Letting Go

**Labour Day Afterwork – Let It All Go! 🍹** **Description:** Tomorrow, we celebrate Labour Day… but in our own way 😄 No stress, no work — just a night to unwind, meet new people, and enjoy a friendly atmosphere. Whether you come alone or with friends, it’s the perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and have a great time in an international and welcoming vibe. **What’s on the program:** * ✨ Meet & connect 🍹 Drinks & good vibes 🎶 Chill and festive atmosphere 🎲 Fun games with prizes to win (free shots and other surprises 😉) In a cool, fun, and totally relaxed atmosphere, come enjoy, socialize, and have fun with no pressure. After all, we deserve it, right? 😉 **Practical Info:** From 9:30 PM until the early hours… Free with the Socializus pass! WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **How to join:** Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Or support the association with an annual membership card at: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup – [https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/](https://www.meetup.com/afterwork-paris/) WhatsApp (info & day-of reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Enable “Receive all” to not miss anything!) Facebook Group –[https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories, and updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an organizer: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) Join the volunteer team and get a free drink It’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes can happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Only sign up if you’re sure you’ll come—we’re counting on you!

**Join us for an open air yoga class in Jardin des Tuileries!** ✨ **What to expect** ✨ ✔️ A carefully guided Vinyasa flow ✔️ A chance to meet other internationals ✔️ A peaceful escape from the city’s stress Please bring a yoga mat with you OR a big beach towel to practice. If you do not have any of these, feel free to contact me and I will find a solution. It's best to arrive already dressed in a comfy sports outfit. **Participation fee : Donation based.** The suggested contribution is 10€. Join our Whats App Group and find more info here: https://linktr.ee/yogagroveparis Looking forward to practicing with you! Instagram : @yogagroveparis

*Hi there!* Want a girls-only evening to chat, have fun, and create a small group of friends before moving to a big international party with locals and internationals in Paris? Join us for a fun **bar-hopping night** **Concept** A cozy and friendly moment just for girls to share conversations, laughs, and cocktails. Whether you’re here to relax, exchange ideas, or enjoy a girls’ night out, it’s the perfect occasion! And then, we’ll head to the biggest party with extended happy hour. Come as early as possible to get to know each other before going to the big fiesta! **Practical info:** Girls Afterwork Schedule: 7pm – 9pm Free with the Socializus pass! WhatsApp for quick info: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **How to join:** * Check the exact address with the free app and free pass: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org/) * Or support the association with an annual membership card here: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Stay connected:** Meetup – https://www.meetup.com/internationals-events-paris/ WhatsApp (info & reminders): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Turn on “Receive all” so you don’t miss anything!) Facebook Group – [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Facebook Page – Photos, memories & updates: [https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/](https://www.facebook.com/socializing.with.internationals.in.Paris/) Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Become an Organizer: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm I t’s 100% free because we are a non-profit association. ✦✦ Last-minute changes may happen, but everything is updated via the app with the free pass. To better manage the number of participants, we rely on registrations via the free pass. Register only if you’re sure to come – we’re counting on you! Come enjoy a girls-only evening, then an international party open to all, in a warm and multicultural atmosphere! / By participating in our activity, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed. Photos and videos will be shared on our social networks and may be used for commercial purposes. You can also post your own photos with the hashtag #socializus

