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Join us for the new session of our discussion series **“A Night With…”**, where we dive into timeless myths and their universal messages. Let’s unravel the myth of Aphrodite, one of antiquity's most polarizing figures! The myth of Aphrodite is all about beauty and love emerging out of a chaotic, turbulent beginning. It kind of reminds us of the energy of upcoming Budapest Pride, **celebrating love and joy as a form of beautiful resistance.🏳️‍🌈​🏳️‍⚧️** In classical mythology, **Aphrodite wasn't just the goddess of heteronormative romance; she was the ancient deity of *all* love, raw desire, passion, and human connection.** Her myth fits beautifully into the spirit of Pride, especially in a city like Budapest where the community relies heavily on historical, safe, and artistic spaces to connect. **What to expect:** * I will open the meetup with a short introduction to Aphrodite’s myth and share (or suggest) a few possible interpretations and connections. * After that, the floor is yours! Bring your thoughts, reflections, and any links you see between this myth and other domains, e.g. literature, art, philosophy, psychology, history or even your own creative work. * If you’re an artist and your work resonates with the divine twins' story, feel free to share it with the group. **Before the event:** Take 5 minutes to read the quick snippet of Aphrodite’s story (provided below👇🏽) and think of: * A book, artwork, or personal reflection that relates to her story. * Any modern parallels or insights you’d like to discuss. This is a space for **open dialogue, creativity, and shared exploration**. ### ### **🌊The story of Aphrodite (aka Venus) in Brief** **🦪​ Chaper 1. A Violent Birth: The Evisceration of Ouranos** Before the famous gods like Zeus existed, the universe was ruled by Ouranos (the sky) and Gaia (the earth). Ouranos was a terrible ruler. His son, Cronus, decided to overthrow him by using a sickle to castrate (eviscerate) his father. Cronus threw Ouranos's severed body parts into the sea. The primordial fluids mixed with the saltwater, creating a thick white sea foam. Out of this foam, a fully grown, spectacularly beautiful woman emerged. What's in a name? The Greeks named her Aphrodite because *aphros* means "**foam**." She floated ashore on a giant seashell, a moment immortalized in famous art like Sandro Botticelli's *The Birth of Venus*. **🏞️​ Chapter 2. The Forced Marriage: Hephaestus** When Aphrodite arrived at Mount Olympus (the home of the main gods), her beauty caused immediate chaos. Every male god wanted to marry her, and fights were breaking out. To keep the peace, Zeus (the king of the gods) forced Aphrodite to marry Hephaestus (sometimes spelled Ephestus). Hephaestus was the god of fire, blacksmiths, and crafts. He was also the only god who was physically disabled, walked with a limp, and worked covered in soot. It was a completely mismatched marriage arranged for **political stability**: the most beautiful goddess paired with the most unglamorous, hardworking god. **💥 Chapter 3. The Secret Affair: Ares** Unsurprisingly, Aphrodite was not a faithful wife. Her most famous, controversial lover was Ares, the god of war. Where Hephaestus was gentle and quiet, Ares was hyper-masculine, aggressive, and exciting.Their affair was a poorly kept secret until Helios (the sun god) saw them together from the sky and ratted them out to Hephaestus. Instead of fighting Ares, Hephaestus used his blacksmithing skills for revenge. He forged an **invisible net made of unbreakable, razor-thin gold chains.