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!ENGLISH! THURSDAY / Opera Cafe - Philosophy Meetup: 19:30h - 21:00
Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup!
Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue?
If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you.
• WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT?
At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method
We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts.
The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives.
Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others.
A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning.
• WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP?
Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view.
Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups:
* What ideals are worth dying for?
* Why are we never satisfied?
* Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is?
* Is identity necessary?
* How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others)
* What is friendship?
• WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP?
Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory.
Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue.
The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").
Jueves de Yoga en el barrio de Gracia
Hola! Soy Bruna, profe de Yoga aquí en Barcelona con formación en Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga y Yoga Pre y Post Natal.
Actualmente estoy cursando una formación en Acupuntura y Medicina Tradicional China en la escuela Li Ping.
Estoy fascinada por el potencial curativo que reside en el cuerpo, la belleza de sus movimientos y como a través del movimiento consciente, una mente enfocada y una respiración nutritiva, podemos llegar a conectar con nuestros cuerpos mas sutiles, recordando y cuidando nuestra parte espiritual.
Mis clases en el barrio de Gracia son clases de Vinyasa Yoga: empiezan con una breve temática y pranayama, luego vamos hacia la secuencia de vinyasa yoga y acabamos con unas posturas de Yin Yoga para rendirnos completamente a la relajación al final de la practica.
Ven a probar!
Todos los jueves, de 20h a 21h en Sincronia Yoga (Carrer Pere Serafí, 7)
Clase suelta 15 euros
Abono mensual 40 euros (4 clases)
Ocaña en vivo: Jueves Eclécticos !
Ven a disfrutar de los jueves eclécticos en Ocaña en Vivo! ¡Este mes tenemos grupos de flamenco, blues, rumba, latin, y de todo un poco !
Como siempre , los jueves son eclécticos en nuestro Café-Restaurante. Un popurrí de artistas para pasarlo en grande, cada mes con nuevos grupos de flamenco, blues, rumba, latin y de todo un poco!
Todos los jueves desde las 21h, ¡y a entrada libre!
Encuentro de la Tribu. Descubre tu Carta Astrologica y tu Fuerza Interior.
Encuentro para conocernos , compartir nuestros momentos vitales, nuestras necesidades, descubrimientos, recibir ayuda si lo deseas, etc.
Si eres nuev@ en el crecimiento interior-personal-espiritual , te ofrezco leerte tu carta astrologica y compartirte tips esenciales para ser más Fuerte y Libre.
Animate. Juntos somos más Fuertes !
**Si quieres asistir escríbeme por whatsapp al 678777477.**
**Los encuentros se organizarán desde el grupo de whatsapp.**
(por lo que aunque no veas inscripciones aquí no significa nada).
FREE ENTRY: Karaoke sessions
*Description in English, Español i Català!*
**[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMmycRHCDqT3i1fsS2k3ce)**
***English***
## 🎤 Karaoke Sessions @ Nomad House
Elevate your Thursday night in the heart of Barcelona. Join us at **Nomad House** for a premium social experience where we meet the high notes of your favorite tracks.
This isn't your typical crowded karaoke bar. We are opening our vaulted speakeasy for an intimate session of singing and networking. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just here for the "liquid courage" and the vibes, the stage is yours.
### ✨ Why you should be there:
The Venue: *A stunning, hidden lounge with a cozy, candlelit atmosphere.*
*The Community: **Meet a mix of the** Nomad House **social scene,** Barcelona Dutch Get-together **members, and even some artists from the** Sharlathans events.*
### 🗓️ Details for THIS Thursday:
19:00: Doors Open & Social Mixer (get a drink and settle into a velvet sofa).
19:30: First song drops.
Location: *Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona.*
*Entry:* ***FREE***
**RSVP now to secure your spot in the vault.**
*Follow us on Instagram for a look at the space:* [@nomadhouse_bcn](https://www.instagram.com/nomadhouse_bcn/)
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***Español***
## 🎤 Sesiones de Karaoke @ Nomad House
Eleva tu noche de jueves en el corazón de Barcelona. Únete a nosotros en Nomad House para una experiencia social de primer nivel donde alcanzamos las notas más altas de tus canciones favoritas.
Este no es el típico bar de karaoke abarrotado. Abrimos nuestro *speakeasy* abovedado para una sesión íntima de canto y networking. Ya seas un artista experimentado o solo vengas por el "coraje líquido" y el buen ambiente, el escenario es tuyo.