**Ahoy there,** Next full moon picnic will be Friday**, May 1 from 8:30 - 10:30 P.M.** Moonrise will be around 9:45 P.M. May is known by American Indians for the Full Flower Moon because of the wide appearance of flowers during this month. It's also known as Full Corn Planting Moon (for obvious reasons) and as the Milk Moon (for reasons unknown to me, but ones you're invited to research or invent). **WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share. **WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around the 2nd or 3rd bench from the Left Bank side of the bridge. Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli. **WHEN**: Friday**,** May 1 from 8:30-10:30 P.M. **WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around. **WHO**: You and your friends. **THEME**: May Day. 🌿 or depending on world news MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY! 🔥 **BIRTHDAYS**: Bully for you if you’re a Taurus? Bring a cake and let me know so we can celebrate your birthday this month and blow out the world’s largest birthday candle. **HOW** to find us: Keep your eyes out for a bunch of lunatics eating, drinking an chatting in English and French. Look for a small white telescope, weather permitting. **DISCUSSION QUESTION**: What did we learn from Artemis II voyage around the moon? **DISCUSSION ANSWER**: We learned a lot about the moon and its craters on the far side (not the dark side. There is no dark side, just the earth side and the other side. Each side is in sunlight half the time. I think.) We learned that meteors impact the surface of the moon every few minutes, creating impact flashes visible during darkness. There is no atmosphere to burn them up as on Earth. Most of what we learned came from taking photos, 10,000 of them. We learned that the most emotionally striking photo was "Earth-set” from an iPhone rather than from a much more expensive camera. We learned the Artemis II is an impressive spaceship. But possibly the most profound thing we learned was about the other spaceship - Earth I. There is no Earth II (sorry moon). There is no Planet B. We are all on a fragile blue marble hurtling through a big black dark lonely void of space, protected by an atmosphere as thin as the skin of an apple if Earth were shrunk to that size. How amazing that this little blue marble is covered with mountains and rivers and oceans teeming with all manner of life. From space the astronauts saw beautiful patterns of land, water and clouds, but didn’t see any national boundaries, nor feel any bombs nor hear any disputes created by solely by humans who sometimes forget they have everything they need to enjoy an incredibly rich existence with beauty, culture, knowledge and pickleball. Maybe we need to send everybody on a trip into deep space and anybody who still can’t appreciate the miracle of our place in the universe like those astronauts did, well just leave them there. [https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1275621707700166](https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1275621707700166) Ciao for niao, **Captain Bob**

We’ll walk through Île de la Cité — the very heart of Paris — pass Notre-Dame, cross historic bridges, follow the Seine, and finish near the Louvre. I’ll tell you how Paris was born, the key moments that shaped the city, and give you the historical context to truly feel its atmosphere. **The tour is free**, with a few simple conditions: 📸 A photographer will be present. By joining, you agree that photos may be used on my website or social media, and you may appear in them. ✍️ I kindly expect a good review after the tour. 🍷 It’s a free tour with a “pay what you wish” format — meaning you’re welcome to contribute whatever feels right for you at the end. As a guideline, people usually leave around €10 as a thank-you for the experience. Come if you want to understand Paris, not just see it 😉 If you’re planning to join the tour, please join our WhatsApp group. I’ll share all updates there (meeting point, last-minute changes). https://chat.whatsapp.com/HmR5r6fGeM8H9wm9yfSwlJ

**SIGN UP : [yogaclubparis.fr/booking](http://yogaclubparis.fr/booking)** Class begins with an intention to focus the mind and heart space, then we’ll move through empowering vinyasa yoga to warm the muscles and build strength. Towards the end of the session we’ll transition into a slow flow focused on stretching to create space and flexibility. We’ll end with a mindfulness exercise such as pranayama, yoga Nidra, practicing meditation tools, etc. The class is accompanied by a carefully designed playlist and is fit for all levels. Meet us at Dally Daoud Speedwell - Dance School in 24 Rue Juge, 75015 Paris. Contact Anu with any questions : +33618285547

**Cérémonie avec Cacao et Lotus bleu.** **Être libre, véritablement.** Dans l’énergie du Wesak Festival, lors de la pleine lune sur l’axe Taureau–Scorpion, un temps particulièrement propice à la méditation, à l’alignement et à l’ouverture intérieure. Le Wesak est une célébration spirituelle majeure, associée à la pleine lune du Taureau, symbolisant la transmission de lumière, de conscience et d’élévation. Comme chaque lune, son énergie rejoint un pic dans une fenêtre de 48 heures. **Samedi 2 mai** **19h15 – 21h30** **64 rue des Tournelles 75003** **Réservation nécessaire, places limitées\*** **Inscription en ligne directement via la billetterie** [ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/ceremonie-du-cacao-et-lotus) **Participation : 40 €** Selon la tradition théosophique, le Wesak ( pleine lune en Taureau ) représente l’union, en nous, de la sagesse — vacuité, conscience bouddhique — et de l’amour — unité, relation — au cœur de la conscience humaine. Un point d’équilibre entre transcendance et incarnation, sagesse et amour. C'est le thème de notre plongée ensemble. Les cérémonies consistent en un espace rituel, guidé par des mots et des sons inspirés : un voyage intérieur de présence à ce qui nous habite, et d’ouverture à être traversés par l'Amour plus Grand que nous. Ce sont des espaces de connaissance directe — la vôtre — d’où peut émerger une vérité qui vous appartient, que j’espère vivante, et donc fertile, en perpétuel devenir. **MAMA CACAO :** Les plantes enseignantes sont des alliées précieuses pour la reconnexion et la mise en lumière de nos parties enfouies, pour la réalisation de l'essence profonde, vaste, créatrice et aimante de l'être que nous sommes, pour l'expansion de l'horizon des possibles, l'émergence de notre note unique, de la vision du cœur. Originaire des forêts tropicales amazoniennes, le cacao était vénéré comme une divinité dans la cosmologie des Olmèques, des Mayas, des Toltèques, des Aztèques et des Incas. Chez les Mayas, le cacao était associé à l'une des divinités majeures de leur cosmologie et utilisé à des fins rituelles et sacrées. Le cacao nous soutient dans la reconnexion à notre propre féminin, à notre capacité à nous accueillir nous-mêmes, de manière plus inconditionnelle, profonde et sincère ; et ainsi, à pouvoir étendre cette permission et cet accueil aux autres, aux expériences. Quels sont les bénéfices potentiels du Cacao Sacré ? L'expérience d'une capacité d'amour plus vaste et inclusive en agissant de manière subtile sur l'ouverture du chakra du cœur. Favoriser l'ouverture et la réceptivité Élargir notre perception de ce qui est et de ce qui peut être. Aider à développer la présence. Nous soutenir dans la reconnexion à l'essence vaste de notre être et de sa sagesse. Accompagner la mise en lumière du lien entre l'extérieur et l'intérieur. Accéder à un espace de possibilités plus vastes. Reconnecter avec nos ressentis, nos émotions, nos désirs, et apprendre à identifier leur guidance. **LE CACAO CEREMONIEL ET CHOCOLAT :** Il y a une grande différence entre le chocolat commercial, souvent issu de variétés hybrides, cultivé et produit selon des pratiques éthiques parfois douteuses, et le cacao cérémoniel. Le chocolat commercial, y compris le bio cru, est hautement transformé, ce qui le prive de nombreux nutriments précieux pour le corps, l'esprit, le cœur et l'âme. Notamment, la PEA (phényléthylamine), connue comme la 'molécule de l'amour' – une amphétamine naturellement produite par notre corps lorsque nous sommes amoureux – est présente dans le cacao cérémoniel, mais est éliminée par les hautes températures du processus de torréfaction du cacao commercial. **LOTUS BLEU** : Le Lotus Bleu, nous ramene dans les mystères d'Egypte, d'Isis, agissant plutôt sur les sphères du troisième œil et de la couronne. Il soutient l'ouverture des perceptions subtiles, de l’intuition, de l’inspiration qui descend du plus haut de nous-mêmes. La cérémonie est un espace rituel pour cultiver ensemble la présence à notre être dans ce qu’il a de plus vaste, lumineux et fertile. Un temps pour trouver une foi qui descend de l'intellect au cœur, L'inscription via la billetterie est nécessaire, les places sont limitées. Pour toutes vos questions, n'hésitez pas à m'écrire via mail à : ilariainscriptions@gmail.com \*Les annulations dans les 48h avant la cérémonie comportent le règlement de la participation.\* Merci pour votre compréhension. En septembre 2023 je publie mon livre : **"Cacao Sacré. Le Chemin qui mène au Cœur",** **aux éditions Guy Trédaniel,** le premier ouvrage consacré au cacao cérémoniel et à son rôle dans l'ouverture du cœur. Il est disponible en librairie, ainsi que sur la FNAC et Amazon.[commander le livre](https://www.amazon.fr/Cacao-sacr%C3%A9-chemin-m%C3%A8ne-coeur/dp/2381353216/ref=asc_df_2381353216?mcid=e7c0de5303d23562951cceddcfcf8750&tag=googshopfr-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=701604358526&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16735242848011451139&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9056137&hvtargid=pla-2194758018121&psc=1&hvocijid=16735242848011451139-2381353216-&hvexpln=0) Avec amour Ilaria Rubei [Le calendrier pour tous les évènements ici](https://ilariarubei.com/ir-agenda/)

