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「快樂人的精神習慣」: 謙卑
**普及禪修課程 柏桑法師主講**
**「快樂人的精神習慣」**
**每堂課為獨立單元,不需報名,歡迎大家參加。**
快樂無限制,但慣性的思維方式往往阻礙我們變得更快樂。這個實用的佛教禪修課程將會教授快樂人的精神習慣!
我們將探索幾種能夠提升心靈的禪修和思維方式,並且如何在日常生活上,懷著覺照地加以運用。這樣,無論生活際遇如何,我們都能保持輕鬆快樂的態度。
16/6 謙卑
23/6 安忍
30/6 覺知無常
7/7 知足
柏桑法師跟隨尊貴的格西格桑嘉措仁波切修習佛法逾二十年。她平易近人,教學清晰實用,並啟發我們怎樣活用佛法於日常繁忙生活之中。
歡迎大家隨喜功德,建議捐助:每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展,為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。
詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/cwcgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/cwcgp/)
#現代佛法 #禪修課程
「變局中的突圍 : 地緣政治重構供應鏈與國際稅務的互動邏輯」研討會
2026年上半年是一個劇烈的轉折期,全球貿易正由全球化逐步轉向區域化。受中美戰略競爭、中歐及中東的危機的影響,供應鏈邏輯迎來根本性逆轉-企業從追求極致效率的「及時生產」(Just in Time)轉向以安全韌性為核心的「預防萬一」(Just in Case)的儲備策略。
無論是「中國+1」還是「近岸外包」等調整,都並非簡單遷移廠房。生產線一旦跨越國境,企業成本結構隨之改變。企業隨即面臨「全球最低稅」對利潤的重新切割、轉讓定價面臨的合規性,以及原產地規則帶來的關稅衝擊。廠商會特邀請畢馬威的稅務專家通過實務案例,拆解其中的互動邏輯,並分享在多變環境下,企業如何透過前瞻性佈局守住合規底線,進而實現永續經營。
立即報名:[連結](https://www.cma.org.hk/tc/registration/622)
$105(Meetup報名$100) Angel 德州撲克新手♣️局(不玩錢/冠軍轉幸運輪/限一枱)
# **德州撲克**(Texas hold'em,有時也簡稱為Hold'em或Holdem),簡稱**德撲**,是世界上最流行的公牌[啤](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B)) "啤")衍生遊戲,也是國際啤比賽的正式競賽項目之一。[世界撲克大賽](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%89%91%E5%85%8B%E5%A4%A7%E8%B5%9B)) "世界撲克大賽")(World Series of Poker, [WSOP](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WSOP)) "WSOP"))和[世界啤巡迴賽](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%E5%B7%A1%E8%BF%B4%E8%B3%BD)) "世界啤巡迴賽")(World Poker Tour,[WPT](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/WPT)) "WPT"))的主賽事(Main Event)項目即是「無限注德州撲克」[\[1\]](https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/%E5%BE%B7%E5%B7%9E%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B#cite_note-1)。
德州撲克是位置順序影響最大的啤衍生遊戲之一,每一輪的下注順序維持不變,它也是[美國](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B)) "美國")多數[賭場](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%B3%AD%E5%A0%B4)) "賭場")內最受歡迎的[啤](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%92%B2%E5%85%8B)) "啤")牌類遊戲,在美國以外的地區也十分流行,與[橋牌](http://%5B%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D)(%5Bhttps://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C%5D(https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%A5%E7%89%8C)) "橋牌")的流行程度相當。理論上,一桌同時最多可容納22位(若不銷牌則為23位)牌手,但一般是2〜10人一桌。
🔔 呢一局係自助局, 參加者需輪流take turn派牌! 我地唔玩錢, 冠軍有小回贈.
地址:
費用: [$105, Meetup報名$100] Pay at entrance. 包飲品一盒, extra飲品每盒$5. \*\*\* 冠軍可贈轉幸運輪一次(員工轉), 及錄入聯賽得分.
🔔 人多, 或員工/主持忙於教玩遊戲時可能沒暇收取場費, 請利用櫃面PayMe code/Ali Pay /FPS號碼自行支付. 如發現有故意走數情況, 會被放進Meeple Tree 黑名單.
🔔 場地沒有食物提供, 但歡迎帶外賣上來食.
🔔 宣傳其他場地/放飛機/遊戲過程中態度惡劣者會被放進黑名單.
🔔 入埸請除鞋. 埸內拖鞋祗供店內用, 請勿著出店外.
🔔 報名參加Meetup活動, 當系統問你"Are you bringing anyone"時, 如果你祗是一個人來, 毋須㩒+1 (+1代表會帶朋友來的意思).
🔔 我哋嘅活動主持人有時會因為工作或者學業關係臨時嚟唔到,Meeple Tree 保留臨時更換主持嘅可能性。🙏
🔔 本會因放飛機(活動開始前24小時內退出者)被移除人數: 103
🔔 Meeple Tree保留參加者名單最後決定權.
