Conflict Resolution

**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing** *(By donation – all are welcome)* You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle. This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition. **This practice can support:** * Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension * Deep relaxation and nervous system reset * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity * Enhanced intuition * Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others ### What to expect **🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga** Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality. **🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)** A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm. **🔔 Sound Healing** Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing. Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart. **Contribution:** Suggested donation: **30.–** If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome. **Booking:** Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp. More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)** I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together. With love, **Myriam** 💛

**Deep Rest & Relaxation Circle – Yoga Nidra, Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing** *(By donation – all are welcome)* You’re warmly invited to a nourishing relaxation circle designed to help you slow down, soften, and reconnect with yourself. Together we’ll explore deep rest through gentle yoga, effortless Yoga Nidra meditation (practiced lying down), and soothing sound healing with Tibetan singing bowls — all held in a friendly, supportive circle. This is a space to pause, breathe, and return to your heart, your inner calm, and your natural intuition. **This practice can support:** * Relief from stress, anxiety, and tension * Deep relaxation and nervous system reset * Better sleep * Emotional balance and uplift * Greater clarity, confidence, and creativity * Enhanced intuition * Meaningful, heart-centred connections with others ### What to expect **🌿 Gentle, Nourishing Yoga** Slow, accessible movements to release tension, support energy flow, and reconnect with your body’s wisdom and vitality. **🌙 Yoga Nidra (guided deep rest)** A zero-effort meditation practiced lying down. Yoga Nidra allows the body and mind to fully rest and restore, helping to calm the nervous system, release anxiety, improve sleep, and gently unwind exhaustion and overwhelm. **🔔 Sound Healing** Tibetan singing bowls guide you into deep presence and relaxation. The vibrations support the release of tension, stress, fatigue, and emotional holding, creating an optimal state for rest and self-healing. Everything is provided — just bring comfortable clothes and an open heart. **Contribution:** Suggested donation: **30.–** If cost is a barrier, please contribute what you can — everyone is welcome. **Booking:** Please WhatsApp or text me on **078 246 50 91** to join, as I don’t use Meetup regularly and bookings are managed via WhatsApp. More info: **[www.reconnectiorest.org](http://www.reconnectiorest.org)** I look forward to sharing this peaceful, nourishing time together. With love, **Myriam** 💛

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/other-events/paint-flirt-single-only-7434265061286269296.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch)** **⏰Check-in at the venue in the first 15 minutes, please make sure to be on time.** 🎨✨ **Paint & Flirt – Singles Only Event (Ages 25–40)** ✨🎨 Looking for a fun way to meet new people while unleashing your creativity? Join us for **Paint & Flirt**, a unique singles event that blends art, laughter, and genuine connections. In a cozy, creative studio, you’ll rotate through **1:1 chats** while painting your choice of **ceramic or canvas**. No need to be an artist – it’s all about relaxing, getting playful with colors, and meeting like-minded singles. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) 💌 **What to expect:** * A warm, welcoming vibe – no awkward small talk * Icebreakers to keep conversations flowing * 1:1 chats with fellow singles in your age group (25-40) * Your own painted ceramic or canvas to take home 📍 **Where:** Paint it easy ✨ **Details:** We ensure a balanced gender ratio so everyone gets the most out of the evening. 🎟 **Early Bird Ticket: CHF 25** Includes: * ✅ **Welcome drink** ❗ *Please note:* * ⚠️ Painting is **not included** and must be paid on site 🎨 **Creative activity costs:** paid directly at Paint it easy * Canvas painting: CHF 10/hour + canvas (e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * Pottery painting: CHF 20–45 per piece Come solo, leave with new connections – and maybe someone special. ❤️ 📸 Note: Photos may be taken during the event for Social Circle promotion. If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, just let us know when you arrive. Tickets are non-refundable. Want more events like this? Join our group! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)

**[⚠️ >>Ticket needed (click here)<<](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/dating/other-events/paint-flirt-single-only-7434265061286269296.html) or** **[www.social-circle.ch](http://www.social-circle.ch/)** 🎨✨ **Paint & Flirt – Singles Only Event (Ages 25–40)** ✨🎨 Looking for a fun way to meet new people while unleashing your creativity? Join us for **Paint & Flirt**, a unique singles event that blends art, laughter, and genuine connections. In a cozy, creative studio, you’ll rotate through **1:1 chats** while painting your choice of **ceramic or canvas**. No need to be an artist – it’s all about relaxing, getting playful with colors, and meeting like-minded singles. 📲 Join our WhatsApp chat to keep up with the event: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FoJN0DzRQgF232huSHiGOi) (if you run into trouble open it in WhatsApp Web on your desktop) 💌 **What to expect:** * A warm, welcoming vibe – no awkward small talk * Icebreakers to keep conversations flowing * 1:1 chats with fellow singles in your age group (25-40) * Your own painted ceramic or canvas to take home 📍 **Where:** Paint it easy ✨ **Details:** We ensure a balanced gender ratio so everyone gets the most out of the evening. 🎟 **Early Bird Ticket: CHF 25** Includes: * ✅ **Welcome drink** ❗ *Please note:* * ⚠️ Painting is **not included** and must be paid on site 🎨 **Creative activity costs:** paid directly at Paint it easy * Canvas painting: CHF 10/hour + canvas (e.g., 30x40 cm: CHF 9) * Pottery painting: CHF 20–45 per piece Come solo, leave with new connections – and maybe someone special. ❤️ 📸 Note: Photos may be taken during the event for Social Circle promotion. If you’d prefer not to appear in photos, just let us know when you arrive. Tickets are non-refundable. Want more events like this? Join our group! [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)

**👉[Ticket needed (click here)](https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/sport-fitness/wandern/walk-and-connect-easy-trail-on-zuerichberg-7454193680942931647.html) or** [www.social-circle.ch](www.social-circle.ch) **🌿 Social Sunday Trail on Zürichberg – Walk, Talk & Connect! 🥾💬** Join us for a relaxed trail on Zürichberg with fresh air, easy forest paths, and great conversations. We’ll match you with new people for one-on-one chats along the way – less small talk, more real connection. 😊 It’s the perfect Sunday plan to slow down, enjoy nature, and meet like-minded people in a beautiful part of Zurich. **👋 Coming alone? That’s totally fine!** We’ll match you with people who share your vibe using the Social Circle app (onboarding during the event). 📲 Stay in the loop: Join our WhatsApp group for updates and the live meeting location on the day: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGKLziV4s7bLZWEiouTQhi) If the link doesn’t open on your phone, try using WhatsApp Web on your computer. **🕒 Timeline** * ⏰ 11:20 – Meet under the big clock at Zurich Main Station (HB) * 🚋 11:45 – Take tram line 6 from Bahnhofplatz/HB to Zoo * 🚶 12:05 – Short walk to the trail entrance on Zürichberg * ❄️ 12:15 – Quick icebreakers to get things flowing * 🗣️ 12:30 – Easy trail through the forest with one-on-one matchups (we switch partners along the way) * 🏙️ 15:00 – Head back to the city 🎒 What to Bring * 📱 Your smartphone for the friend-matching * 👟 Comfy shoes for forest paths * 🥤 Water and a small snack Let’s make your Sunday social, simple, and refreshing! 🌳💬 **Disclaimer** Participation in this event requires a valid ticket, which must be purchased in advance via the link provided in the event description. Please note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. We do not accept cash payments on the day of the event. To ensure a smooth and safe experience, we kindly ask all participants to follow the instructions and announcements from the event organizers. While our team works hard to create an enjoyable and welcoming atmosphere, attendance is at your own risk. We want everyone to feel comfortable and respected. If you encounter any issues or uncomfortable situations during the event, please speak directly to a member of our team — we’re here to help. We reserve the right to exclude participants from the event if they do not adhere to basic standards of respectful interpersonal behavior. This decision is at the discretion of the responsible organizers. By signing up, you agree that any content captured during the event (including photos and videos) may be used on Social Circle’s social media channels and those of our partners. Please be aware that we cannot wait for late participants, as this disrupts the planned group flow and connections. If you're delayed or choose a different route, it’s your responsibility to catch up with the group. A live location will be shared in the event's WhatsApp chat to help you reconnect. Join out Whatsapp newsletter: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KWSK2jINyuG9uHHjtxfnmP?mode=gi_t)

