Future of Journalism

Every Sant Jordi, Barcelona tells the story: A knight. A dragon. A freed princess. But in the original legend, the dragon isn't evil. It's a guardian. It's been protecting something, keeping it locked away, out of reach. Carl Jung said the same thing about the masks we wear. The curated versions of ourselves we show at work, with family, in a new city. They were never the enemy. They were protection. The problem is most of us forgot we put them on. In this 90-minute workshop you'll use guided journaling to meet the masks you've been wearing, find out what they've been protecting you from, and start to ask whether you still need them. No writing experience needed. Just you, a pen and paper.

April Meetup is here! Let's gooo! We have some amazing speakers, and of course pizza and drinks will be available after the event. ────────── **18:30: Welcome** Grab a drink, and a seat until everybody arrives! **18:45 Intro by Host Neciu Dan** **19:00 Type safety across the network chasm** Speaker: [Alexander Vechi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvechy/), Product Engineer at SkyScanner Type safety often stops at the network boundary. In this talk, Alex will look at how modern frameworks try to bridge that gap, and share lessons from Skyscanner’s setup with protobuf-generated TypeScript types, including versioning, nullability, and validation to make API contracts safer in real frontend code. **19:25** **Building a Workflow Builder From The Ground Up** Speaker: [Martí Serra Molina](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAADubmLMBJy_b_UNaB8Za17gbj1sc69JgkcY/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BBKaAifpsSFG5%2BC062yD%2Blw%3D%3D) Frontend Engineer \| Creator of Formity Workflow builders are powerful tools for visually designing and automating complex processes, but building one from scratch in React poses unique challenges. Most teams reach for React Flow to handle node-based diagram rendering, yet there is still significant logic to build on top of it — a node layout algorithm, workflow state modeling, drag-and-drop, undo and redo, and more. In this talk, you will learn how to build a workflow builder from the ground up and the real-world complexities that emerge along the way. **19:50: Drinks and networking!** Do you want to talk at this meetup? Reach out to Dan Neciu [on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/neciudan/) And please help us spread the news and grow the community: **20:55 Meetup finished** **(FOR EARLY ACCESS: WE ALWAYS POST FIRST ON SOCIAL MEDIA)** [Twitter(X)](https://x.com/ReactJsBCN) [BlueSky](https://bsky.app/profile/reactbarcelona.bsky.social) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/reactjs-barcelona/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reactjs_barcelona/) ────────── **Sponsors:** Skyscanner 🌎 We're here to help every traveller explore the world effortlessly, with a vision to become the world's number one travel ally. ────────── **Join the Master Security Course for FREE!** Modules 1 & 2 are live now — **Exploits and XSS** — completely free to access. * Understand how common vulnerabilities actually work * Learn to identify and prevent security flaws in your code * Get practical, real-world examples you can apply immediately * Types of XSS + real case studies of XSS in ReactJS and more This is just the beginning — start building security expertise today. [Join here](https://neciudan.dev/master-security)

¡Barcelona se prepara para **[GrafanaCON 2026](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/)**! Por primera vez, el evento aterriza en nuestra ciudad del 20 al 22 de abril y queremos celebrarlo junto a la comunidad local. Durante el meetup, sortearemos 3 entradas 🎟️ entre quienes nos acompañéis. ¡Una oportunidad de oro para asegurar vuestro lugar en el evento del año! Te esperamos en **[Schwarz Digits Spain](https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwarz-digits-spain/)** para compartir charlas, novedades y mucho networking. 📍Ubicación: c/ Bergara 13\, Barcelona \| [https://maps.app.goo.gl/zd6h3BGzHNxgAgjT6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zd6h3BGzHNxgAgjT6) 📅 Agenda: **18:30:** Bienvenida 👋 **18:45:** 🎙️ **"Desmontando el mito: ¿Es seguro nuestro ecosistema Open Source?"**, [Nuria Revuelta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuria-revuelta-yus-143332123/) \- Account Executive en [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com) Charla que explora los principales mitos sobre la seguridad del Open Source, analizando qué hay de cierto y qué no en las percepciones más comunes. También abordaremos cómo implementar buenas prácticas para garantizar un entorno de trabajo seguro utilizando OSS. **19:15:** 🎙️ **“Cómo crear un sorteo interactivo con Grafana usando el Infinity plugin”** [Imma Valls](https://www.linkedin.com/in/imma-valls/) \- Staff Developer Advocate en [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com) En este rato vamos a montar un dashboard en directo que lea las respuestas del formulario de participación en el sorteo de entradas con el plugin Infinity. Visualizaremos algunos datos (no privados!) y configuraremos un panel que elija aleatoriamente y de forma transparente a 3 ganador@s de las entradas. Sin bases de datos, solo Grafana y un Google Sheet. **20:00 - 21:00:** Networking con pizzas y bebidas 🍻🍕 ¡Nos vemos allí! 👋 Grafana & Friends Barcelona.