🔔 Follow我哋IG: mtboardgame / boardgame_hk
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📣 我地成業街超抵Deal場地‼️ 星期一至四,$400 book 場玩6個鐘,book 晒成個場, 600尺空間自由玩!
歡迎約埋啲朋友仔一齊上去玩啦!查詢預約:Whatsapp 6️⃣7️⃣9️⃣4️⃣1️⃣1️⃣6️⃣6️⃣
AI Tinkerers HK & GBA: Networking Night (June Edition)
This month on June 16th 7-9 PM HKT, we’ll be back at East Tsim Sha Tsui by the harbor for a relaxed evening of good drinks and pure networking vibes.
Come grab a drink, unwind, and catch up with fellow builders from across Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
Whether you’re just looking to chat about the latest in AI, this is the perfect spot to meet face-to-face, feel the vibe, and talk shop.
👉 REGISTER HERE ON LUMA
[https://luma.com/xgbct76p](https://luma.com/xgbct76p)
💡 What to Expect & Who This Is For
This event is all about casual connections, sparking collaborative discussions, and hanging out in a relaxed setting. AI Tinkerers Hong Kong & GBA is a curated community for practitioners with technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds who are actively building with foundation models (LLMs, Generative AI, etc.).
Casual Drinks & Chat: Engage in informal discussions about your latest projects, technical challenges, and AI discoveries over a drink.
🕒 Event Agenda
19:00 – 19:30: Check-In & Mingling
19:30 – 19:40: AI Tinkerers HK & GBA Introduction
19:40 – 20:00: Quick Self-Intros
20:00 – 21:00: Free Networking, Drinks & Mingling
21:00: Event Concludes
Event Host:
Timothy (Chapter Founder & Lead Organizer)
🎟️ Ticket & Venue Details
Entry: HK$150 (Includes 1 selected drink, redeemed with drink ticket upon check-in). A cash bar and food menu will be available for individual ordering after your first drink.
Venue: To keep this event curated, the specific TST venue will be revealed only upon successful RSVP.
Check-In Deadline: Please arrive before 20:00 to check in and collect your drink ticket. Unclaimed drink tickets by 20:00 will be forfeited. Regardless of your arrival time, you are required to purchase a ticket, and it goes directly toward supporting and keeping these events running!
📋 Important Notes & Community Policies
Intentional Community: This is a social and collaborative gathering, not a sales event. Come ready to connect and hang out!
Media Release: By attending our events, you agree to be included in our group photos and promotional media.
Strict Cancellation & Refund Policy: All ticket sales are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable to ensure that these events can keep running.
For more details, please click [here](https://luma.com/xgbct76p).
Laugh Lab @ Beats – Comedy Open Mic
Jokes go under the microscope in the Laugh Lab!
Comics test their material on you, the audience – laugh, groan or just shout a rating out of 10, it's all good feedback. WARNING: may include workshopping of punchlines.
Grab a cocktail, grab a seat, or grab the mic – it’s open to everyone.
**📅 Every Tuesday \| 🕗 from 8pm \(happy hour 7–10pm\!\)**
📍 6/F Parekh House, 63 Wyndham Street 雲咸街63號 巴力大廈6樓
**💸 FREE admission \| 🎤 Performer sign\-up onsite**
Come early for the drinks, stay for the laughs.
Calling 斜槓族:人家上班,我們平日一起吃個下午茶,chill 一 chill
經驗原因也好,人心改變也罷,現在越來越人不滿足於打一份工,可能是希望增加財政來源,改變收入結構。
斜槓族只適用於瀟灑、沒有負擔的年輕一代?還是年紀大了反而會想與時間競賽,勇敢嘗試更多?
既然有空,不如出來飲杯咖啡,說說你的看法?
有興趣請聯絡我,WhatsApp 90356039. 期待與你見面聊聊😉
Mensa Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Internal Compass: Navigating Clarity, Intuition, and Modern Rhythms
*"There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen." — Rumi*
**What is one small, everyday decision you make purely based on a 'gut feeling' rather than logic?**
From a young age, we are introduced to the fast-paced rhythm of modern life. We are taught to focus on efficiency, productivity, and meeting the non-stop demands of a highly driven, always-on culture. Often, we navigate these well-trodden paths—juggling the constant demands of our careers and the expectations of those around us—until we realize we might feel a bit disconnected from our personal center.
Finding our internal compass is about pausing to check our alignment. It takes quiet courage to establish healthy boundaries, manage our energy, and gently prioritize personal well-being amidst daily busyness.
However, in a culture that rightly values logic and hard work, or when we are simply prone to over-thinking, tuning into that compass can be tricky. It can be difficult to tell the difference between a genuine gut feeling and simple anxiety, or to know if we are protecting our peace versus just avoiding vulnerability.
Join us at this Curious Souls Cafe gathering to explore the gentle journey of self-discovery and calibration. We will discuss how to find our own pace within a high-speed world, how to distinguish true intuition from everyday stress, and how we can build lives that feel deeply authentic while still honoring our responsibilities.