### ✨ Por qué deberías venir:
El Lugar: Un salón impresionante y escondido con una atmósfera acogedora a la luz de las velas.
La Comunidad: Conoce a una mezcla de la escena social de Bene-Fit, miembros del Barcelona Dutch Get-together e incluso algunos artistas de los eventos de Sharlathans.
### 🗓️ Detalles para ESTE jueves:
**19:00:** Apertura de puertas y *Social Mixer* (pídete una copa y ponte cómodo en un sofá de terciopelo).
19:30: Empieza la primera canción.
Ubicación: Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona.
Entrada: **GRATIS**
**Reserva tu plaza ahora para asegurar tu lugar en nuestra bóveda.**
Síguenos en Instagram para echar un vistazo al espacio: [@nomadhouse_bcn](https://www.instagram.com/nomadhouse_bcn/)
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***Català***
## 🎤 Sessions de Karaoke @ Nomad House
Eleva la teva nit de dijous al cor de Barcelona. Uneix-te a nosaltres a Nomad House per a una experiència social de primer nivell on assolim les notes més altes de les teves cançons preferides.
Aquest no és el típic bar de karaoke masificat. Obrim el nostre *speakeasy* bovedat per a una sessió íntima de cant i networking. Tant si ets un artista experimentat com si només vens pel "coratge líquid" i el bon ambient, l'escenari és teu.
### ✨ Per què hi has de ser:
L'Espai: Una sala impressionant i amagada amb una atmosfera acollidora a la llum de les espelmes.
La Comunitat: Coneix una barreja de l'escena social de Bene-Fit, membres del Barcelona Dutch Get-together i fins i tot alguns artistes dels esdeveniments de Sharlathans.
### 🗓️ Detalls per a AQUEST dijous:
19:00: Obertura de portes i *Social Mixer* (demana una copa i posa't còmode en un sofà de vellut).
19:30: Comença la primera cançó.
Ubicació: Carrer del Notariat, 1, 08001 Barcelona.
*Entrada:* **GRATUÏTA**,
**Reserva la teva plaça ara per assegurar el teu lloc a la nostra volta.**
Segueix-nos a Instagram per veure l'espai: [@nomadhouse_bcn](https://www.instagram.com/nomadhouse_bcn/)
Yoga por Plaza Cataluña (en castellano & in English)
**ESCRÍBEME POR WHATSAPP PARA APUNTARTE - WRITE TO ME ON WHATSAPP TO BOOK YOUR SPOT: (+34) 600 09 47 50**
Strong class for ALL LEVELS in English and in Spanish.
* Clase bilingüe en castellano y en inglés
* Ubicación/Location: Espigò del Bogatell (en la izquierda/on the left)
* En caso de lluvia/When it rains: Espacio cerrado cerca de Plaza Catalunya (DM for exact address)
**Lleva tu esterilla y ropa cómoda**, y ven a crear la mejor versión de tu cuerpo y de tu mente - **Bring a yoga mat and comfy clothes**, and come create the best version of your body and mind!
* A combination of the strong JARED MCCANN VINYASA with the anatomical wisdom of AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy and Muscle Activation)
* Una combinación de JARED MCCANN VINYASA y los principios de fortalecimiento muscular y estabilización de la columna de AYAMA
**Tu contribución/Your contribution:**
* 1 clase suelta: 10 euros
* Abonos:
* 5 clases (de 75 min): 40e (caduca en 2 meses)
* Clases ilimitadas (de 75 min): 60e por mes
* *(Masterclasses de sábados no incluidas)*
* También contribuyes cuando compartes la información y traes amig@s contigo :) You are also contributing by spreading the word and bringing along your friends!
**Por cualquier duda, escríbeme <3**
(+34) 600 09 47 50 - **Álex**
Immersive Sound Meditation • Relax, Reset & Presence (Barcelona)
**Join our Telegram Channel– Siri Quantum:** [https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8](https://t.me/+6BN_YIxiSHY4ZjI8)
🇬🇧 Guided in English & Spanish 🇪🇸
A space to slow down, reconnect and receive.
Immersive Sound Meditation combines breath awareness, silence and a layered sound journey to support deep relaxation and emotional balance.
This is not something to “do” — it is an experience to receive.
✨ You may experience:
• Deep rest
• Presence and clarity
• Emotional release
• Nervous system regulation
• Inner balance
No experience needed.
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Un espacio para descansar y volver a ti.
Esta experiencia combina respiración, silencio y sonido para facilitar relajación profunda, presencia y bienestar.
No necesitas experiencia previa.
📅 Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
🕡 18:30 – 20:00
📍 Poblenou – Barcelona
💰 15€
WhatsApp Ramón: +34 670 086 420
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El gato curioso se va al planetario+comida en el restaurante temático Verne
Buenas de nuevo, gatos curiosos!
**El día 20 de junio propongo un plan matinal en el que asistiremos a una sesión a bóveda completa del planetario de la fundación CosmoCaixa y visitaremos la parte del museo dedicada a la Astronomía , la sala universo( no el museo completo, pues requeriría más tiempo.)**
**Después de la visita al planetario, propongo que nos traslademos al restaurante temático Verne, dedicado a este gran maestro y pionero de la ciencia ficción.** Este restaurante, ubicado en la calle Aribau, 150, es el ideal para tomarse un refresco y admirar su ambientación , pues parece que estás en un submarino o comiendo en las entrañas de la tierra.
**La sesión del planetario es de 8 euros, que incluye entrada al museo. En el restaurante Verne, especializado en tapas y rolls bocadillos con muchos ingredientes, cada uno paga lo que consume.**
Espero que os guste este plan alternativo al de la agrupación Astronómica Aster, a la que he renunciado por el alto coste que nos pedían por persona. El presidente nos exigía 30 euros por persona por una hora y media de actividad y , al intentar rebajar el precio, se me ha negado.
Se trata de pasarlo bien, pero sin que el precio sea excesivo, al menos esa es mi filosofía en este grupo.
Os espero en este astronómico encuentro!
Hasta pronto!!
JAM sesión de musica acústica
### 🎸 Jam Session Acústica – Sábados por la Noche
Únete a nosotros para una **jam session acústica** todos los sábados por la noche en Charcha Cultural Cafe.
Este es un encuentro abierto para **músicos, cantantes y amantes de la música** que quieran compartir música en un ambiente acogedor y amigable. Trae tu instrumento, tu voz, o simplemente ven a escuchar y disfrutar del ambiente.
No importa si eres un músico experimentado o si solo te gusta tocar con otros — **todo el mundo es bienvenido**.
**Qué puedes esperar:**
• Jam acústica abierta
• Ambiente cercano y relajado
• Conocer a otros músicos y personas creativas
• Disfrutar de música en vivo y buena compañía
**Algunas pautas:**
• Preferiblemente instrumentos acústicos
• Respetar el flujo de la jam y los turnos
• Cualquiera puede empezar una canción
• Los oyentes también son bienvenidos
📍 **Lugar:** Cultural Space
🕗 **Hora:** 19:30
**Sí las ranas pueden tocar el banjo y los gatos disfrutar del ambiente, tu también puedes.**
🤩❤️🍹¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA FAVORITA, Y SI VEMOS UN CONCIERTO EN LA TELE Y BAILAMOS
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🤩❤️🍹\*\*¿CUÁL ES TU BANDA DE ROCK O POP FAVORITA?\*\* ¿Y SI NOS BAJAMOS UN CONCIERTO DEL YOUTUBE Y **QUEDAMOS PARA VERLO EN GRUPO Y BAILAR EN UN ESPACIO PRIVADO CON LUCES, PARQUET Y TELE**?
**MÚSICA QUE NOS GUSTA Y GANAS DE BAILAR**, ¿QUÉ MEJOR MANERA DE HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES SINGLES BARCELONA?
**VAMOS HACIENDO GRUPITOS-CHAT WHATSAPP POR BANDA**. PROPÓN LA TUYA PARA IR ENCONTRANDO GENTE QUE LE GUSTA LA MISMA MÚSICA QUE A TI Y COORDINARNOS.
LISTA DE GRUPOS PROPUESTOS HASTA EL MOMENTO:
\- THE WARNING 1 PERSONA
\- MANESKIN 1 PERSONA
MÍNIMO TENEMOS QUE SER 10 PERSONAS. **WHATSAPP 630 467 646.**
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BILINGÜE CATALÀ/ESPANYOL! DIVENDRES / CAFÈ - Meetup de filosofia: 19:15
**Aquesta activitat té un aforament limitat i les places s'assignen a través del sistema d'inscripció de Meetup. Les places obtingudes es reservaran fins al dia de la trobada al moment en què el grup hagi seleccionat el tema de debat. Si arribeu més tard d'aquell moment, la vostra plaça podrà ser cedida a una altra persona.**
Hola i benvinguts al nostre proper Meetup de filosofia de Sòcrates Cafè!