**Update 🌿** Due to the rainy weather forecast for Sunday in Fontainebleau, I’ve decided to move the walk to **Saturday, May 2nd.** I’ve already reached out to everyone who signed up and I’m currently waiting for your response. Merci ! ————————————————————————————— **About** A guided quiet walk in the Fontainebleau forest, inspired by Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing). A space to slow down, disconnect from the city, and reconnect with nature and yourself. ### **Format** – Small group – A gentle, mindful **hike** in the forest – We walk mostly in silence, to fully experience the surroundings – Occasional pauses to breathe and take it in – Time to connect and share during a picnic ### **Schedule** – Meet at Gare de Lyon – \~45 min train to Fontainebleau – Bus ride to grab something for a picnic – Begin a gentle, mindful hike in the forest (\~1 hour) – Pause for a picnic, relax, and connect – A slow walk back through the forest – Return to Paris by train **Purpose** To create a calm, grounding experience away from the fast pace of daily life. To bring more presence, clarity, and simple human connection. **Who it’s for** – Anyone who feels the need to slow down – Nature lovers – Curious minds open to a different kind of experience **No special preparation needed - just come as you are 🌿**

New edition of Meet Up at BAM Karaoke Box! Every Sunday. Please note carefully the place of Meet-Up, we now have 5 locations in Paris (two in the 9th, one in the 2nd, one in the 11th arrondissement and one in the 17th arrondissement). The location will be always BAM Parmentier ! Nouvelle édition des Meet Up au BAM Karaoke Box ! Tous les dimanches. Attention à la localisation du Meet-Up, nous avons désormais 4 lieux à Paris (deux dans le 9ème, un dans le 2ème, un dans le 11ème arrondissement et un dans le 17ème) ! Le lieu de l'événement sera toujours BAM Parmentier ! This event is organised by BAM Karaoke Box. Cet event est organisé par BAM Karaoke Box. *** Instead of spending your sunday evening gloomy at the bottom of your couch, join us to start the week on a high note! Whether alone or with friends, have a drink and sing your favorite songs... the best way to break the ice ;) The concept is simple: once your drink ordered from the bar, go to one of the private rooms offered by BAM Karaoke Box. On the program: a catalog of over 30,000 songs in a lounge just for you and totally soundproofed. The room will be open from 15 participants and will be reserved for 2 hours. La salle sera ouverte à partir de 15 participants et sera réservée pour 2 heures. Price : 10€/person, when you'll arrive. Prix : 10€/personne, à votre arrivée. See you on sunday! A dimanche ! Drinks will be on your charge. Les boissons seront à votre charge.

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Timide ? Mal à l’aise en société ? Apprenez comment mieux communiquer et vaincre votre timidité ### **Trop timide ? \| Un atelier interactif** Lors de cet atelier, vous pouvez poser des questions à tout moment. La timidité peut vous freiner : **N’osez-vous pas vous exprimer ?** **Redoutez-vous les conflits ou les échanges difficiles ?** **Vous sentez-vous invisible ou mal compris ?** Une communication maladroite peut isoler, créer des malentendus ou même vous nuire professionnellement. ### **Ce que vous allez découvrir dans cet atelier** Durant cette conférence, dans une ambiance conviviale et interactive, notre conférencier vous guidera pour : * **Vaincre votre timidité** en identifiant ses **déclencheurs** * Mieux écouter et **vous faire entendre** * Gérer les situations embarrassantes ou hostiles * Mettre fin à une conversation **sans gêne** * Résoudre les conflits et **améliorer vos relations avec les autres**

Bienvenue à tous ! La méditation du cœur est une technique simple et pratique. En quelques minutes, vous apprendrez à vous détendre véritablement et à ressentir la légèreté et la joie. Vous n'avez pas besoin de savoir comment méditer ni croire en un système ou une philosophie particulière. Venez et faîtes l'expérience. C'est tout ! A dimanche prochain !

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

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.

We’re bringing back Adult Field Day. Last year was a good mix of competition and just hanging out, so we’re doing it again with some new games mixed in. Think team-based challenges, simple races, and a few things inspired by game shows. You don’t need to be athletic. Most of the fun is just being part of a team and getting to know people you wouldn’t normally talk to. The goal isn’t really winning. It’s meeting people, laughing a bit, and leaving knowing a few more names than when you showed up. If you stick around after, we’ll have a potluck, a bonfire, and a couple comedians in the evening. Bring: * Please Bring Something to share for the potluck cookout signup sheet [https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-63781787-saturday) * Clothes you can move around in RSVP on Meetup is free. A small contribution helps keep events sustainable and ensures those who RSVP actually show up. Great events take time, effort, and consistency to organize. Most people contribute $2–5 per event to help keep these going. Appreciate everyone who supports — it genuinely makes a difference. If you find value in these events or maybe even made a new friend, consider contributing what feels fair to you. **Contribution link** listed below in the comments

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.