** He rigged it above the bed and pretended to go on a trip. When Ares and Aphrodite met up, the trap sprang, locking them together in an embarrassing embrace. Hephaestus then invited all the other gods to come over and laugh at them. The aftermath of the invisible net incident is actually one of the earliest recorded examples of a *legal divorce* in storytelling. When Hephaestus trapped Aphrodite and Ares in bed, he didn't just want to embarrass them, he wanted a return on his investment. While the couple was still trapped under the net, Hephaestus called out to Zeus and demanded a full annulment of the marriage. Hephaestus refused to lift the net until he got his wealth back. Zeus, utterly embarrassed by the whole public spectacle, actually refused to pay. He argued that Hephaestus shouldn't have put his family's private drama on display for all of Mount Olympus to see. That is when Poseidon (god of the sea) stepped in to mediate. Poseidon essentially said, "Look, just let them out. I personally guarantee that Ares will pay you a steep financial penalty for the adultery. And if Ares flakes on the debt, I will pay it myself." Hephaestus agreed, lifted the net, and the marriage was effectively over. **💞​Chapter 4. Tragic Mortal Love: Adonis** Aphrodite didn't just love gods; she also fell hard for mortals. Her greatest love story was with **Adonis**, a mortal man so extraordinarily handsome that Aphrodite fell for him the moment he was born. Because he was mortal, Aphrodite was terrified he would get hurt. She constantly warned him to avoid hunting dangerous predators like bears and lions. But Adonis was young and reckless. One day, while hunting without her, he tracked down a massive wild boar. The boar charged and gored Adonis to death. Aphrodite rushed to his side, but it was too late. As she wept over his body, her tears mixed with his blood. From the blood-soaked earth, she created the **Anemone flower** (the windflower) as a permanent memorial to his fragile beauty. **💗​ Chapter 5. Geopolitics: From Troy to Rome in the name of Love** Aphrodite wasn't just a bystander in history; she actually triggered the **Trojan War** and paved the way for the **founding of Rome.** It started at a divine wedding. Eris, the goddess of discord, threw a golden apple into a crowd of goddesses labeled "To the Fairest" (the most beautiful). Aphrodite, Hera (queen of the gods), and Athena (goddess of wisdom) all claimed it. They asked a mortal prince named **Paris of Troy** to judge the contest. To win his vote, the goddesses tried to bribe him: Hera offered him political power over Europe and Asia. Athena offered him military mastery and wisdom. Aphrodite offered him the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world: Helen of Sparta. Paris picked Aphrodite. She kept her promise, helping Paris kidnap Helen and bring her back to Troy. This action outraged the Greeks, launching a thousand ships and starting the devastating 10-year Trojan War. During the fall of Troy, Aphrodite looked out for her mortal son, **a Trojan hero named Aeneas**. She protected him as the city burned, helping him escape with a band of survivors. Aeneas went on an epic journey across the Mediterranean Sea and eventually landed in Italy. His descendants—centuries later—would found the city of Rome. **\*\*The Roman Rebrand:** When the Romans conquered the region, they adopted Greek myths but changed the names. Aphrodite became Venus. Because Aeneas was her son, Julius Caesar and the Roman emperors claimed they were direct, literal descendants of Venus herself! 📃📜**Principal ancient sources:** * Homer, *Iliad* * Homer, *Odyssey* * Ps. Homer, *Hymn 5 to Aphrodite* * Hesiod, *Theogony* * Euripides, *Hippolytus* * Ovid, *Metamorphoses* * Virgil, *Aeneid* * Apuleius, *The golden ass* | | | --- | |

