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Outdoor Coffee Chat: Sprituality, Consciousness & The Unknown
Time is precious. Here we cherish non-boring big picture chats and interactions that are fully engaging, soulfully enriching, inspiring, and leave you a bit wiser than when you arrived. In that spirit (mind the pun!), today’s fully hosted laid back social coffee chat will offer a perfect haven for the inquisitive and curious **independent big picture thinkers** drawn to the mysteries of life, the universe and unknown.
An adrenaline caffeine infused fun afternoon of thought-provoking causal chats exploring spirituality/consciousness and related interconnected topics spanning **philosophy,** **neuroscience**, **parapsychology,** **paranormal.** **cosmology** and **noetic sciences** over a mug of sweet coffee (or amazin value Chardonnay!)
Chaired by me - a former Reuters journalist & published empirical researcher exploring spirituality topics in pursuant of the "truth" since a teenager, there'll be no strict structure - a relaxed friendly space to openly chat, exchange ideas & experiences without judgement, but I'll preside to promote inclusivity and zone in on specifics to avoid people digressing onto unrelated tangents to ensure like all of our events - particpants derive maximum utlity and engagement from attending.
We’ll touch on everything from the limits of scientific understanding to exploring the unexplained using practical fun exploratory divination practices drawing on elements of **psychology, metaphysics, epistemology** and **statistical** **probability** of rare events as we do so.
Whether you're a practicing "spiritualist", a curious skeptic, or just someone who loves deep conversation on **life’s big questions**, you’ll hopefully walk away more enlightened with some practical tips you can start applying and inspired to explore more!
As well as illuminating chats to guide self-reflection, obviously no sprituality event woul be complete without practical tools so there'll be FREE Tarot & I-Ching readings, demonstrations of meditation method to activate super powerful gamma brain waves, and pyschic tests for a bit of fun, laughter & intrigue!
**Sample of conversational threads** might include: Are we mere organisms pursuing biological survival or does consciousness exist beyond neurons firing in our brains? What explains peoples' paranormal experiences? What would reality look like If our brains were limitless? Declassified CIA files show that as as well as mind control experiments, the US govt employed mediums and remote viewers. If all mumbo jumbo then why? Is Nirvana just a fantasy of deluded people? Does everything happen for a reason?
To clarify - we define spirituality here as an exploration of consciousness, Donald Rumsfeld's unknown unknowns and undiscovered aspects of reality, NOT religion. After all, as my philosophy professor once rightly postulated to me: "If God created Adam, who created God Lucas?" Yep - that inconvenient flaw **debunks every fairytale religion** out there including the oldest religion of them all - paganism - so why is witchcraft still practised outside of **Hogwarts** today?
I may also share the latest peer reviewed empirical evidence surrounding **paranormal** and **consciousness** phenomena.
**=== POTENTIAL CONVERSATION STARTERS ===**
1. Does consciousness survive death or is Cambridge Astrophysics Professor Brian Cox right in asserting if **ghosts** existed then particle accelerators at CERN would have already detected ghost molecules making Ouija boards kids play? Are Poltergiests 100% hoax? Brain scans indicate thalamocortical circuits in our brain (pathways in the parietal cortex & central lateral thalamus) drive **consciousness -** so how can spirit/mind live on after **brain death**?
2. Is **synchronicity/coincidence** simply randomness disguised in the eye of the beholder or can what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance" (quantum entanglement) explain it? Molecular Biologists have shown that just like plants - our cells give off resonant frequencies between 10 & 180 kilohertz - could this be a source of non-verbal communication like telepathy?
3. Given **neuroscience**'s infancy with much yet undiscovered - could mediation help access functions outside of our BAU alpha & beta brain wave states? Can **Kundalini yoga** boost **DMT** (dimethyltryptamine) naturally vs drugs like ayahuasca, mushrooms, LSDand if so by what mechanism? Do the artifically created neural signatures using magnetic stimulation observed during mystical experiences debunk them? Is the Maharishi Effect real?
4. Are clairvoyants and mediums just good people readers or are they really able to access time and space in non-linear ways? Is Tyler Henry the real deal or just faking it? Was **Abraham Lincolm** precognizant when he dreamt his own fatal assignation?
5. The laws of statistical probability, Drake Equation & common sense tells us there is other non-microbial life out there. So what explains the Fermi Paradox? Was that 1976 WOW signal aliens? How about the recent strange bahaviour of Boyajian's star or Oumuamua/Atlas interstella object that has just entered our solar system?
6. Could metaverse explain deja vu & reincarnation vs theories from the **psychology** literature (Mandela Effect?) or do we just live in a **simulation** as **Elon Musk** proposes?
7. **Stephen Hawking** once said: "The past, like the future, is indefinite and exists only as a spectrum of possibilities" If matter only manifests when observed as the double slit experiments shows, does that mean everything is consciousness? Does the discovery of *quantum superposition /* disappearing neutrons imply **parallel universes**?
8. Do NDEs suggest something beyond physicality? Were Steve Jobs final words "Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow" before he died (New York Times) visions of an afterlife or just neurochemical changes / drugs playing tricks?
9. Can photons omitted by our bodies explain auras that people see?
10. Given the irrefutable scientific evidence for evolution at both micro and macro scale, denying it is basically delusional as thinking the earth is flat. But could panspermia explain the origin of life
11. Could limits in our understanding of quantum physics, space and time explain paranormal experiences?
12. What existed before the **big bang** \- how do you get something from "nothing"? I believe our reality is the product of a black hole\. What you reckon?
***So how do we get to the "truth"?***
Both in my journalism days and applying the most advanced empirical research techniques in my client consulting work - it becomes clear the truth is often elusive. No matter how much we triangulate evidence - we can only provide part answers. "All models are wrong, but some are useful" George Box
What we think we know and reality diverge leading to that great **paradox of knowledge.** And as the boundary between knowns and unknown converge, we end up with cognitive dissonance and more questions.
In that spirit - every credible philosopher & scientist acknowledges - we'll never get to the complete truth but could **experimental methods** get us closer to it? A balanced approach guided by Immanuel Kant's pragmatism and Aristotle's deductive reasoning seems the most rationale framework here but are there any other methodologies? How about the **"spirituality"** toolkit?
**=== RENDEZVOUS POINT ===**
We will meet inside the pub upstairs - located in Islington, 4 seconds walk from Highbury & Islington station or 12 mins from Angel station. l I'll be wearing a **Starwars identifier** and will share mobile hotline just before event start and table number/location. For stargazing we will walk to park 5 mins away around 7.30pm
Lucas - The Unenlightened Desperately Seeking Answer
CREATIVE LIFE DRAWING & PAINTING
Hello and welcome
I hope this finds you well.
A great opportunity awaits you this Sunday. Get creative among like-minded and sociable people, artists, and local residents, along with our fabulous professional model, Morgue. As an artist herself, she understands both sides of the canvas. Her engaging and aesthetically pleasing poses are a real treat to draw. I can’t wait to get my paints out!
45min of 3-15min long poses followed by a 2h study.
We provide all Art Materials but if you like to paint please bring your own colours.
I am very much looking forward to this new event. Come and share the joy. I hope to see you drawing or painting soon.
Jennifer
Developing Humour And Quick Thinking In Social Situations Workshop
🟤 THE FIRST 10 TICKETS ARE **£4.50 ONLY**
🟢 REMAINING TICKETS ONLINE ARE **£9.50 ONLY**
🟣 TICKETS AT THE DOOR ARE **£15**
**Click The Link Below To Buy Tickets**: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712098313](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984712098313)
In this workshop Ryan explains how it’s possible to become more funny plus the best ways to do this, what the different types of humour are with brain training exercises designed to make you sharper in this area. With practice bringing everything together in conversation at the end.
