Engaged Buddhism

Tu te surprends à ruminer, à juger, à t’énerver… et tu te demandes pourquoi le bonheur semble si fragile ? Et si le problème venait de certaines habitudes mentales devenues invisibles ? Nombre d’entre elles sapent notre joie de vivre, minent notre confiance et nourrissent une vision erronée de nous-mêmes et des autres. Dans cet atelier, on va : Regarder en nous avec honnêteté et bienveillance. Remplacer les pensées toxiques par plus de sagesse. Identifier ce qui nous limite Commencer à révéler le potentiel illimité de notre esprit. #### [Emploi du temps](https://meditation-paris.org/activites/les-habitudes-qui-detruisent-notre-bonheur/#c61493fe639ad7f56) * 14h30-15h45 : séance 1 * 16h15-17h30 : séance 2 Chaque séance se compose de méditation et d’enseignement adaptés au thème du jour. Pendant la pause, profitez de notre espace café ou de la cour intérieure pour un moment d’échange autour d’une collation. * d'infos : https://meditation-paris.org/activites/les-habitudes-qui-detruisent-notre-bonheur/

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Hi 👋 I'm Younes. A few weeks ago I started a challenge to have coffee with 100 strangers. This group is a way for me to achieve that. Why ? You might ask. And to that, I say why not ? Talking to strangers is both scary and exciting. Scary because we fear the awkward silence, the awkward laughs, and the awkward small talk. Exciting because we discover new life stories, new life perspectives and just whole new world. My argument is the exciting part is way more rewarding than scary part. If you agree with that statement, I wanna meet you ! Here is what we would probably talk about in our coffee meeting: * You life story * My life story * Tech, business, food, movies, shows, music, relationships, religion, podcasts, chess, books, and whatever you're passionate about * Ask you some of my fav questions ([https://younesaeo.com/questions](https://younesaeo.com/questions)) and discuss our answers. P.S: You can send me a message on whatsapp if you'd like to know more info about me or the event (+33784990146)

Toi aussi tu te sens envahi par le stress, l'anxiété, la colère et leurs lots de douleurs diverses et avariées ? As-tu le sentiment que c'est le bazar dans ta vie intérieure et dans la vie à l'extérieur ? Tu souhaites transformer quelque chose pour reprendre le pouvoir sur ta vie ? Prends ton mieux-être en main, viens te former au Reiki et faire des rencontres inspirantes, riches en profondeur. Tu es au bon endroit. Le stage de **formation au Reiki Usui Ryoho Traditionnel Niveau I - Shoden** dure 2 jours. *Durant le Niveau I tu recevras :* L'histoire du Reiki depuis [Mikao Usui](https://www.parisreiki.com/post/reiki-stele-funeraire-de-mikao-usui) Les cinq piliers du Reiki Les [préceptes](https://www.parisreiki.com/post/les-gokai-ou-les-5-pr%C3%A9ceptes-du-reiki) qui sous-tendent la pratique [Des méditations](https://www.parisreiki.com/post/meditations-reiki-hatsurei-ho) L'initiation Le [Reiju](https://www.parisreiki.com/post/tout-savoir-sur-le-reiju) Un espace/temps de pratique sur soi et d'échange en binôme. *Prérequis :* ​ Idéalement, avoir reçu au moins 1 séance de Reiki dans sa vie. Participation : **300€ pour les 2 jours**. L'après-midi Reiki du 15 Mars est inclus dans le stage. [Inscription stage reiki 1 du Samedi 6 et Dimanche 7 Juin](https://www.parisreiki.com/service-page/stage-reiki-1-shoden-juin-2026?referral=service_list_widget)

Bonjour à toutes et tous ! ✨ Pour notre prochaine séance de lecture 📖, nous ouvrirons un nouveau thème autour de la tristesse, du mal-être et de la dépression à travers *La Déchéance d’un homme* de Osamu Dazai 🇯🇵 À travers le récit de Yōzō, personnage profondément isolé et incapable de trouver sa place parmi les autres, Dazai livre une œuvre intime, sombre et bouleversante sur le sentiment d’aliénation, la solitude et la difficulté d’exister. Considéré aujourd’hui comme un classique de la littérature japonaise moderne, ce roman continue de toucher par sa sincérité et sa fragilité. Comme toujours, nous nous retrouverons autour d’un café ou d’un thé ☕ pour échanger librement sur nos impressions et nos réflexions, dans un esprit bienveillant et ouvert. Au plaisir de vous retrouver pour cette nouvelle lecture ✨ À très bientôt, Jade