**A hidden apartment. Good people. No alcohol required.** Friday Sobers is basically a house party without the alcohol. If you’ve never been to Okuma before, it’s a hidden tea house tucked away inside an old renovated apartment. Cozy rooms, warm lighting, vintage furniture, music playing in the background, and people spread out across the space. It feels more like hanging out at a friend’s place than going to an event. On Friday nights, we open the doors and see who shows up. Some people come with friends, some come alone and end up talking to strangers. People move between rooms, join different conversations, discover new teas, listen to music, and settle into the evening at their own pace. We’ve got unlimited premium loose-leaf teas and herbal blends brewing all night, but honestly, the tea is mostly an excuse to bring good people together. The real point is having a place to spend a Friday evening that isn’t a bar, a club, or another loud venue where nobody can hear each other. Just good vibes, interesting people, and a cozy hidden apartment in the middle of the city. 🕕 6PM–9PM 💸 4,900 HUF (unlimited tea included) - RSVP on website 🎓 Students get 10% off Come solo, bring friends, or do both. RSVP: https://okuma.space/event/friday-sobers-the-tea-social-4/

The Misty Crystal Dream Circle invites you to join our monthly group dreamwork gathering on the evening of 26 June 2026, at 6:30pm at Bp 1066, Zichy Jenő u. 27 (buzzer #16). Join us as we explore those mysterious experiences of the night, those cryptic dramas from beyond the veil. We use the methods of dreamwork (open-ended questions, noting associations, exploring symbols, dream theater, and more) to unfold these gifts from the unconscious, to give us insight and guidance for how to live our lives. Participation fee: 2,500 forints in advance, 3,000 on site Revolut: @donaldvm5g PayPal: theo.huffman@gmail.com Bank transfer: 10918001-00000093-94110007

An award winning documentary film about a journey beyond borders and lifetimes, unveiling the unbreakable bond between teacher and disciple, and the living transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Meeting the Buddha presents the life and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje—the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage, one of four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The film captures the remarkable presence of this spiritual teacher, known as a Living Buddha and the King of the Yogis. We meet Ole Nydahl, a wild young hippy from Denmark who, as a small child, had declared his wish to become the "Danish champion of mind." His life is radically transformed by a chance encounter with the Karmapa in Nepal in 1969. Ole and his wife, Hannah, become key figures in bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, founding hundreds of meditation centres—from Mexico City to Vladivostok—and carrying forward their teacher's vision with unshakable dedication. Amid political upheaval in Tibet and cultural transformation in the West, Meeting the Buddha tells the richly historical yet deeply personal story of how timeless wisdom found its way into contemporary life. Through interviews, animation, and never-before-seen footage, this documentary honours the profound bond between teacher and student that sustains the living transmission of the Karma Kagyu lineage. ## Watch the Trailer Experience the profound journey of wisdom and transformation. Get a glimpse into the world of Meeting the Buddha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXFftgDJ_WY You can watch it in a lot of cinemas all over the country this weekend. It is in English and Hungarian. mozinet.hu/film/talalkozas-a-buddhaval

**"Man meets woman**" is *Yang Liu*'s pictogram book about gender differences that she experienced and put into a funny form for everyone to laugh and talk about. We will start out from watching her pictures (laughing) and discussing what they mean, how true they are and how much do we see them play a role in the everydays. Besides the picture book we go further discussing differences between men and women: the male and female brains, their ways of experiencing life and each other and the struggles and funny sides of dealing with these differences. Own experiences, funny examples, questions, and opinions are very welcome in this jaunty discussion! We hope to bring the two genders a little closer to each other on a lightsome evening of laughter and...surprises? The event will be held at the **underground part of Élesztő.**

**Open-Air Cinema & Hungarian Meetup** As the heatwave is still on, we've prepared a cooler event for this Saturday! We'll spend the evening at an open-air cinema and watch Saturday Night Fever at Hunyadi Tér in the 6th district. **Meeting point: in front of Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum at 7:30PM** The film will be in Hungarian with English subtitles, so even if you don't speak Hungarian yet, you'll still be able to follow and enjoy the movie. The screening starts at 9:00 PM, but we'll meet at 7:30 PM to find a good spot and spend some time practising Hungarian beforehand. Our conversation activities will focus on movies, actors, cinemas, and entertainment, making it a great opportunity to learn useful vocabulary in a relaxed setting. We have materials prepared for all levels, so everyone is welcome, whether you're a complete beginner or a more advanced learner. If you want you can join only for the conversation part and skip the movie or vice versa, skip the conversation and be there for the movie. Bring something comfortable to sit on and some snacks, enjoy a summer evening outdoors, meet fellow learners, and watch a classic film together! Please not that the event is not free, you can buy your ticket here: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e](https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1den5ew236onr&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwdk42MVVLMDdsRHo0S0t1QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YGwM5LXsE0IceXITDWA5kCGNTx9-rHP9FMjlNUoUdJgXZjMBRDerdc05INA_aem_cY9coMJwJs115gqa91dIpQ) Details: 27 June, 7:30-11PM Meeting point: in front of Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum What to bring: some food/drink, a blanket to sit on, pillow You can buy your ticket here: [https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e](https://cooltix.hu/event/6a390b60c46b557fbaf9169e?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e227_tv4_tp1_a1den5ew236onr&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwdk42MVVLMDdsRHo0S0t1QnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5YGwM5LXsE0IceXITDWA5kCGNTx9-rHP9FMjlNUoUdJgXZjMBRDerdc05INA_aem_cY9coMJwJs115gqa91dIpQ) We hope to see many of you there! Noémi&Anna