🔵 - Why it is possible to improve humour if you’re not currently very good at that area
🟣 - How to become more funny over time
🟠 - What the different types of humour are
🟢 - How to deliver humour in social situations
🔵 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
⚫ - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together
Ryan has been coaching people social skills full time for over 10 years. As a quiet & shy person he wanted to work on his own social skills & after making huge improvements plus understanding how social situations work & how to improve he developed a process to help others for every area of social skills. He has helped thousands of people over the years to improve & now has a huge following including over 180000 followers on TikTok. More info on Ryan & Social Shortcuts can be found on the website [www.socialshortcuts.com](https://www.socialshortcuts.com)
After workshops we spend time hanging out together, a great opportunity to practice the workshop content & make new friends. Plus Ryan is happy to answer any questions you want to ask one to one.
🟢Workshop happening right after this:
**How To Never Run Out Of Things To Say**
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 5:45 PM in **LONDON**
**[Click to get a free ticket](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712106337)**[ - eventbrite.com/e/1984712106337](https://eventbrite.com/e/1984712106337)
In this workshop Ryan explains how conversations function, how to make them flow with brain training exercises that can be practiced to get sharper at conversations. This also helps conversations to be more engaging for everyone involved including yourself.
🟡 - Get rid of awkward silences in your conversations
🟤 - Make your conversations flow smoothly
⚪ - Make your conversations more engaging for everyone involved including yourself
🔴 - Indirectly benefit other areas of your social skills because if you’re not thinking about how to keep the
🟢 - conversation flowing you have more free thinking space to focus on other areas like humour or body language
🔴- Decrease your nervousness in social situations as often nervousness comes from not knowing what to say
🟣 - Brain training exercises designed to increase sharpness at this area of social skills
🟡 - A challenge at the end to bring everything from the workshop together
In person workshops are at 40 Store St. - Store Street Espresso: London.
For any questions feel free to contact Ryan or Gabriel. Please don't contact the other group organisers as they are not involved in running the event & won't be able to provide much help:
✉ **Ryan**: info@socialshortcuts.com
✉ **Gabriel**: gabrielsocialshortcuts@gmail.com
**OTHER EVENTS LINED UP**
🟡 Developing Humor And Quick Thinking In Social Situations
🟢 Persuasion Workshop
🟤 How To Manage Emotions Workshop
5 minute documentary on our workshops - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rlbCYdeaws
We have a score of 4.9 out 5 on Trustpilot - https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/socialshortcuts.com
Our WhatsApp chat where we discuss social skill, give updates about our events & you can ask questions - [https://chat.whatsapp.com/H3mLsvkNJwpCcOELRX28nQ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H3mLsvkNJwpCcOELRX28nQ)
For one to one coaching on social skills and also our free trial session - [
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
We have over 180000 followers on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialshortcuts.com
Our video courses - [https://social-shortcuts.teachable.com/p/conversation-course
DISCLAIMER
This workshop is intended for educational and or entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition.
**Follow us on the sites below also**:
http://www.socialshortcuts.com
http://www.youtube.com/c/socialshortcuts
http://www.facebook.com/socialshortcutsofficial
http://www.Instagram.com/socialshortcuts
🟣 **Ken Robinson**
🟢 Up to a point you welcome being interrupted because it is only by interacting with others you get anything interesting done
Romford - (Sunday) SRP Badminton Session All levels (READ DESCRIPTION)
**PLEASE PAY FOR ANY GUESTS YOU BRING AND PAY BEFORE YOU ARRIVE!!!! YOU WILL NOT PLAY BEFORE YOU PAY.**
**Waitlist and Cancellation Policies - Please Read**
**\-\-\-Start of Waitlist and Cancellations section\-\-\-**
* Please pay before you attend the session, if the situation occurs that there's a waitlist you will be removed from the attending list and added to the waitlist if payment isn't made at least 6 hours before the session start time.
* It is solely YOUR responsibility to check your attending and waitlist status for any changes as you will not be notified by any member of staff on real time changes.
