Beliefs

Our meetings for May are: Saturday, 9 May 10.30am-12.00pm Online Discussion Seneca's Letters 121-125 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89412632670?pwd=xIhvXscyO1fKHU8G2YmF3DXQulpGIM.1 Meeting ID: 894 1263 2670 Passcode: 743980 "Stoa in the Pub" We get together once a month for an informal chat about random Stoic topics and their application to our lives Every One is welcome! Location: Vapiano, 334 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

Immerse Australia and Metaverse Melbourne in partnership with RMIT University, invites you to the **Melbourne XR Industry Meetup** at RMIT’s **Virtual Experiences Laboratory — VXLab**. This special event marks the beginning of a new chapter for what was run as the Melbourne Metaverse community events. Immerse Australia is now running and hosting the Melbourne-based XR industry events previously run as Melbourne Metaverse Meetups. We thank Amanda Parks for the years she organised and hosted Melbourne Metaverse group meetups. As Immerse Australia, we will be creating more opportunities for people working in **virtual reality, augmented reality, extended reality, spatial computing, immersive media, education, research and emerging technology** to connect, share ideas and build capability. This event will be free to attend thanks to our event Partner, RMIT and will celebrate the convergence of the Melbourne Metaverse community with Immerse Australia’s national XR network. We warmly invite past members of the Melbourne Metaverse group, Immerse Australia members, students, researchers, developers, creators, educators, startups and industry professionals to attend. You’ll hear from leading researchers and practitioners, see demonstrations of emerging XR technologies, learn about upcoming industry activity, and connect with others shaping the future of immersive technology in Melbourne and across Australia. For a list of speakers, activities and location details go to the Immerse Australia booking page below. Places are limited for this event, so early registration is recommended. https://events.humanitix.com/melbourne-xr-industry-meetup-rmit-vxlab-x-immerse-australia

Meditation on Twin Hearts is a great way to clear your mind and has been designed by Master Choa Kok Sui to flush out negative thoughts and emotions. This guided meditation is practiced in over 120 countries with proven testimonials of positive transformations on life. It has many proven scientific benefits that include: · Reduction of stress and anxiety · Improved brain waves and enhanced focus, cognitive behaviour and clarity · Improved health and wellbeing At the end of the meditation, you may stay for the free Pranic Healing Clinic. Everyone over the age of 16 years is welcome and is suitable for experienced and new meditators alike. Find us: Calma Spa & Skin Clinic 1100 High St Armadale VIC 3143 For more information visit: [www.phwn.com.au](www.phwn.com.au) Like and subscribe to our socials: **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/pranichealingwithnatalie/)** **[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_O8il6Ivcdljc8797OS9iQ/videos)** **[TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@pranichealingwithnatalie)** For any inquiries contact: info@phwn.com.au or call: 0478973107 We look forward to welcoming you. Namaste, Natalie

