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Let's Write!
Let's meet to write !
Schedule :
11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day".
11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write !
13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ?
See you soon !
UNO #467
Let's continue the tradition and play UNO, everybody is welcome :)
If you're on the waitlist please check your messages, especially on Sunday. If people drop off last minute I tend to message people on the waitlist to see who can come.
We'll be playing at the lobby of Radisson RED, Brussels. The address of the hotel is:
Rue d'Idalie 35, 1050 Bruxelles
My number is 0471 45 55 02. Feel free to call if you cannot solve a physics question, cannot find the place or simply need a hug.
I have quickly written a set of rules on how we play. It is assumed that the reader has a basic concept of the game.
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Setup:
* Each player starts with 6 or 7 cards each (depending on total number of players)
* A card is shown in play in the middle of everyone, this is known as the top card.
Goal:
* The goal of the game for each player is to get rid of all cards in your hand
Rules:
* Whenever you go from two cards to one card, you have to say "UNO".
* Each player takes his turn one by one, initially going in the clock-wise direction
* A card may be played if it matches the same colour or same number or same type as the top card in play
* The two black cards (Draw 4 and Wild) can be played regardless of the top card in play.
* Interruption rule: You may interrupt the general flow of the game (clockwise or counter-clockwise) if you have the EXACT same card as the top card in play. If you manage to play the card prior to the person whose turn it's supposed to be, then the game continues on from you in the same direction it was previously. (Unless the reverse card was interrupted, then the direction changes).
* Draw2 or Draw4 cards can be played in accordance to the interruption rule. The following person after the interrupt has to take the accumulated number of cards. If however, cards have already been drawn AND seen by the person who was supposed to take the cards, then only the remainder of cards has to be drawn.
* Once someone has no cards remaining in his hand, play stops and we start counting points.
Points:
* Number cards have the face value as the number of points. i.e. number 6 is worth 6 points, number 0 is worth 0 points, number 4 is worth 4 points.
* Skip, reverse and Draw2 are worth 20 points each
* Wild and draw4 are worth 50 points each
SHAMANIC RITUAL TO INITIATE 2026 and BRING YOUR ASPIRATIONS TO LIFE!
**Make 5 Big Steps For A Great 2026! - with Northern Deer**
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***Have You Ever Done Something Like This?***
\#\#\#\# Have you ever felt the magic of starting anew\, leaving the past behind\, and stepping boldly into your future?
**Have you ever done something truly magical to start your year?**
Join me and the WOW Team for a transformative, empowering, and deeply spiritual evening to set the foundation for a remarkable 2026.
As part of the **WOW (World of Wisdom & Spiritual Adventure)** tradition, we begin each new year with a **Shamanic Ritual** that celebrates, cleanses, and empowers.
This isn’t just an event—it’s an initiation into the new year, where your intentions align with the Spirit of the Universe to manifest a brighter future.
We are celebrating with a ceremony that contains these five parts
* **Tea Ritual**
* **The Magic Box of Intention**
* **Shamanic Journey for the New Year to the four worlds**
* **Personal Spirit Message for YOU**
* **Tarot Predictions for the New Year!**
We are waiting for you also this year to celebrate together and build the foundation of empowerment for our new Future!!
**With Love!**
Northern Deer Alexander
*Founder of the WORLD OF WISDOM & SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE Community*
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***COME TO OUR RITUAL!***
\#\#\#\# Our ritual consists of 5 parts
* **The First Part -** The Tea Drinking Ritual - is an ancient way for people to connect with their Higher Self and connect with their most profound truths and intentions! By drinking Tea together, we will all put intention in the magical liquid itself, and we will share blessings and wishes for the highest possible destiny in life.
* **The Second Part** \- The Magic Box of Intention is an actual box with a lot of energy initiated by Northern Deer Alexander in which you are going to place the intentions you have for the year and which you have thought about in the Tea Ceremonial Drinking\, written in a small piece of paper that we will give you in a small ritual to manifest them in your life\. This will also set your intention for the next ritual\, the third part\.
* **The Third Part**. is the shamanic Journey in the 4 worlds with the intention to clean and finish with the past (year or whole life's issues) and start anew, creating a happy life from now on, from 2026! This is a powerful "active meditative journey" with the drum, where you will have the most profound internal change possible to create something new. You have to experience it to understand what it really means. For this ritual, you can bring your own yoga mat (if you wish to have your own) or use the ones we have in the spiritual center
* **The Fourth Part -** Personal Spirit Message for YOU - Alexander has prepared several messages from the Universal Spirit in meditation, and you will be called to pick one by your own luck (or destiny) to empower yourself and focus the energy of your destination in life.
* **The Fifth part** is the Tarot Ritual, in which you will pick a card signifying some aspect, the most important for you at the moment, that you will have to work through in the upcoming year. There will be a small personal prediction by Northern Deer Alexander to every participant.
**We are waiting for you with love to experience this magic of transformation and unique experience of your life!**
*Have a happy vacation & happy moments in this period of Christmas & New Year's Eve!*
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**🌟Why You Can’t Miss This**
\#\#\#\# This experience isn’t just about celebrating the new year \-
It’s about creating the life you want. Many participants have found clarity, empowerment, and transformation through these rituals. By releasing the past and embracing the future, you’ll step into 2026 ready to manifest your dreams.
**Imagine stepping into 2026 with:**
✔️ Clarity of purpose
✔️ A heart unburdened by the past
✔️ The magic of intention on your side
Many participants have said these rituals are life-changing, giving them the courage and energy to face the year ahead with strength and inspiration.
**You deserve to feel this empowered. You deserve this magic.**
**We’re excited to share this magical evening with you and build a powerful foundation for the year ahead.**
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YES I WANT TO PARTICIPATE - **[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wowalexander/1966507)**
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SHAMANIC RITUAL FOR THE NEW YEAR!!
💰 **Participation Fee:**
* **Early Bird** (Until Friday, Jan 12)**: €69**
* **Regular Price: €85**
🎟️ **How to Register:**
**[CLICK HERE TO REGISTER](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wowalexander/1966507)**
📧 **Contact for Info:**
* **Pablo (Teiwaz) Leon - Tel: +34 661 953 617**
* **Eirini-Sunbird - Tel: +32 487 201 473**
**When?**
Sunday, Jan 25, 2026, 05:00 PM
**Where?**
Espace Tarab, Chaussée de Roodebeek 96, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels, Belgium
Micro Adventure Hike in the South
🌍 Micro\-Adventure \| 🌞 Afternoon Hike \| 💪 Sporty Vibe
🌿 Nature \| ⛰️ Hills & Valleys \| 🔎 To Explore
👣 Small Crew \| 📍 Viroinval\, South Belgium
Set out for an energizing afternoon micro-adventure in the rolling hills and valleys of Viroinval (South Belgium). With a small crew of explorers, we’ll hike through lush nature trails, taking in the scenery and challenging ourselves with a sporty pace. Expect winding paths, panoramic views, and plenty of chances to reconnect with nature while enjoying a light but adventurous outing.
🌍⛰️📍 We go often to this region, a new walk is on each time.
Perfect for those looking to combine movement, exploration, and good company in just a few hours!
PP numbers depend of number of drivers.
**Let me know if you need a ride if you offer a car to share.**
10 eur pp for car sharing.
Shamanic New Year Ritual: Awaken Your Spirit & Step into 2026
**👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/)
**Are you ready to truly arrive in 2026?**
The turning of the year is more than just a change on the calendar; it is a sacred threshold. It is a moment to pause, to listen to the whispers of your soul, and to consciously choose the path you wish to walk.
Join us for a transformative **Shamanic New Year Ritual** designed to clear the slate of the past and ignite the fire of your true purpose.
**✨ The Journey** This is not about standard resolutions. This is a deep dive into your inner landscape. Together, we will create a sacred container to:
* **Cleanse & Release:** Shed the heavy energies and old patterns of 2025 that no longer serve you.
* **Ignite Your Purpose:** Move beyond mental goals and set intentions that resonate with the vibration of your soul.
* **Connect with Spirit:** Through the heartbeat of the drum and ancient practices, receive the clarity and guidance you need to navigate the year ahead.
**🌿 What Awaits You** Your afternoon will flow through a series of powerful practices:
* **Tea Ceremony:** Grounding and connecting with your higher self.
* **The Magic Box:** A ritual to crystallize and charge your deepest intentions.
* **Shamanic Journey:** Traveling through the "Four Worlds" accompanied by the drum to open new paths.
* **Spirit Messages & Tarot:** Receiving personal guidance and insight into the archetypes supporting your 2026 journey.
**Your Guide:** This session is led by **Northern Deer Alexander**, a Spiritual Teacher, Shaman, and Healer with over 30 years of experience helping seekers break free from barriers and live authentically.
**📍 The Logistics**
* **When:** Sunday, January 25, 2026
* **Time:** 15:00 – 20:00
* **Where:** Tarab Space, Chau. de Roodebeek 96, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels.
* **Tickets:**
* **Early Bird:** €69 (Available until Jan 12)
* **Standard:** €85
* *Spots are limited to 20 participants to ensure an intimate experience.*
**👉 Reserve Your Spot Here:** [Link to Event](https://innersparklife.com/new-year-ritual/)
Come as you are, leave with clarity, passion, and a spirit renewed. We look forward to welcoming you to the circle.
See you there!
Monika, Pablo Teiwaz and Alexander Northern Dear
✍️ Songwriting Workshop: Writing with Intention
### ✍️ Songwriting Workshop: Writing with Intention
**Maddie Corley at Pacson Music School**
Join us for a **3-hour, hands-on songwriting workshop** at Pacson Music School, led by songwriter **Maddie Corley**.
This session focuses on **making clear creative choices**—how strong songs are built through intention, emotion, and commitment rather than overthinking.
**You’ll walk away with:**
* A complete song draft started in-session
* Tools to move past creative blocks and indecision
* A clearer sense of how emotion, rhythm, and language work in lyrics
**Who it’s for:**
Songwriters of all levels, musicians, and writers curious about lyric writing. No finished idea needed—just openness and curiosity.
**Who is Maddie?**
[Maddie Video Reel](https://www.instagram.com/p/DReNxg3jZ2G/)
🕒 3 hours
💰 €65 (pilot price) -> [Pay link here](https://buy.stripe.com/fZuaEY2OY9Xt0mb8dE9fW0r)
📍 Pacson Music School, Brussels
👥 Limited spots
This is a **test pilot workshop** for our community before wider public programming.
We’d love to write with you ✨
— Steffi & Maddie
📸 **Media Notice**
Photos and short videos may be taken during this event for communication and promotional purposes by Pacson Music School.
If you prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know before or during the event.
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Japanese Conversation / 日本語/英語会話交流 @BXL
**PLEASE READ THE ATTENDANCE POLICY (below) IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME**
**SUNDAY COFFEE & JAPANESE CONVERSATION**
日曜日のコーヒー&日本語会話
Our "Japanese/English Conversation Exchange" offers you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of Japanese culture and language, all while helping native Japanese members to learn their target language.
私たちの「日本語/英語会話交流」は、日本の文化と言語の世界に没頭しながら、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学ぶのを手助けするユニークな機会を提供します。
**Date: /** 日付:**(almost) every Sunday**
**Time: /** 時間:**from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm**
**Location: /** 場所:**Cafe Caberdouche - Place de la Liberté 8, 1000 Bruxelles**
**Venue Note: /** 会場の注意:**The manager of the cafe kindly accepted us to book a table on a regular basis. To thank him for his kindness, please order AT LEAST ONE DRINK**. カフェのマネージャーが親切にも私たちに定期的にテーブルを予約することを承諾してくださいました。その親切に感謝の意を示すために、少なくとも1杯のドリンクを注文してください。
**Location Assistance: /** 場所の案内:**If you can't find us, ask one of the waiters. They know where we are :) You can also send us a message.**
私たちを見つけられない場合は、ウェイターの一人に尋ねてください。彼らは私たちがどこにいるか知っています :) メッセージも送っていただけます。
**Event Agenda: /** イベントのアジェンダ:
* **4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: JAPANESE CONVERSATION** \- Join us for the Japanese conversation and cultural exploration\. Beginners are welcome\. // 日本語会話 \- 最初の30分は日本語の会話と文化探求に充てられています。初心者も聞くだけでも歓迎です。30分後に参加しても構いません。 多言語交換 \- ベルギーの多様性を体験し、ネイティブの日本人メンバーが英語、フランス語、またはオランダ語を学びたいと熱心に待っています。さまざまな言語で異文化交流の会話に参加しましょう。私たちの日本の友人にベルギーの文化、伝統、生活を紹介しましょう。
* **6:00 PM: EVENT CONCLUSION** \- Please respect the event's start and end times to maximize your language exchange opportunities\. Your participation and enthusiasm are appreciated\! イベントの終了 \- イベントの開始時間と終了時間を尊重して、言語交換の機会を最大限に活用してください。参加と熱意に感謝します!
**Attendance Policy: --->** 以下の日本語
* We're excited to have you join our events and appreciate your commitment to learning and growing together. To ensure a productive and enjoyable experience for all participants, please take note of our attendance policy:
1. **Punctuality:** Please arrive on time for scheduled events. Late arrivals can disrupt the flow of the event and may miss important information.
2. **Language Commitment:** If you sign up for language-specific sessions, such as Japanese conversation or language exchange, we kindly request your commitment to actively participate in that language for the designated duration.
3. **Respect:** Treat fellow participants, organizers, and cafe staff with respect and courtesy. Harassment or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
4. **Removal Policy:** A participant who is not respectful towards other members will be removed from the group and blocked, with no warning. This point is not negotiable.
5. **Cancellation:** If you are unable to attend an event you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. This helps us plan accordingly and allows others to take your place if there's a waitlist.
6. **No-Show Policy:** Three no-shows (failing to attend without prior notice) may result in restrictions on event registration to ensure fairness to other participants.
By attending our events, you agree to adhere to these guidelines. We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can learn and connect. Thank you for being part of our community!
**出席ポリシー:**
私たちは、イベントに参加していただけることを楽しみにしており、皆さんが一緒に学び成長することに取り組んでいただけることを感謝しています。すべての参加者が生産的で楽しい経験をするために、出席ポリシーにご留意ください:
1. 時間厳守:予定されたイベントには時間通りにお越しください。遅刻はイベントの流れを乱し、重要な情報を見逃す可能性があります。日本語のみのセッションは午後4時、全言語のセッションは午後4時30分開始です。
2. 言語へのコミットメント:日本語会話や言語交換など、特定の言語のセッションに登録された場合は、その言語での積極的な参加をお願いします。
3. 尊重:他の参加者、主催者、カフェのスタッフには敬意と礼儀をもって接してください。嫌がらせや迷惑行為は許容されません。
4. 退場ポリシー:他のメンバーに対して敬意を持たない参加者は、警告なしにグループから削除され、ブロックされます。このポイントは交渉の余地がありません。
5. キャンセル:登録したイベントに参加できない場合は、できるだけ早くお知らせください。これにより、他の人があなたの代わりを取ることができます。
6. ノーショーポリシー:事前の通知なしに3回のノーショー(欠席)がある場合は、他の参加者に公平になるようイベントの登録に制限がかかる場合があります。 私たちのイベントに参加することで、これらのガイドラインに従うことに同意するものとします。私たちはみなさんが学び、つながることができるように歓迎される包括的な環境を作り出すことを目指しています。コミュニティの一部としてご参加いただき、ありがとうございます!
**Note: Please stay tuned to our event page for updates and schedule changes. We can't wait to see you there and exchange languages, cultures, and stories!**
備考:更新やスケジュールの変更については、イベントページをご覧ください。そこで皆さんにお会いして、言語や文化、物語を交換できるのを楽しみにしています!
Letting Go Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Last Minute Walk in the Woods
Hi all!
Whoever is free tomorrow morning and would like to have some fresh air while the sun is shining, join for a walk in Forêt de Soignes.
Tennis doubles (NOT FOR BEGINNERS) - Royal Charles Quint (Ganshoren)
Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners.
Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 11 € in cash.
The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join.
If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore.
In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-).
We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved.
When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event.
One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result.
Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players.
Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going.
If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.
SUNDAY Coffee Morning - 10:00 @Café de Voyageurs
Hi everyone,
This coffee morning event is @ Café de Voyageurs!
Sunday, 25 January 2026, from 10:00 - 12:30.
It's limited to 25 attendees.
Therefore, please, cancel if you can't join anymore.
Café de Voyageurs opened its doors about 7 months ago. Dalila the owner is one of the most friendly hosts that I have met in Brussels in the past 5 years. She has give her café an African feeling & atmosphere as she is Algerian herself.
The Instagram channel:
https://www.instagram.com/cafe.des.voyageurs/
**The address is:**
Café de Voyageurs
274 Chaussee de Wavre
1050 Ixelles
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1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there.
2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take.
3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join!
4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join!
5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
**As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!**
[https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==)
**THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:**
* I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday.
* I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday.
* There is sometimes a waiting list.
* In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime.
* **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday.
* **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.**
**IMPORTANT:**
* **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))**
* When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often.
* If you have any questions then, message me.
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**A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:**
*In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.*
*Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.*
*I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.*
*In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.*
**THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**
Hike Tervuren arboretum – Duisburg – Vossem (loop 18 km)
For this hike we will stay around Brussels and discover a part of the ***Tervuren Arboretum (The Nord-West Americain, the Asian and the mediteranian part)*** before leaving the forest and walking through the fields passing by the villages Duisburg and Vossem before returning to Tervuren
After the hike we will continue our good habit of **taking a nice beer/ice cream/snack in a local pub in Tervuren** (Chalet Vert) before we return to Brussels.
**Please don't forget to pay Maikel a drink :-)**
We will walk at **an average speed of 5km/h**. We will **walk both on paved and unpaved roads**. ***I’ve never walked this road before***, so it’s possible there are some mistakes in the planning.
**●●meeting point:**
We meet at ***12h30 at the tram*** **stop “QUATRE BRAS/VIER ARMEN”** in Tervuren (Tram Line 44 from Montgomery). The tram 44 from “Montgomery” to “Tervuren Station” goes every 15 min.
***more info:*** [www.stib-mivb.be/horaires-dienstregeling2.html?l=en&_line=44&_directioncode=V](http://www.stib-mivb.be/horaires-dienstregeling2.html?l=en&_line=44&_directioncode=V)
●● **specifics**
distance: \~ 18 km
elevation gain: \~ 234 m
net walking time ***(breaks are not included here)*** \~ 4h00
level: **easy – open to everyone**
***In the unlikely case of too bad weather we may cancel a hike even few hours before the event. If this must happen we will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So, it is important to have access to either the Meetup website and/or your emails.***
***●● What to bring***
\- warm comfortable hiking clothes – waterproof hiking shoes
\- extra socks to change \+ compeed for blisters
\- enough water or warm drinks and food for the breaks
\- sun protection oil\, a hat and sunglasses OR a raincoat
(please consult the weather forcast on [www.meteo.be](http://www.meteo.be/) )
\- a flashlight and a yellow/orange safety vest for when it gets dark
***\- some money to pay Maikel a drink ;\-\)***
***●● Basic rules***
Please RSVP only ***if you really intend to come***. And if your plans change update your RSVP ***latest 1 day before the hike*** so other people still have the possibility to join. This is basic courtesy towards others. ***People who cancel last day or don’t show up for the hike will be blacklisted for future hikes.*** Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the roster (i.e. “yes RSVP”, but not “wait listed”).
***●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability***
***By signing up for this event you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.***
[LOCATION: THE SISTER CAFE] Philosophy Meetup: 17:00-18:30
Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you!
After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations.
Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy:
What is a genuine friend?
Is social media turning us into emotional zombies?
Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them?
Are we driven by sex?
Is loneliness a personal failure?
Is morality relative?
**Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.
Sunday Run X MUSKI Comics Cafe
It's Sunday.. Perfect day for the Brussels Runners Sunday Run. This time we start at Muski Comics Cafe for a refreshing 13-14 km run at a social pace of 6.15-6:00 min/km. We will follow the calmer streets and head towards Parc Josphat.
