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Comedy Therapy Friedrichshain — Problems Solved by Comedians
**Berlin's oldest comedy show where your problems become the punchlines. Real problems. Bad advice. Great comedy. Now in Friedrichshain too!**
**A fast-paced showcase where comedians turn your anonymous problems into punchy on-stage therapy**
Write down anything you want - from dating disasters to existential crisis & watch comedians solve it in the craziest way possible.
❗️**You stay anonymous, and we won't talk to you unless you want us to!** Perfect for introverts, overthinkers, and anyone who needs a laugh
**Doors 20:00 \| Show 20:30**
* Stand-up comedy + live "therapy"
* Different lineup + new problems every show
* A cosy, intimate vibe in Friedrichshain
Every show is a fresh combo of stand-up brought by the guest comedian and advice from the host **Lena Stolby** — she's Russian, so she really knows about problems!
&
**THIS IS A PAID WHAT YOU CAN EVENT**
We have been running solely thanks tolthe support of the
audience.
**Suggested contribution: €15** standard / **€12** reduced (student, unemployed)
Sufi-Abend in Berlin ufaFabrik
Der Sufi-Abend in Berlin lädt die Menschen dazu ein, mehr über den Sufi-Weg des Islam und die Arbeit des Sufi-Zentrum Rabbaniyya zu erfahren. Die Abende werden von Einzelpersonen, Bildungseinrichtungen und Gruppen von Gemeinschaften aus anderen Religionen besucht. Der traditionelle Ablauf mit Sohbet-Ansprache und Dhikr-Meditation wird mit gelegentlichen Themenabenden, Workshops, musikalischen Lesungen und Gastvorträgen bereichert und verleiht so dem Sufi-Abend in Berlin seinen besonderen Reiz.
Geleitet werden die Abende von kompetenten VertreterInnen von Sheikh Eşref Efendi, die auch als Sprecher zu Bildungs- und öffentlichen Institutionen eingeladen werden und an den verschiedenen interreligiösen und interkulturellen Projekten der Stadt Berlin und weltweit teilnehmen.
Wir öffnen unsere Türen um 20:00 Uhr und beginnen pünktlich um 20:15 Uhr mit der traditionellen Sufi #Meditation beginnen, wie sie schon seit Jahrhunderten praktiziert wird. Nach einer kurzen Pause geht es mit einer #Sohbet, einer Sufi-Ansprache, weiter, denn der Weg der Sufis ist der Weg der Ansprache und der Gemeinschaft.
Folgt dem Ruf von #Mawlana #Rumi: Komm, Wer immer Du bist!
***
The Sufi Evening in Berlin invites people to learn more about the Sufi path of Islam and the work of the Sufi Centre Rabbaniyya. The evenings are attended by individuals, educational institutions and groups of communities from other religions. The traditional schedule with Sohbet address and Dhikr meditation is enriched with occasional theme evenings, workshops, musical readings and guest lectures, thus giving the Sufi Evening in Berlin its special charm.
The evenings are led by competent representatives of Sheikh Eşref Efendi, who are also invited to speak at educational and public institutions and participate in the various interfaith and intercultural projects of the city of Berlin and worldwide.
We open our doors at 20:00 and start punctually at 20:15 with the traditional Sufi #Meditation as it has been practiced for centuries. After a short break, we will continue with a #Sohbet, a spiritual conversation, because the Sufi way is conversation with the Sheikh and gathering with community.
**Follow the call of #Mawlana #Rumi: Come, Whoever You Are!**
Freitag im Monat ab 20 Uhr / On first Friday of the month 8 pm
1. Sufi-Abend in Berlin ufaFabrik
Viktoriastr. 10-18
12105 Berlin
U6 Ullsteinstraße
anmelden unter / register at:
info@sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de
http://sufi-zentrum-rabbaniyya.de
Mavericks Bouldering — Casual Climb & Hangout
A small NEXUS gathering built around movement and natural conversation.
**Important!**
We’re moving our full event schedule to our website.
👉 For all upcoming events and details, visit: [https://nexuswerkstatt.com](https://nexuswerkstatt.com)
CRAZY STUPID BERLIN
## \*\*DNA. presents "CRAZY STUPID BERLIN".\*\*
The comedian **Tyrone Stallone**, provides an amazing show about finding a partner in Berlin is like looking for a flat: all the nice ones are taken, and the rest are outside the ring. There is only one thing to do: l**augh about it!** Our Love Doctors shall provide Jokes, Scandalous Stories and Relationship Advice with the help of the audience.
We're here to show You that even though You may be alone, You are never alone!
##### WHEN:
Every Friday
DOORS: 8 pm
SHOW: 8.30 - 10/10.30 pm
**WHERE:**
[DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6)
Wrangelstraße 25
10997 Berlin
##### **TICKETS:**
**Box Office**: donation based for DNA. Members\* / Regular (Daily Membership\*\*)
**Suggested donation:**
* General: 10€-15€
* Students & unemployed 5€-7€
***Note:*** *It's Pay What You Want. You just decide the amount You want to pay AFTER the show.*
**[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)**
**SIGN UP:**
Sign Up bellow and save Your spot :)
See You Soon.
With Love.
Tyrone Stallone & DNA.
***
For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club)
\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Seitai free group session
Come join us for a gentle yet powerful Seitai group practice — a space where silence, breath, and spontaneous movement meet. This is a donation-based event, so you’re free to contribute what feels right (from 0€ to (your choice)€).
✨ What is Seitai?
Seitai (整体) is a Japanese practice that helps you reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. Through subtle awareness and guided techniques, you’ll be invited to:
Listen deeply to your body through Yuki (a meditative, hands-on practice of sensing and following the breath).
Release hidden tension with Katsugen — allowing involuntary, spontaneous movements to arise naturally.
Find balance in stillness and movement, letting your body recalibrate itself in surprising ways.
Seitai is not about control or forcing; it’s about giving voice to the movements your body has been waiting to express. Sometimes this brings ease, clarity, and lightness. Sometimes it stirs up dizziness, discomfort, or emotions. Every experience is valid — and you are always free to pause or leave at any time.
🌌 Why join?
Discover a practice that many find deeply transformative.
Create space for release, renewal, and vitality.
Explore in community, whether you’re a curious first-timer or already familiar with Seitai.
👕 Practical details
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a towel and water to stay hydrated.
Bring openness and curiosity.
Watchers are welcome — you can simply observe, or dive into active practice.
The session is guided, but the real teacher is your own body.
✨ Learn more:
🎥 Watch a short video: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op
📖 Read more about Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/
Everyone is welcome, whether you are completely new or already familiar with Seitai. Bring comfortable clothes and an open mind.
💰 This event is donation-based, supporting the space and allowing us to keep offering it. Private one-to-one sessions are also available at an affordable price.
🌿 Step into silence, breath, and spontaneous movement — your body knows the way.
PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, Berlin, 2nd Floor, first room.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626?
Pangea Haus e.V. 2nd floor
Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin
Concept and rules:
https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/
Deutsch
Komm zu unserer sanften und doch kraftvollen Seitai-Gruppenpraxis – ein Raum, in dem Stille, Atem und spontane Bewegung aufeinandertreffen. Dies ist eine Veranstaltung auf Spendenbasis, du kannst also frei beisteuern, was sich für dich richtig anfühlt (von 0€ bis (deine Wahl)€).
✨ Was ist Seitai?
Seitai (整体) ist eine japanische Praxis, die dir hilft, dich wieder mit der angeborenen Intelligenz deines Körpers zu verbinden. Durch subtile Achtsamkeit und angeleitete Techniken bist du eingeladen:
*Tief auf deinen Körper zu hören durch Yuki (eine meditative, praktische Übung des Erspürens und Folgens des Atems).
* Verborgene Spannungen mit Katsugen zu lösen – indem du unwillkürlichen, spontanen Bewegungen erlaubst, ganz natürlich zu entstehen.
*Balance in Stille und Bewegung zu finden, während sich dein Körper auf überraschende Weise selbst neu ausrichtet.
Bei Seitai geht es nicht um Kontrolle oder Zwang; es geht darum, den Bewegungen eine Stimme zu geben, auf deren Ausdruck dein Körper gewartet hat. Manchmal bringt dies Leichtigkeit, Klarheit und Entspannung. Manchmal wirbelt es Schwindel, Unbehagen oder Emotionen auf. Jede Erfahrung ist gültig – und es steht dir jederzeit frei, eine Pause zu machen oder zu gehen.
🌌 Warum teilnehmen?
* Entdecke eine Praxis, die viele als tief transformierend empfinden.
*Schaffe Raum für Loslassen, Erneuerung und Vitalität.
* Erkunde die Praxis in der Gemeinschaft, egal ob du neugieriger Anfänger bist oder bereits Erfahrung mit Seitai hast.
👕 Praktische Details
*Trage bequeme Kleidung und bringe ein Handtuch sowie Wasser mit, um hydriert zu bleiben.
* Bringe Offenheit und Neugier mit.