**🔔 Host Update** **David will be arriving late tonight. The event will still start on time - see you at 6pm!** **👉 🎥** [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) **Welcome to Lounge Asia — The premier social exclusively for Global Asians.** **⚡ WHY JOIN? (Your Benefits)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Instantly connect with people who share your Asian heritage & values.** **✅ Real Conversations: No loud club music. Just a relaxed vibe for genuine chats.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Your "Third Place" mid-week to relax and be yourself.** **⚡ WHO IS THIS FOR?** * **This event is exclusively for people with Asian backgrounds.** * **Global Asians: Living, working, or studying abroad.** * **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, or Mixed Heritage.** **(We curate this space to share our specific shared experiences. Thank you for respecting this.)** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Date: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month** **⏰ Time: From 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Enter via Little Lonsdale St only. (No entry from inside Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Buy 1 Drink from the bar OR Pay $3 at the door.** **🚨 HOW TO JOIN (Mandatory)** 1. **You MUST RSVP on this page.** **STRICT POLICY: No RSVP = No Entry. We check the list at the door.** 1. **Follow Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Join the VIP list for early access to our official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **To protect our safe environment, we strictly ban:** **🚫 Solicitation: No MLM, business recruitment, or poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: No pickup artists or creepy behavior.** **Violators are removed immediately.** **🌏 OUR VISION** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: NOT accepted.** **VIC Law: ID checks are required at the licensed bar.** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 David – Your friendly Melbourne host!** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 メルボルンでコミュニティをお探しですか？** **Lounge Asiaへようこそ — グローバル・アジア人のための最高の交流会です。** **⚡ 参加するメリット** **✅ 仲間が見つかる: アジアのルーツや価値観を共有できる人とすぐにつながれます。** **✅ リアルな会話: 騒がしいクラブではありません。リラックスして会話を楽しめます。** **✅ 安心・安全: 平日の夜、素の自分でいられる「サードプレイス」です。** **⚡ 参加対象** * **本イベントは、アジアのバックグラウンドを持つ方限定です。** * **Global Asians: 海外在住、勤務、留学中の方。** * **Cross-Cultural: 帰国子女、TCK、ミックスの方。** **(共通の経験を共有する場を作るため、ご理解をお願いいたします。)** **📍 日時・場所** **🗓 日程: 毎月 第3水曜日** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm から** **📍 場所: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: Little Lonsdale St側の入り口からお入りください (Melbourne Central内からは入れません)。** **💰 参加費: バーでドリンク1杯購入 または 入場料$3** **🚨 参加方法 (必須)** 1. **このページで必ずRSVP (参加登録) をしてください。** **厳格なルール: RSVPがない場合は入場できません。入り口でリストを確認します。** 1. **Instagramをフォロー: @_lounge_asia** **3.** **🎁 VIPアクセス (創設メンバー)** **公式アプリの先行アクセスと特別パーティーへの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ ハウスルール (ゼロ・トレランス)** **安全な環境を守るため、以下を厳禁とします。** **🚫 勧誘行為: MLM、ビジネス勧誘、引き抜きは禁止です。** **🚫 迷惑行為: ナンパ、不快な行動は禁止です。** **違反者は即座に退場となります。** **🌏 私たちのビジョン** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 オーストラリア: ブリスベン、シドニー、メルボルン (メンバー1,500名以上)** **🌏 2026年展開: 東京、ホーチミン、セブ** **⚠️ 重要** **ID必須: パスポートまたは運転免許証 (18歳以上)。** **学生証: 不可。** **👥 ホスト:** **🎤 David (メルボルン担当)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨爾本尋找屬於你的社群嗎？** **歡迎來到 Lounge Asia — 專為全球亞裔打造的優質社交圈。** **⚡ 為什麼要參加？ (你的收穫)** **✅ 找到歸屬感: 立即連結擁有相同亞洲背景與價值觀的朋友。** **✅ 真誠對話: 這裡沒有吵雜的夜店音樂，只有輕鬆交流的氛圍。** **✅ 安全放鬆: 週間放鬆身心的「第三空間」，讓你做回真實的自己。** **⚡ 適合誰參加？** * **本活動專為擁有亞洲背景的人士舉辦。** * **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求學的亞裔。** * **Cross-Cultural: 海歸派、TCK 或擁有混合文化背景者。** **(為了分享共同的經歷，我們特別規劃此專屬空間，感謝您的理解。)** **📍 時間與地點** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三個星期三** **⏰ 時間: 6:00 pm 開始** **📍 地點: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 請務必從 Little Lonsdale St 入口進入 (無法從 Melbourne Central 內部進入)。** **💰 費用: 購買一杯飲料 或 支付 $3 入場費** **🚨 如何參加 (必須遵守)** 1. **你必須在此頁面報名 (RSVP)。** **嚴格執行: 無報名 = 無法入場。我們將在門口核對名單。** 1. **追蹤 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 會員 (創始成員)** **加入 VIP 名單，搶先體驗我們的官方 App 及獲得特別派對邀請。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 規範 (零容忍政策)** **為了維護安全的環境，我們嚴禁：** **🚫 推銷招攬: 禁止直銷 (MLM)、商業招攬或挖角。** **🚫 騷擾行為: 禁止搭訕騷擾或任何令人不適的行為。** **違規者將被立即請離。** **🌏 我們的願景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯本、雪梨、墨爾本 (成員超過1,500人)** **🌏 2026年擴展: 東京、胡志明市、宿霧。** **⚠️ 重要事項** **必須出示 ID: 護照或駕照 (須滿18歲)。** **學生證: 不接受。** **👥 主辦人:** **🎤 David (墨爾本負責人)** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 멜버른에서 커뮤니티를 찾고 있나요?