Chez Riz-Riz, 221 Rue Saint Martin, 75003 Scroll down for the ENGLISH version🙂. Bonjour à tous🌱! Je propose de tester ensemble ce resto' végane ! Pour checker le Menu : ➡️[Menu | Riz-Riz](https://www.riz-riz.com/menu) Merci d’être prévoyant : **ne réservez que si vous êtes certain** de pouvoir venir. En cas d’empêchement, merci de mettre à jour votre statut "RSVP" en ligne suffisamment à l’avance (2 jours avant, c’est un peu juste 😅). 🍀 Hâte de vous retrouver !!! 🍀 \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* Hi everyone! 🌱 I'd like to suggest this spot for a fully plant-based lunch. Click here to explore the menu: **➡️** [Menu | Riz-Riz](https://www.riz-riz.com/menu) Please be considerate. **Only book if you're positive you can come**... so to make booking manageable. If you need to cancel your attendance, please do so by updating your "RSVP" status online soon enough, no later than 2 days before. 🍀Looking forward to seeing you!🍀

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

Bonjour tout le monde ! Nous espérons que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un nouvel événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Coréen : * L'événement se tient à « Les Berthom » : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, avec une participation à 10€ (11€ par carte). Station République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11)/Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Votre première boisson est inclue dans les frais de participation ! L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le lieu étant un bar, l’événement n’accueille pas de mineur non accompagné ! Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * L'événement durera toute la soirée. Des tables de à 4 à ８ personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Coréens par table. Pendant toute la soirée, je me permettrait de changer des personnes de tables après un certain temps (30-45 minutes) afin que vous ne soyez pas toujours avec les mêmes personnes ! L’événement a un but d’échange de langue et culturel, en y ajoutant un côté social ! Ce n’est pas un speed-dating. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇰🇷 **안녕하세요! 잘 지내고 계신가요? 😁** 이번에는 **프랑스어 & 한국어 언어 교환 이벤트**를 준비했습니다! * **3월 1일 (일요일) 18:00 시작** (체크인은 17:55부터 진행됩니다) * **Les Berthom** : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris 근처 지하철역: * République (지하철 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) * Oberkampf (지하철 5, 9) 참가비 10€ (카드 11€) — 바 메뉴에서 음료 1잔이 포함됩니다. **이벤트 구성** * 전체 프로그램은 2시간 동안 진행되며, **30분씩 총 4세션**으로 나뉘어 있어요. * 한 테이블은 4-8명으로 구성되며, 프랑스인과 한국인이 함께 앉습니다. * 각 세션은 **프랑스어 15분 + 한국어 15분**으로 진행됩니다. * 30분이 끝날 때마다 자리를 바꿔 새로운 사람들과 대화 가능합니다. (따라서 한 번의 이벤트에서 최소 9\~12명의 새로운 사람들을 만나게 돼요!) 이 이벤트의 목적은 **언어/문화 교류와 친목에** 있으며 스피드 데이팅 이벤트가 아닌 부분은 엄격하게 지켜질 예정입니다! ^^ 즐겁게 이야기 나누고, 다양한 사람들을 만날 수 있기를 기대합니다. 조만간 함께해요!

Nos cafés socratiques proposent un espace pour oser penser ensemble, à travers la dialectique des contraires. Ils invitent à se confronter aux limites de la pensée afin de révéler les contradictions inhérentes à la réalité. Face au confort des certitudes figées, cet exercice devient une expérience vivante de questionnement. Le dialogue des idées ouvre alors un champ d’observation des tensions et des conflits intérieurs. Penser ensemble, ici, n’est pas chercher des réponses définitives, mais apprendre à élargir notre champs de représentations. **Réservation :** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1978895433512?aff=oddtdtcreator Ou par mail : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com 👉 Ouvert à tous ! 👉Tarif : 7€ (boisson incluse) 👉lapasserelle75011@gmail.com

Bienvenue à tous ! La méditation du cœur est une technique simple et pratique. En quelques minutes, vous apprendrez à vous détendre véritablement et à ressentir la légèreté et la joie. Vous n'avez pas besoin de savoir comment méditer ni croire en un système ou une philosophie particulière. Venez et faîtes l'expérience. C'est tout ! A dimanche prochain !