[ENG] **Please read the full description for details on booking.** On this guided tour with a difference, discover how to live life lucidly in the present moment, open to your senses, listen to yourself and start to be your own guide! Using a walk through the streets of Barcelona as practice, I will guide you in a mindfulness meditation which will help you get out of your head, bringing attention to your senses and the felt sensations in the body, stepping into deeper awareness of yourself, making your experience of the city even more magical and vibrant. We will begin our time together in the hidden oasis of carrer d’Allada Vermell, in the barrio of El Born, with an initial guided meditation. From this point of connection to yourself, anchored in the present, will we continue the practice walking through El Born with its winding streets and surprises around every corner. On our magical tour of sensorial delights, lasting approximately 2 hours, we will take in such places as the Palau de la Musica, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Caterina Market, ending up at a nearby square for a chat about your experience. Take the opportunity on your trip to tune into yourself and see how things start to unfold magically! Leave your guidebook at home, instead come into your senses and discover your inner guide! The experience is suitable for single travellers and includes a tea or coffee and delicious pastry. **Please note, this is a paid tour. For more details and to book:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 or https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277 *** [ESP] **Por favor, leerlo la descripcion entero para detalles de reservacion.** En este tour guiada única, descubre cómo vivir la vida con lucidez en el momento presente, ábrete a tus sentidos, escúchate a ti mismo y comenzar a ser tu propio guía. Mientras paseamos por las calles de Barcelona, te guiaré en una meditación de atención plena (Mindfulness) que te ayudará a salir de tu cabeza, poniendo la atención sobre tus sentidos y las sensaciones en el cuerpo, entraras en una conciencia más profunda de ti mismo, dándote una experiencia de la ciudad aún más mágica y vibrante. Comenzaremos nuestro tiempo juntos en el oasis escondido de la calle d'Allada Vermell, en el barrio de El Born con una meditación guiada inicial. Desde este punto de conexión contigo mismo, anclado en el presente, continuaremos la práctica caminando por el barrio con sus sorpresas en cada esquina. En nuestro recorrido mágico de delicias sensoriales, que dura aproximadamente 2 horas, visitaremos lugares como el Palau de la Música, Casa Perris, Funky Baker, la Basílica de Santa María del Mar y el Mercado de Santa Caterina, terminando en una plaza cercana para conversar sobre tu experiencia. ¡Aprovecha la oportunidad en tu viaje para sintonizarte contigo mismo y ver cómo las cosas comienzan a desarrollarse con magia! ¡Deja tu guía en casa, en su lugar, entra en tus sentidos y descubre tu guía interior! La experiencia es adecuada para viajeros individuales e incluye un té o café y delicioso pastel. **Esto es un tour pagado. Para mas info y reservar:** https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1562789 o https://www.eventbrite.es/e/magical-mindfulness-tour-of-the-senses-el-born-barcelona-tickets-916187099277

