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 OM Chanting à Paris 5e :   tous les mardis à 19h30
OM Chanting à Paris 5e : tous les mardis à 19h30
❤️ 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗭 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗥 𝗗𝗨 𝗢𝗠 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 ❤️ Cette pratique accroît la paix intérieure, la positivité, la clarté mentale, la liberté émotionnelle et l’harmonisation corps-esprit. 🌿𝑽𝒊𝒅𝒆́𝒐 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒔-𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒆́𝒆 𝒆𝒏 𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒄̧𝒂𝒊𝒔 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYDt82jOOJk 🌿𝐋𝐞 𝐎𝐌 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 génère une fréquence vibratoire qui évacue la négativité, la transforme et apporte aux participants une énergie positive. 🌿𝗟𝗲 𝗢𝗠 continue de vibrer dans les corps des participants après le cercle, leur permettant de partager ces bonnes vibrations partout où ils vont. 👉𝗜𝐧𝘀𝐜𝗿𝐢𝗽𝐭𝗶𝐨𝗻 par mail, sms ou téléphone: omchanting.parisidf@gmail.com ou Fabienne : 06 07 89 15 67 👉𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧 : Métro ligne 5 (St Marcel) ou ligne 7 (Censier-Daubenton) Bus 24 ou 67 (Buffon - La Mosquée), bus 91 (Saint Marcel - Jeanne d'Arc) 👉𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞: aux frais de location de la salle (5€ recommandés)
★. Apero Karaoké Party ★ Exchange languages or sing with internationals
★. Apero Karaoké Party ★ Exchange languages or sing with internationals
*Hi everyone! * Come sing your heart out and meet internationals or Parisians. Chat in every language! An icebreaker game with matching stickers is offered – and you can win a free shot ** Talk or Sing… you choose!** This is a brand new aperitif concept for: ️ Chatting in multiple languages, Singing with people from all around the world, You can come alone or with friends. Come whenever you can, but not too late to catch up with the group! **Practical info:** Time: 7pm – 10:30pm Free with the pass available on the Socializus app WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BjmhwVp9ojF9wWuK5sb6dn/) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Support the association and help cover meetup costs with an annual membership card here: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected everywhere:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JzsETXxc4Ug0RwvgrJZ49S) (Activate “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an Organizer via WhatsApp: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations through the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! / By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also post your own photos with the hashtag #socializus
Yoga & Pranayama (Breathwork) in Paris 75015
Yoga & Pranayama (Breathwork) in Paris 75015
5 rue François Coppée, 75015 Paris
★ Exchange Languages ★
★ Exchange Languages ★
* Between 20 and 30 international attendees \* We meet to promote cultural exchanges or practice a foreign language. The number of participants is limited to preserve user-friendliness. The address is therefore given only for participants who have taken a membership card valid for one year. The membership card offers a special feature: choose a sticker number and receive a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. **Card fee is 5€ and available here** : https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025
Soirée de méditation du mardi
Soirée de méditation du mardi
🌸 Chaque mardi, nous organisons une soirée durant laquelle nous pratiquons la méditation nommée Shamatha-Vipashyana, que beaucoup connaissent aujourd’hui sous le nom de Mindfulness. Une première partie est composée d’un temps de méditation de 40 minutes, puis, après un temps de pause, la deuxième partie est dédiée à un enseignement portant sur la méditation, la tradition bouddhique, l’art et la poésie modernes, l’écologie…. Un temps de partage et de questions/réponses clôture la soirée. Les sessions commencent à 20h30 (mais nous conseillons d'arriver à 20h25 afin de prendre le temps de s'installer). La première séance est gratuite, puis vous avez la possibilité de profiter d'un temps d'essai avant de choisir de vous engager ou non de manière plus approfondie. N'hésitez pas à visiter notre site pour en savoir plus sur nos propositions: [www.gandharameditation.org](www.gandharameditation.org) Les détails pour nous rejoindre seront fournis après inscription. 🌿🧘‍♀️ A bientôt! 🧘‍♂️🌿
Professional English Classes Online (Business and Interview Preparation)
Professional English Classes Online (Business and Interview Preparation)
✅ Do you want to improve your English Speaking skills? ✅ Do you want more confidence speaking to friends and colleagues in English? ✅ Do you want to speak and learn from a native teacher? ✅ Tired of boring, traditional English classes? My name is Belinda and I'm a professional and experienced English teacher. I have students throughout the world and can help you with whatever English needs you have in the following areas: ✅ Business meeting and presentation preparation ✅ CV review, analysis, correction and advice ✅ Interview preparation ✅ Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation These 60 minutes classes will help you gain confidence, expand your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation. ✅ Small group weekend classes also available (2 or 5 hour immersion classes) What do I have to do? ✍ Confirm your attendance by WhatsApp: +34 645 598 927 💵 Cost: 25€ ⌚ When: Classes available 7 days a week 🕖 Duration: 60 minutes 📍 Where: Online 👥 Group Size: Just you!