**Freie und gefühlsverbundene Begleitung von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Schülern – Freude am realen Leben entwickeln** **Für Eltern, Erziehende, Lehrpersonen Sozialpädagogen und Interessierte** **Ablauf:** Kennenlernen: ab 8.30 4 Module: 9.00 – 10.30, 11.00 – 12.30, 14.30 – 16.00, 16.30 – 18.00 Verpflegung: am Seminarort (mit Küche) oder im Restaurant. Kinderbetreuung ist möglich Im ganzen Erziehungs- und Sozialwesen stellt sich die Frage, wie eine freie und nachhaltige Zusammenarbeit zustande kommen kann, die von menschlicher Verbundenheit und Freude am Leben getragen ist. Eine Grundlage ist, dass die Erzieher dem anderen Menschen zugeneigt sind, ein grosses Interesse am anderen und allen Vorgängen in der Welt haben und sich gerne psychologisch immer weiter bilden wollen. Man muss wissen, dass jeder Mensch darauf aus ist, Bedeutung zu haben und dazugehören zu können. Verweigert sich ein Kind, ist eine Jugendliche heftig, zieht sich ein Mädchen in ihr Zimmer zurück und ist nicht ansprechbar, verweigert sich ein Junge beim Lernen, lässt sich ein Jugendlicher immer wieder bitten und macht scheinbar nie mit, dann ist das erklärbar, wenn man neugierig sein kann. Es gibt immer eine nachvollziehbare und meist unbewusste Eigen-Logik. Lernen wir diese kennen, kommen wir emotional näher. Alle Eltern und Erzieher machen es so gut sie können. Doch oft stehen sie zunächst vor einem Rätsel. Es braucht viel Wissen darüber, wie man den seelischen Haushalt, die Eigen-Logik und die unverstandenen Gefühlsüberzeugungen im Alltag erfassen kann. An diesem Seminar erarbeiten wir uns, wie eine freie Kooperation in verschiedensten Situationen aussehen kann, die auf einem Verständnis von Fühlen, Denken und Verhalten aller Beteiligten beruht. Diese Zusammenarbeit gelingt, wenn die Jugend erleben kann, wie befriedigend es ist, das reale Leben mit all den Herausforderungen und Aufgaben forschend anzugehen. Wenn es gelingt, ein eigenständiges Leben mit anderen verbunden gestalten zu können, ist das gesamte Leben reichhaltig und spannend. Sie können die Einladung sehr gerne an andere Interessierte weiterleiten.Wir freuen uns auf einen lehrreichen gemeinsamen Tag. Es ist eine Reduktion der Kosten möglich

Are you looking for a way to start your Sundays on the right foot? Look no further! Our weekly Sunday morning yoga class is the perfect way to energize your mind, body, and soul. This Sunday morning yoga class is designed to help you relax and find inner peace, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the week ahead on a positive note. In this class, you will experience a combination of physical postures, deep breathing and mindfulness that will help to reduce stress, improve your focus and concentration, boost your energy levels, and enhance your overall well-being. You will also develop greater body awareness, increase flexibility, and strengthen your muscles. The peaceful and calming environment will allow you to disconnect from the world and focus on your own well-being. This is the perfect opportunity to prioritize self-care and invest in your physical and mental health. The hybrid yoga class, both online and in-person, is for everyone. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, you'll benefit from this yoga class. I promise that you will feel much more relaxed, recharged and rejuvenated after this yoga class, 100% guaranteed :) Your contribution: 25 CHF (online live, first time 15CHF), 30 CHF (first time 15CHF, in the Yoga Studio at Oerlikon, Zurich). Note: We're excited to announce the new Referral Program! Share your love of yoga with your friends or colleagues and receive a free class for every referral who signs up. Plus, your friends can enjoy their first class for just 10 CHF. Please let me know which format (online or in-person) you like to join. See you on the mat :)