⚽️ ***FUTEVOLEI*** 🇧🇷 Es una disciplina que nació en Brasil y que hoy en día se ha expandido por todo el mundo, destacando por su dinamismo, técnica y estilo espectacular. Más allá de eso, el futevóley es creatividad, coordinación y conexión. Las clases son dinámicas, divertidas y adaptadas para que cualquier persona, incluso sin experiencia, pueda empezar desde cero. ⚽ **Técnicas fundamentales** Para jugar bien al futevóley, hay varias técnicas básicas que se deben dominar: • **Control con el pie**: Es la base del juego, permite recibir y dirigir el balón con precisión. • **Toque de pecho**: Muy importante para amortiguar balones y preparar jugadas. • **Cabeceo**: Clave tanto en defensa como en ataque, especialmente cerca de la red. • **Control con muslo**: Ayuda a mantener el balón en juego en situaciones difíciles. • **Remate** (ataque): Movimientos acrobáticos como la chilena o la bicicleta son característicos del deporte. • **Colocación**: El segundo toque que prepara el ataque, requiere precisión y visión de juego. ⸻ 🏖️ **Clases para principiantes** En el nivel principiante, el enfoque está en: • Aprender el control básico del balón • Mejorar la coordinación y equilibrio • Entender las reglas del juego • Disfrutar del proceso sin presión 🔥 **Nivel intermedio** En este nivel, los jugadores ya tienen una base y empiezan a: • Mejorar la precisión en los toques • Trabajar la comunicación en equipo • Introducir tácticas básicas de juego • Desarrollar mejores colocaciones y ataques Aquí ya se empieza a jugar con más ritmo y estrategia🔥 💪 **Nivel avanzado** Para los jugadores avanzados, el entrenamiento es más exigente: •. Perfeccionamiento técnico en cada gesto •. Trabajo táctico avanzado y lectura del juego •. Entrenamientos físicos específicos en arena •. Ejecución de remates complejos y jugadas espectaculares El objetivo es competir, mejorar el rendimiento y llevar el nivel al máximo. ⚽ ¿Qué haremos en las sesiones? Nuestras sesiones están diseñadas para todos los niveles e incluyen: • Calentamiento y activación en la arena • Ejercicios técnicos (control, pase, ataque) • Juegos y dinámicas en grupo • Partidos adaptados al nivel de los participantes Siempre en un ambiente positivo, con música, energía y buen rollo 🤙 📊 Niveles •**PRINCIPIANTES** : Ideal si nunca has jugado. Aprenderás desde cero, sin presión. • **INTERMEDIOS** : Para quienes ya controlan el balón y quieren mejorar técnica y juego en equipo. • **AVANZADOS** : Entrenamientos más intensos, técnica refinada y partidos competitivos. 🌍 ¿Por qué unirte? • Mejoras tu forma física en la arena • Aprendes un deporte espectacular • Conoces gente con la misma energía • Disfrutas de la playa de una forma diferente 📍 Ubicación: Playa Nova Icaria (De Abril a octubre) 🕒 **HORARIOS** : De Lunes a viernes (varios grupos) Los fines de semana (Puntualmente organizamos redes para diversión) interesados bajo consulta por WhatsApp. ⸻ 🔥 **OFERTA EARLY BIRD** 💥 Inscríbete hasta el día 5 → 5€ de descuento ⏳ Promoción válida hasta el día 10 ⸻ 🔥 PACKS EN GRUPO (máx. 8 personas) Validez: mes en curso • **Beach Start** – Clase suelta → 15€ • **Beach Flow** – 4 clases/mes → 50€ • **Beach Upgrade** – 8 clases/mes → 70€ • **Beach Unlimited** – Ilimitado → 120€ ⸻ ⚡ **GRUPOS REDUCIDOS** (2–4 personas) Más intensidad, más progreso •. **Pro Beach Squad** – 4 clases → 100€ (por persona) ⸻ 💎 **ENTRENAMIENTO PERSONAL** Evolución rápida y enfoque total •. Elite Performance 1:1 – 4 clases → 120€ 📅 Validez: 2 meses Pagos: Bizum, transferencia o efectivo ⸻ 🚀 **PLAZAS LIMITADAS** – RESERVA YA 📲 WhatsApp: +34 627 710 627 (Flávio 🇧🇷) **INSTAGRAM:** https://instagram.com/futevoleisports