** **Lounge Asia에 오신 것을 환영합니다 — 글로벌 아시안을 위한 프리미엄 소셜 모임입니다.** **⚡ 참여해야 하는 이유 (혜택)** **✅ 공감대 형성: 아시아의 문화적 배경과 가치관을 공유하는 사람들과 즉시 연결됩니다.** **✅ 진솔한 대화: 시끄러운 클럽 음악이 아닙니다. 편안한 분위기에서 진짜 대화를 나누세요.** **✅ 안전과 휴식: 주중의 피로를 풀고 온전한 나로 돌아갈 수 있는 '제3의 공간'입니다.** **⚡ 참여 대상** * **본 이벤트는 아시아 배경을 가진 분들만을 대상으로 합니다.** * **Global Asians: 해외 거주, 근무, 유학 중인 아시아인.** * **Cross-Cultural: 귀국 유학생, TCK, 또는 다문화 배경을 가진 분.** **(공통의 경험을 나누기 위한 자리이므로, 이 점 양해 부탁드립니다.)** **📍 일시 및 장소** **🗓 날짜: 매월 셋째 주 수요일** **⏰ 시간: 6:00 pm 부터** **📍 장소: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 입구: 반드시 Little Lonsdale St 쪽 입구로 입장해주세요 (Melbourne Central 내부 연결 불가).** **💰 비용: 바에서 음료 1잔 구매 또는 입장료 $3** **🚨 참여 방법 (필수)** 1. **이 페이지에서 반드시 RSVP(참가 신청)를 해야 합니다.** **엄격한 규칙: RSVP 없음 = 입장 불가. 입구에서 명단을 확인합니다.** 1. **Instagram 팔로우: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 멤버 (창립 멤버)** **VIP 리스트에 등록하고 공식 앱 조기 사용 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 운영 규칙 (무관용 원칙)** **안전한 환경을 위해 다음을 엄격히 금지합니다:** **🚫 영업 금지: 다단계(MLM), 비즈니스 권유, 스카우트 행위 금지.** **🚫 괴롭힘 금지: 헌팅 목적이나 불쾌한 행동 금지.** **위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다.** **🌏 우리의 비전** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 호주: 브리즈번, 시드니, 멜버른 (멤버 1,500명 돌파)** **🌏 2026년 확장: 도쿄, 호치민, 세부.** **⚠️ 중요 사항** **신분증 필수: 여권 또는 운전면허증 (18세 이상).** **학생증: 불가.** **👥 호스트:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 正在墨尔本寻找属于你的社群吗？** **欢迎来到 Lounge Asia — 专为全球亚裔打造的优质社交圈。** **⚡ 为什么要参加？ (你的收获)** **✅ 找到归属感: 立即连接拥有相同亚洲背景与价值观的朋友。** **✅ 真诚对话: 这里没有嘈杂的夜店音乐，只有轻松交流的氛围。** **✅ 安全放松: 周间放松身心的“第三空间”，让你做回真实的自己。** **⚡ 适合谁参加？** **本活动专为拥有亚洲背景的人士举办。** **Global Asians: 在海外生活、工作或求学的亚裔。** **Cross-Cultural: 海归派、TCK 或拥有混合文化背景者。** **(为了分享共同的经历，我们特别规划此专属空间，感谢您的理解。)** **📍 时间与地点** **🗓 日期: 每月的第三个星期三** **⏰ 时间: 6:00 pm 开始** **📍 地点: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 入口: 请务必从 Little Lonsdale St 入口进入 (无法从 Melbourne Central 内部进入)。** **💰 费用: 购买一杯饮料 或 支付 $3 入场费** **🚨 如何参加 (必须遵守)** 1. **你必须在此页面报名 (RSVP)。** **严格执行: 无报名 = 无法入场。我们将在门口核对名单。** 1. **关注 Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP 会员 (创始成员)** **加入 VIP 名单，抢先体验我们的官方 App 及获得特别派对邀请。** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ 规范 (零容忍政策)** **为了维护安全的环境，我们严禁：** **🚫 推销招揽: 禁止传销 (MLM)、商业招揽或挖角。** **🚫 骚扰行为: 禁止搭讪骚扰或任何令人不适的行为。** **违规者将被立即请离。** **🌏 我们的愿景** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 澳洲: 布里斯班、悉尼、墨尔本 (成员超过1,500人)** **🌏 2026年扩展: 东京、胡志明市、宿务。** **⚠️ 重要事项** **必须出示 ID: 护照或驾照 (须满18岁)。** **学生证: 不接受。** **👥 主办人:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Bạn đang tìm kiếm cộng đồng tại Melbourne?** **Chào mừng đến với Lounge Asia — Cộng đồng hàng đầu dành riêng cho Global Asians.** **⚡ TẠI SAO NÊN THAM GIA? (Lợi ích của bạn)** **✅ Tìm thấy sự thuộc về: Kết nối ngay lập tức với những người chia sẻ di sản và giá trị Á Đông.** **✅ Trò chuyện chân thực: Không ồn ào như vũ trường. Một không gian thư giãn để trò chuyện thật sự.** **✅ An toàn & Thoải mái: "Không gian thứ ba" giữa tuần để thư giãn và là chính mình.** **⚡ DÀNH CHO AI?** **Sự kiện này chỉ dành riêng cho những người có nguồn gốc Châu Á.** **Global Asians: Đang sống, làm việc hoặc học tập ở nước ngoài.** **Đa văn hóa: Du học sinh về nước, TCK, hoặc người có dòng máu lai.** **(Chúng tôi tạo ra không gian này để chia sẻ những trải nghiệm chung cụ thể. Cảm ơn bạn đã tôn trọng điều này.)** **📍 THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** **🗓 Ngày: Thứ Tư tuần thứ 3 hàng tháng** **⏰ Thời gian: Từ 6:00 pm** **📍 Địa điểm: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Lối vào: Vui lòng chỉ vào từ đường Little Lonsdale St (Không có lối vào từ bên trong Melbourne Central).** **💰 Vào cửa: Mua 1 đồ uống tại quầy HOẶC Trả $3 tại cửa.** **🚨 CÁCH THAM GIA (Bắt buộc)** 1. **Bạn PHẢI đăng ký (RSVP) trên trang này.** **CHÍNH SÁCH NGHIÊM NGẶT: Không RSVP = Không vào cửa. Chúng tôi kiểm tra danh sách tại cửa.** 1. **Theo dõi Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 THÀNH VIÊN VIP (Sáng lập)** **Tham gia danh sách VIP để truy cập sớm ứng dụng chính thức & nhận vé mời tiệc đặc biệt.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ NỘI QUY (Không khoan nhượng)** **Để bảo vệ môi trường an toàn, chúng tôi nghiêm cấm:** **🚫 Chèo kéo: Cấm đa cấp (MLM), tuyển dụng kinh doanh, hoặc lôi kéo.** **🚫 Quấy rối: Cấm tán tỉnh làm phiền hoặc hành vi khiếm nhã.** **Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra ngay lập tức.** **🌏 TẦM NHÌN CỦA CHÚNG TÔI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Úc: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Hơn 1,500 thành viên)** **🌏 Mở rộng 2026: Tokyo, TP.HCM, Cebu.