* If you have been moved to the attending list please pay promptly if payment isn't made within 2 hours of been added to the waitlist your spot will be forfeited to the next person in the waitlist if applicable.
* Any members that have been moved from the waitlist to the attending list and cancel will be charged 50% of the full member fee of the session.
* Any members that cancel from the waitlist will not be charged.
* We have a 24 Hour late cancellation policy, if you cancel any session within 24 hours from its start time, you will be charged the full standard member amount for the session which if you have not already paid regardless if a replacement is found or not. Existing payments will not be refunded within this time period.
* Any cancellations done more than 24 hours before the session start time will be refunded or not charged.
* All Late cancellations are classified as you holding a potential spot that another member could have had so you will be charged accordingly on this principle.
* Failure to pay your late cancellation fee before your next session will result in revoked access from future games till its paid off.
**\-\-\-End of Waitlist and Cancellations section\-\-\-**
This is an all levels badminton SRP session hosted by Kevin.O @ Abbs Cross Health & Fitness RM12 4YB.
**Session:** This session has a runtime of 3 hours starting from 12:00 to 15:00 (24 clock format).
**Shuttle type**: The shuttle type used will be feathers (78 Speed Sheer Club specifically)
**How to get there:**
Visual Directions:
[https://www.sweatyracketplayersbadminton.co.uk/directions/abbsCross](https://www.sweatyracketplayersbadminton.co.uk/directions/abbsCross)
\*\*Closest Station - Elm Park (District Line). From Elm Park station bus stop (Stop C) take either 365,165 or 372 to Woburn Avenue walk to the end of the path and cross the road the centre should be in front and slightly to the right of you (Stop E)\*\*
18 Min walk from Hornchurch Station or 11 Min walk for Elm Park Station
**Payments:** All payments can be made via direct bank transfer here please add **"Your name - SRP Badminton or Your name - Date of session""** as a reference when you send the payment. We have a 24 Hour cancellation policy, if you cancel within 24 hours from game time payment will still have to be made, failure on payments will result in revoked access from future games till its paid off. Please pay for any guests you bring.
**Session Fee:** £11.00 pp (Per Person)
**Account Name:** Bolaji Olakitan
**Account No. :** 75191151
**Sort Code:** 04-00-03
**Bank:** Monzo
The Host will organise people into new pairs before each new game to avoid repetitive games and allow everyone to play as many matches as they can.
Please bring your own racket, appropriate clothing and a refillable water bottle there is an available water fountain and a vending machine.
any questions or concerns please email [[sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com](http://sweatyracketplayers@gmail.com/)]([http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/](http://sweatyracketplayer@gmail.com/)) or text message 07990330521.
Women and non-binary iOS/Swift developers coffee morning
Inviting all women and non-binary NSLondoners to a relaxed Sunday morning coffee social ☕️😌
Feel free to bring an app or code project to show and talk about, but no pressure if you’d rather just come along for a chat and to meet others in the community!
Please RSVP on Meetup if you’re planning to come. Looking forward to seeing you there!
All attendees are expected to follow our [code of conduct](https://nslondon.com/coc.html).
Mixed Ability Half-Court Basketball 🏀 Stratford | Sunday | 2hrs
**PLEASE NOTE that we are now hosting our games on Sportas.**
**BOOK HERE:** https://sportas.co.uk/organiser/east-village-basketball/games
**Game Description:**
Ready to hit the court, level up your game and meet fellow ballers? Join us at East Village Basketball 🏀 every Sunday, 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Harris Chobham Academy Sports Hall in Stratford, London.
**👥 Stay Connected!**
Join our WhatsApp group for updates, discounts, waitlist alerts and community banter:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoCHcbG51YWKtTNgNblydH](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KoCHcbG51YWKtTNgNblydH)
Any questions, feel free to WhatsApp me directly on +44 (seven) 365 804 810
**What to Expect:**
⚡ 2 hours of non-stop pickup games
⛹️ Half-court games (4x4) on both sides
💪 Friendly competition in a fun, positive environment
🥇 Open to mixed adults (18+) - whether you’re sharpening your skills or shaking off the rust!
