Grief & Loss

Hi and welcome to our next Socrates Café philosophy meetup! Do you have a hunger for deeper understanding of yourself and the world? Do you value deep, honest and respectful dialogue? If yes, then this meetup will be very interesting for you. • WHAT IS A MEETUP ABOUT? At every meetup we have a discussion using Socratic method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socratic_method We ask, answer and discuss questions and ideas to stimulate critical thinking and to widen our perspectives with new concepts and thoughts. The main purpose of these meetups is to enrich ourselves with the perspectives of others, not to convince others about our own perspectives. Our meetups are about our own philosophies of life and not necessarily what the great philosophers and academics have said or written. It is not a debating club or a platform for proselytizing. Instead, we place the emphasis on questioning, open mindedness and challenging our own assumptions while listening to and respecting the views shared by others. A Socrates Café meetup is considered a success when participants leave a discussion with many more questions than they had at the beginning. • WHAT TOPIC IS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETUP? Participants suggest topics at the beginning of each meeting. We then vote and choose that event's most popular topic for discussion. No academic training in philosophy necessary; just enthusiasm for exchanging ideas and points of view. Some examples of subjects chosen on previous meetups: * What ideals are worth dying for? * Why are we never satisfied? * Why is it that human beings know that the society is going wrong, leaders are well informed about it and things continue as is? * Is identity necessary? * How can it be that people in democratic societies are so obsessed with power? (Desire to be different, better, stronger than others) * What is friendship? • WHO PARTICIPATES AT THIS MEETUP? Anybody is more than welcome to join our meetups. Our events gather people from different backgrounds, different cultures, while no philosophical background is mandatory. Our usual participants are people that have a hunger for deeper understanding of themselves and the world. People that value deep, honest and respectful dialogue. The inspiration for Socrates Cafe originates with the book of the same name, written by the philosopher Christopher Phillips. (Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, 2002). Phillips felt that the Socratic method of dialogue and discussion should be practiced not just in academic settings, but among everyday people interested in examining deep questions together. Hundreds of Socrates Cafe groups now exist around the world. To learn more, visit [https://socratescafe.com](https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsocratescafe.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C1b245fc060a24a1b22c508dd324f736a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638722038989360624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pLtcEu25qgDHP1XvhFs5Cx4L1rRDYmqwnNWgxalKovY%3D&reserved=0 "Protegido por Outlook: https://socratescafe.com/. Haga clic o pulse para seguir el vínculo.").

SI US PLAU, CONTACTA AMB MI ABANS DE VENIR: Anna: 651314706 Instagram: @cercleahimsa **Vine a gaudir i compartir una sessió basada en el ioga i en l'energia del cicle lunar.** Cada setmana fem una sessió diferent aprofitant el moment lunar en el qual ens trobem, per exemple lluna plena: agraïment, lluna minvant: deixar anar... El pes central de la sessió està en la pràctica de ioga, però també fem una meditació profunda d'uns 10 min mínim i una conclusió de la sessió expressada a través de l'escriptura terapèutica o de l'expressió artística. Som un màxim de 8 persones i així creem espais de confiança i d'obertura on, a través del cos i el moviment, anem apropant-nos al camí de l'autoconeixement i la pau. Instagram: @cercleahimsa

📲💬 Join our Whatsapp group: General group https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hyge2VeF0ppETh5tZC1dOD Girls only https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDRIsVdARL98OB4xzBDf9e JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR FREE PARTY INFO https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7CsDxU9Fel96XJrXYa1DH Are you ready for Thursday night? Today we meet at 22:30 at Red Garter (Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) Come and meet new people and make international friends & speak languages(Language exchange) Then we go all together to Night Club we have free entrance ONLY with our group ¿Estás listo para el jueves por la noche? Hoy nos encontramos a las 22:30 at Red garter (Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona) Ven y conoce gente nueva, haz amigos internacionales y habla idiomas (intercambio de idiomas) Luego nos vamos todos juntos a Discoteca. Tenemos entrada gratuita SÓLO con nuestro grupo

We will warm up with tailored exercises and stretching, follow up with shadow boxing, rip through specific Muay Thai drills, enjoy some light sparrings and cool down with a custom yoga routine. Language: Spanish, English, Russian. You'd need gloves(let me know in IG or PM if you’d like to try but don’t have gloves-shins yet). Mouthpieces and shinguards are also recommended but not obligatory for first sessions. All levels welcome. One drop-in 15 euros. In order to secure your spot in class, please join our TG community and confirm your assistance here https://t.me/mikcrewtraining For any additional info PM me IG @mikcrewtraining or get in touch via community https://t.me/mikcrewtraining.

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🤩❤️🍹NEW SUBGRUP IR AL TARDEO DEL JUEVES POR LA TARDE EN NICK HAVANA Y HACER AMIGOS/AS. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT PRO REMEMBER PARA Y EL CHAT WHATSAPP HABILITADO PARA ENCONTRARNOS PARA IR A BAILAR MÚSICA REMEMBER A NICK HAVANA EL JUEVES POR LA TARDE Y HACER NUEVAS AMISTADES EN EL EVENTO. NOS COORDINAMOS EN EL CHAT WHATSAPP PARA FACILITAR EL ENCUENTRO. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DEL CHAT PRO REMEMBER DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA Y EL CHAT WHATSAPP NICK . COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

Pura Vida! 🌴✨💭 ¡Bienvenid@s a este rincón de pura buena onda en Barcelona! Aquí nos juntamos para charlar de lo profundo y lo ligero: filosofía que nos hace pensar, felicidad que se siente en el cuerpo y alma, y ese arte de vivir con bienestar real (inspirado en la esencia costarricense de "Pura Vida": una vida simple, agradecida, llena de alegría y sin estrés innecesario). Hablaremos de preguntas grandes como ¿qué significa ser feliz de verdad?, ¿cómo equilibrar mente, energía y emociones?, mindfulness, sabiduría antigua, energía vital... y cómo todo esto se conecta con el día a día en esta ciudad mágica. Todo en un ambiente relajado, abierto y sin juicios – mezcla de deep talks, risas, ideas locas y buena vibra. Ideal para pensadores curiosos, buscadores de paz interior, o simplemente quien quiera conectar con gente interesante. ¡Locals, expats, hablantes de español/inglés/catalán – todos bienvenidos! No hace falta ser experto en filosofía: solo ganas de compartir, escuchar y salir con más luz interior. 🌿😊 **Cuota de participación:** 5€ por encuentro (ayuda a cubrir el espacio y mi proyecto social - o mantenemos cozy y sostenible!) Próximos encuentros pronto – en parques soleados, cafés con encanto o rincones tranquilos de Barcelona. ¡Ven a vivir un poco más Pura Vida con nosotros! RSVP y únete a la aventura 💫 #PuraVidaBarcelona #FelicidadYFilosofia #BienestarReal #FilosofiaBarcelona #AcupunctureVibes #VidaConsciente

## 🐦 Birdsong Mindfulness Walks 🌿 *Slow, nature-based mindfulness in Barcelona* ### 🌿 TLDR — Please read before joining * Slow, mindful meditation walk (not fitness or hiking). * Birdsong as a mindfulness anchor (not birdwatching). * No individual Reiki during the walk for larger groups *(5-min Reiki available before/after if requested).* *** Join a slow, mostly silent walk through the **Montjuïc area**, guided by birdsong, breath, and gentle presence. This is an invitation to step out of the rush of everyday life and reconnect — with your body, your senses, and the natural world around you. Just walking, listening, and being here. *** ### ✨ What we’ll do * Begin with a short, gentle grounding practice * Walk at a **slow, mindful pace** (intentionally slower than a usual walk) * Use **birdsong and natural sounds** as anchors for awareness * Pause at times to listen, sense, or simply be still * Close with a few moments of shared stillness For larger groups, **individual Reiki is not offered during the walk**. If you’d like a **short 5-minute Reiki session**, feel free to let me know in advance or come speak with me **before or after** the walk (always by consent). *** ### 🐦 A note on birds This is **not a birdwatching walk**, though we use birdsong as a meditation anchor. If you’re curious, I’m always happy to chat **after the walk** about birds we noticed by sight or sound. I’m also planning to open a **monthly gathering for amateur birdwatching** soon. *** ### 🗣 Language Guided talks and meditations are currently offered in **English**. I’m learning **Spanish and Catalan**, and I hope to offer guided practices in those languages in the future. *** ### 👥 Group size We began with very small, intimate groups due to individual Reiki sessions. As interest has grown, I’m opening up **more spots** and keeping the structure simple so we can walk together more spaciously. Returning walkers may occasionally join beyond the usual number, as they’re already familiar with the pace and nature of the practice. 💛 If you’ve joined before and would like to come again, please join the waitlist or feel free to message me directly — I’ll happily mark you as going. *** ### 💛 About the practice I’m a **mindfulness teacher in training**, and part of this journey includes learning through practice. You may be gently invited to share feedback to help me grow as a facilitator. If there are any **mindfulness teacher trainees** who’d like to co-lead or guide a future walk, feel free to reach out — I’d love to share the space. *** ### 🌿 Cost These walks are currently offered **for free** as my way of giving back. ***Donations are welcome*** to help cover Meetup costs and keep the walks accessible: [https://www.hereaware.com/donate](https://www.hereaware.com/donate) *** ### 🌧 Weather Light rain can be part of the experience — we’ll choose routes with mostly concrete paths (often around Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer). **In case of heavy rain, strong wind, or storm alerts**, the walk will be **cancelled** for safety reasons. *** ### 📍 Location & confirmation The walk takes place in the **Montjuïc area**. The exact meeting point pin will be shared via the private comments once you've RSVP'd a couple of days before the walk. Please confirm your attendance by sending a WhatsApp message to: 📲 **+34 722 692 960** 👉 Full experience details & background: * [https://www.hereaware.com/experiences](https://www.hereaware.com/experiences) * [https://linktr.ee/here.aware](https://linktr.ee/here.aware) *** ### 🎶 Please read * We’ll begin the grounding at **12:00**, with a 5-minute grace period * Please arrive a little early to settle in comfortably * If you’ll be late, text me **at least 15 minutes in advance**, and I’ll share a live location pin * If you arrive during the grounding or while we’re walking, you’re welcome to **join quietly** * Phones will be invited onto **silent mode** during the walk *** #### 🎧 Consent & phones The only consent I’ll ask for is for **audio recording** (for my mindfulness teacher training). I won’t take photos during the walk. You’re welcome to take photos after, and I gently invite minimal phone use during the experience. Thank you for helping keep the space calm, respectful, and spacious for everyone 🌿

## 🐦 Birdsong Mindfulness Walks 🌿 *Slow, nature-based mindfulness in Barcelona* ### 🌿 TLDR — Please read before joining * Slow, mindful meditation walk (not fitness or hiking). * Birdsong as a mindfulness anchor (not birdwatching). * No individual Reiki during the walk for larger groups *(5-min Reiki available before/after if requested).* *** Join a slow, mostly silent walk through the **Montjuïc area**, guided by birdsong, breath, and gentle presence. This is an invitation to step out of the rush of everyday life and reconnect — with your body, your senses, and the natural world around you. Just walking, listening, and being here. *** ### ✨ What we’ll do * Begin with a short, gentle grounding practice * Walk at a **slow, mindful pace** (intentionally slower than a usual walk) * Use **birdsong and natural sounds** as anchors for awareness * Pause at times to listen, sense, or simply be still * Close with a few moments of shared stillness For larger groups, **individual Reiki is not offered during the walk**. If you’d like a **short 5-minute Reiki session**, feel free to let me know in advance or come speak with me **before or after** the walk (always by consent). *** ### 🐦 A note on birds This is **not a birdwatching walk**, though we use birdsong as a meditation anchor. If you’re curious, I’m always happy to chat **after the walk** about birds we noticed by sight or sound. I’m also planning to open a **monthly gathering for amateur birdwatching** soon. *** ### 🗣 Language Guided talks and meditations are currently offered in **English**. I’m learning **Spanish and Catalan**, and I hope to offer guided practices in those languages in the future. *** ### 👥 Group size We began with very small, intimate groups due to individual Reiki sessions. As interest has grown, I’m opening up **more spots** and keeping the structure simple so we can walk together more spaciously. Returning walkers may occasionally join beyond the usual number, as they’re already familiar with the pace and nature of the practice. 💛 If you’ve joined before and would like to come again, please join the waitlist or feel free to message me directly — I’ll happily mark you as going. *** ### 💛 About the practice I’m a **mindfulness teacher in training**, and part of this journey includes learning through practice. You may be gently invited to share feedback to help me grow as a facilitator. If there are any **mindfulness teacher trainees** who’d like to co-lead or guide a future walk, feel free to reach out — I’d love to share the space. *** ### 🌿 Cost These walks are currently offered **for free** as my way of giving back. ***Donations are welcome*** to help cover Meetup costs and keep the walks accessible: [https://www.hereaware.com/donate](https://www.hereaware.com/donate) *** ### 🌧 Weather Light rain can be part of the experience — we’ll choose routes with mostly concrete paths (often around Jardins de Mossèn Cinto Verdaguer). **In case of heavy rain, strong wind, or storm alerts**, the walk will be **cancelled** for safety reasons. *** ### 📍 Location & confirmation The walk takes place in the **Montjuïc area**. The exact meeting point pin will be shared via the private comments once you've RSVP'd a couple of days before the walk. Please confirm your attendance by sending a WhatsApp message to: 📲 **+34 722 692 960** 👉 Full experience details & background: * [https://www.hereaware.com/experiences](https://www.hereaware.com/experiences) * [https://linktr.ee/here.aware](https://linktr.ee/here.aware) *** ### 🎶 Please read * We’ll begin the grounding at **12:00**, with a 5-minute grace period * Please arrive a little early to settle in comfortably * If you’ll be late, text me **at least 15 minutes in advance**, and I’ll share a live location pin * If you arrive during the grounding or while we’re walking, you’re welcome to **join quietly** * Phones will be invited onto **silent mode** during the walk *** #### 🎧 Consent & phones The only consent I’ll ask for is for **audio recording** (for my mindfulness teacher training). I won’t take photos during the walk. You’re welcome to take photos after, and I gently invite minimal phone use during the experience. Thank you for helping keep the space calm, respectful, and spacious for everyone 🌿

¿Cuál es la relación entre los filósofos y la ciudad de Barcelona? ¿Cómo pasaron por ella? ¿Qué reflexiones han surgido de su encuentro y cuáles siguen ocultas en los callejones de la ciudad? Como hacían los filósofos peripatéticos, la reflexión se desarrollará también en movimiento. En cada etapa, un filósofo y una idea permitirán que se desplieguen las ideas sobre la idea de ciudad. De hecho, el hilo conductor del recorrido es la propia idea de «ciudad». Será un pensar caminando, un cuestionar conociendo. El "Tour" es una experiencia colectiva de diálogo filosófico apta para tod@s, tanto para l@s que conocen bien la filosofía como para l@s que no la conocen en absoluto. Para todas las edades y perspectivas. El recorrido dura alrededor de 1 hora y 45 minutos. Al finalizar, podrás realizar un aporte libre, de acuerdo con lo que consideres que ha valido la experiencia. ¿Qué esperas para animarte a vivir esta nueva practica filosófica? CÓMO PARTICIPAR 1. Reserva tu presencia en Meetup 2. El aporte libre se podrá realizar a final del "tour" en efectivo o por: Revolut: +393388716566 Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com Transferencia bancaria: IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motivo del pago: Barcelona) ATENCIÓN: Si no puedes venir, por favor date de baja en Meetup o avísanos por WhatsApp (+34613937727). Las ausencias sin aviso podrán limitar la participación en próximos tours. ¡Gracias por tu colaboración! Importante: Para poder realizar el tour necesitamos al menos 3 personas inscritas. Si no se llega a ese número, tu reserva quedará válida para el siguiente tour disponible, si quieres y puedes.

Las Mejores Cenas para SOLTEROS/AS en Barcelona para personas de 35 a 55 años Dos grupos en uno ## SOMOS SINGLES Barcelona Selecta el grupo mas grande de solter@s en Barcelona Si estás sin pareja y quieres encontrar amistad, amor y diversión ven con nosotr@s. cada viernes cenas para Solteras/os, Separadas/os, Divorciadas/os Si estás cansad@ de ir de discotecas, o meterte en plataformas de Internet para conocer gente te proponemos probar una experiencia diferente. Si tienes entre 35 y 55 años ven y únete a nosotros para una noche divertida, tenemos diferentes mesas dependiendo de la edad de las personas Este SABADO a las 21:00h Preparamos una Cena especial para solteros/as separados/as divorciados/as para todas las edades y nacionalidades, Si quieres hacer nuevas amistades ven con nosotros. No dejes escapar ésta oportunidad. Si quieres pasar una noche con buena **compañí­a**,ven con nosotros éste SABADO Si quieres reservar tu plaza ya: **enví­anos** un whats app con tu nombre, edad al: 678 15 34 34 Solo se aceptarán reservas por Whatsapp Gracias Carmen **Si quieres apuntarte para la cena para este sábado en Barcelona** llámanos o whats app al teléfono **678 15 34 34** Gracias **CARMEN** seis siete ocho uno cinco tres cuatro tres cuatro para información por favor visite nuestro sitio web www.singlesbcn.com

Quieres vivir una experiencia a la vez antigua y completamente innovadora? Ven al Banquete Filosófico! El tema de este banquete es «La Boetie, La servidumbre voluntaria». Durante el "brunch", tendremos la oportunidad de conocer y reflexionar juntos sobre la idea de Servidumbre voluntaria tan actual, y de realizar un viaje sin precedentes a nuestra propia condición existencial, social e individual. El filósofo del diálogo Emanuele Profumi acompañará el viaje en un juego interactivo que nos llevará a conocer nuevas personas e ideas, a profundizar en nuestra visión del mundo gracias al contexto de convivencia creado por la cena. Comer, hablar y pensar, para descubrir, jugar y aprender. El Banquete Filosófico es un nuevo espacio, sereno y acogedor, para conocer nuevos mundos sin cambiar de ciudad. CÓMO PARTICIPAR Para inscribirte, sigue la descripción general del grupo de encuentro «Banquete Filosófico», paga 20 euros y sigue todos los pasos que se indican a continuación: 1. 1. Reserva tu presencia en Meetup 2. Paga la cuota de inscripción al menos 1 hora antes del comienzo del Convivio. 3. Se pueden utilizar los siguientes métodos de pago: A. Revolut: +393388716566 B. Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com C. IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motivo del pago: Convivio) D. Efectivo: acudir a las reuniones de la CONSULTORIA Filosófica Colectiva (lunes o jueves por la tarde: enviando un whatsapp a +34613937727). 4. Una vez realizado el pago (A a C) enviar un whatsapp de confirmación a +34613937727. 5. Comunicar cualquier intolerancia alimentaria. ATENCIÓN: Las personas que se apunten al Meetup pero no hayan abonado su cuota en los días previos al Banquete, comunicándolo en el número de Whatsapp, y no se hayan dado de baja, no serán admitidas al Banquete y no tendrán acceso a futuros Banquetes Filosóficos. En caso que se anule el evento y se ha ingresado la cuota para participar, si no se pide la devolución del dinero, se ulitilizará para el siguiente Convivio filosófico. Importante: Si no sé logra llegar al número mínimo de 4 personas el Convivio no puede desarrollarse. En este caso l@s inscrit@s estarán considerad@s para el siguiente Convivio. Quien quiere que el dinero se devuelva, tiene que escribir un mail a: emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com à Vols viure una experiència alhora antiga i completament innovadora? Vine al Banquet Filosòfic. El tema d'aquest banquet és < Zambrano, Filosofia vs Poesia». Durant el "Brunch", tindrem l'oportunitat de conèixer i reflexionar junts sobre la idea de Poesia de Zambrano, i de fer un viatge sense precedents a la nostra pròpia condició existencial, social i individual. El filòsof del diàleg Emanuele Profumi acompanyarà el viatge en un joc interactiu que ens portarà a conèixer noves persones i idees, a aprofundir la nostra visió del món gràcies al context de convivència creat pel sopar. Menjar, parlar i pensar, per descobrir, jugar i aprendre. El Banquet Filosòfic és un nou espai, serè i acollidor, per conèixer nous mons sense canviar de ciutat. COM PARTICIPAR Per inscriure't, segueix la descripció general del grup de trobada «Banquet Filosòfic», paga 20 euros i segueix tots els passos que s'indiquen a continuació: 1. 1. Reserva la teva presència a Meetup 2. Paga la quota d'inscripció almenys 1 hora abans del començament del Convivi 3. Es poden utilitzar els mètodes de pagament següents: A. Revolut: +393388716566 B. Paypal: proemaci@gmail.com C. IBAN: IT25Y0760103200000070285267 (motiu del pagament: Convivio) D. Efectiu: acudir a les reunions de la CONSULTORIA Filosòfica Col·lectiva (dilluns o dijous a la tarda: enviant un whatsapp a +34613937727). 4. Un cop realitzat el pagament (A a C) enviar un whatsapp de confirmació a +34613937727. 5. Comunicar qualsevol intolerància alimentària. ATENCIÓ: Les persones que s'apuntin al Meetup però no hagin abonat la seva quota els dies previs al Banquet, comunicant-ho al número de Whatsapp, i no s'hagin donat de baixa, no seran admeses al Banquet i no tindran accés a futurs Banquets Filosòfics. En cas que s'anul·li l'esdeveniment i s'ha ingressat la quota per participar-hi, si no es demana la devolució dels diners, s'ulititzarà per al Convivi filosòfic següent. Important: Si no sé aconsegueix arribar al nombre mínim de 4 persones el Convivi no es pot desenvolupar. En aquest cas els i les inscrites estaran considerats per al següent Convivi. Qui vol que els diners es tornin, ha d'escriure un mail a: emanueleprofumi@filosofialavoro.com

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Optional topic for this meet up: Is life a dream? Is life a simulation? Dreams feel real while they last. Could life work the same way? How do we know we’re awake, and what follows if we can’t be sure? Let’s kick that around over a around of drinks: • What makes something feel real: continuity, shared evidence, or meaning? • How do we know we're not in a simulation? • How would you tell you’re awake (reality checks, memory, other people)? • If life is dreamlike, what becomes of free will and responsibility? • Is identity a story we keep telling—who’s the narrator? • Are we author, actor, or audience in our dreams and how would you tell? • Does art/film reveal reality or replace it? No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it’s fun.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? 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. Are you 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. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.