**〜 vinyāsa flow yoga🧘** welcome to the **unplugged club Budapest** ✨ a space to slow down, leave your phone behind, and reconnect with yourself and others through low pressure shared experiences ☻ This time we're collaborating with **Good Things Club**, where we'll be doing a yoga class together 🧘🏻‍♀️ This is a great opportunity to experience a very special all English yoga community in the heart of Budapest 🪷 **What is the** ***Good Things Club*?** ***Good Things Club*** is a small, family-ran boutique studio by Josh and Nina. A place designed with care, where familiarity matters and community forms naturally through shared time and practice *Read more about it [here](https://www.goodthings.club/about).* **What is* Vinyāsa*?** ***Vinyāsa*** is a contemporary style of practice where movement is linked to breath. Rather than holding postures for long periods, you move through sequences with a steady rhythm, building heat, strength, coordination, and focus. The aim is not complexity for its own sake, but continuity: learning to stay present as the practice keeps unfolding. *Learn more about it [here](https://www.goodthings.club/vinyasa-flow).* **〜 What to expect** ◦ Open to all levels (read more [here](https://www.goodthings.club/vinyasa-flow)) ◦ Mats and all equipment are provided ◦ The class will be held in English ◦ Space to change and leave your belongings ◦ Water, tea and coffee available ◦ Phone-free space encouraged during the session **〜 Agenda** ◦ 9:30 – arrival & settling in ◦ 10:00 – 11:00 yoga practice ◦ 11:00 – tea, coffee & relaxed chat **〜 Details** 📅 **When:** Saturday, June 27 📍 **Location:** Budapest 1083 József krt. 77-79 🎟️ **Price:** 9.99 EUR (〜 3500 HUF) + [meeetup.com](http://meeetup.com/) fee 🔒 **Limited spots:** 10 participants

**〜 unplugged pool day ☀️🏊** with temperatures expected to reach around **38°C** this Sunday, we're trading city streets for pools, shade, good conversations, and a slower pace of life. join us for a relaxed summer day at Palatinus. bring a book, a deck of cards, a board game, or simply yourself. whether you feel like chatting, reading in the shade, floating in the water, or doing a little bit of everything, you're welcome. **〜 What to expect** This isn't a structured event. It's simply a chance to spend a summer day together away from screens, work, and the noise of everyday life. Feel free to read, play, swim, talk, or simply chill. Come for the whole day or just a few hours. **〜 What to bring** * Swimsuit * Towel * Slippers (mandatory) * Sunscreen * Water bottle * A book, cards, or a game if you'd like * Snacks if you'd like to bring your own Food and drinks are also available for purchase inside the baths. **〜 Meeting Point** **📍Palatinus Strand Baths** @ the Margaret Island Budapest, Soó Rezső stny. 1, 1007 🕥 Meet us at the entrance at 10:30. You're welcome to join later as well, but please note that the baths may reach capacity due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. If you're arriving later, check the Meetup discussion for updates on where to find the group. **〜 Tickets** **🎟️** Participants are responsible for purchasing their own ticket. Prices: * Adult Ticket: 6,500 HUF * Student Ticket: 3,200 HUF Tickets can be purchased on-site or in advance through the [website](https://jegyek.palatinusstrand.hu/product/ed21d13d-775b-4cb3-a80a-080dd0d307d4). **📝 Notes** * Come alone or bring a friend. * Food and drinks inside the baths can only be purchased by card. * Entrance tickets can be purchased with either card or cash. * The baths may be very busy due to the hot weather, so arriving earlier is recommended. * Phones can be used when needed, but we encourage everyone to enjoy a few hours with fewer digital distractions.