An evening to pause, soften, and reconnect with yourself, as we move deeper into the new season. Join us for a **90-minute Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath** experience, designed to help you slow down, release accumulated tension, and create space for renewal. Supported by bolsters and blankets, you will gently settle into calming restorative postures, allowing your breath to soften and your body to unwind. From there, you’ll be guided into a deeply relaxing **sound bath**, where the vibrations of Tibetan bowls, chimes, and therapeutic instruments help regulate the nervous system, quiet the mind, and bring you into a state of deep rest. This session is your invitation to step out of the noise of everyday life and into a space of stillness. To reset your energy. To reconnect with yourself. To land — grounded, clear, and at ease. *** ## 🌿 **Why join?** • Calm and regulate your nervous system • Release physical, mental, and emotional tension • Experience deep rest and inner clarity • Reconnect with yourself and a like-minded community *** ## 💫 **Practical Details** 📅 Sunday, May 3rd ⏰ 19:00 – 20:30 📍 Yoga2Be Studio, Rötelstrasse 32, 8006 Zürich 👕 Comfortable clothes (all props are provided) 🧘 Open to all levels - no experience needed *** ## 🎟 **Tickets** ✨ Limited spots available: [Reserve your spot here](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/sport-fitness/yoga/calming-and-deep-restorative-yoga-regenerative-sound-bath-7446573132075260179.html) *** **Rest. Release. Renew.** I look forward to sharing this beautiful evening with you 🤍 ##

Welcome to our Board and Card Game Event for all kinds of games from fun/leisure games to heavy strategy ones😊 You are welcome to join whenever you feel like it. You don't have to be there at 5pm. Come whenever it's best for you. First timer? No board or card game experience? Not to worry. We are happy to explain every game we play 😊 You are always welcome to bring your favourite games along. We collect no dues at the moment but ask attendees to at least buy a drink in the restaurant where we meet, and not to bring thier own food or drink.

**ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst** Menschen aller Glaubensrichtungen und Überzeugungen sind zum ECK Licht und Ton Gottesdienst willkommen. Die Gottesdienste dauern etwa eine Stunde und können Elemente wie eine Rede, leichte musikalische Darbietungen, Podiumsgespräche und Austausch in Kleingruppen beinhalten. Du kannst davon ausgehen, dass du in irgendeiner Weise eine neue Erfahrung mit Gottes Liebe machen wirst! In den Gottesdiensten gibt es immer Zeit, Licht und Ton Gottes zu erfahren beim Singen von HU und in der anschliessenden kurzen Kontemplation. Du kannst frei entscheiden, ob du aktiv oder still teilnehmen willst. Weitere Informationen zu Eckankar und der Lehre von ECK findest du auf den Webseiten www.eckankar.ch oder www.eckankar.org (englisch). Verantwortliche Organisation: Eckankar Gesellschaft Schweiz, Verein mit Sitz in Zürich, [https://2020.eckankar.ch/eckankar-in-der-schweiz/](https://2020.eckankar.ch/eckankar-in-der-schweiz/)

Herzlich willkommen zu unserem wöchentlichen Deutsch-Konversations. Der Fokus liegt auf freiem Sprechen in einer lockeren, freundlichen Atmosphäre, ohne Druck und ohne Unterricht. Das Meetup ist ideal für Lernende ab Niveau B2 bis C2, die ihr Deutsch aktiv anwenden möchten. Die Themen entstehen spontan aus dem Alltag, aus aktuellen Ereignissen oder aus Vorschlägen der Teilnehmenden. Komm vorbei, auch wenn du nur zuhören oder langsam anfangen möchtest! 📢 Hier ist die WhatsApp-Nummer, um in Kontakt zu bleiben: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JoQufaeFR2GBXKdt3nSE2I 🤳 Bitte teile es und folge uns auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deutsch.sprechen.zurich 📅 Hier ist der Veranstaltungskalender: https://fasthub.wixsite.com/deutsch/treffen 💬 Hier ist der temporäre WhatsApp-Link, falls du kommst und chatten möchtest: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmHEWIJ16or1qRqXVyvipe