** **⚠️ QUAN TRỌNG** **Yêu cầu giấy tờ: Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (18+).** **Thẻ sinh viên: KHÔNG được chấp nhận.** **👥 Chủ nhà của bạn:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Naghahanap ka ba ng iyong komunidad sa Melbourne?** **Welcome sa Lounge Asia — Ang premier social na eksklusibo para sa Global Asians.** **⚡ BAKIT DAPAT SUMALI? (Ang iyong Benepisyo)** **✅ Find Your Tribe: Agad na kumonekta sa mga taong kapareho mo ng Asian heritage at values.** **✅ Real Conversations: Hindi maingay na club. Relaxed na vibe para sa totoong kwentuhan.** **✅ Safe & Chill: Ang iyong "Third Place" sa kalagitnaan ng linggo para mag-relax.** **⚡ PARA KANINO ITO?** **Ang event na ito ay eksklusibo para sa mga taong may Asian background.** **Global Asians: Nakatira, nagtatrabaho, o nag-aaral sa ibang bansa.** **Cross-Cultural: Returnees, TCKs, o Mixed Heritage.** **(Ginawa namin ang space na ito para maibahagi ang aming shared experiences. Salamat sa pagrespeto nito.)** **📍 KAILAN AT SAAN** **🗓 Petsa: Tuwing ika-3 Miyerkules ng buwan** **⏰ Oras: Mula 6:00 pm** **📍 Venue: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Entrance: Pumasok sa Little Lonsdale St lamang (Walang entry mula sa loob ng Melbourne Central).** **💰 Entry: Bumili ng 1 Drink sa bar O Magbayad ng $3 sa pinto.** **🚨 PAANO SUMALI (Mandatory)** 1. **KAILANGAN mong mag-RSVP sa page na ito.** **MAHIGPIT NA PATAKARAN: Walang RSVP = Hindi Makakapasok. Tinitingnan namin ang listahan sa pinto.** 1. **I-follow ang Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 VIP ACCESS (Founding Members)** **Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access sa aming official app & special party invites.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ HOUSE RULES (Zero Tolerance)** **Para maprotektahan ang aming safe environment, mahigpit naming ipinagbabawal:** **🚫 Solicitation: Bawal ang MLM, business recruitment, o poaching.** **🚫 Harassment: Bawal ang pambabastos o creepy behavior.** **Ang mga lalabag ay tatanggalin agad.** **🌏 ANG AMING BISYON** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Members)** **🌏 2026 Expansion: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ MAHALAGA** **ID Required: Passport o Driver’s License (18+).** **Student IDs: HINDI tinatanggap.** **👥 Ang iyong Host:** **🎤 David** **Global Asian Social: Lounge Asia Meetup @ Melbourne** **🥂 Mencari komuniti anda di Melbourne?** **Selamat Datang ke Lounge Asia — Sosial premier eksklusif untuk Global Asians.** **⚡ KENAPA SERTAI? (Manfaat Anda)** **✅ Cari Geng Anda: Berhubung segera dengan orang yang berkongsi warisan & nilai Asia anda.** **✅ Perbualan Sebenar: Bukan muzik kelab yang bising. Suasana santai untuk borak sebenar.** **✅ Selamat & Santai: "Tempat Ketiga" anda pada pertengahan minggu untuk berehat.** **⚡ UNTUK SIAPA?** **Acara ini adalah eksklusif untuk mereka yang berlatarbelakangkan Asia.** **Global Asians: Tinggal, bekerja, atau belajar di luar negara.** **Silang Budaya: Mereka yang kembali, TCK, atau Warisan Campuran.** **(Kami menyediakan ruang ini untuk berkongsi pengalaman bersama. Terima kasih kerana menghormatinya.)** **📍 BILA & DI MANA** **🗓 Tarikh: Setiap Rabu ke-3 setiap bulan** **⏰ Masa: Dari 6:00 pm** **📍 Lokasi: Diesel Bar & Eatery (Melbourne CBD)** **🚪 Pintu Masuk: Sila masuk melalui Little Lonsdale St sahaja (Tiada laluan masuk dari dalam Melbourne Central).** **💰 Masuk: Beli 1 Minuman dari bar ATAU Bayar $3 di pintu.** **🚨 CARA MENYERTAI (Wajib)** 1. **Anda MESTI RSVP di halaman ini.** **POLISI KETAT: Tiada RSVP = Tiada Masuk. Kami semak senarai di pintu.** 1. **Ikuti Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **🎁 AKSES VIP (Ahli Pengasas)** **Sertai senarai VIP untuk akses awal ke aplikasi rasmi kami & jemputan parti khas.** **👉**[GET VIP ACCESS](https://forms.gle/t6GXAjTNFECetVuZ8) **⚠️ PERATURAN RUMAH (Toleransi Sifar)** **Untuk melindungi persekitaran selamat kami, kami melarang keras:** **🚫 Solicitation: Tiada MLM, perekrutan perniagaan, atau curi tenaga kerja.** **🚫 Gangguan: Tiada gangguan seksual atau kelakuan yang tidak menyenangkan.** **Pelanggar akan dikeluarkan serta-merta.** **🌏 VISI KAMI** **"Connecting Asia & The World"** **🇦🇺 Australia: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (1,500+ Ahli)** **🌏 Pengembangan 2026: Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh, Cebu.** **⚠️ PENTING** **ID Diperlukan: Pasport atau Lesen Memandu (18+).** **ID Pelajar: TIDAK diterima.** **👥 Hos Anda:** **🎤 David**