**IMPORTANT: This is an early-bird announcement.** We are publishing this now so you can secure your spot before the peak lavender season begins! 🌿 Because we must pre-book group train tickets, ferry crossings, and the English-guided museum tour, **places are strictly limited.** Reservations are made by strict order of payment. *** **Step away from the hustle of the city and join the *Women's Coffee Network* for a curated full-day retreat to the Tihany Peninsula.** This is a dedicated space for international female professionals to look behind the LinkedIn titles and industries. Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating a career transition, this retreat offers the professional and personal grounding you need to recharge and connect. ### HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RETREAT **🟣 Connection Circle** Our signature session begins the moment we board. We utilize the morning journey as a focused "think-tank" and connection space, moving past small talk to build genuine professional alliances and shared wisdom before we even reach the Balaton. **🟣 Sensory Lavender Experience** An exclusive visit to the Lavender Tihany Visitor Center. We’ll enjoy a lavender welcome drink, a 75-minute guided tour in English, a professional cosmetics test, and a culinary tasting of lavender sweets. **🟣 Pick-Your-Own Lavender & Creative Break** We’ll enter the fragrant fields of the National Park to harvest our own fresh lavender bundles. This is our time for grounding, capturing the perfect visual stories for our brands/personal memories, and enjoying the Instagram-worthy purple landscapes. **🟣 Scenic Journey & Time Travel** From a beautiful boat crossing of Lake Balaton to a group lunch in a museum-like courtyard that evokes a slower era, every detail is selected to help you disconnect from digital noise and reconnect with your essence. *** ### TOP 3 ATTRACTIONS: 1. **Experience Europe's finest lavender** at the peak of its flowering season. 2. **Enjoy the best panoramas** of the Tihany Peninsula from the water. 3. Mingle with a diverse group of locals and expats in a facilitated environment. *** ### THE SUMMARY **🟪 MORNING: Journey & Meeting the group** We meet at Budapest Kelenföld at 7.30 am for our collective departure. This is our dedicated time for the Connection Circle where we set the tone for the day. **🟪 MID-DAY: Scenic Crossing & Heritage Lunch** Arrival at the lake followed by a scenic water crossing to Tihany. We will walk through the historic village and enjoy a pre-reserved group lunch at a traditional courtyard restaurant. **🟪 AFTERNOON: Harvest & Picnic** We head to the lavender fields for the "Pick-it-Yourself" program. This is our sensory and creative break — perfect for photos, selfies, and light picnic while surrounded by the blooms. **🟪 LATE AFTERNOON: The Sensory Lab** A private English-guided tour at the Visitor Center to learn about distillation and local product creation, followed by a gourmet lavender tasting. **🟪 EVENING: Return & Reflection** We travel back together, arriving in Budapest in the late evening with fresh lavender, new friendships and restored energy. *** **DATE:** Saturday, June 27, 2026 **LANGUAGE:** English (facilitation and museum tour) ### PRICE: * **Early Bird: 23,500 HUF (Members 19,500 HUF)** * **Standard: 25,500 HUF (Members 21,500 HUF)** Tickets are reserved by strict order of payment via the link below. ### **HOW TO JOIN** ✅ **STEP 1:** RSVP on MeetUp. ✅ **STEP 2:** Fill out the registration form and [complete the payment here](https://luma.com/m6l74t81). A final logistics email with exact meeting locations and times will be sent 5 days before the event. **The price includes:** ✔︎ All round-trip transportation (Train & Ferry/Bus) ✔︎ Full-day facilitation & the signature Connection Circle session ✔︎ Entrance & 75-min English Guided Tour at the Visitor Center ✔︎ Lavender welcome drink, cosmetic test, and culinary tasting ✔︎ Table reservation at our selected traditional restaurant ### Important Notes * This is a **female-only** space for professional women. We focus on meaningful, long-term relationships rather than casual social gatherings. * Lunch is self-funded at the restaurant. For our field break, we recommend exploring the artisanal stalls for light snacks. * We capture the magic of our circles through photos/videos. By joining, you agree to be part of our visual story. **❔ Do you have questions?** Feel free to message me directly! Let's look behind the labels and breathe in the lavender together! 💜

Please contact me personally: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin](https://www.facebook.com/leonid.syrovyatkin) Whatsapp: [https://wa.me/36305183643](https://wa.me/36305183643) Telegram: https://t.me/Rudra_AM We're heading to a rocky gorge. Its slopes are equipped with railings and ladders for safe passage. You can get there by bus or by car. Suitable for both adults and children aged 9 and older. Those traveling by bus will meet at Újpest-városkapu at 8:20 AM and return at 3:40 PM or 4:40 PM. Those traveling by car will meet at the parking lot at 10:05 AM: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bKE9ycvSvibuDHNKA?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZDY2cnpTbDk0emF3N1J2bXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5p8gQLVmIySPbeHwKkh4OBQllRFqAe2J6WQtoc2w_H2y1JBJxDLCFBbED3TA_aem_uEyenr8ScLR829-YjeZGmw) Bring your own lunch. Cost: 12,000 HUF. Registration is required

Hey everyone, here we go again with our next event on **Saturday**!. Boni will host and please follow her instruction. IMPORTANT NOTE: Free Cancellation is only until Friday, 18:00. If you cancel after that without noticing the host, You must pay the fee to compensate the court and shuttlecock. Also note that due to Meetup Organizer Subscription fee is increased significantly, The on-duty host will add an extra fee based on the number of attendees. Please do not come if you are in the WAITLIST. Level of Expectation: Beginner - Intermediate. Please watch the video if you are first timer of playing Badminton : https://youtu.be/tAS7rOKtpgQ?si=IDm9UEV55nUzU5Oc Venue: Tüskecsarnok Sportscentre: 1117 Budapest, Hevesy György út, Sportscentre Map: http://tuskecsarnok.hu/wp-content/uploads/tuske-map-1-full.png Look for #7 on the map. More info in the "How to find us" section of the Meetup event. Our venue does not provide rackets, which means that you'll have to bring your own racket! Should you get lost, feel free to text me on Meetup. There are 3 courts booked for us for 2 hours from 12:00 till 14:00. Showers and changing rooms are available! Extra Note Attendance fee: We will divide the court fee by the number of people showing up. However, in certain circumstance, when the number of people cannot is less than and equal to 14, The Host deserve to contact the people who canceled after the time designated cancellation time. The expected fee is usually around 2500-3000 HUF per person. Payment is done at the court. or The host will reach you out via meetup chat. !!!Last but not least: if you have signed up but cannot make it for some reason, just take a minute to sign off, RSVP = no. This is to help those who are on the waiting list and want to play. The cancellation time with non-sick reason should be 18 hours before the session. In case you are not feeling well on the session day, please kindly contact the host via comment or privately message him/her with the direct message feature maximum 3 hours before the session starts. Looking forward to seeing you! cheers, Yoga Liability: The participation happens on own risk. There is no liability for any accidents, thefts or damages from the organizer.

Our next much-awaited **COLUMBUS** meetup is **Tuesday June 30th from 7-10 pm EST at ACE OF CUPS**. Meet patients, cultivators, processors, dispensary managers/staff, physicians, home growers, educators, activists, nonprofits, artists, attorneys, business owners, writers, students, and supporters to network, share our knowledge, collaborate, support each other and make new ones! Hope you will be there too! Save the date and pass the word. **Please RSVP** so we know who is coming and how many to expect. Find us to say hi and we will introduce you to others. We should be easy to spot. (The happy-looking group wearing cool nametags! See photos from our past events.) Sign in, grab a name tag, start your own bar/food tab, meet old friends and make new ones! Everyone is welcome. SEE YOU THERE!

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Join us for a 2.4 mile hike along the Alum Creek Trail south from Casto park to Strawberry Farms park and back. This is a fully paved flat trail along Alum Creek. Come and enjoy a great hike with us!

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---