# Your journey to becoming the next King of the Pirates starts here! Playing in events at your nearest Official Tournament Store is a great way to compete against other Pirates and make new friends. Every partizipant will get Boosters and Tournament Packs Doors Open: 11:30 Start: 12:00 Entry fee: CHF 15.- Please be here 10 - 15 mins prior, so we have enough time to register you. We can only consider registrations via the Bandai App **Follow us on:** Facekbook: [www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop](http://www.facebook.com/kabooom.comicshop) *Instagram:* [https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/](https://www.instagram.com/kabooom_comics/) Join our Discord community: [https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk](https://discord.com/invite/XeEKXnk)

Im Punch Needle Workshop verwandelst du einfache Fäden in ein einzigartiges Kunstwerk. Punch Needle ist eine moderne und zugleich entspannende Sticktechnik, bei der mit einer speziellen Nadel Schlaufen in den Stoff gestochen werden. So entstehen strukturierte, weiche Oberflächen und ausdrucksstarke Muster. Der Workshop ist ideal, um Punch Needle kennenzulernen, kreativ abzuschalten oder in kurzer Zeit etwas Schönes mit den eigenen Händen zu erschaffen – ganz ohne Vorkenntnisse. Zu Beginn des Workshops erhältst du eine kurze Einführung in die Grundlagen der Punch-Needle-Technik. Ich zeige dir Schritt für Schritt, wie die Nadel richtig verwendet wird, wie du den Faden führst und gleichmäßige Schlaufen erzeugst. Du lernst, worauf du achten musst, damit dein Motiv sauber und stabil wird. Die ruhige, gleichmäßige Bewegung macht Punch Needle besonders entspannend und perfekt für eine kreative Auszeit vom Alltag. Im Workshop kannst du zwischen zwei kreativen Optionen wählen: Option 1 – Motiv sticken (19 CHF) Du wählst ein bestehendes (oder eigenes) Motiv und stickst dieses ohne Hintergrund. Diese Option ist ideal für Einsteiger\*innen oder alle, die Punch Needle unkompliziert ausprobieren möchten. Der Fokus liegt ganz auf der Technik und dem Motiv selbst. Hier kannst du dein Werk in eine Untertasse verwandeln. Option 2 – Motiv mit Hintergrund (29 CHF) Hier stickst du dein Motiv inklusive Hintergrund. Dadurch erhält dein Werk mehr Tiefe und eine besonders schöne, flächige Struktur. Diese Option eignet sich für alle, die ihr Kunstwerk etwas aufwendiger gestalten möchten. Hier kannst du dein Werk auch in eine Untertasse verwandeln, oder als Deko aufhängen. Die maximale Workshopdauer beträgt bis zu 1 Stunde. Je nach Tempo und Design kannst du dein Werk in dieser Zeit fertigstellen oder einen grossen Teil davon umsetzen. Während des gesamten Workshops begleite ich dich persönlich, gebe Tipps und unterstütze dich bei Fragen oder Unsicherheiten. Alles darf, nichts muss – wichtig ist, dass du Freude am Prozess hast. Alle Materialien sind inklusive. Du arbeitest mit hochwertigen Garnen in verschiedenen Farben, Stoff, Rahmen und Punch Needle. Du musst nichts mitbringen – ausser Lust auf Kreativität. Dein gesticktes Werk kannst du am Ende direkt mit nach Hause nehmen, sei es als Dekoration, Geschenk oder persönliches Erinnerungsstück. Wenn du Lust hast, etwas Neues zu entdecken, kreativ zu entspannen und in kurzer Zeit ein eigenes Kunstwerk zu gestalten, ist dieser Punch Needle Workshop genau das Richtige für dich. 🧶✨