Meetup - Données synthétiques en santé et confidentialité
Meetup - Données synthétiques en santé et confidentialité
La **[Plateforme des Données de Santé](https://health-data-hub.fr/)** (Health Data Hub), en partenariat avec **l’Agence de Programme Numérique pilotée par [Inria](https://www.inria.fr/fr)**, organise pour la deuxième fois un *meetup* commun autour des **données synthétiques en santé.** La session du 10 mars sera consacrée à l’utilisation des données synthétiques comme **méthode d’anonymisation** et **les métriques de confidentialité**, avec la présentation de **solutions techniques et opérationnelles** ainsi que des **cas d’usage réels** portés par l’écosystème. Les places en présentiel étant limitées, une inscription au préalable est nécessaire (**uniquement via ces liens**) : **[Inscription en présentiel](https://hdhpds.limesurvey.net/588883?lang=fr)** **[Inscription en distanciel](https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GIJ8NefnSTiMnLf8v5pcCQ)** Une retransmission en replay de l'événement est prévue. **Programme** * 17h30 - 18h15 **Session n°1 – Bot Design et cas d’usage de l’Hôpital Foch (données cliniques tabulaires)** *Jean-Louis Fraysse (BotDesign)* *Alexandre Drézet (Hôpital Foch)* * 18h15 - 19h00 **Session n°2 - *en anglais* – AINDO Technology and IRCCS use case (tabular clinical data)** *Alessandro Di Pietro (AINDO)* *Ms. Alice Bonomi (Monzino Cardiology Center - IRCCS - of Milan)* * 19h00 - 19h30 **Session n°3 – Technologie et cas d’usage du projet PARTAGES (CR médicaux)** *Xavier Tannier (LIMICS)* * à partir de 19h30 **Conclusion et moment convivial** *Save the date ! Un autre meetup autour de cette thématique sera organisé le 30 juin 2026 pour approfondir ces sujets.* Cet événement s’inscrit dans la continuité des initiatives portées par la **Plateforme des données de santé** et **l’Agence de Programme Numérique pilotée par Inria** visant à renforcer la collaboration entre les acteurs publics, privés et académiques autour de l’innovation en matière de données de santé.

Faith Events This Week

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Afterwork with internationals in Paris
Afterwork with internationals in Paris
*Hello everyone! * Join us to meet people from all over the world in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are Russian, Spanish, Greek, Italian, French, Ukrainian, Indian… They come from everywhere – it’s the international afterwork! We’re here for a friendly meetup!!! **Concept** Internationals and Parisians gather to talk with everyone, in all languages! On arrival, ask the organizer for a numbered sticker. It’s also an icebreaker game: find the person with the same number as you and both of you win a free shot or a small cocktail tasting to break the ice! You can arrive whenever it suits you, but the earlier you come, the better to enjoy the vibe. **Practical info:** Time: 7pm – 10:30pm Free with the pass to collect on the free Socializus app WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) * Support the association to cover meetup costs with an annual membership card here: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected everywhere:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BLqzcnC8SmbDBfYouCiOye) (Activate “Receive all” to not miss anything!) Facebook Group – [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an Organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association with the goal of creating friendly encounters. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations with the free pass. Sign up only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! / By joining, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos may be shared on our social networks or used commercially. You may also share your own photos with #socializus
Apéro with internationals, locals and travelers
Apéro with internationals, locals and travelers
Hello! Ready to share your travel stories and meet expats, internationals, and Parisians? Join our Saturday night event to connect and chat in any language! It’s the travelers’ aperitif and a legendary Parisian meetup! ** Concept** Spend an evening in a bar, get to know travelers, expats, and curious Parisians, and share your adventures or international experiences. Whether you’re alone or with friends, it’s the perfect opportunity to build connections, discover new cultures, and expand your circle of friends! Upon arrival, grab a numbered sticker from the organizer or at the bar. ➡️ This number is your key to making connections! Find someone with the same number, share a travel story or start a conversation, and… you’ll receive a free shot or a small tasting to celebrate your new encounter! **Practical Info:** Time: From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Free with the pass available on the free Socializus app WhatsApp for quick info:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) **How to join:** Download the free app for the free pass and meeting point:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card:[https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/) WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders):[https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa](https://chat.whatsapp.com/IVuEzaPwe0h4iRHglUZWoa) (Enable “Receive all” to stay in the loop!) Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page: Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus:[www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an Organizer: Contact us via: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) and get a free drink! It’s 100% free because we’re a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may occur, but everything is updated via the Socializus app. We rely on registrations via the free pass to manage the number of participants. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you! Come share your travel stories, meet souls from around the world, and enjoy an unforgettable evening!