After the run be welcomed with a refreshing Mint Cooler courtesy of Muski Comics Cafe or you can get your Caffeine Fix or fuel up from their interesting menu all in a great ambience dedicated to Comics - If you are a fan of the Belgian Icon 'Tintin' you are in for a treat.
You can shop or just sit back and read!
What to Expect:
* Distance: \~13-14 km
* Pace : 6-6:15 min/km
* Post-Run Coffee: Optional gathering at 'Muski Comics Cafe' for coffee and refreshments.
* Bag Drop - Available
Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability.
By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.
Queer Yoga Brussels - for LGBTQ+ people & their friends !
🌟 Hello Yogis and Future Yogis! 🌟
🧘♀️🧘♂️ Whether you're a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner, come and join us every **SUNDAY MORNING - from 11:00 to 12:15 - for Queer Yoga in Brussels :)**
No need to worry if you've never tried Yoga before – everyone is welcome! 🌈 Just bring yourself in some comfy clothes (mats are provided) and let the magic happen :-).
🌿 **Class Details:**
* This is an "open event" - for everyone, LGBTQ people and their friends no matter their **gender, age, race, sexual orientation or level of fitness / practice**.
* Classes take place [Merci Wellness - Place Dillens 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles](https://www.merci-wellness.be/plan-acces.php). Very easy to get there, either by bike or metro (Hotel des Monnaies).
* Ring bell "MERCI WELLNESS" - third floor !
* ⏰ 11:00 to 12:15 (doors close at 10:55 as **class starts at 11:00 sharp** \- it is not possible to join late\)\.
💸 **Cost:**
* First class: 10 euros 🌟
* Single class: 15 euros 🧘♂️
* 5-class pass: 65 euros (valid for 3 months - a great deal for regular yogis! 🎉)
You can pay your class on site either in CASH or through PAYCONIC.
**Come and this great group of Sunday Morning Yogis** \- to spend a moment in a nice atmosphere and discover the benefits of Yoga\, from increased flexibility\, better posture\, a stronger body to a calmer mind\.
See you on the mat! 🧘♀️🧘♂️✨
Edson
P.S. Also, make sure to check out our new class **"Yoga for Men"** \- every Wednesday at 18:30 in the same location \- you can find the class list on our Meetup main page \!
Letting Go Events Near You
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Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
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.
Free In-Person Events: How to Let Go of the Past and Move Forward
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.
How to Move on From the Past and Feel Happy
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.
Free In-person Meeting: Unwanted Emotions & Loneliness, How to Get Over Them
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.
Let's Fondue!
Yes, the [Chocolate Café](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/menu-1?menu=signature-desserts) serves chocolate fondue *(Chocolate Fondue Day is Feb 5th)*! No one does chocolate fondue like they do. It's rich, creamy, and served with an array of fresh fruit and other dipping items. They encourage making it a party! A perfect winter warmup to share with friends!
**Chocolate Fondue Kit:** Served with dippers, including marshmallows, Rice Krispie treats, graham crackers, pound cake, strawberries, and pretzels.
**COST**: Bring ***$5.00 cash*** to cover your portion of our delightful dessert bar.
**EARLY ARRIVALS**: Go ahead and order dinner (before dessert). I love their toasted sandwiches and their soups.
**PARKING**: In our parking lot, on the street (but not between 4-6 pm) or behind the Buckeye State Building.
[Chocolate Cafe](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/): A fully stocked amount of *chocolate candies* including truffles, chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate and caramel turtles. We have menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for brunch or a late night meal. Soups, salads & sandwiches served daily. Check out our [menu](https://www.chocolatecafecolumbus.com/_files/ugd/7ea733_0ebab62dcfc0435aa189b6d1a3c3ec82.pdf) for more information. We also offer wine, martinis and cocktails! Enjoy a *famous chocolate martini* or hand crafted cocktail, too!
Free In-Person Meeting: Healing from Trauma and Past Betrayals
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.











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