Letting Go

Friday evening sketching session at Villa Vauban. Every friday Villa Vauban is free between 6-9pm. To benefit from this we willl have a monthly sketch & sip session (in that order :)) using a specific room/painting in the museum. Agenda: 6pm (early arrivals) - meeting at the reception and move to a room by 6:10 7pm - for those of us that cannot leave work earlier, I will post where to find us in whatsapp. Sketching until 8 8pm - share our sketches 8-9pm sip your favorite wine, beer etc in a bar/restaurant in the city centre. Fee: To ensure a more clear picture on the participation, there is a fee of 5 EUR per event and 3 EUR for early confirmations. The RSVPs will be closed 4 or 5 days prior to ensure bookings for the drinks can be finalized. Join the whatsapp group to keep informed and share your work: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDtDO1GurPrA4ceFPePeQb

Ready for a different kind of afterwork? Want to get buzzed with inspiration? **Join our Meaningful Afterwork!** A relaxed and uplifting space for meaningful conversations inspired by the Bahá’í Writings. Together, we explore deep questions about life, purpose, and the world around us, connecting spiritual insights with the realities of everyday living and the challenges of society. An open, co-created, and collaborative space for reflection, discussion, and consultation, where everyone is welcome to be a protagonist, share, listen, and think together. And because meaningful connection also happens around the table, this is also a potluck-style gathering: feel free to bring something to share! Food for the soul… and for the body ;) Come as you are. Bring your openness and curiosity, meet new people and recharge your spirit! The Details: * 📅 **Date:** Friday, 24th April * ⏰ **Time:** 6:30pm * 📍 **Location:** 17, Allée Léopold Goebel, Luxembourg City In case you have further questions, feel free to contact us via email ([meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com](https://meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com "https://meaningfulafterwork@gmail.com")). Warmly, Your Meaningful Afterwork Team P.S.: As spaces for the upcoming Meaningful Afterwork will be limited, please sign up via the link below to let us know if you’re coming, if you’re bringing a colleague, and what treats you might be bringing for the potluck: 🔗 [https://forms.gle/h5StC78h6WqByhA79](https://forms.gle/h5StC78h6WqByhA79)

Welcome to our next conversation exploring a theme that many international residents eventually start thinking about: **How to integrate and give back to Luxembourg?** Integration is not only about finding your place in a new country. At some point it also becomes about **contributing to the community around you.** • How do people successfully integrate into life in Luxembourg? • What opportunities does the country offer to international residents? • And how can we give something back to the society that welcomes us? Our next **LuxBuzz Integration Breakfast** will explore exactly these questions. The event is organised by **The LuxBuzz Academy ASBL** within the framework and with the support of the **Biergerpakt for Intercultural Living Together** **by MIFA** We are delighted to welcome our guest speaker **Lyndsay Whitby** - professional coach and founder of **SQ Coaching**. Lyndsay will share his personal journey of settling in Luxembourg, the experiences that shaped his integration and the lessons he learned along the way. From navigating expat environment to building his private business through meaningful connections, his story reflects the opportunities Luxembourg offers to those who are willing to engage with its community. During the conversation we will explore: • the key steps to integrating successfully in Luxembourg • the opportunities the country offers to international residents • the importance of networks and community • how residents can give back and contribute to Luxembourgish society 📅 **Date:** 24 April 2026 ⏰ **Time:** 09:00–10:30 📍 **Location:** The Office Charlotte Participation is limited in order to keep the discussion **dynamic and personal**. Please, register using this link https://biergerpakt.zesummeliewen.lu/calendrier/luxbuzz-integrationbreakfast-comment-sintegrer-et-contribuer-au-luxembourg/ Our Breakfasts are designed as a **friendly conversation in a small group**, where everyone can ask questions and share experiences - ☕ coffee, ideas and honest talks around integration. Let’s create the buzz together! 🐝🐝🐝 #LuxBuzzAcademy #IntegrationInLuxembourg #Biergerpakt #CommunityDialogue #GivingBack #LifelongLearning

Hi Everyone, this Friday's drinks are at Ziegels - as they write about themselves: *"With the move to the new location at Stockplatz, ZIEGELS was not only given a new central location right at the beginning of Trier's pedestrian zone - we also took the opportunity to retain the old atmosphere and the flair and charm of what "pub" is all about at ZIEGELS and to combine it with a modern-rustic style in "industrial design". Modern concept meets rustic "pub charm"!"* Sounds good to us - see you there! :-D