Vols una comprensió més profunda de tu mateix i del món? Valores el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós? Si és així, aquesta trobada serà molt interessant per a tu.
Es tracta d'una reunió bilingüe; on podrem intervenir tant en català com en espanyol.
**ON ENS TROBEM?**
Café de l'Opera (NOMES 3 ABRIL!)
**QUAN ENS TROBEM**
Els divendres de 19:15 a 20:45
Si us plau, arribeu a temps. Començarem puntualment
**QUANTES PERSONES ENS REUNIM**
Es proposen sessions amb aforaments diversos, de manera que el nombre d'assistents pot variar cada setmana
**QUÈ PASSA A LES REUNIONS**
A cada reunió tenim una discussió utilitzant el mètode socràtic:[ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_metho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method)d. Fem, responem i discutim preguntes i idees per estimular el pensament crític i ampliar les nostres perspectives amb alguns conceptes i pensaments en els quals mai hem pensat. L'objectiu principal d'aquestes trobades és enriquir-nos amb les perspectives dels altres, i no convèncer els altres sobre les nostres perspectives. Les reunions són sobre les nostres pròpies filosofies de la vida i no necessàriament el que els grans filòsofs i acadèmics han dit o escrit. No és un club de debat ni una plataforma per fer proselitisme. En canvi, posem èmfasi en qüestionar, tenir una mentalitat oberta i desafiar les nostres pròpies suposicions mentre escoltem i respectem les opinions compartides per altres persones. Una reunió de Sòcrates Cafè es considera un èxit quan els participants surten de la discussió amb moltes més preguntes de les que tenien al principi
**QUINS TEMES ES DISCUTEIXEN A LES REUNIONS**
Els participants suggereixen temes al principi de cada reunió. Després votem i triem el tema més popular per discutir-lo. No és necessària una formació acadèmica en filosofia; només es requereix entusiasme per intercanviar idees i punts de vista. Alguns exemples de temes escollits a reunions anteriors
\- Per quins ideals val la pena morir
\- Per què mai estem satisfets
\- Per què els éssers humans estem informats que la societat va malament i els líders també estan ben informats\, i no obstant això les coses continuen igual
\- És necessària la identitat
\- Quin és el preu ètic i l'avarícia
\- Què és la postveritat
\- Com és possible que les persones a les societats democràtiques estiguin tan obsessionades pel poder? \(Desig de ser diferent\, millor\, més fort que els altres\)\- Què és l'amistat
**QUI POT PARTICIPAR EN AQUEST MEETUP**
Qualsevol persona és més que benvinguda a unir-se a les nostres trobades. Aquests events reuneixen persones de diferents orígens i cultures, tot i que no és obligatori tenir formació filosòfica. Els nostres participants habituals són persones que tenen desig d'una comprensió més profunda de si mateixos i del món. Persones que valoren el diàleg profund, honest i respectuós
✨ Vibroacoustic Journey ✨ Sound Bath + Microdose 🍄 (❄️ AC environment)
(English below 🇬🇧)
Muy feliz de volver a Barcelona para compartir una nueva edición de esta experiencia 🙌
¿Necesitas una pausa del ruido mental, las pantallas y el ritmo acelerado del día a día?
Esta es una propuesta inmersiva donde podrás simplemente tumbarte, cerrar los ojos y dejarte llevar por el sonido y vibración de los Cuencos Himalayos hacia las frecuencias cerebrales asociadas a la meditacion 😌🎶
✨ Ideal para quienes desean:
• Reducir el estrés y la sobrecarga mental
• Relajar el cuerpo y regular el sistema nervioso
• Mejorar la calidad del sueño y el descanso
• Lograr mayor claridad mental y silencio interno
• Equilibrar las emociones y energía
• Regalarse un espacio de bienestar y autocuidado
🍄 Opcionalmente podrás sumar microdosis: una herramienta natural de enfoque suave para profundizar la experiencia
📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia
📅 Sábado 20 de junio
🕥 10:30 a 12:00 h
❄️ Ambiente climatizado
👉 Plazas limitadas: [Reserva tu lugar](wa.me/59897800880)
💬 Por consultas o ayuda con tu inscripción, [contacta por WhatsApp](wa.me/59897800880)
🥑🥐 Y para celebrar mi regreso a Barcelona, después de la sesión iremos a compartir un brunch informal cerca del estudio. Si te apetece, ¡será un placer seguir compartiendo ese rato juntos!