🏀 Players should at least be familiar with basic offence, defence and basketball rules
🏆 Max 20 players per session (spots go fast, so book early)
**Important Notes:**
🕔 Sports hall doors open at 5:20pm - head in, get changed and warm up
🏀 We aim to start games by 5:40pm, so please arrive by 5:20pm to be ready
🚫 If you’re feeling unwell or have COVID symptoms, please stay home
💧 Bring your own water bottle
🚨 Please don't arrive TOO early - the hall is used just before us and staff need time to prepare the court.
**Getting Here:**
📍 Entrance: Corner of Celebration Avenue and Temple Mills Lane.
Google Maps - [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfCZZzEG734J9gko7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AfCZZzEG734J9gko7)
🅿️ Parking: Pay-and-display available across the road.
🚇 Nearest Tube Stations: Stratford, Stratford International (DLR) & Leyton
**Safety**
Participation is at your own risk. If you have any health concerns, consult a health professional before joining.
**Rules**
4 x 4 half-court games on 2 half courts, with 4 teams of 5 players.
Time: 5-min games (running clock)
Scoring: 1s and 2s.
Substitutions: One sub rotates in after each game.
Fouls: Offence calls fouls.
Disputed calls: For major disagreements, challenger shoots a 3-pointer to resolve the issue.
See you Sunday! ✌️🏀
Circling Day
Connection: Our Deepest Desire and Greatest Fear
On the deepest level, just as a plant spontaneously moves towards the sun, there is a spontaneous movement in all of us toward aliveness and connection (Laurence Heller). And over the years I have found Circling a powerful practice to support this movement for myself and others. Building my capacity to be with both my desire for human connection and the fear that may arise. Such a deeply human dilemma.
We practice approaching our own experience and the experience of others with curiosity, becoming more aware of the subtleties of what is present. The emphasis is on staying in contact with your experience as it unfolds. The unfolding may be quiet and internal or it may lead to words – naming sensations, thoughts, emotions, impulses or perceptions. It might also include movement or other non-verbal expression. The idea is not to try to change what’s there, but to become more aware of what it is and how we are meeting it and relating to it in the moment.
Often awareness follows expression and this is okay too. We are all swimming in the ocean of the unknown. Occasionally the whale lifts its head above the surface and we catch a glimpse – a moment of seeing something about ourselves that we hadn’t noticed before.
I’d love you to join us for this Circling day and please contact me if you have any questions.
**Sunday 31st May. £85**
Please book through eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/robyn-wilford-29457876735)
**If you have any questions please email:**
**robyncontact365@gmail.com**
Facilitation and Terms of Service
This is a facilitated group practice but not group therapy and not psychotherapy. Because of my NARM background and own personal journey, I value personal choice, agency and emergent self-awareness. Participants are encouraged to stay connected to their own pace and to keep checking in with themselves throughout the practice – noticing what feels supportive, what feels like too much, and what they may need in any moment.
There’s no expectation to be vulnerable or to share anything that feels too personal or emotional and you are always welcome to speak, remain silent, pause, step back and take a break, leave or ask for what you want, including asking for support. Participants are also invited to respect one another’s pace and boundaries.
The intention of my Circling leadership is to support myself and people in staying present with their experience while in relationship with others, and to develop greater awareness of how they are meeting that experience. Having said that, like solo meditation, it’s normal that we will all repeatedly lose presence and Circling can sometimes evoke strong emotions or reactions in people which can be difficult for them and challenging for others in the space to navigate. If you find the prospect of this potentially destabilising or overwhelming, or if you are currently experiencing significant emotional distress or instability in your life that might be exacerbated by this type of group environment, or if you are unsure you’ll be able to take care of yourself and ensure the practice works for you, then please contact me before registering so we can discuss further.
By registering you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the above.
