Letting Go

Why is it that we strive so deeply to fulfill what seems to be our most fundamental human longing - yet so often fall short? Could it be that the roots of this struggle lie in subtle misconceptions about who we are - and what we seek in others? And if so, is there a different way of relating… one that truly works? In a small, carefully curated group of like-minded individuals, we create a space for thoughtful exploration of these questions. The evening begins with a short talk by Alan Watts – On the most fundamental human desire. This is followed by a facilitated conversation, where we reflect on the key ideas and how they resonate with our own experience. After a short break, we gently shift from dialogue into silence—turning inward, allowing space for deeper insight, reflection, and inner resonance. An evening for those who are drawn to depth, authenticity, and the exploration of life’s essential questions—in connection with others, and with oneself. Hosted by Dieter Langenecker, facilitated by Tom Stub. Tanja Odermatt PS: We’ll officially close at 8:00 pm — and if you feel like staying a little longer, you’re very welcome. PS: A contribution of €20 will be collected to cover the costs, like room, coffee, tea, juice, and cookies. Additional donations are most welcome. PPPS: 1st door (if closed) use code 2008 + push the button with the bell symbol; at the 2nd door ring at Int'l. Management Institute/ System. Institute. Then take the elevator to the 3rd floor, apartment #49. Message us at 0681 1069 1321 for any issue

**Join Us for a fun minigolf noon in the heart of Vienna!** Looking for a delightful way to spend your day while connecting with friends and making new ones? Come and play minigolf with us near the iconic Museumsquartier! Minigolf is a fun game that doesn’t require any special skills – just a good sense of humor. 📅 **Date and Time:** We'll gather at 16:45. Please make sure to arrive on time, so we can give you a short game instruction. Our starting play time is 17:00. 📍 **Location:** Minigolf course at Museumsquartier – outside next to corner Mariahilfer Straße and Museumsplatz 💰 **Cost:** The cost is €6 per person. Club, ball and scorecard board are provided. We will pay the fee together at the ticket office. I kindly recommend an additional small donation, that is free of your choice, to cover the running maintenance fee on Meetup. **Why Join Us?** \*Meet new people and make lasting friendships in a welcoming environment. * Enjoy a fun-filled day of minigolf in a nice atmosphere. We have a reservation, so all you need to bring is yourself and your enthusiasm! Whether you’re a minigolf pro or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome. Let’s make this a day to remember! **RSVP Now and Let’s Have Some Fun!** We only have VERY LIMITED spots. So make sure to update your RSVP and be transparent and fair if you can't make it. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. See you there! 🌈🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

Come and start your Saturday differently - with more energy and presence. We'll meet outside, breathe some fresh air, and spend 45 minutes resetting together - through breathwork, meditation and kundalini yoga. No rush, no pressure - just a practice that leaves you feeling lighter, clearer, and more yourself before the weekend really begins. You don't need any experience. You don't need to know what energy healing is or what kundalini yoga is. You just need to show up with an open heart, and I will explain everything :) This is the first meditation gathering of The Art of Connection - a Vienna community for people who want to feel more present, more alive, more at home in themselves. The park class is our open door. Come and see what it's about. Here is the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SgofAPJGWiaKRFVW6 **What to bring:** * Comfortable clothes you can move in * A mat or blanket, if you have one - the grass works too * Water **Investment:** Donation-based. Give what feels right to you. **Weather:** If it rains or the weather is bad, I'll post an update in the group by 8 am Saturday. See you there 🙏 Nemanja

Helloo all :) We really enjoyed Ned's last performance, and I for one can't wait to see him play again, Its an open event so no need to book lets go meetup a little before the concert, get to know eachother and then listen to some good music, have some drinks and see where the rest of the night takes us. P.s Its for a good cause, in support of the Women Groundbreakers event at the Jane Goodall Institute.

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. Whether it‘s your blog, a report, your thesis, your next book, copy for your website, or just your daily journaling, it doesn’t matter. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! Schedule (tentative): 9:00 - 9:15: Arrive, set up, order some coffee, short introductions. 9:15 - 10:45: Timer starts. Time to write. 10:45 - 11:00: End. Short exchange, settle your bill, takeoff. Optional: Sometimes some of us choose to stay for a second round. Great for when you‘re on a roll and have time. **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi available Travel / Parking: Hietzing station (U4, 10, 60, 51A, 56A, 56B, 58A and 58B). Very limited public parking (Kurzparkzone), Parkgarage Hietzing nearby.

Let's get together and meet other Eurovision friends quickly! Whether you're coming with friends or on your own, this brunch is all about easy connections and a welcoming atmosphere. We'll gather around the table, chat, laugh, and enjoy whatever delicious food and drinks catch our eye from the café's à la carte menu. **What to expect:** * A cozy get-together with a warm community vibe * Food and drinks available à la carte from Café Caspar * A simple, relaxed way to connect and chat with others * A great location right next to the Eurovision Village We can't wait to see you there! ☀️ Free donation very welcome: \- If you'd like to support our community and help us keep organizing events like this in Vienna\, a small donation is very welcome\. A contribution of around 5 € per person is suggested\, but completely voluntary\.

Tickets: [https://www.iicv.at/improvshow](https://www.iicv.at/improvshow) Price: Online: 8EUR ​​​ Onsite: 10EUR Both tickets (online only): 12EUR **Do we shape our fate—or does it shape us?** An unscripted story, brought to life moment by moment. Characters navigate life’s twists and turns—while you decide what happens when it matters most. From pivotal choices to unexpected turning points, the audience shapes the journey, steering the story into the unknown.​ ​ When the showcase ends, the stage opens up for an Improv Jam, where everyone is invited to play, experiment, and connect. Cast: Adeline, Alex, Azra, Florian, Ivan, Juan, Sara

*The Weight of Things* is the first book, and the first translated book, and possibly the only translatable book by Austrian writer Marianne Fritz (1948–2007). For after winning acclaim with this novel—awarded the Robert Walser Prize in 1978—she embarked on a 10,000-page literary project called “The Fortress,” creating over her lifetime elaborate colorful diagrams and typescripts so complicated that her publisher had to print them straight from her original documents. A project as brilliant as it is ambitious and as bizarre as it is brilliant, it earned her cult status, comparisons to James Joyce no less than Henry Darger, and admirers including Elfriede Jelinek and W. G. Sebald. Yet in this, her first novel, we discover not an eccentric fluke of literary nature but rather a brilliant and masterful satirist, philosophically minded yet raging with anger and wit, who under the guise of a domestic horror story manages to expose the hypocrisy and deep abiding cruelties running parallel, over time, through the society and the individual minds of a century. source: goodreads

Come write with us at Cafe Pierre every Sunday at 18:00-20:00! A message from Shut Up & Write: "Shut Up & Write hosts free, in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer—regardless of genre or skill level—has access to the resources, community, and accountability that they need to be successful in their personal writing goals." And what this looks like at our event: We chat and give short introductions to what we are working on at 18:00, then start writing at 18:15. Though we try to start on dot, being late isn't a problem—just find a spot and get to work! We write until 20:00 and then discuss how our writing went. From fiction to non-fiction, academic papers to poetry, applications to work-related writing—anything goes! Nothing is needed except for you to bring whatever is need to get stuff done, i.e. laptop, headphones, pen and paper, and so on. Optional socialising may happen before 18:00 and after 20:00, or you may choose to use this time to get some more done! Please do order something from the café (drink, meal, dessert, etc.) so as to keep us in their good graces!

We will meet in a calm and friendly place ( Parc, Café, Restaurant) to explore together some of Jiddu Krishnamurti’s key questions about awareness, relationship, and freedom. There will be no teaching, no authority — only open dialogue and attentive listening. Everyone is welcome, whether you are familiar with Jiddu Krishnamurti or simply curious about life and self-understanding. We’ll start with an open conversation around a theme such as “Listening without judgment” or “Can thought bring clarity?” Please bring openness, curiosity, and a readiness to listen — no books or notes needed. The spirit is not to discuss “what should be,” but to observe together “what is.”

**Einladung zum Heartful Communication Programm nach dem Satsangh** **Ab dem 22. März startet unser Heartful Communication Programm, das sich über 5 Wochen erstreckt. Die Inhalte werden jeweils nach dem Sonntagssatsangh vorgestellt.** **Gesamtdauer des HC-Programms jeweils ca. 30–45 Minuten.** **Heartful Communication (HC) unterstützt uns dabei, authentisch aus unserem Herzen heraus zu kommunizieren und eine einfühlsame Verbindung zu uns selbst und anderen zu entwickeln. Der Ansatz hilft uns, Urteile, Vorwürfe und Kritik in respektvolle und fürsorgliche Begegnungen zu verwandeln.** **Im Mittelpunkt steht die Kultivierung von Bewusstsein – als erster Schritt für positive Veränderung.** **Weitere Informationen zu HC findet Ihr hier:** **https://heartfulness.org/heartful-communication/#hc** **Ort:** **Markhof – Das Dorf in der Stadt** **Markhofgasse 19** **1030 Wien** **Programm im Detail:** **10:00 Meditation anschließend Video-Input HC** **Kurze Bio-Pause (5–10 Minuten): für kleine Snacks und Getränke wird gesorgt** **HC-Programm** **Kurzvortrag / Reflexion / Gruppenaktivitäten mit unserem HC-Volunteers-Team** **Das Programm ist kostenfrei, Spenden für unser Zentrum sind herzlich willkommen.** **Wir freuen uns, wenn viele von Euch teilnehmen und diesen Prozess gemeinsam erleben.**

Join our outdoor yin yoga meetup in Vienna for a deeply relaxing park session, perfect for both beginners and experienced yogis. Please read the complete event description ✨ What to Expect • A slow-paced yin yoga session with long-held, gentle stretches • Guided breathing to help you relax and unwind • Time to fully settle into each pose and release tension • A calm outdoor atmosphere in nature • A friendly and welcoming community 🧘 Level Beginner to intermediate 🎒 What to Bring • Yoga mat • Comfortable clothes • Water 💛 Energy Exchange Pay what you feel right (suggested between €10-€20) **Join us for instant updates:** **https://chat.whatsapp.com/JbCZPIUQrCv6lhd00M0oXI** 📍 **Location**: Auer-Welsbach Park – near the U4 Grünbergasse exit We will be at this location https://maps.app.goo.gl/YfwydU7UN9YiWZWE6 More details: Exit the U4 at Grünbergasse. When you come out of the station, turn left and cross the street. You’ll see the park entrance directly ahead. Walk about 100 meters inside the park, and you’ll find us on the right side on the grass

Du wirst nervös, sobald Du jemand attraktiv findest? Dating ist für Dich inzwischen " wie Arbeit" geworden? Du würdest gerne mit Menschen, die Dir gefallen in Kontakt treten, aber Du weisst nicht wie? Du hörst Dich immer wieder " Ja" sagen, obwohl Du eigentlich " Nein" sagen möchtest? Mit Hilfe von Improvisationstheater lernst Du Eigenschaften zu verkörpern, die Du gerne hättest & Szenarien zu erproben, die Dich herausfordern. Damit Begegnungen in Zukunft schön, innig, tief & leicht sein können...oder einfach so, wie Du es Dir wünscht ( : Mehr Info & Anmeldung noch für kurze Zeit vergünstigt auf https://www.institut-fuer-liebe-und-mitgefuehl.org/workshops/ Keine Vorkenntnisse erforderlich. Lies jetzt den Erfahrungsbericht einer Journalistin des Kuriers, die im Herbst 2024 an einem meiner Workshops teilgenommen hat: [https://kurier.at/wissen/gesundheit/improtheater-buehne-psychologie-veraenderung/403000383](https://kurier.at/wissen/gesundheit/improtheater-buehne-psychologie-veraenderung/403000383) Durch den Tag begleite ich, Corinna Lenneis. Ich bin Schauspielerin, Regisseurin, Lebensberaterin in Ausbildung unter Supervision, Lehrerin für achtsames Selbstmitgefühl & Schauspielcoach und leite Workshops und Kurse auf der ganzen Welt. Ich freue mich sehr lustige, spannende und weiterführende Tage mit Dir! Mehr Info zu mir und dem Event auf https://www.institut-fuer-liebe-und-mitgefuehl.org/workshops/

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. 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 sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! 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 brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

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.

This is a free, in person meeting. 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.