Rejoignez-nous pour un **Group de Yoga régulière au cœur de Paris**, **axée sur la pleine conscience, la méditation et la découverte de soi.** Cette aventure est conçue pour les débutants qui cherchent à se lancer dans un voyage de transformation personnelle et de bien-être holistique. Pendant le cours nous plongerons dans la philosophie de la pleine conscience et explorerons des pratiques qui favorisent la clarté mentale, la résilience émotionnelle et la croissance spirituelle. Essayez une **combinaison unique d’asanas, d’étirements, de méditation et de pratiques mentales visant à augmenter votre confiance en vous et votre estime de soi.** Découvrez la beauté du moment présent et apprenez des outils pour développer un état d’esprit positif et un mode de vie sain. Ce cours offre un endroit sûr pour travailler sur vos qualités intérieures et améliorer votre santé mentale tout en profitant de l'énergie vibrante de la ville. Ne manquez pas l'opportunité de faire un pas vers une vie plus consciente et épanouissante en compagnie de **personnes amicales,** partageant les mêmes intentions dans l'atmosphère calme de Paris.

Quand l'art fait corps avec la philosophie ! Les scènes ouvertes sont l'occasion d'exprimer l'artiste qui se cache en soi : danse, chant, poésie, slam... laissez parler votre artiste intérieur ! Avec nos scènes ouvertes philosophiques, nous ouvrons la scène à toutes les formes artistiques : poésie, musique, danse, théâtre, dessin… pour penser autrement, par le corps, la voix, le rythme. Chaque rencontre part d’un thème, choisi pour nourrir la création autant que la réflexion. Ce n’est pas un concours, mais un espace libre, où chacun peut faire vibrer une idée. Nous invitons des artistes et des apprentis artistes à proposer des formes brèves qui éclairent le thème d’un regard sensible et philosophique. La scène ouverte Philo cherche moins la virtuosité que la sincérité. C’est un lieu où la pensée descend dans la chair et remonte au coeur. Thème : **L'ART DE VIVRE** Date : dimanche 7 juin Horaire : 17h45 Lieu : La Passerelle, 26 rue de Crussol, 75011 Contact : lapasserelle75011@gmail.com Instruments sur place : Guitare, piano

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B What does it mean to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world? In this gathering, we'll continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount from a mystical perspective. Together we’ll explore Matthew 5:13–16, looking not only to the passage as moral instruction, but also to the deeper transformation of consciousness that Jesus invites. Together we'll reflect on how spiritual awakening changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Hosted by Ohio History Connection Address: Octagon Earthworks 125 N. 33rd St., Newark, OH 43055 UNESCO World Heritage Site Join us on June 18 at the Octagon Earthworks Visitor Center for a special evening celebrating the release of John E. Hancock’s new book, **Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks: Landscape Monuments of the Ancient Ohio Valley.** Event Schedule • Doors open: 6:30 p.m. • Lecture begins: 7 p.m. John Hancock will share the story behind Ohio’s remarkable Hopewell earthworks and how eight of these architectural masterpieces became UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He will also discuss how this new Smithsonian publication presents the latest knowledge about their astonishing scope, subtle beauty, and the brilliant Indigenous designers and builders who created them nearly 2,000 years ago. • Book signing: Immediately following the lecture. Books will be available for purchase. **Admission** • $10 per person or Free with a purchase of a book • Free for OHC members • Free for students with a valid ID **About the Book** Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks presents Ohio’s eight UNESCO-inscribed earthworks in a richly illustrated volume from Smithsonian Books. This expanded and re-edited edition of the sites’ World Heritage nomination dossier was produced in collaboration with the Ohio History Connection and the National Park Service. The book features illustrated descriptions and histories of these Indigenous masterpieces, summaries of archaeological research, insights from American Indian scholars and leaders, and discussions of the earthworks’ design, construction, and cultural significance. **About the Author** John E. Hancock taught architecture, design, and history at the University of Cincinnati for 40 years. He has produced numerous multimedia exhibits and publications about Ohio’s earthworks and served as the principal author and photographer for the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks UNESCO World Heritage nomination. In addition to this Smithsonian publication (April 2026), he has also released Traveler’s Guide to Ancient Ohio (April 2026). Come learn about one of the world’s greatest ancient landscapes and meet the author behind this exciting new publication! More info: [https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/](https://www.ohiohistory.org/events/lecture-and-book-signing-with-john-e-hancock/)

We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country. Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply. ### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?** Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment. ## **Why Join?** * **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance. * **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space. * **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection. ## **The Ideal Group Leader** The ideal group leader * Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community. * Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us. * Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind. * An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection. * An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms. * Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus. ## **Our Impact**  Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported: * A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being. * An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging. * Said they would return again. We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself. ### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based** Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission! Every contribution helps us: * **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization. * **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year. By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic. ## **Come Join Us!** We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection. 🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside 🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application 🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831