Never been to one of our meet-ups before? Been a member for a while or just joined? Either way this is the social for you! Once a month we hold a special meet-up to welcome in new members. Regulars are encouraged to attend and help new members have a fun night out! Our monthly “newbie” social is an opportunity to learn about our groups, events held and resources to help members. More importantly it is an opportunity to meet others going through separation & divorce in a safe and friendly environment. We can all learn from each other, but the primary aim of the socials is to enjoy ourselves! Our socials are hosted by members of the Divorce Support & Social Group and the Melbourne Divorce Support Group. We pay for own food and drinks individually. On Wednesday nights the Royal Melbourne has $20 pizza and pasta specials. Great food and great company. We hope to see you!

## **SEA OF FAITH IN AUSTRALIA (SoFiA)** \- Melbourne\. In-Person Lecture/Discussion. ***"Sophia: The Goddess of Wisdom."*** Speaker: Barbara Jandric. *\~ SoFiA promotes the open exploration of religion, spirituality and the search for meaning. They welcome ALL viewpoints, including Atheism.\~* Enquiries: sofmelbourne@gmail.com **[SOFiA Website](http://www.sof-in-australia.org/).** **[Facebook: 'Sofiatalk'](https://www.facebook.com/groups/sofiatalk/)** \- Please join their ongoing discussions\.