*Zuschauer sind willkommen – du kannst einfach nur beobachten oder direkt in die aktive Praxis eintauchen.
* Die Sitzung wird angeleitet, aber der wahre Lehrer ist dein eigener Körper.
✨ Mehr erfahren:
🎥 Schau dir ein kurzes Video an: https://youtu.be/KF7agFE1zss?si=6UhmjwaIAfBo-_Op
In diesem Video [00:16] wird Seitai als eine japanische Kulturform beschrieben, die den Organismus wieder in Ordnung bringt („Seitai“ bedeutet „Körper in Ordnung“). Es basiert auf der Beobachtung der natürlichen Lebensenergie und nutzt Bewegungen wie Katsugen Undo [00:32], um die Vitalität zu fördern.
📖 Lies mehr über Seitai: https://seitaibarcelona.com/what-is-seitai/
Jeder ist willkommen, egal ob du völlig neu bist oder Seitai bereits kennst. Bringe bequeme Kleidung und einen offenen Geist mit.
💰 Diese Veranstaltung basiert auf Spenden, um den Raum zu unterstützen und es uns zu ermöglichen, dieses Angebot weiterhin aufrechtzuerhalten. Private Einzelsitzungen sind ebenfalls zu einem erschwinglichen Preis verfügbar.
🌿 Tritt ein in die Stille, den Atem und die spontane Bewegung – dein Körper kennt den Weg.
PangeaHaus, Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin, 2. Etage, erster Raum.
Anfahrt via Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUA4DqR7DEP5XhEy7
https://www.eventbrite.de/e/seitai-free-group-session-tickets-1982614595626?
Pangea Haus e.V. Zweite Etage
Trautenaustraße 5, 10717 Berlin
Konzept und Regelungen: https://www.systemik-im-dialog.de/
Existentialism Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Love: Past, Present, and Future – From Biology to the Heart
**Love: Past, Present, and Future – From Biology to the Heart**
Love is one of the most intimate and transformative experiences of being alive. It can bring joy or heartbreak, clarity or confusion, fleeting moments or lifelong bonds. While deeply personal, love is also universal—woven into our biology, reflected in human culture, mirrored in the animal kingdom, and explored through spiritual and moral traditions.
At its core, love is biological. Our brains are wired for connection: dopamine sparks desire, oxytocin fosters attachment. These chemical signals guide attraction, bonding, and social cohesion. Yet love is far more than biology.
Across spiritual traditions, love is celebrated as sacred and transformative, guiding behavior, inspiring compassion, and creating meaning beyond the self. Devotion, care, and empathy show how love can connect individuals, communities, and the wider world.
Love is not unique to humans. Animals form bonds, care for their young, and display loyalty and attachment. From swans that mate for life to nurturing communities of elephants and dolphins, the natural world reminds us that connection is both instinctive and profound.
In modern times, love is evolving. Romantic partnerships, friendships, and self-love are increasingly shaped by digital technology, social change, and global mobility. Love today can cross continents in an instant, flourish in virtual spaces, or challenge traditional norms—emphasizing choice, equality, emotional fulfillment, and authenticity.
Looking ahead, love may take forms we can barely imagine. Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and bioengineering could reshape intimacy, attachment, and connection.
Future relationships might include AI companions, hybrid human-digital bonds, or entirely new ways of caring for others—prompting us to rethink what it means to love.
This session will explore love as a phenomenon that spans biology, psychology, society, spirituality, the animal kingdom, and emerging futures. We will reflect on how love is felt, expressed, and understood—personally and collectively—and how it shapes identity, behavior, and meaning in life.
**We will focus on:**
* Cultural, historical, and spiritual perspectives on love
* The biology of attraction, bonding, and attachment
* Psychology: intimacy, emotional bonds, and human connection
* Lessons from the animal kingdom: care, loyalty, and partnership
* Modern love: technology, social change, and evolving norms
* The future of love: AI, virtual relationships, and new possibilities
* Personal dimensions: vulnerability, growth, heartbreak, and self-love
* Expanding who can love freely and how we practice love today
Join us for an intimate and reflective conversation on love—in all its forms, from brain chemistry to spiritual and moral traditions, from animal bonds to digital possibilities. Together, we’ll explore how love shapes life today and what it might become tomorrow.
📅 **Event Details**
🗓️ **Date:** Saturday, 04 April 2026
⏰ **Time:** 14:00
📍 **Location:** Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin
📱 **WhatsApp:** For prep materials and directions
[Group Chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
MAKE POETRY SEXY AGAIN - WORKSHOP
## **DNA. presents "Make Poetry Sexy Again - WORKSHOP"**
#### A special Writing Session for Poets, Spoken Word Artists, and Word Lovers
— a time to connect, share, and grow. Together.