Giordano Bruno : L’imagination pour faire face à l’adversité
Giordano Bruno : L’imagination pour faire face à l’adversité
**Billeterie en ligne :** [https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-giordano-bruno-limagination-pour-faire-face-a-ladversite-1979674746458](https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-giordano-bruno-limagination-pour-faire-face-a-ladversite-1979674746458) Peut-on enfermer un homme qui habite les étoiles ? Nous sommes en 1600 à Rome. Giordano Bruno a passé huit ans dans les geôles de l'Inquisition sans jamais céder. Son secret tient dans la force de son imagination. Il a utilisé ses visions pour rendre les murs de sa cellule insignifiants. Cette puissance intérieure lui a servi de bouclier. Giordano Bruno démontre que l'esprit reste libre tant qu'il refuse de se laisser limiter par les circonstances. C'est une méthode de survie mentale face à l'oppression. L'adversité devient alors le terrain où s'éprouve notre vie intérieure. À travers cette figure de passeur entre les mondes, Thierry Adda, philosophe et président de Nouvelle Acropole France, invite à redécouvrir une formation intérieure capable de relier plutôt que d’opposer, de réenchanter sans dogmatisme, et de préparer des consciences aptes à penser au-delà des cadres établis. **Date et lieu** 📅 Date : Mercredi 11 mars à 20h 📍Lieu : Espace Le Moulin, 48 rue du fer à Moulin 75005 Paris 🎟️ Tarif : 10€ tarif unique
Cosy Cave Conversations // 10ème // Café philo in English
Cosy Cave Conversations // 10ème // Café philo in English
**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam 🐈 🌞 Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh. A few things to be aware of: * **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days — check if you’re on the list or the waiting list) * If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session * The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session. **If you’re running late** (the curtains are closed), that’s okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session. * Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along **How does it work?** We embrace the café-philo method — proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy 🦦 **Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity. **Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** — because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! 🎉 A few tips for a great session: * come with an **open and curious mind** 🧠 * **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues 👂 * we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking 🐻‍❄️ * we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english 🤠 * we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment 🐥
Muraqaba - méditation soufie silencieuse
Muraqaba - méditation soufie silencieuse
La muraqaba est une méditation soufie silencieuse qui aide à purifier le cœur, à apaiser l’ego et à développer une perception plus subtile de la Réalité. C’est une pratique douce et accessible à tous, sans besoin d’expérience préalable. **COMMENT PRATIQUER** La méthode est simple : • S’asseoir confortablement, • Fermer les yeux, • Formuler intérieurement l’intention de la muraqaba, tout en tournant son attention vers son cœur, • Rester ainsi en silence pendant 40 minutes, en restant tourné vers son intériorité. **COMMENT COMMENCER** Nous dispensons des séances d'introduction à notre méthode de méditation en présentiel et sur zoom. Pour en bénéficier, il suffit d'envoyer un email à international@sufischool.org (sur zoom) ou à france@sufischool.org (en présentiel). **LIEU ET HORAIRES** Les méditations en présentiel ont lieu les 2ème et 4ème mercredis de chaque mois, de 19h30 à 21h15, dans le 14e arrondissement. Les prochaines séances de méditation auront lieu les mercredis 14 et 28 janvier 2026. Chaque séance est guidée dans un cadre bienveillant, et ouverte à toutes celles et ceux qui cherchent à approfondir leur chemin spirituel. Tous nos enseignements ainsi que nos séances de méditation sont offerts gratuitement. **INFORMATIONS COMPLÉMENTAIRES** 🔗 Pour plus d’informations sur l'école et ses enseignements : sufischool.org/france ☎️ Vous pouvez également me contacter au 0767767052 À très bientôt =) Sara
Cours de méditation : la paix intérieure, la véritable source du bonheur
Cours de méditation : la paix intérieure, la véritable source du bonheur
Ouverts à tous, ces cours vous permettront de : * vous **familiariser avec les techniques de base de la méditation** kadampa ( posture physique, attention sur la respiration…), * vous concentrer sur une **“pensée constructive”** * et ainsi **gagner rapidement en concentration**. Les méditations qui sont proposées sont toujours **simples, pratiques** et **faciles à intégrer dans notre vie quotidienne**. Débutants bienvenus :-) Participation : 8€, 6€ réduit, personne n'est refusé par manque d'argent. +d'info et inscription sur : https://meditation-paris.org/activites/cours-de-meditation-30mn-jeudi-soir-paris-10-cmk/

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My One Year in Two MAGA Aligned Churches: What I Saw, Heard, and Learned.
My One Year in Two MAGA Aligned Churches: What I Saw, Heard, and Learned.
What happens when a church appears to compromise its pulpit for an electoral advantage? What does faith look like when the idols of order, boundaries, and violence replace the Gospel’s call for love, justice, and inclusion? And what can followers of Jesus do to stand up for their neighbors considering the increasing influence of nationalist churches? Join us March 10th as **Nathan Krauss** shares his powerful witness, *“My One Year in Two MAGA Aligned Churches: What I Saw, Heard, and Learned.”* In this month’s conversation, Nathan will reflect on his year inside two MAGA-aligned churches and explore: · **How these churches fuse** vs synergize **both American and Christian identity,** · **The symbols, rituals, and rhetoric employed to promote Christian Nationalism and “MAGA Christianity.”** · **How these churches can threaten the Church’s prophetic witness,** · **How the partisan church attempts to sanctify political campaigns through its electioneering efforts,** · **And finally, a look at the larger institutions, networks, and power players that drive the movement.** Through personal narrative and thoughtful theological reflection, Nathan invites us into a candid conversation about identity, faithfulness, and the future of the American Christian Church. Nathan writes on these issues at his Substack, *Searching for Berea*, and brings a grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed voice to one of the most urgent conversations in the Church today.
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
BreadBreakers Community Dinner: Dialogue Over Divisions
**In a time of division and isolation, come be part of the community that's rebuilding the town square, one table at a time.** In BreadBreakers, we use the common space of the dining table to have conversations where neighbors can **hear, be heard, and know one another.** If you're hungry for good conversation and deeper community, join us for a Community Dinner in Reston and help blaze the trail to a healthier, more connected society and democracy. Here’s how it works: For just two hours, multiple tables of people set aside the need to "win" and instead focus on sharing, listening, and connecting. Guided by experienced table hosts, we'll tell our stories, try to understand each other, and practice being in community with those with different views or backgrounds. **At this dinner, participants will get to choose between three different topics, including some current events.** Topics range from the political, to the "slice of life", to the spiritual, to the philosophical, to the off-the-wall - but no matter which table you choose to sit at, you can be sure it'll be like no dinner conversation you've had before! You can also **suggest a topic** by emailing us at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com. Food will be provided for free. For those who wish to provide a donation to help fund BreadBreakers, you can [give here](https://pushpay.com/g/restorationrestonumc?fnd=pO6G-N7oO7FH7Mp1u-x6mA&fndv=Lock&r=No&lang=en&src=pcgl) or at the event. We'll have vegetarian and gluten-free options available. If you have any additional dietary restrictions (Celiac Disease, vegan, etc.) please let us know at BreadBreakersInfo@gmail.com so that we can implement the appropriate food handling procedures. **Join us, invite a friend, and be a part of the movement to mend our fractured society and normalize a better way of talking with one another.** BreadBreakers, an initiative by [Restoration United Methodist Church](https://restorationreston.org/breadbreakers) in Reston, VA, is a religiously inclusive community. All faiths and all stripes are welcomed. Our leadership, volunteer team, and community include people who attend Restoration and people who don't.
Wednesday evening Mindfulness at Unity of Gaithersburg.
Wednesday evening Mindfulness at Unity of Gaithersburg.
Mindfulness Meditation group practice every Wednesday evening at Unity of Gaithersburg. Mindfulness practice is not about achieving some special state of mind; it is more about noticing the experience you are having without trying to change it. This interesting video suggests why you might sit and watch your mind wander off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmmBF8eTl18 This noticing tends to shift your nervous system from a 'fight-or-flight' state to a more relaxed and receptive state. In this receptive mental state, you begin to see your own experience differently and, over time, see other people and the world differently. Also, it is good for you: "the effect of regular meditation on the cortex was so profound that fifty-year-old meditators had a prefrontal cortex that looked like that of a twenty-five-year-old" [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PLRZVTT) Here is an interesting and funny take on meditation by Ajahn Brahm: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR60RRmXeYs). If you arrive on time, there will be an introduction at the beginning, if you arrive late, find a chair and join us. There will be some discussion after. This is a free event, but contributions to the church's expenses are welcome. You can just show up this Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays. More information at [https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org](https://www.unityofgaithersburg.org/)/
Healing Racism
Healing Racism
Today's Meaningful Conversation explores the role of spirituality in eradicating and healing from the spiritual disease of racism. We will begin our exploration of this topic with a selection of passages from the Bahá’í Writings, which will help us consider the following questions: * How does a spiritual outlook on racism help us better understand and address this vital issue? * What changes in mind and heart will offer an effective antidote to racism? * How can each of us contribute to true and lasting healing and transformation? *“If in this day a soul shall act according to the precepts and the counsels of God, he will serve as a divine physician to mankind…”*
Spring Renewal: A Conversation on Growth and New Beginnings
Spring Renewal: A Conversation on Growth and New Beginnings
Spring has long been seen as a season of renewal—when longer days, new growth, and fresh energy invite us to reflect on our own lives. In this discussion, we’ll explore the idea of spring as a time for personal and spiritual renewal. What does renewal look like in our lives? Are there practices, habits, or perspectives we want to refresh as the season changes? Together we’ll share reflections, experiences, and ideas inspired by the themes of growth, renewal, and new beginnings. This is an open, welcoming conversation. Whether you come with thoughts to share or simply curiosity to listen, you’re invited to join the dialogue. **All are welcome.**
A Divine Connection to Nature
A Divine Connection to Nature
**A Divine Connection to Nature (Free Event)** **Who is responsible for taking care of the earth?** **We talk about the environment in many contexts – politically, economically, socially and morally – but do we also have a spiritual responsibility to the world around us?** **Concern over the changing climate continues, with more and more questions about what it means for our future. And there doesn’t seem to be a consensus on what to do about it, leaving us overwhelmed and confused. But what if the way we’re treating the planet is really a symptom of something else? Is it actually an indication of how we’re treating ourselves and each other? How might our actions change if we wanted the best for others just as much as we do for ourselves? Can a spiritual lens help us see the way forward to having healthy and growing societies and also a healthy environment?** **Come join a different kind of conversation – one that welcomes every perspective in a search for the truths that unite us all – as we discuss the spiritual perspectives offered by the Bahá’í Teachings on the earth and its natural environment. Join us for a lively discussion as we explore how we can work together for the betterment of us all.** **“Consider how all created things eloquently testify to the revelation of that inner Light within them.” – Bahá’í Teachings** **\*\*\*This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.**
The Arts & Community: Creativity as a Catalyst for Connection
The Arts & Community: Creativity as a Catalyst for Connection
What role do the arts play in building strong, vibrant communities? How can creativity bring people together across differences, spark dialogue, and strengthen our shared sense of belonging? Join us for an open, engaging discussion on how visual art, music, theater, literature, film, and public art contribute to community life. Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, educator, organizer, or simply someone who values culture, this conversation is for you. We’ll explore questions such as: * How do the arts create connection across cultural, generational, and social divides? * Can creative expression help communities heal after conflict or crisis? This is a dialogue — not a lecture — designed to surface diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Expect thoughtful conversation and opportunities to imagine new possibilities together. **All are welcome.**