**Monthly DMK Tribe Coworking at Work Hall Coworking! ✨** **🔹Please fill in your details to confirm your attendance.** **[Confirm my attendance, click here](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/CoworkingDayDMKTribeBarcelonaatWorkHall2-89174)** Sometimes, working on our own can feel a bit lonely. That’s why we love sharing this space at LACS - Anjos with you: **to reconnect, share a coffee, and feel the energy of the tribe.** **We want this to be more than just an office, it’s our meeting point. 🏠💙** **What does our day look like? 📅** **10:00 am – 1:00 pm:** Morning Focus. We’ll settle in and make progress on our projects, surrounded by good vibes. 💻 **1:00 pm:** Tribe Lunch. We’ll all gather to disconnect, get to know each other better, and enjoy a great meal together. 🍽️ **After Lunch – 5:00 pm:** Back to work with a fresh mind and high motivation to wrap up the day successfully. **What will we share?** **Fellowship:** Work alongside people who understand your challenges and celebrate your wins. 🤝 **Purposeful Conversations:** A coffee break that turns into a brilliant idea or that piece of advice you exactly needed. **☕** **Your Space:** An inspiring corner to advance your tasks with focus, support, and no distractions. **It’s not just about working; it’s about growing together.** **We can’t wait to see you and share this day with you! 🚀** **Sponsors: [Work Hall Spain](https://workhallcoworking.com/spain)** **💙Please register only if you genuinely intend to attend.** **Join Our Community** **WhatsApp:** [I’d like to be part of the WhatsApp group](https://www.dopplerpages.com/dmktribe-BC897/joinusourwhatsappgroups) Please complete this form to join the group. You’ll be added to the WhatsApp group shortly afterwards. **LinkedIn: [Digital Marketing Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9249844/)** **✈️ Telegram: [https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0](https://t.me/+YrJYhbXrDDYwYjg0)** **Become a member** Social platform **→ [www.dmktribe.com](http://www.dmktribe.com/)** (we’ll notify you when your profile is ready) **Instagram → [@dmktribebcn](https://www.instagram.com/dmktribebcn/)** Curious to see what we’ve been up to in Portugal, Spain and Italy? **Check out our latest magazine** **here: → [https://dmktribe.com/magazine](https://dmktribe.com/magazine)** **🌍 About DMK Tribe** DMK Tribe is an international community of marketers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and curious minds who believe in the power of genuine human connection. With two inspiring years of growth behind us in Lisbon, Barcelona, Cascais, and Milan, our journey of expanding reach and impact continues. Our mission is to empower professionals and businesses through authentic connections, continuous learning, and purposeful collaboration. With over 6.700 active members, we organise regular events, workshops, and masterminds focused on digital marketing trends, personal branding, content creation, AI, and entrepreneurship. We’re more than a network, we’re a movement of value-driven professionals building lasting impact. **We're a global community of marketing professionals united by our values** **❤️ Love \| 🤝 Caring \| 🎁 Serving \| 📚 Learning \| 🌍 Inclusion\.**

This book club approaches foundational texts that have shaped the past three centuries through a cross-disciplinary reading series that invites us to engage with the questions of our present. Each session pairs one of these works with a strictly contemporary text (as an optional reading), creating a dialogue in which the past becomes a lens for thinking the present, and vice versa. **No academic background is required; curiosity and openness are all you need.** *BUY THE BOOKS HERE:* **This month we will be reading [Against Interpretation and Other Essays by Susan Sontag.](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/against-interpretation/) Paired with [Ways of Seeing by John Berger](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/ways-of-seeing/).** Hosted by Josefina Alippi

✨📖 **Writing Through the Year** is a monthly gathering for journal-keepers, poetry lovers, and anyone craving a gentle, reflective, creative ritual 🖊️🌿 In each session, we read a small selection of modern poems and let them guide us into reflective writing with curated journaling prompts. These gatherings are not about writing “well” or analysing poetry, but about noticing what moves us and giving ourselves space to explore it on the page. 💭📓 No writing experience is needed, just curiosity and a pen and notebook. Each edition has its own theme. Past sessions have included **Burning the Old Year** (January), **Love Letters to Friends** (February), and **Everyday Joy** (March). Together, they invite us to pause, reflect, and connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us. **Come and spend an evening with poetry, reflection, and gentle creativity**, and discover new dimensions of your life along the way ✨

AI is making decisions, generating content, and raising questions we haven't legislated yet, including one that once seemed purely philosophical: can an AI have rights? Recent studies show we're already trusting AI more than our own judgment, with critical thinking declining the more we rely on it. Meanwhile, violations are shaping legislation instead of the other way around, and the fences we're building may already be too late. This is a conversation about accountability, consciousness, and what happens when no one is checking if the rules actually work, or if there is even any rule at all. This session will be led by James and Cody. Bring wine/beer/drinks/food/snacks/whatever if you want to. **Our events fill up very quickly. To avoid missing out on future events, join the WhatsApp group via this link:** [https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5](https://tally.so/r/w4G5L5) Press the buzzer marked Semi sotano 2 (bottom left on the panel) to be let in. It's down the stairs, first door on the right. Image: Oskar Schlemmer: The Triadic Ballet (first performed 1922)