The Session begins with guided writing workshop and creative exercises, followed by an **open discussion and shared writing circle.**
**Come as You are.**
Showcase Your words, explore Your creative flow, and find inspiration in the energy of others.
You’ll leave with **new words, new connections, and a deeper bond with Your art — and Your audience.**
Join a circle where words are celebrated.
##### **WHEN:**
Every Sunday
DOORS: 2.15 pm
START: 2.30 pm
END OF THE WORKSHOP: 3.30 pm
OPEN WRITING SESSION: 3.30 - OPEN END
##### **WHERE:**
[DNA. ART HOUSE](https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XrC8gTPtdDGb3oB6)
Wrangelstraße 25
10997 Berlin
##### **TICKETS:**
available at the Box Office: Free for DNA. Members\* / 15e Regular (Daily Membership\*\*)
**[> See more Info about DNA. Membership](https://www.dna-artclub.com/dna-member)**
##### SIGN UP:
No sign up needed. Just come over & join us :)
See You Soon.
Love.
DNA.
***
For more insights, follow us on IG: [@nightart.club](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club)
\*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR.
\*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the [Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/hausordnung) and [Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V.](https://dairnight.com/geschaftsordnung) Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.
Kreative Schreibwerkstatt in der ufaFabrik Tempelhof
Für Mitglieder von Text Collective Berlin ist die Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung kostenlos.
Nicht-Mitglieder werden um einen Teilnahmebeitrag von zehn Euro gebeten. Hier buchen: [https://textcollective.de/ticket](https://textcollective.de/ticket)
Es handelt sich um einen moderierten Workshop.
Kreative Schreibübung mit anschließender Diskussion zum Erfahrungsaustausch, Inspiration und Motivation zu sammeln. Ein Raum für alle, die kreativ schreiben möchten – egal ob du gerade erst anfängst oder schon länger schreibst.
**Jeden ersten Samstag des Monats von 15:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr in der ufaFabrik in Tempelhof.**
**Was dich erwartet:**
In unseren Treffen arbeiten wir mit abwechslungsreichen Schreibimpulsen, die neue Perspektiven eröffnen und spielerisches Experimentieren ermöglichen. Du schreibst direkt vor Ort, teilst deine Texte mit der Gruppe (freiwillig!) und erhältst konstruktives Feedback.
Die Atmosphäre ist offen und unterstützend. Hier darf ein Text noch unfertig sein, eine Idee noch roh, ein Gedanke noch unausgereift. In dieser Atmosphäre gegenseitiger Wertschätzung entsteht der Mut, sich auszuprobieren und die eigene Stimme zu entdecken. Wir lesen einander vor, geben Rückmeldung, ermutigen uns gegenseitig und praktizieren das Zuhören.
Tennis Class - Beginner (Outdoor)
Outdoor
Tennis-Infos:
Max. 4 players on 1 court with licensed tennis coach
Fees: 23€ (lesson with licensed tennis coach)
Rackets: rent cost free (please notify via Whatsapp or SMS one day in advance)
Shoes: Shoes with white sole & without profile. Option to rent a pair at the reception for a fee (2,5€ Cash)!
See you on the court ;)
The participant becomes a member of the sportclub association Tennis 'n Beach Rhein-Main Wiesbaden e.V. for the duration of the sporting event and accepts with their booking/participation the statutes TnB e.V. and the rules of procedure of the association called Geschäftsordung as well as the data protection rules.
statutes TnB e.V.: https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Satzung.pdf
Geschäftsordnung:
https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-AGB.pdf
data protection:
https://tnb.pythonanywhere.com/static/documents/TnB-Datenschutzerklaerung.pdf
Schatzkammer der Liebe - Mystische Dimensionen im Humboldt Forum
Das Sufi-Zentrum Rabbaniyya setzt Die Schatzkammer der Liebe fort.
Inspiriert von Hazrat Farid ad-Din Attars „Mantıq-at Tayr", Vogelgespräche, bietet die Veranstaltungsreihe faszinierende Einblicke in die Erzähltradition des mystischen Orients und die sufische Reise zur Selbsterkenntnis.
Jeden Monat werden die Besucherlnnen durch meditative Gesänge und die Tänze der Derwische aus dem Sufi-Zentrum Rabbaniyya in die mystischen Dimensionen des traditionellen Sufismus entrückt.