Rationality and Reasoning Events This Week
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Arabic Literature and Current Affairs
One Thousand and One Nights .£15 per hr
Arabic Through Literature and Current Affairs
One Thousand and One Nights & Contemporary Arabic Discussion
Lesson Duration
2 hours per session
• Hour 1: Literary Arabic (Reading & Translation)
• Hour 2: Modern Arabic (Conversation & Debate on Current Affairs)
⸻
HOUR 1 — Arabic Literature (60 minutes)
Objectives
• Develop reading fluency in classical/standard Arabic
• Understand literary structures and stylistic devices
• Produce accurate and elegant translations
Structure
1️⃣ Context & Vocabulary (10 min)
• Brief cultural or historical background
• Key vocabulary (classical, rare, idiomatic)
2️⃣ Guided Reading (20 min)
• Reading aloud by teacher and students
• Grammatical and stylistic explanations
• Focus on:
• Verb patterns
• Sentence rhythm
• Narrative connectors
3️⃣ Analysis (15 min)
• Themes and moral lessons
• Character roles
• Narrative techniques
• Links to broader Arabic literary traditions
4️⃣ Translation Workshop (15 min)
• Collective translation
• Discuss:
• Literal vs literary translation
• Register and tone
• Alternative renderings
HOUR 2 — Current Affairs Conversation (60 minutes)
Objectives
• Build spoken fluency in Modern Standard Arabic
• Learn contemporary political, social, and media vocabulary
• Express opinions clearly and confidently
Structure
1️⃣ Warm-up & Vocabulary (10 min)
• Key terms from:
• News headlines
• Social media discourse
• Political or cultural debates
2️⃣ Listening / Reading Input (10 min)
• Short news clip or article (Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, etc.)
• Identify main ideas and key arguments
3️⃣ Guided Discussion (30 min)
Possible formats:
• Open discussion
• Structured debate
• Role-play (journalist / analyst / public opinion)
• Comparison with students’ countries
Discussion skills:
• Expressing agreement/disagreement
• Clarifying opinions
• Polite debate language
4️⃣ Reflection & Correction (10 min)
• Correct common mistakes
• Reformulate students’ answers in refined Arabic
• Highlight strong expressions
Homework (Light & Effective)
Meeting at Pret A Manger
252 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 7RB
High Intermediate & Above LEBC 3-hrs Doubles Session
***Important that you turn on your Meetup Notification for messaging!***
**New fees from 17 January 2026**:
* Doubles Session Fee (3 hours): £14.00
* Late Cancellation Fee (4–24 hours’ notice before session start): 50% of full fee
* No-Show Fee (less than 4 hours’ notice or failure to attend): 100% of full fee
* ***Late cancellations or no-shows will also incur a fee, regardless of waitlist status***
**Payment**:- £14 (for 3hrs of badminton)
* This can be made by cash on the day
or by bank transfer to
**Sort Code: 23-05-80**
**account: 55411069**
Name: **London East Badminton Club**
Please ensure that you use your **Meetup name** and the **session date** as **reference**. This is so we can match the payment to you...thanks.
**About the session**
This session is for **High Intermediate and advanced players** looking to challenge themselves with competitive play using high-quality feather shuttlecocks. If you're a beginner, improver or intermediate player, we warmly invite you to join our other sessions tailored to your skill level and schedule. Come elevate your game in a dynamic and engaging environment!
Please note, games must end promptly just before 5:00 PM
The venue is approx. 10 mins walk from Leyton Station (turn left as you exit station and then make a right at Drapers Field towards Temple Mill Lane).
If you're coming from Stratford Station, walk through Westfield towards Waitrose. Take the exit on the right called Celebration Avenue. Follow the road for several minutes and you will come to the entrance of the school on Temple Mill Lane which is on the right hand side. Still can't find it, call me on 07545 596305
If you are driving, there is a car park opposite the school. ***Please check parking fee*** There are also places in Leyton area that you can park for free. Please check road signages for timings.
Simple "If" Rules:
* If you want to attend, you must RSVP
* If you want to bring a friend you MUST RSVP for them
* If you do not RSVP, you will be turned away
Please respect the session limit, they are for your own good as over crowdedness means less games for you!