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I’m very happy to be back in Barcelona to share a new edition of this experience 🙌
Need a break from mental noise, screens and the fast pace of everyday life?
This is an immersive experience where you can simply lie down, close your eyes, and surrender to the sound and vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls, gently guiding you into states of deep relaxation and meditation 😌🎶
✨ Ideal for those who want to:
• Reduce stress and mental overload
• Deeply relax the body and mind
• Improve sleep quality and restorative rest
• Cultivate greater mental clarity and inner calm
• Support emotional balance and vitality
• Gift yourself a moment of wellbeing and self-care
🍄 Optionally, you can add microdinsg: a gentle natural focus-enhancing tool to deepen the experience
📍 Sincronía Yoga · Gràcia
📅 Saturday, June 20
🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
❄️ AC environment
👉 Limited spots available: [book in advance](wa.me/59897800880)
💬 If you have any questions or need help registering, feel free to [contact us via WhatsApp.](wa.me/59897800880)
🥑🥐 To celebrate my return to Barcelona, we’ll gather for an informal brunch nearby after the session. Feel free to join us!
The rise and fall of the intellectuals
In this session, we explore the figure of the intellectual, the belletrist who rose from a position of suspicion and ridicule to become, through the written word, a force capable of defending democracy and shaping our collective moral consciousness.
Along the way, we'll consider a curious paradox: how well-written fiction in an imaginary book can profoundly shape our perception of reality, and, with it, our judgment and decisions as individuals and as a society.
Turning from fiction to fact, one historical and canonical case study will help us examine how critical thinking and the courageous intervention of intellectuals helped a society confront its own prejudices, biases, conspiracies, and fallacies, and in doing so, helped save its democracy and uphold its universal values.
We will then turn to the evolution of relentless technology, from the Belle Époque to today, to ask what has changed in the power and influence of the 'man of letters' vis-à-vis the technologies we've developed, and what risks we now face, more than ever, as cracks in our democracies widen through a consciousness increasingly compromised by shady influencers.
This talk is the second in a three-part series examining how new technologies, cultural intermediaries, and information systems shape our beliefs in subtle but consequential ways.
Each talk stands on its own and requires no prior attendance.
This session will be led by Eyal.
Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever to share.
**Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:**
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Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right.
Image: *Zola, Insulted* by Henry de Groux 1898, oil on canvas.
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Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Two principles pull opposite ways here. The principle of mediocrity (the Copernican principle, Sagan's "no privileged place in the universe") says we are ordinary, so what happened on Earth probably happened everywhere, which makes the silence scream louder. The anthropic principle says of course we find ourselves somewhere life was possible, since we could not observe anything else, so our being here may say almost nothing about how common life is. Which lens do you trust, and does the silence still demand an answer once you account for observer selection?
* And if we did confirm life out there and had to accept we are not special, what would that do to belief in a higher power, and would shedding (or keeping) that belief help or hurt our odds of pulling together as one species?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group
Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.
Walk & Talk About Life's Big Questions
[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations.
If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!).
**HOW IT WORKS**
**Step 1: Bring a topic**
Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
**Step 2: Circle up & share**
We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
**Step 3: Walk, talk & float**
We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!"
**Step 4: Feel more alive**
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
*For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)*
**HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC**
A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about.
Recent topics include:
* "What are you passionate about right now?"
* "What makes a good friend?"
* "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?"
* "How do you want to be remembered?"
* "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?"
Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter.
**WHAT TO EXPECT**
This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.*
But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here.
**FAQ**
* Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk!
* We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space.
* We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space.
* Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know.
* Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic!
**LOGISTICS**
* If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event.
* This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs.
* Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details.
* If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋
**IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...**
[The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up.
* This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).
Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
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.
Columbus Museum of Art, Free Admission Sundays
Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.
The Non-competitive Tennis Partner Program
We connect you with up to 30 Men or Women tennis partners close to your PLAYING REGION and skill level. This program is less competitive, no champions crowned, no league standings just dedicated tennis partners who want to meet up with you on the courts. Players will meet up to play a tennis match or just to hit around. Just go through the [Join Page](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program) to enter this program.
[https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program](https://www.tenniscolumbus.com/partner-program)
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!






