Die Veranstaltung ist kostenfrei, der Eintritt ins Museum erfolgt über die gegebenen Bedingungen unter https://www.humboldtforum.org/de/programm/termin/lesung/rumis-schatzkammer-der-liebe-72781/
Evening of Meditation - The key to experiencing interconnectedness with nature
We are inviting you to our next Evening of Meditation on **Sunday, the 5th of April**. These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward that we take together regarding a particular topic. This time we explore **The key to experiencing our interconnectedness with nature**.
Most of us live in cities, spending our days in front of screens or in closed environments, and only occasionally take a walk in a park or go on a hike. Our experience of nature is often limited to a little time off to "recharge our batteries," when in fact, a deeper connection with nature can open up so much more within us. Let’s discover The key to experiencing our interconnectedness with nature.
📍Where: [Yoga Sky](https://maps.app.goo.gl/kBxUvZrqo5yzRNe88?g_st=ipc), Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin
Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor.
🗓 When: Sunday, 5th of April, 19:00 - 20:30
Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down.
🎟️ Entry: €5, just to pay for the space (in cash or PayPal)
For more info go to: [https://onenessberlin.com/](https://onenessberlin.com/)
You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you.
Looking forward to see you,
Oneness Berlin
Florian, Jazgul & Carla
[Ladies Only] I WRITE @Iska Café – A Silent Writing Club for Women
Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgment.
This will be a Ladies Only gathering: a women-only writing space designed for quiet, connection, and creativity.
Whether you’re journaling, writing a novel, drafting an article, or just processing your thoughts, this is a space to simply show up and write.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just a warm community, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to your writing practice.
🗓️ **What to expect:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Sunday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin.
Google map pin: [here](https://maps.app.goo.gl/765XQTN8KBGv95gx9)
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, you will always be welcomed.
Let's write together!
Existentialism Events Near You
Connect with your local Existentialism community
Humanist Program
The Humanist Monthly Program is our longest running event and still a community favorite. In the old days it used to be called "Going to HCCO" and we still like to think of it as our flagship event.
We will be hearing from Becca Powell, Director of Advocacy and Outreach at Unchained At Last, an organization whose mission is dedication to ending forced and child marriage in the United States through direct services and systems change. Unchained At Last's mission clearly meshes and addresses several of our Humanist Ten Commitments. Becca will educate us about an issue many of us may not be familiar with--but should be.
Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk.
Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online
Join Zoom Meeting
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1)
Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953
Passcode: 760812
One tap mobile
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The formal presentation will start at noon
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
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.
COUNT monthly event: Kitchen service at Van Buren Center's shelter
Come assist Van Buren Shelter (https://ymcacolumbus.org/locations/vanburen) staff in serving dinners and cleaning up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dinner for the women is 5-6 pm and for the families is 6:15-7:15 pm. There is ample free parking available in the shelter's lot. The recommended area to park is in green in the image above.
There will be a new entrance for the time being. We are asking all volunteers to enter through the Donation Dock door, the orange mark on the image above. This door is located between the Single Adults and Family Shelter. You will see 2 large garage doors with a large green trash compactor in the center. Please head to the closest garage door to the building wall, with a ramp leading up. There, you will see a door with a sign stating instructions on how to enter the building. Please ring the doorbell, and a staff member will come and escort you into the building. If a staff member takes longer than 5 minutes, please call the front desk at 614-689-2020. This is a new process for us, and we do not want to keep you waiting! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this temporary change.
The shelter needs a volunteer count the day before the event so sign-up ends Monday at 4:50 PM. Afterwards some of us go to the Omnipresent Atheists Weekly Meetup in progress to have a bit to eat or drink (http://www.meetup.com/omnipresentatheists/).
Volunteers must be 14 or older. Since we will be working around families, the YMCA does not permit volunteering by individuals with convictions for violent or sexual crimes. The YMCA reserves the right to run background checks on volunteers.
For questions, comment on this page or contact: Andrew, awhit12@yahoo.com, (614)937-5802 (cell). Please let Andrew know if you volunteer anytime other than our COUNT events so that he can count your hours toward our service record.
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!
Psychic Fair
We will have our certified mediums available and you can receive 3 10-minute readings for $20.
To keep you safe, we will be following all CDC and Health Dept. guidelines at our psychic fair today. Sitters and readers required to wear a mask. We will maintain a minimum of 6 foot physical distance during readings. Please, if you can, bring your own portable chair to use during your readings.
Please note that we are at our wonderful new home at Unity of Columbus, 4211 Maize Road, Columbus, OH
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
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













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