☕ Let’s grab coffee and talk about what really matters our dreams. Whether it’s something you’re working on, something you’ve been scared to start, or just a curious thought… this meetup is a safe space to share freely. No pressure. No judgment. Just meaningful conversations with kind people. 🧠 Why come? • Share your dream (or just listen!) • Connect with thoughtful people • Maybe get inspired to start something too Bring: Yourself, a smile, and a dream. [Telegram Group](https://t.me/+dV9wtoS3lzsxNDY1)

Are YOU Ready and Willing to go further along your SPIRITUAL JOURNEY, without forcing yourself to FIND TIME TO READ ABOUT IT? ''A Course in Miracles (ACIM)" is The Channelled Works of Jesus / Isa / Yoshua (SAME HUMAN BEING - Named Differently By Different religions) from 1965 - 1972. It Supplements and can go beyond anything The Bible, The Koran and The Torah has taught you. Find Out if you are ready to experience TRUE Spiritual Growth Beyond Religious Teachings (THE ACTUAL PROMISED: SECOND COMING) that have been Edited, Re-Translated across One or More languages or Added to for The Suppression of Women. It Upholds the prophecies from those three mentioned holy books, but explains Truth more easily than they are able to for the ordinary 21st Century human being. We don't need to know esoteric teachings handed down by Mystical Schools, to RETURN HOME TO SOURCE ENERGY. You have free will to decide when you will commence your Journey HOME from Earth. We can Listen to Recordings of the above mentioned works. Alternatively, I also have DVD or CD recordings from Joseph Campbell, Deepak Chopra, Mother Theresa, Stuart Wilde, David Hawkins, Esther Hicks, Dennis Waitley, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Others. Topics that can be covered include: How "A Course in Miracles" came to be, Near Death Experiences, The Second Coming, The Evolution of Mankind's Spiritual Understanding, The Human Ego, Buddhism, The Christian Teachings EDITED FROM The Bible, Taoism, Ayurveda, Zen, Chi, The Bhagavad - Gita and Guided Meditations. This meet up is stated to last 3 hours, but as some can be too busy for that length of time, you are welcome to leave early, without it being a problem to me. NOTE: LEARNING SPIRITUAL TRUTH can be strange and stir up The Human Ego/ The Fake Will for some on this planet, but without putting in the time to do so, our Spiritual Growth is HINDERED GREATLY!!! SOURCE ENERGY IS ETERNAL AND IS ALWAYS UNCONDITIONALLY LOVING. There has never been and there can never be The Wrath of God or a Final Judgement Day where The Creator, God, Allah, Yhvh or The Man-like Figure with The Long White Beard surrounded by Angels, who support Him as He deals out what The Ego believes humans deserve. WE ARE ETERNAL SOULS CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER'S SOUL AND SOURCE ENERGY FOREVER. WE APPEAR TO BE LIVING IN MORTAL BODIES ON PLANET EARTH AT THE EFFECT OF THE HUMAN EGO, BUT IS THAT COMPLETELY TRUE?