In the midst of life’s storms—whether in relationships, work, or within ourselves—it can be difficult to find clarity and calm. The “I” Of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace, based on the work of Dr. Gary Simmons, invites you to discover the steady center within—the part of you that remains grounded even when everything around you is in motion. Led by Brian Drafton-Griffin, this engaging workshop offers practical tools and meaningful insights to help you navigate conflict with greater awareness, compassion, and confidence. Through guided discussion and reflection, you’ll learn how to shift from reaction to response and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

Customer identity resolution becomes increasingly complex as organizations scale across multiple systems, regions, and data formats. Traditional rule-based approaches often fail to keep up with data variability, require constant manual tuning, and struggle with real-time processing needs. This session presents a practical approach to building a scalable identity resolution pipeline using AWS services and modern AI techniques. The architecture combines data ingestion through Amazon S3 and AWS Glue, transformation pipelines using Spark on EMR, and machine learning models deployed via SageMaker for entity matching and standardization. Graph-based relationship modeling is implemented using Amazon Neptune to improve resolution accuracy by incorporating household and shared attribute context. We will walk through how machine learning models can be used for name and address normalization, how intelligent blocking strategies improve matching efficiency, and how feedback loops can be introduced to continuously improve accuracy. The session also highlights how serverless components such as AWS Lambda can be used for orchestration and real-time processing. **SPEAKER BIO** Mosaic Syed is a Senior Data Engineering and Cloud Solutions Architect with over 20 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions across global enterprise environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosaic-basha-syed-92300856 **CALL FOR SPEAKERS** Learn more: [https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/](https://www.awscolumbus.com/get-involved/) **THANK YOU** *VEEAM* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Veeam*, please visit their website: [https://www.veeam.com/](https://www.veeam.com/) **DIRECTIONS** 8800 Lyra Dr #450 · Columbus, OH go to 4th floor. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

When judging morality, should we prioritize **intentions/duty** or **outcomes/results**? It introduces two influential philosophers as representatives of these approaches. * **Immanuel Kant (deontology):** An action is moral when it is done from **duty** and follows rational, universal principles (the **categorical imperative**). Certain acts—like lying—are wrong regardless of the consequences; you can’t do a wrong thing for a right reason. * **John Stuart Mill (utilitarian consequentialism):** The morality of an action is determined by its **effects**, specifically how much **happiness/well-being** it produces. Mill argues that some pleasures are “higher” than others, and that good intentions don’t redeem harmful outcomes. ## Discussion Questions 1. **The lying dilemma:** A murderer comes to your door and asks if your friend is hiding inside. Kant would say you must not lie. 2. **Can good intentions rescue a bad outcome?** 3. **The organ harvest problem:** A surgeon has five patients dying of organ failure and one healthy patient in for a checkup. Killing the one to harvest organs would save five lives, and the math works out for the utilitarian. Why does this feel so deeply wrong? Is that feeling a point in Kant's favor, or just a bias we should overcome? 4. **Do rules need exceptions?** Kant insists moral rules must be universal, with no exceptions. But most of us can imagine extreme scenarios where any rule seems like it should bend. Does the need for exceptions fatally undermine deontology, or is the strength of the system precisely that it refuses to bend? 5. **Who gets to calculate the consequences?** Utilitarianism asks us to maximize good outcomes, but we're notoriously bad at predicting consequences. If we can't reliably know the results of our actions, is it practical to base our entire moral system on outcomes? Does this uncertainty push us back toward rules and principles? 6. **Everyday morality:** Think about a real moral decision you've made recently, even a small one. Did you reason more like a Kantian (what's the right thing to do in principle?) or more like a utilitarian (what will produce the best result?)? Do most people naturally lean one way? 7. **Justice vs. the greater good:** A town can prevent a deadly plague by sacrificing one innocent person. The greater good is clearly served. But is it just? Can an action be morally right and deeply unjust at the same time? 8. **The big synthesis question:** Are these two systems actually opposed, or do they often arrive at the same answers by different paths? Is it possible that we need both: rules to guide us in the moment and consequences to evaluate systems and policies over time?

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? 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: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? 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: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio