rest and regenerate! On a day-to-day basis many of us are stuck in a sympathetic state or a state of stress also known as “fight or flight”. Therefore, we need to put our bodies into a more restful and relaxed state daily!!! Luckily nowadays, tools for this are known! A gratitude practice is a catalyst into this state! Gratitude can also lead to lower cortisol levels and proper sleep, which further leads to lower inflammation levels in the body. In general, gratitude is a powerful brain boosting tool! You could almost call it a miraculous tool. If you summarise all these science facts, I think there is nothing else left to say than: Making time for self-care is no joke! After all, we meditate to be better at life! Yours truly, Maja —----------------------------------------------------------------------- YogaAllianceZurich teacher training Instagram: @meditations_online_switzerland @health_socialmediaschweiz

Welcome, readers! Our February read is **_1984 by George Orwell._** In 1984, George Orwell imagines a world where the government watches everyone, rewrites reality, and punishes even private thoughts. Winston Smith dares to question this system, believing that truth and love might still exist. His rebellion draws him into a chilling struggle against a power that knows him better than he knows himself. The novel leaves readers asking whether freedom is possible when reality itself can be controlled. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to overcome your feelings of anger so that you not only control them, but you no longer have the urge to lose your temper in the first place? And how about being able to shake off resentments, persistent annoyance, or even feelings of vengeance? We’d like to invite you to an event on how to overcome anger and resentment. We will show you why people have trouble controlling their temper and where resentment comes from. Flaring anger can ruin a meeting, a relationship, an opportunity, or just about any aspect of life. Worst of all, outbursts towards our family can create hurt that lingers throughout a lifetime. You want to have a civil conversation, and you’ve vowed that you wouldn’t lose your temper, but a few minutes later, the anger flares up. Maybe you’ve realized that being angry doesn’t get you what you want so you internalize it. Or maybe you avoid the knockdown, drag-out fights, but stewing in resentment is exhausting and takes an emotional toll. In this event we show you how to get to the root of your anger so that it stops being an issue to you. You’ll also learn why people harbor resentments and how to move on. Don't continue to struggle, make a difference in your life, and join us for this local event. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This Meetup is sponsored by your local Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

This meeting will be an open discussion about the book "an Immense World" by Ed Yong

MCKS PRANIC HEALING® Level I In PRANIC HEALING® Level 1, you learn the basics of working with your energy aura, including learning to "scan," or feel the energy, to "sweep," or clean away congested energy, and to "energize," or supplement areas in your aura that have a pranic deficiency. PRANIC HEALING® has been taught to doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, shiatsu practitioners, and many others in the healing field. It has allowed them to heal confidently and consistently in the shortest learning time possible. These professionals find PRANIC HEALING® very effective and easy to apply. Other topics covered in PRANIC HEALING® Level 1: Energetic anatomy: You will learn to work with the network of chakras, meridians and auras to accelerate the healing processes of your body. Preventive healing: You will learn to remove the negative energetic patterns of a disease to prevent it from fully manifesting as a physical ailment. Self-Pranic healing: You will learn to apply these healing techniques to accelerate your own healing. Step-by-step techniques for ailments related to your: respiratory system, e.g., asthma,; circulatory system, e.g., heart ailments; gastrointestinal system, e.g., irritable bowel syndrome; musculoskeletal system, e.g., arthritis and back pain; reproductive system, e.g., menstrual problems. You'll also learn how to address common problems as migraines and sinusitis. Additionally, you'll learn to apply distant healing to loved ones who are not present in the room with you. All PRANIC HEALING® courses are "experiential," which means that you learn by actually performing the techniques and exercises in class - on yourself and those around you. During class, all the principles will be explained thoroughly and you will practice the techniques exhaustively so you will be confident in your ability to produce positive results when you finish the course. This is Day 2 of 2 Attendance at day one is required to attend day 2. The Course text book is Choa Kok Sui, "Miracles through Pranic Healing" Please bring this with you to class. PRANIC HEALING® Level 1 is a prerequisite to all other GMCKS courses. For those interested to review the class...Review fee is only $75!! LOOK AT THIS!! Review for FREE when you bring a new student to class with you.

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex? How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup? How do we avoid anxiety and depression? How do we have more self esteem? In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you quickly get over the past and heal your mind. 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 created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads**®**, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar