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Finnish Language Café
Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :)
The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹
Tervetuloa!
When? ⏰
Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
The Good Coffee Company
A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes:
https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events
Run to Sauna
All are welcome!
We meet at Lapinlahti’s sauna, and the run begins promptly at 6:00 PM. **Please arrive early to get ready.**
• There is a changing room, a few lockers, and a bathroom available.
• We will run from the sauna to the Sibelius Monument and back — a total distance of 6–6.5 km.
• The sauna house will be locked while we are out running. After the run, we will swim, hang out, and enjoy the sauna until 8:00 PM.
* We kindly ask everyone to leave by 8:00 PM.
* **To enable fair participation, if you are no longer able to join, please cancel 3 hours in advance so individuals on the waitlist may attend.**
**Hosted by: Nia & Olli**
Contact: Nia – +358 408223934
**HOW TO FIND US:**
When arriving at the main gates of Lapinlahden Lähde, turn right and head towards the water. Lapinlahti's sauna is located halfway between the yellow main building and the red Venetsia building
We want everyone to feel welcome and safe. **By participating, you agree to:**
• Respect others – Be mindful of personal boundaries, privacy, and consent.
• Listen actively – Give space for all voices and avoid dominating conversations.
• Use inclusive language – Avoid offensive, discriminatory, or exclusionary remarks.
• Be considerate in the sauna – Some people may prefer quiet or need space.
• Address issues kindly – If a problem arises, bring it up respectfully or with the hosts.
Tervetuloa Run to Saunaan!
Tapaamme Lapinlahden saunalla ja lähdemme juoksemaan noin kello 18.00. Tulethan ajoissa!
• Käytössä on pukuhuone, lokeroita ja vessat.
• Juoksemme saunalta Sibelius-monumentille ja takaisin. Kokonaismatka on noin 6-6,5 km.
• Sauna on lukossa juoksun ajan. Juoksun jälkeen saunomme, uimme ja vietämme aikaa yhdessä kello 20.00 saakka. Kello 20.00 jälkeen meidän täytyy poistua.
Tapahtuman järjestävät: Nia ja Olli
Voit soittaa Nialle: +358 408223934
MITEN MEIDÄT LÖYTÄÄ:
Kun saavut Lapinlahden Lähteen pääporteille, käänny oikealle kohti merta. Lapinlahden sauna on keltaisen päärakennuksen ja punaisen Venetsia-rakennuksen puolivälissä.
Haluamme, että kaikilla on turvallinen olo. Run to Sauna -tapahtumissa noudatamme seuraavia periaatteita:
• Kunnioitamme toistemme rajoja ja yksityisyyttä.
• Annamme kaikille tilaa osallistua keskusteluun.
• Puhumme kaikista ihmisistä ja ihmisryhmistä kunnioittavasti.
• Olemme ystävällisiä toisillemme.
• Ongelmatapauksissa voit kääntyä ohjaajien puoleen.
**MIITTI’s Principles for safer space:**
MIITTI wants to nourish a safe and pleasant environment for everyone, where everyone can feel safe as themselves. By joining as a volunteer, employee or participant of the event or activity, you agree to follow the guidelines below
*Non-discrimination*
I do not make assumptions about people based on their external characteristics or names. I treat all participants with respect, and I don’t use language or take actions that discriminate based on race, gender, sexuality, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. I respect pronouns and names.
*Boundaries*
I respect others' personal space and boundaries, both physical and mental. I acknowledge that I cannot know someone else's boundaries without asking first. I ask before touching. I listen to others and adapt my behavior if someone indicates that my behavior makes them feel uncomfortable.
*Creating Safe Environment*
Everyone is responsible for contributing to a safe and respectful environment. If I witness harassment, I do my part to support those who experience inappropriate or offensive treatment.
*Zero Tolerance for Harassment*
Our space upholds a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any form of harassment. Harassment, whether verbal, physical, or online, will not be tolerated.
If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior or harassment at our events, please report it to the MIITTI or Lapinlahden Lähde staff.
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
IG: [instagram.com/miitti1](http://instagram.com/miitti1)
Facebook: [facebook.com/miitti1](http://facebook.com/miitti1)
Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti)
Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Kielenvaihtokulma suomi/arabia
Opitaan suomea ja arabiaa sekä kohdataan kahvikupposen äärellä!
Kielenvaihtokulmassa opit tandem-menetelmällä arabiaa sitä äidinkielenään puhuvalta ja itse opetat samalla suomea, molemmat opettavat toisilleen.
Tule kielenvaihtokulmaan jakamaan osaamistasi!
Location:
Maunula talo
Metsäpurontie 4
00630 Helsinki
Tervetuloa mukaan silloin kun sinulle sopii!
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
IG: instagram.com/miitti1
Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1
Web: lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti
Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Tehoa ja arvoa softakehitykseen design systemistä - etenkin tekoälyajassa
Helmikuun [Wonna](https://wonna.fi)-meetupissa
🌺 Design System Product Owner [Laura Karhu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakarhu/) ja DS Developer [Laura Sirola](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasirola/) kertovat, miten panostus design systemiin saadaan tuottamaan arvoa, sekä yleisesti että Traficomin design systemin tapauksessa. Tiivistä asiaa laajalla skaalalla business casen laskennasta aina käytännön vinkkeihin käyttöönottoa tukevan devaajakokemuksen tarjoamisesta.
🌺 Lead Developer [Valtteri Laakso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valtterilaakso/) ja PO [Hilkka Huotar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilkkahuotari/)i jakavat kokemuksia siitä, millainen vaikutus vahvalla design systemillä on, kun softakehitystiimi tehostaa devausta generatiivisen tekoälyn avulla.
Tuttuun tyyliin keskustelu on vapaata ja tarjolla on pizzaa ja virvokkeita.
Tervetuloa kuulemaan ja jakamaan kokemuksia ja oppeja siitä, kuinka tehdään hyvää softaa arvontuottoa jatkuvasti parantaen, kestävästä tahdista tinkimättä!
Luontoretki - Nature Trip: Keskuspuisto
Welcome to a nice and invigorating **winter trip to the Central Park**! On this trip, we will have fun traveling from lodge to lodge, starting from the Maunula hiking lodge and ending at the Paloheinä hikind lodge.
**The trip is open to everyone and free of charge.**
**PLEASE NOTE! Advance registration is required for this event. You can register 1-2 people by filling out the form under the event on the Lapinlahden Lähde website: https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/tapahtumat/luontoretki-nature-trip-keskuspuisto/**
If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration early by sending an email to kaupunkiluontokeskus@lapinlahdenlahde.fi. If the event is full, you can join the waiting list by sending an email to the Nature Center (Kaupunkiluontokeskus).
**Meeting at 13:00 at Maunulan maja (hiking lodge), the address is Metsäläntie 9, 00620 Helsinki.** Instructor Ilona will already be at Maunulan maja at around 12:00 having lunch, so you are welcome to join her for lunch or coffee at your own expense. At 1:00 p.m., we will start walking from the lodge in a relaxed pace towards the north. Along the way, we will admire the winter nature and birds, pass by the Maunula Urn Cemetery, and marvel at the remains of the Maunnuneva and Pakilanmetsä fortifications (snow conditions permitting). We may also stop to warm up at the Pirkkola sports park. The route is approximately five kilometers long, and participants are free to join only part of the trip if they wish. The trip will end at approximately 3 p.m. at the Paloheinä hiking lodge and Palomaja café, where the nature center will offer participants coffee or tea.
**The main purpose of the trip is to enjoy nature in friendly company.** We will walk at a relaxed pace without rushing. Central Park is not completely barrier-free, especially in winter, but we will take routes that are as easy to walk on as possible. Dress warmly and wear shoes suitable for winter walking. You can also bring sdudded shoes or walking sticks. The trip is weather-dependent in case of stormy weather, and in rainy weather we may take a shorter/faster route. If you wish, you can bring snacks and a sitting pad.
The trip will be guided by City Nature Center instructor Ilona Rautiainen.
Information about Central Park: [https://www.hel.fi/en/culture-and-leisure/outdoor-activities-parks-and-nature-destinations/outdoor-recreation-areas/central-park](https://www.hel.fi/en/culture-and-leisure/outdoor-activities-parks-and-nature-destinations/outdoor-recreation-areas/central-park)
Maunula hiking lodge (in Finnish) with link to the cafe: [https://helsinginlatu.fi/tietoa-meista/maunulan-maja/](https://helsinginlatu.fi/tietoa-meista/maunulan-maja/)
Paloheinä hiking lodge: [https://www.hel.fi/en/culture-and-leisure/outdoor-activities-parks-and-nature-destinations/outdoor-recreation-areas/paloheina-outdoor-recreation-area/paloheina-hiking-lodge](https://www.hel.fi/en/culture-and-leisure/outdoor-activities-parks-and-nature-destinations/outdoor-recreation-areas/paloheina-outdoor-recreation-area/paloheina-hiking-lodge)
The event is organized in collaboration with MIITTI, Pro Lapinlahti Mental Health Association, Lapinlahden Lähde, and the City of Helsinki.
The event has received funding from the City of Helsinki.
For more information, visit the City Nature Center website: [https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/lapinlahden-lahde-city-nature-centre/](https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/lapinlahden-lahde-city-nature-centre/)
Haskell Office Hours
Zurihac shirts, or other Haskell events paraphernalia mark the spot! :D
You're invited to Haskell Office Hours, a laid-back meetup where you can ask questions, get help setting up the Haskell toolchain, or just hang out with fellow Haskellers. This meetup is geared for newcomers, but experts are also welcome to show up and join in the knowledge-sharing.
This meetup will occur every second week and RSVP is preferred. Meetup starts at 19:00 and runs until 20:00.
For more coordination, join our [Newcomers Matrix room!](https://matrix.to/#/!wnXpJkwWACgSBBzwDh:matrix.org?via=chreekat.net&via=matrix.org&via=rauhala.info)
Happy Haskelling!
Open Living Room goes Friendship Crafts
In honour of Friendship Day, Luckan will host a friendship crafts and mingle session, free for all! During the session we will each make our own tufted rug in a workshop led by Motley Project and tufting teacher Valentina Lachner. Join us to craft something for a friend, craft with the theme of friendship, or even craft new friendships!
The Motley Project is a new association dedicated to offering English-language creative workshops and building a welcoming, inclusive community for all ages. Our sessions are always taught by professional creatives and they are open to everyone, especially to people who are new to Finland.
**Please note that registration through the link below is required to participate - Meetup registration is not enough!** Spaces are limited, so sign up in good time, and please let us know asap if you can no longer make it.
**SIGN UP HERE:** **[https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/1A84B5D4A7FE9138](https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/1A84B5D4A7FE9138?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEweVp1TEZkZFRvQlp5Rlh4T3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR48gc57ImueRyAfxytfMostGkQTeJcK8N3llGv18UlygvpGpbDJ29mCGXcu7w_aem_Vv0MyoXs-TpPF_a-9eyFuQ)**
***The event is now fully booked, but if you wish to join the waiting list drop us an email to [integration@luckan.fi](mailto:integration@luckan.fi). We will contact you if a slot frees up!***
The event is free of charge, and you will get to take home what you make. The event is in English.
Photo: Valentina Lachner
J. Krishnamurti Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Hyvää ystävän päivää❤️
Good friends day💃🏻🕺🏻
@ GateA21 & after party
Good friends day❤️ Feel alone and no plans? This Saturday is here right about in its usual schedule! So what's better than weekend with some cool drinks, make new friends and meet old friends 😎
Join the crowd to tell your best comedic mishaps and gossips in a conversational fashion in Gate A21. The happy hour lasts until 20:00 (🍺beer / cider, 🍷wine 12cl 4.80€) and we have booked two tables for our group from the main room.
We will head into nightclub later. Hope to see you there! 🤗
Guided Meditations - Loneliness
Join us on **Fridays, 18:00 - 19:30** at **Lapinlahden Lähde** for a free session where we’ll explore the topic of the week - **Loneliness**. After 19:30, you're welcome to hang out with us. Depending on what the group decides, we sometimes:
\- stay in\, enjoy tea and cookies and play board games
\- go out for dinner
✅ Your **RSVP counts as your registration**, we expect you to **honour it**.
🤝 All conversations are confidential. What’s shared, stays in the group.
🌿 Small group, big heart: Everyone gets a chance to share.
🧘♀️ Come comfy, come curious.
💧 Bring water. Skip heavy meals & caffeine.
📍 **Tallipääty, Lapinlahdenpolku 8, Helsinki**
(Through the gate, first door on the left!)
**Kind reminder:** Last-minute cancellations or no-shows mean others miss out. To keep it fair, repeated cases may result in losing the spot in future sessions.
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
IG: [instagram.com/miitti1](http://instagram.com/miitti1)
Facebook: [facebook.com/miitti1](http://facebook.com/miitti1)
Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti)
Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
Creative Sundays for Wellbeing - Words for Wellbeing
A creative exploration, using a mix of artistic materials to express emotions freely- perfect for everyone craving a slower Sunday.
IMPORTANT: Registration is necessary and done through Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-sunday-for-wellbeing-words-for-wellbeing-tickets-1982610293759?aff=oddtdtcreator
Words carry breath, memory and healing. In this workshop, we begin with playful games that soften the edges, open the circle and invite for connection. From there, we follow the thread of writing- gentle prompts guiding us to listen inward and let words surface without judgement. In the second part, words take shape beyond language. We explore a rich variety of artistic materials- paper, color, texture, collage and mark making- allowing writing to transform into visual expression. Inspired by art-therapy practices, this process invites intuition, imagination and embodied creativity.
No experience needed, only curiosity, openness, and the desire to explore
**What to expect:**
* Expression of creativity and experimentation freely in a safe and supportive environment
* Relaxing and restorative moments and have some fun
* Reflect in a creative way on wellbeing
* Make new friends and build social connections
This workshop is part of **Creative Sunday for Wellbeing**\- a mini series of creative workshops designed to gently reconnect with play\, expression\, and curiosity\.
Through simple exercises, creative prompts inspired by theater games, and the use of a wide range of artistic materials, participants are invited to explore creativity in an open and supportive space. **This is not art therapy and not an art class-** there is no pressure to perform, produce, or "be good" at anything. Instead, the focus is on experimentation, imagination, and personal exploration.
While the sessions are not therapeutic, they might offer moments of reflection, renewed energy, and a fresh perspective on wellbeing through creative practices.
The topics of the workshops are the following:
25.1.2026 The Art of Slowing Down
1.2.2026 Finding your Flow
8.2.2026 Nature as Nurture
**15.2.2026 Words for Wellbeing**
22.2.2026 Colors, Emotions and Creative Visioning
WHEN & WHERE:
15th of February at 15.30-17.30
Valo tila, Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
(How to find us: When entering through the café to the gallery hallway, turn left and head up the stairs. Valo tila is through the first door on the right hand side.)
Meet Giulia Lepori
Giulia Lepori is an Italian sociologist whose work lives in the intersection of mental health, art, and creative exploration. During her university years in Turin, she co-founded an artistic laboratory that became a living space for experimentation, dialogue, and collective creation. Over seven years, she worked across multiple artistic languages, curating workshops, exhibitions, courses, and public events. Her path led her to one-year art therapy training grounded in psychodynamic approach, deepening her interest in creativity as a tool for care, expression, and transformation. Giulia has facilitated creative workshops with adults, adolescents, children, and people with disabilities, shaping spaces where art becomes a shared process rather than a finished product. In 2024, she brought her practice to Helsinki, organizing her first creative workshop in collaboration with MIELI Without Borders during Mental Health Art Week.
The workshop is a collaboration between @mieliwithoutborders and @miitti1
International Cultural Café in Swedish
Here’s an opportunity to learn Swedish over a good cup of coffee or tea ☕😋🇦🇹 for free!
The events are free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. In addition, we offer free (yes, free) coffee, tea, and biscuits to participants!
På svenska, men på olika sätt
Att prata med folk på café kan vara både nöje och utmaning. Hos oss serverar vi kaffe med mycket glädje och inspiration. Tillsammans lyssnar, pratar, läser, berättar eller skriver vi nyfiket och glatt oavsett om du har den finlandssvenska kulturen redan i blodet eller vill bekanta dig med den.
Vi erbjuder deltagarna gratis kaffe eller te med lite tilltugg.
When? ⏰
Usually Thursdays at 16:00
Where? 📍
In a cozy Viennese café: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki
Välkommen!
**The Good Coffee Company**
**A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹**
Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki
Please visit our Facebook Page for updates and changes:
**[https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events](https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events)**
❤️ Pottery Wheel Workshop ❤️
IMPORTANT: Registration is not available through Meetup. The workshop size is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so you must purchase your ticket from our website in advance.
Welcome. Sign up and get your ticket from here.
[https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/](https://holvi.com/shop/UDUMBARA/section/pottery-wheel-workshops-keramiikka-kurssit/spring-2026-kevat/)
Join us for a challenging, fun, and relaxing time creating with local wild clay and socializing with friends. Udumbara Pottery Studio in Kallio, Helsinki, welcomes pottery students of all experience levels to come and enjoy pottery wheel lessons within a small group setting.
Osaamme myös suomea, tervetuloa. Vi talar också svenska, välkommen.
Ren Xue Yuan Gong
Welcome to join our Ren Xue Yuan Gong practice throughout the summer at Lapinlahden Lähde!
The practice is simple but yet practical and powerful.
It is easy to learn and will help you:
-gain energy, feel less tired and stressed
-more mental clarity, easier to concentrate
-boost your immune system
Time:
Sundays 15:30 - 17:00
WHERE:
Tallipääty, MIITTI office
Lapinlahden Lähde
Lapinlahdenpolku 8
00180 Helsinki
About REN XUE
Ren Xue is a comprehensive system for uplifting human life. It includes a unique form of Qigong (Yuan Qigong); three foundational theories (Theory of Qi, Theory of Consciousness, Theory of Totality) and a large body of teachings.
It was created by world-renowned teacher and healer Yuan Tze who continues to offer online and in-person events worldwide.
Ren Xue combines ancient Chinese wisdom traditions with modern insights into health and well-being.
The goal of Ren Xue is to help individuals improve their physical, emotional, and mental health through a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between the mind, body, and spirit.
REN XUE FINLAND
Ren Xue Finland (RXF) is the Finnish branch of the global movement, an organization dedicated to the promotion and teaching of Ren Xue and its associated practices, including Yuan Gong and Yuan Ming Medicine.
It provides easy entry into the Ren Xue system through local in-person sessions, online courses and workshops/retreats.
Other learning methods can be found here: Ren Xue TV, a YouTube channel and Learn Ren Xue website. More about Ren Xue: [https://www.renxueinternational.org](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.renxueinternational.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR06uJQRSC7BE3zhPePQ7X_KO7WXa60cr7NK25KdOqfbSIHpYqBLO3dYgVM_aem_alDR7a6KhbNhG3u9NhCUVA&h=AT18asmYaRkvHCJemaC7rr9GVu579uflDCg7T6mLNodWdtMVhuxwFhIyz0p5ONeJbm3WQ3ZGIwONIa0_pDvih4t9BCCJUBkjhK4BdIMEl4aQ_qPzR5ykW-aiOndhYDPeAW9_2_eWZaMsv889HKbp8_c&__tn__=q&c%5B0%5D=AT35KTjVjr2kCnYHrXXjXPxEGFK-RFbZnFVdDmWrTe5WwbSZZ5ulNxFEjPPhejS8Pf4xetwkU1hhM1P2K_ABugpnXL6w-CKE25ARXwtLSexv-4fPJ4s2_Kcqgj3g2XWjCVkPPgcjwrPoNWOvdKa2f1VqyVa-2kcTojodTS3wn9zrnRjZLcG7)/
Badminton at Tali
Hello sporty population!
Let's gather around and play some badminton together with people from around the world!
IMPORTANT! Spots are limited, so make sure you reserver yours! If you are not registered on the list, you will be kindly asked to leave; this is to ensure fair access for everyone! If you do not cancel your spot, you will be **suspended from participating** for the next two sessions.
We will play in Talihalli Huopalahti from 11.00-12.30
Court numbers are 9, 10 and 11; you can come directly to the courts or meet us at the entrance a bit before 11.00. Please keep in mind that if you go directly to the courts, **do not enter them before our time starts!**
MIITTI welcomes everyone to its events regardless of background or gender. You don't have to have any skills at all to come and play with us, and if you do, please come and coach us!
Age limit: 16+
Event is free, but please bring your rackets and indoor shoes, or you can rent (racket) from the hall for 4€ each.
After badminton, we'll enjoy Talihalli's sauna and maybe go to a local restaurant to grab some lunch after the game.
Warm welcome!
For questions and more information, please contact Alaa 040 5656096
If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms:
WhatsApp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!
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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/miitti1)
[Website](https://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/en/projekti/miitti)
J. Krishnamurti Events Near You
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Philosophy of Friendship: What are the bases of "friendship"?
As you may or may not know--I didn't until late last year--Aristotle wrote extensively on "friendship" in the Nicomachean Ethics. After 69 years the concept of friendship still creates questions and uncertainty. I had close friends in high school and for a few years after high school but our interests diverged and people moved all over the country so it was hard to maintain connections.
* So if I/you haven't talked with a friend for several years, are you still friends? Are we friends who meet at Drunken Philosophy or Omnipresent Atheists?
* Can you be friends with someone with whom you have virulently divergent political views? Sartre and Camus could not.
* Aristotle regarded friendship as essential to a good life, not merely an added "bonus." Do you agree?
* In the Nicomachean Ethics (Books VIII and IX), he claims that wealth and power are meaningless without friends. Trump has wealth and power but seems to have no real friends, but wealth and power seem meaningful to him in perverted ways. Can you have meaning in your life without friends?
* Do men and women view and maintain friendships in different ways?
* Aristotle categorizes friendship into three types, based on what forms the bond:
* **Utility**: Based on mutual benefit, but this type is fragile and ends when the usefulness ceases.
* **Pleasure**: Based on shared enjoyment (e.g., humor, hobbies). Common among youth but fades as interests change.
* **Virtue (The "Complete" Friendship)**: Based on mutual respect for each other's character and goodness. You wish good for the other for their sake, not yours.
* **Key Principles of "True" (Virtuous) Friendship:**
* **Permanence**: Virtuous friendships last a lifetime whereas those based on utility and pleasure are fleeting.
* **Reciprocity**: Requires mutual goodwill; secret or unreciprocated affection does not qualify.
* **The "Second Self"**: A true friend is "another self"—their virtue helps you understand and improve yourself.
* **Time and Intimacy**: Deep ("complete") friendships are few, built on time and shared experiences.
* **Self-Love and Friendship:**
* Good friendship starts with being a friend to yourself.
* They distinguish shallow egoism (chasing honors) from real self-love (pursuing virtue).
* A virtuous person’s pleasant self-company allows them to be a stable, good friend to others.
* Aristotle argues that one's social circle ultimately reflects one's character—a view with striking relevance today. Well--the Drunken Philosophy social circle certainly reflects good character!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #29 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Christians in Tech - Meetup #30 @ Improving
Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you.
Our Website
[https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus)
Sponsors and Partners
* Improving (Venue Sponsor)
* Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor)
* Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)
COLUMBUS SPIRITUALITY MEETUP
We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !!
Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :)
Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson
Namaste, Frank Tennyson
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ASH UU Topic: TBD
ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio
TBD
Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!


