Let’s meet in late April for a gentle, warm, and slightly unpredictable afternoon together.✨ As spring slowly unfolds, we often notice that certain thoughts keep returning, questions, ideas, small concerns, quiet curiosities, or reflections about life that don’t always find space in everyday conversations. This time, we’ll take a moment to explore: **What has been on your mind lately?** ☁️ Not everything needs to be fully clear or resolved. Sometimes it is enough to notice what is present and to hear how others experience their own inner worlds. ⭐ What to expect A small circle of open-minded people, with tea, coffee, or food in hand, sharing reflections, philosophy, psychology, or simply ideas and inspirations that arise naturally in the moment. The topic is gently suggested, and the conversation will flow organically. 🪄 We’ll explore the questions step by step, from light to deeper, in a roundtable format. For example: • What’s your name, where are you from, and what are you doing in Luxembourg? • What has been on your mind lately? • Is there a topic or question you find yourself returning to again and again? • Is this something new in your life, or something that has been present for a long time? • What makes this topic feel important for you right now? • Does this thought feel more exciting, heavy, confusing — or something else? • When this topic comes to your mind, do you usually want to act, understand, or simply observe? • Do you feel you already have clarity about it, or are you still exploring? • Is there something you wish you understood better about this topic? • Has anything recently influenced the way you see this topic? • If this topic evolved in a positive direction, what might feel different in your life? … and whatever else naturally emerges. There’s no pressure to share deeply…listening is just as welcome as speaking. ✨ 📌 Practical details 📍 Venue: Le Quai Steffen – Gare de Luxembourg | Restaurant 📅 Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 ⏰ Time: 15:00 – 17:00 👥 Group size: Up to 12 people ☕ Food & drinks: Everyone orders and pays individually Since the topic invites reflection, the group will stay intentionally small. If you find that you can’t attend, please cancel your spot so someone else can join. If you enjoy authentic connection, gentle humour, openness to different perspectives, and curiosity about others — not just what they do, but how they see the world — you’re very welcome to join. 🫶

Dear all, join for this discussion of Frances Ha (2012) directed by Noah Baumbach that follows the path to maturity as Frances Halliday navigates through New York City in pursuit of her dream of becoming a dancer. This black/white comedy-drama stars Greta Gerwig. Join us in the WhatsApp to continue the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IfHxPbLIF2RLldyo1yGwhH NOTE: This discussion doesn't include a film screening. The participants are expected to watch the film prior to joining the discussion. However you can watch Frances Ha with Cinemateque earlier in the week: https://www.cinematheque.lu/fr/programme/cinematheque-film-club/frances-ha

*Persuasion* is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1817. This is the story of Anne Elliot, who, years earlier, was persuaded to break off her engagement to the man she loved, Captain Frederick Wentworth, because he was considered an unsuitable match. Eight years later, they meet again. Wentworth is now wealthy and successful, while Anne remains single and quietly regrets her past decision. The novel follows their renewed acquaintance and the lingering emotions between them. Through this story, Jane Austen explores themes such as regret, second chances, social pressure. The discussion will be based on the book.

In the United States of Africa by Djiboutian author Abdourahman A. Waberi is a satirical, speculative novel that reverses global fortunes. The idea is pretty clear ✏️:set a novel in a parallel reality where the Global South and North are flipped, where Americans, Japanese and Western Europeans rely on handouts from Haitians and Ethiopians.💰💰💰 America suffer from poverty, war, and disease. The narrative follows Malaïka, often called Maya, a european artist adopted by an african doctor, who travels to "Euramerica" to find her roots. The book won the French Voices Award, a prize that supports and promotes French-language works translated into English. It was also shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award in 2011, a major international prize for world literature.

Join for a sketching session in Mudam followed by a coffee at the Museum cafe at 2pm. We will meet at the reception area where we can also leave the jackets/bags in the lockers. Focus will be on the British Japanese artist Simon Fujiwara Exhibition that show-cases the breadth of the artist’s works across painting, film, performance, animation and storytelling. To learn more: https://www.mudam.com/exhibitions/solo-exhibition-2 Fee: Access to the museum is subject to a fee. You can buy your ticket on the day of the meetup at the museum. Lunch: If you would like to have lunch at the museum cafe, it's highly recommended to make a reservation separately. The food is served until 3pm only, after which there are only deserts served (subject to availability). Join the WhatsApp group to keep informed and share your work: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CDtDO1GurPrA4ceFPePeQb

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

**Hosted by Unity of Columbus \| Facilitated by Carisa Holmes\, EFT Practitioner** Join us for a powerful and uplifting workshop where you’ll be introduced to **Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as tapping**—a simple, effective method that helps release stress, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us carry tension, anxiety, and emotional blocks that impact our well-being. This interactive session will guide you through practical techniques you can use anytime to create a sense of peace and clarity.