**Important Note:**
Event is for **18 years and above only** to comply with Chobham Academy's safeguarding policy. You are responsible for your own safety and belongings. London East Badminton Club and Chobham Academy management are not liable for any injuries, lost items, or other incidents.
Tarot Practice @Candid
Meet up fee £7 to be paid at the beginning of the meet up.
Card or cash payments.
Meeting at Mikis Paradise Cafe.
Please bring your favourite Tarot deck.
Systemic & Family Constellations IN-PERSON Full-Day Workshop with Illi Adato
**You are invited to join a deep healing group process that extends beyond us as individuals into the wider 'field' of historical/ancestral influences, where our family's past traumas are seen, acknowledged, and attended to, so that they do not limit our well-being today.**
In these **short videos, our facilitator Illi Adato** explains the key aspects of the Systemic and Family Constellation approach to therapy and healing:
[https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos](https://www.facebook.com/LondonFamilyConstellations/videos)
We shall meet at The Kailash Centre in St. Johns Wood, London NW8 for this month's group session, **open to all**.
Issue Holder and Representative spaces are available:
**For Representative (Participant) Booking £45:**
**[https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)**[ ](https://calendly.com/illiadato/in-person-constellations-representative)
**For Issue Holder (Client) Booking £175:**
If you wish to attend as an Issue Holder at this workshop and have your own Constellation done please email your request to: [ih@londonconstellations.uk](ih@londonconstellations.uk)
**Please Note:** There are limited issue holder spaces available, please book early to avoid disappointment and wait for a confirmation email of your booking.
This workshop provides a perfect opportunity to experience the deep and insightful Systemic Constellations process. A unique and powerful therapeutic method for self-exploration, understanding core behaviors, removing blocks, and reintroducing movement and growth. It is used as a major resource in working through trauma and it can assist in depression treatment.
To read comments from participants in previous workshops click this link [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)
**WHAT ARE SYSTEMIC CONSTELLATIONS?**
The Systemic Constellations method is a unique therapeutic process of exploration of the forces that move us in life. Such forces often appear as difficulties or a sense of being 'stuck' in life, affecting our behavior, relationships, career, health/wellbeing, or even financial circumstances. This method provides a three-dimensional ‘map’ of one’s life as it is at present. It is a simple yet powerful way to explore entanglements and blockages in our personal life and in our family history. The method brings awareness and clarity into personal challenges by focusing the client on the root cause of such difficulties. Constellations provide an opening for a positive life shift and present ways for deep healing processes to occur.
**WHAT HAPPENS IN A CONSTELLATION SESSION?**
In Constellations work the ‘client’ is referred to as the ‘Issue Holder’.
The method uses workshop participants as ‘Representatives’ to stand in for key people in the client’s life such as family members, colleagues, partners, ex-partners etc., sometimes ‘abstract’ concepts such as an emotion, country of origin, religion, or destiny are also represented. All participants are invited to take part as Representatives. Workshop participants often report (see reviews: [https://bit.ly/33Asprs](https://bit.ly/33Asprs)) experiencing profound insights into their own lives by simply witnessing the process, regardless of how they choose to take part.
**WHY DOES THIS WORK?**
Scientific research shows that the experiences of your ancestors can determine your behavior today and affect future generations.\*\* Recent scientific research into DNA reveals that a component named epigenetics is embedding the effect of a traumatic experience by altering the genetic structure. It means that some of our behavior patterns can be attributed to traumatic events in your family history. This notion has always been one of the guiding principles of Systemic / Constellations Therapy, a form of work that is dedicated to exposing and dealing with issues emerging from our family system.
Our group provides a **safe space** where deep personal work is done and where maintaining confidentiality and respect for each other's privacy is paramount.
