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The evening of 21st of June we gather for a soul-nourishing evening to celebrate the longest day of the year, when the sun is at its peak and the veil between worlds is thin. This gathering is inspired by the ancient Celtic reverence for the Summer Solstice, known as one of the sacred turning points of the year. For our ancestors, this was a time of celebrating the sun’s life-giving power, the abundance of the earth, and the deep connection between the human spirit and the natural world. In Celtic tradition, the solstice marked a threshold moment when the veil between worlds was thin, making it a powerful time for prayer, healing, divination, and renewal. The use of sacred herbs, fire ceremonies, blessed water, and intuitive practices all echo traditions that have been honoured across Ireland for generations. As we gather together, we reconnect with this ancient wisdom, honouring the land beneath our feet and the cycles of nature that continue to guide us What can you expect • Fire Ritual Release what no longer serves you in a symbolic burning ceremony—let the flames transform and renew. • San Juan Herbs & Water Blessing Create a traditional bouquet of healing herbs—lavender, rosemary, St. John’s wort, and more—then immerse them in sacred water. We'll bathe our hands or faces with this blessed infusion to purify energy, invite protection, and align with nature’s healing rhythms. • Sound Healing & Sound Bath Drop into deep relaxation as the vibrations of Himalayan bowls and other sacred instruments carry you inward. • Oracle Cards Receive intuitive guidance and messages aligned with your solstice intentions. • Yogi Tea Sip, connect, and ground in the warmth of community. No experience needed—just an open heart. All are welcome This ceremony has a energy exchange of 35 euros, if you wish to attend please email me to soundsouljourney@gmail.com or whatsapp me on 0873260081 These are intimate sessions with a maximum of 6 attendees only 3 spaces left.

Let's have a swim together at Seapoint to mark the summer solstice. The weather will be warm, but there may be rain showers. High tide is at 17.53 so there will be plenty of water at the steps. I will be at the lifeguards centre at 3pm and I will wait 10 mins and then go in. None of us is a lifeguard so everyone swims or dips at their own risk. Bring a hot drink to warm up, if you like. It's always a good idea. See you on Sunday

Socrates Cafe is taking a summer break. Both Third Space Smithfield and Dun Laoghaire Socrates Cafes will NOT meet for July and August. NO meetings during July and August but back in September. Have a good summer and take some time to kick up your heels, read a good book, go to someplace sunny and warm, appreciate life as a gift. The SC team.

Yoga is a form of physical exercise that will have positive effects on your body and mind. It is a highly effective tool to help calm the body and mind, as well as alleviate stress, leaving you more relaxed, energised and calm. Yoga gives energy, which enables us to lead life fully and with enjoyment, and works on lots of different levels of our being. Buddhist meditation techniques offer a way of encouraging and developing positive states of mind, such as calmness, clarity, emotional positivity and a deeper seeing of the true nature of things. The day will be an opportunity to reconnect with your meditation or yoga practice if it has slipped, or serve as a great way to try out these practices if you haven’t done them before. Sunday 21st JUne 2026, 10am – 5pm Book now at [https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-day-retreat-4/](https://dublinbuddhistcentre.org/events/yoga-and-meditation-day-retreat-5/)

Join me for a Sunday morning yoga flow at beautiful Killiney Beach. A welcoming class for all levels — a chance to move, breathe and connect in nature 🌿 🧘 Sunday | 10am 📍 Killiney Beach 💛 Donation based (€5–10 suggested) Bring your mat and water. Optional coffee after ☕ Optional sea swim if you’re feeling brave 🌊 Come solo or bring a friend — meet new people and be part of a welcoming community by the sea 🤍 Aimee Rise Yoga ✨

We will do a walk around the beautiful gardens - lots of beautiful plants and flowers to see! 💐😃 **We will meet just inside the entrance gates near the cafe, grass area there. https://www.botanicgardens.ie The weather forecast for this today is pretty promising so hopefully we’ll see you joining us for a great walk & coffee/ lunch afterwards! 😃 💐 Walk takes approx 1.5 hours on the flat **Note: if you are delayed or need to cancel, can you please leave a message below so that we can wait for you (or cancel your booking) thanks 🙏

Hi all Meetup Sunday June 21st (Longest day of the year) Anyone interested in meeting for coffee and a walk Killiney Hill Magpie coffee shop 12 midday I will be in coffee shop from 11.30 Dog friendly event Drinks in Druid’s chair afterwards optional. Hope to see some of you there Sophie 🌞

### 🌸 What is Heartfulness Meditation? Heartfulness Meditation is a simple and natural way to relax the mind, reduce stress, and connect with your inner self by bringing awareness to the heart ❤️. No prior experience is needed—just sit comfortably, close your eyes, and tune in to the calm within. *** ### 🌟 Why join us? 🧘‍♀️ Let go of stress & tension 🎯 Improve focus & inner balance 🌿 Experience peace and clarity 💛 Connect with like-minded people ☕ Enjoy tea, coffee, and light snacks after the session 📍 **Venue:** Wisdom Centre 🕊 Sophia Housing Street, 25 Cork Street, Dublin 8 **Eircode:** D08 YD91 📅 **When:** Sundays, ⏰ 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM *** ### 🕰️ Schedule: 🔸 **9:45 AM** – Arrive & settle in silence 🔸 **10:00 AM** – Guided relaxation & Heartfulness meditation 🧘‍♂️ 🔸 **10:35 AM** – Reflection & sharing 💬 🔸 **10:50 AM** – Tea, coffee & light breakfast 🍵🥐 🔸 **11:30 AM** – Close *** ### 🌱 New to meditation? Everyone is welcome—whether you’re completely new or already practice meditation. 😊 Feel free to reach out to **Akarsh** at 📧 **ie.secretary@heartfulness.org** or drop us a message on Meetup if you’d like to let us know you’re coming. We’d love to have you join us! 💛

The meaning of the word zen is meditation, zazen means sitting meditation. In zazen practice we begin to know ourselves, and to go beyond the limits of our personal ego. Within our tradition zazen is referred to as shikantaza, not doing, letting go of thoughts, dropping off body and mind. This sitting meditation is the focus of our practice. Language limits our ability to communicate the true nature of zen; it is something that is better understood through practice. We are open to everyone interested in learning about zen. Intro workshop for newcomers is available at 5.30pm each Sunday. The dojo is a sacred place and it is important to be considerate of everyone. We have many people that travel to practise together once a week or once a month. So for that reason it is really essential that we all know the structure of the sitting practise (when to sit, how to do Kinhin, the different bell sounds and their meaning etc), to ensure a silent, safe and meaningful meditation. And it's also great to meet everyone before the sitting practise. And answer any questions you may have. We have zafus and zabutons (mats and cushions) for all to sit on. Chairs are available too. Comfortable clothing for sitting, black or neutral tones best. We greatly appreciate a donation of €5 to cover costs if it's possible for you. Please arrive 10min before start so 6ish (if you're not doing the intro workshop). You are very welcome to our dojo!

This month we’ll be reading Goddess of the River by Vaishnavi Patel. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

The topic for July is "Shoes" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

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Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.