**Hey everyone 🙂** **I’m hosting a relaxed afternoon picnic in Melbourne for people who enjoy meaningful conversations, music, faith, creativity, and meeting new people.** **The idea is to create a chill space to slow down a bit, share stories, and talk about life, purpose, travel, beliefs, dreams, and whatever comes up naturally.** **Feel free to bring food, drinks, instruments, games, deep questions or just yourself.** **Please message me to RSVP by 22/05/26. To keep conversations balanced, there is space for 3 females and 3 males.** **We’ll meet near Coulson Gardens Playground** **35–55 Chifley Dr, Maribyrnong VIC 3032**

THESE NIGHTS ARE for those Ready to gain more information about Spiritual Growth, THE JOURNEY. It has been slotted to run for 3 Hours, but anyone can stay the entire time or freely choose to leave early. I have DVD or CD recordings that help those interested get a far greater understanding about Jesus / Isa / Yoshua's Teachings (Same Brilliant man/ Eternal Soul when on Earth and named Differently by 3 Different Religions - Christian - Jesus, Muslim - Isa and Jewish - Yoshua). There are also DVD or CD recordings from Joseph Campbell, Deepak Chopra, Mother Theresa, Stuart Wilde, David Hawkins, Esther Hicks, Dennis Waitley, Gregg Braden, Wayne Dyer and Other Smart Spiritual and Gifted Teachers of The Human Mind. Topics that can be covered include: How "A Course in Miracles" came to be, Near Death Experiences, The Second Coming, The Evolution of Mankind's Spiritual Understanding, The Human Ego, Buddhism, The Christian Teachings EDITED FROM The Bible, Taoism, Ayurveda, Zen, Chi, The Bhagavad - Gita and Guided Meditations. We can workout on the night what to listen to or discuss to advance The Group Spiritually. There are Guided Meditations, The Entire - A Course in Miracles and many of The Current and Recently Departed Famous Spiritual Teachers on CD. There are also DVD's and CD's for learning how to control Emotions and Reduce Stress. NOTE: SPIRITUAL TRUTH can be stranger than what most humans call fiction on this planet!!! The Universal Source is "Unconditionally Loving for Eternity." There has never been and there can never be The Wrath of God or a Final Judgement Day where The Creator, God, Allah, Yhvh or any other given name, who deals out what The Insane Human Ego believes humans deserve. SOURCE ENERGY IS ETERNAL AND IS ALWAYS UNCONDITIONALLY LOVING, AS ARE WE THE ETERNAL SOULS CONNECTED TO IT, HOWEVER WE AS HUMAN SOULS APPEAR TO BE LIVING IN MORTAL BODIES ON PLANET EARTH AT THE EFFECT OF THE HUMAN EGO.