**\*\* DNA research paper and news article links:**
Discover - Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes [https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK](https://bit.ly/3dLwEkK)
BBC News - "Memories" pass between generations [http://bbc.in/1dNShPe](http://bbc.in/1dNShPe)
**Facilitated by Illi Adato** MA Lon\. Inst\. SQHP\. Crt\(HYP\)\. Crt\(COACH\)\. C\-h\-a\-n\-g\-e\.co\.uk \- Systemic\, Organisational & Family Constellations member of ISCA \| Hypnotherapy Senior Member GHR \(UK\) & IHF \(USA\) \| Tune\-In Counselling \| Advanced NLP Therapeutic Specialist™ \|
Looking forward to another moving encounter!
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💬**Personal one-to-one counseling** can be combined with group work.
**Book here: [https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session](https://calendly.com/illiadato/1st-personal-session)**
**VIDEO COURSES**
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Find all the videos here:
https://www.meetup.com/london-family-constellations/events/
**Becoming a Bridge - Working with Death As a Key Resource In Constellations** £19
Explore the transformative power of death in Systemic Constellations with Illi Adato in this recorded 1.5-hour video course. Designed for facilitators, practitioners, and those drawn to deep experiential learning, this session offers practical insights into holding space for loss and transition.
**Constellations, Systemic Principles & How They Affect Us - Video Crash Course** £6
Explore the hidden forces shaping your life with this **recorded mini-course** by Illi Adato. Learn the **Orders of Love**, uncover deep-rooted patterns, and experience a guided **HypnoConstellations™** process for personal healing.
Have questions? Reach out: office@londonconstellations.uk
Sunday Afternoon Tea and a Film
SCIENTOLOGY **TOOLS** **FOR LIFE**
What if you had simple tools which you could use to improve your relationship with others?
What if a step-by-step procedure could help you achieve your goals in life?
What if you could learn the secret to mastering any subject you
wanted to master?
Come and find out!
Free Personality Analysis - Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
You want to do your best!
You want to realise your potential!
You want to make the right decisions at the right time!
Obviously- you want to be a success!
Do you have all the skills in place?
Do you have areas in your life or personality that are weaker and you feel can stop you or hold you back?
Would you like a free personal consultation to help locate your strengths and weaker areas?
We can help you to maximise on your potential.
If you would like a free 1 hour consult then register now!
We have various times available for your own personal consultation
This is hosted at the Scientology Life Improvement Centre in London.
We use the Oxford Capacity Analysis test.
https://www.scientology-london.org.uk/personality-test/
May Death Cafe: Discussing End of Life Matters
Join us in a safe and welcoming space to discuss end of life matters and break the taboo of speaking about death, over tea and cake. A Death Café provides an opportunity to consider an emotive subject amongst understanding friends. Many feel a deep connection at these gatherings. There is no agenda, just a willingness to share our experiences and offer mutual support. Our monthly Death Cafe meets on the last Sunday afternoon of the month. NO Death Cafe in December!
**You must register in advance to guarantee a place at the event!**
Read more about how we run our Death Cafe [here](https://www.rosslynhillchapel.org.uk/post/death-cafe-talking-about-death-to-live-life-more-fully "https://www.rosslynhillchapel.org.uk/post/death-cafe-talking-about-death-to-live-life-more-fully"). Please note: This is not bereavement counselling. Please visit the Death Cafe website for more information on this initiative: https://deathcafe.com/what/
Rationality and Reasoning Events Near You
Connect with your local Rationality and Reasoning community
In-Person Meeting: How to Improve Relationships with Others
Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships.
At this seminar you will learn:
How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships.
How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship.
How to choose the right people to work with.
The three things that make or break any relationship.
How to make a good relationship great.
All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Revival of Reason 2026: 15 Years of BN!!!
Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!!
Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday!
Featured speakers include:
– Chris Cameron
– Candace Gorham
– Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen
– Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist
– Godless Engineer
– Mandisa Thomas
– And MORE!!!
This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available.
You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today!
**We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
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.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia
Libera Animae - Freeing the Soul
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.





