A slow, easy afternoon to create, connect, and just be. I'm launching my independently-published, ***Field Journal: Mindfulness in Nature - Europe***, a guided pocket journal for slow walkers, quiet watchers, and anyone who finds peace in the natural world, and I'd love to celebrate it with you! **How the afternoon flows:** 1: Arrive, settle in & mingle Help yourself to a few sweet and savory snacks, bring your own drink (and snacks), and get to know the people around you. No rush. 2: The journal: its story & how to use it We'll explore the journal together — where it came from, what inspired it, and how to make it your own out in nature. 3: Colour, write & doodle Choose a bird or nature colouring page and settle in. I'll share some gentle journaling prompts to write alongside your art — and doodle to your heart's content too. 4: Free time — yours to enjoy Keep creating, chat with others, browse the journals, or simply sit and be. The rest of the afternoon is yours. Colouring pages, pencils, and other materials are provided (except for the journal - this needs to be purchased separately, 14,99€ - I accept contactless card, Bizum or Cash). A few sweet and savory snacks will be on the table — just bring your own drink of choice or snacks too if you need gluten-free snacks. Please bring your own mat too if you'd want to sit down or lie down. Journals will be available to purchase on the day at the launch price, with a little something extra for everyone who takes one home. 🐦 **Can't wait for the launch?** Get your copy here and you can pick it up during the launch: https://www.hereaware.com/journal It all starts with being here, aware.

**Welcome to our second 📸 COFFEE TALK SERIES of the Year!!!!** A focused creative session for photographers and travelers who want to translate their journeys into compelling visual stories. Join us at the **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** for an intimate thematic review — where we share our travels, exchange cultural perspectives, and refine our craft. Supportive. Constructive. Real. Beginners, enthusiasts, and seasoned travelers — all are welcome. –––––––––– **EVENT DETAILS** **Date:** April 11, 2026 **Time:** 3:00 PM **Location:** **[Bar-restaurant del Museu Marítim](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA)** Av. de les Drassanes, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona **Meeting Point:** Inside the café **Google Maps:** [Link](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q1zSsyCYu32KAgLFA) **Group Size:** Limited to 8–12 participants for deeper feedback. –––––––––– **SESSION FORMAT** **Welcome & Introductions** Quick intro round — who you are and what kind of photography or creative work you focus on. **Portfolio Review Rounds** Each participant shares 5–10 selected images. We’ll offer constructive feedback, insights, and creative suggestions in a respectful and supportive format. **Open Discussion** Questions about editing, sequencing, style, pricing, presentation, or creative direction. –––––––––– **IMPORTANT** This isn’t a class. It’s not a competition. It’s a constructive feedback space. We share. We reflect. We improve. Please bring your portfolio ready to show on your laptop, tablet, or printed format. –––––––––– WHAT TO EXPECT Bring your: • 5–10 selected images • Laptop or tablet (optional) • Printed copy (optional) • Open mindset Come prepared to both give and receive feedback. –––––––––– STAY CONNECTED 📍 Join our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDphol4BTdR4iuMdoH9Sw3?mode=gi_t)for updates. 📸 Follow [@takeaphotowalkcommunity ](https://www.instagram.com/takeaphotowalkcommunity/)and tag us in your work. –––––––––– **ABOUT TAKE A PHOTO WALK** Founded in Barcelona in July 2024, Take a Photo Walk connects photographers and creators around the world through real-life creative experiences. Barcelona is where it all began. –––––––––– Good coffee. Honest feedback. Stronger portfolios. See you in Barcelona. ☕

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

**Ens trobarem a tres quarts d'onze del matí (10:45 h), a la porta del Palau Robert, passeig de Gràcia 107, Barcelona 08008** Un cop apuntats, si finalment, pel motiu que sigui, no podeu venir, agrairem que us doneu de baixa. Durant l'esdeveniment, no hi ha garanties de que es contestin les trucades, ni tampoc els missatges, estarem massa enfeinats fent fotos. Recordeu que les fotos que més us agradin les podeu compartir posant-les a l'album de fotos d'aquest esdeveniment. I per als més despistats, si us plau, recordeu que això és un grup de fotografia, i que l’objectiu principal de les trobades és fer fotos.

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself. Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went? Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence? Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.

...and speaking of breakthrough roles: who can forget the first time we saw Tom Cruise singing Bob Seeger in his underwear? Often considered an updated 1983 version of The Graduate, the movie sparkles with memorable lines and original music. I only regret that I was never told that "Princeton could use someone like Bob..." See the movie first and join us for some "Cruisin'"

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

The topic for April is "Water" 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!