# There’s a quiet beauty to this landscape a blend of wetlands, bushland and lakes. a place where water, woodland, and open sky meet in a gentle mosaic of lakes, wetlands, and bushland. This walk invites us to slow down and wander through one of the most ecologically rich pockets of the Dandenong Creek corridor. # **📍 Meeting Point** **Tirhatuan Park, 4 Kriegel Way, Dandenong North VIC 3175** **( Google plus code: 363C+JV Dandenong North VIC, Australia )** # **🕙 Start Time: 10am** **(please arrive a bit earlier so we can start on time)** # **🥾 About This Walk** The area is home to **diverse birdlife**, the soft calls of **frogs**, and the quiet movement of **fish** beneath the surface. Along the way, the presence of **Dandenong Creek** and open views toward the **Police Road Retarding Basin** add to the sense of space and calm. It’s a walk filled with subtle beauty — shifting light on water, the rustle of bushland, and the gentle rhythms of a thriving natural ecosystem. A relaxed, social walk through along flat paths, with time to enjoy nature and connect with others. Everyone is welcome — whether you’re building fitness, seeking community, or simply wanting a peaceful moment outdoors. # **📏 Distance & Difficulty** **Distance: 11km** **Grade: 3** **Difficulty: Moderate** **Duration: 3 hours** # **🎒 What to Bring** Water, snacks, weather‑appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen/hat, and any personal items you need. Dogs - there is an off leash area at Tirhatuan Park and dogs can come on the walk on leash. # **🌦 Weather & Safety** We hike in all conditions unless they become unsafe. If strong winds, storms, extreme heat, or track closures arise, we may adjust or postpone the walk. # **⚠️ Safety Disclaimer** This is a social, community‑led outing, not a guided or professionally supervised activity. By attending, you accept responsibility for your own safety and wellbeing. The route may include uneven ground, water crossings, and natural hazards. Please consider your fitness and bring suitable gear. Our volunteers carry first aid, an emergency radio, and satellite communication devices, but these are not a substitute for personal preparedness. # **❤️ About Walking With Grace** Walking With Grace is a faith‑inspired, non‑profit community that welcomes people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Our hikes are volunteer‑run and focused on connection, kindness, and enjoying nature together. This event is part of club.hiking.org.au — a friendly community for sharing adventures and GPX files. Because Adventures Are Meant to Be Shared. # **🌟 We Look Forward to Sharing This Adventure With You**

Join Stephen Fiyalko, President of the Melbourne Theosophical Society for meditation, self attunement, study and discussion on the Laws of the Universe. We welcome all to join at 5:30pm for a 30 min Meditation and will begin the discussion group at 6:00pm. For those who prefer to just attend the discussion group you're welcome to arrive at 6pm. An understanding of and action within the Laws through our choices give practical tools for facing, managing and surmounting with confidence the many challenges we face in our daily lives, in society and the world itself. Ignorance of the Laws can leave us adrift to be buffeted and feel overwhelmed by stormy seas. Each week will look at one of the twelve Laws which are principles, not rules, seeking a deeper understanding of that Law, our and their inter-relationship with the other Laws. Discussion will involve sharing stories from our lives which contribute to a growing understanding and confidence in our lives. Each session is free, but donations are welcome.

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. 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 and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

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!

Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!! Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday! Featured speakers include: – Chris Cameron – Candace Gorham – Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen – Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist – Godless Engineer – Mandisa Thomas – And MORE!!! This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available. You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today! **We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**

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.

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

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.