Bring your stories, a reflective spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover the groundedness and clarity that comes when we navigate life with a well-calibrated compass.
**Inviting those who...**
🧭 Wish to gently explore how to align their daily habits and career goals with their core personal values.
🧠 Sometimes struggle with over-thinking, and want to practice telling the difference between a genuine gut feeling and everyday stress.
⚖️ Want a warm space to discuss the delicate balance between being a reliable, responsible person and protecting their own personal time.
🌱 Seek to balance the rigorous demands of a hyper-connected world with the quiet, restorative practices that bring them genuine joy.
🗣️ Hope to connect with kindred spirits who are also learning to manage the noise of modern life while staying grounded and true to themselves.
**📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience**
💬 Prompted Conversations
We will use virtual question cards designed to help people thoughtfully explore the foundations of their personal values. Here are some sample questions:
* What is a common productivity standard or hustle-culture habit that you’ve gently decided to soften to better protect your peace?
* When you find yourself over-thinking or trying to 'calculate' the perfect decision, how do you get back in touch with your gut feeling?
* What is the difference between your compass pointing away from something because it's a genuine threat to your peace, versus pointing away simply because you are afraid or anxious?
* What is a personal habit or standard you hold yourself to (like always saying 'yes' or needing to be busy) that you've recently tried to soften or change?
* Have you ever caught yourself doing an activity just because it felt 'productive,' when what you really needed was to do something simply for the joy of it?
From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group.
Note: This session may involve virtual question cards accessed via a link or QR code. If you do not have a device (phone/tablet) to access these, please ask a facilitator for assistance; we have spare units available. The exact format of the event may change depending on turnout according to [https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to](https://curioussouls.cafe/#how-to) and other factors.
💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback
Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together.
After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. Of course, you’re welcome to leave at any time that feels right for you.
An anonymized summary will be shared for sessions where key insights are identified. After the meeting, our facilitators and participants may reflect on the discussion and contribute to a summary or collaborative workbook based on their notes and observations. Additionally, questions may be revisited in future sessions in an anonymized manner. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at [https://curioussouls.cafe](https://curioussouls.cafe)
📍 Location
City: Hong Kong
Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East
Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table.
If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away.
Google Maps link: [maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7)
🈚 Free of Charge
While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu.
🛡️ A Pitch-Free Space
To protect the psychological safety and authenticity of our community, Curious Souls Café is a strict no-solicitation zone. We ask that attendees do not use our gatherings to sell services, pitch businesses, or recruit participants into outside paid courses, MLM schemes, or third-party organizations. Let's keep the focus on genuine human connection!
*Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant or any third-party question card game.*
✨ What is Curious Souls Café?
Welcome to [Curious Souls Café](https://curioussouls.cafe/about/)! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth.
We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!
*Disclaimer: Curious Souls Café is a volunteer-run global community. Our events, interactive boards, and digital toolkits are designed as informal spaces for personal reflection and social connection.*
*By participating, you acknowledge that these tools and discussions do not constitute professional, legal, or advisory services. Participants remain fully responsible for their own well-being, health, safety, and personal property at all times, and agree to waive any liability against the hosts, organizers, and technology providers.*
Group Movement Class
Build Strength and physical capability that applies to real life challenges
Try New things, meet new people, find out what’s missing in your movement practices
Format: Bodyweight strength and movement challenges, partner situations
Class is for all levels, feel free to message if you have any questions
Meet at the Culture Plaza, Tamar Park at 5.30, finish around 6.30, just before sunset : )
Class fee is 100HK
「快樂人的精神習慣」: 謙卑
**普及禪修課程 黃雅鑫老師主講**
**「快樂人的精神習慣」**
**每堂課為獨立單元,不需報名,歡迎大家參加。**
快樂無限制,但慣性的思維方式往往阻礙我們變得更快樂。這個實用的佛教禪修課程將會教授快樂人的精神習慣!
我們將探索幾種能夠提升心靈的禪修和思維方式,並且如何在日常生活上,懷著覺照地加以運用。這樣,無論生活際遇如何,我們都能保持輕鬆快樂的態度。
20/6 謙卑
27/6 覺知無常
4/7 知足
11/7 安忍
黃雅鑫現為香港噶當巴禪修中心中環分舍的老師。於 2009年,初次接觸到噶當巴傳承的寶貴佛法,啓發他把佛陀的智慧融合並實踐於日常生活中 ,從實際的經驗去分享現代佛法是如何利益周遭每一個人。
歡迎大家隨喜功德,建議捐助:每課 $50。所有捐款均用於中心的運作及發展,為大眾提供學習珍貴佛法的機會。
詳情: [https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/](https://www.meditation.hk/2021/ccgp/)
#現代佛法 #禪修課程
Generative AI : networking , Vibe coding, Automaton, News and much more
🚀 **You're Invited: Generative AI Meetup – Shaping the Future Together!**
🗓 **Date:** 20th June 2026
📍 **Location:** 6th Floor, Chung Pont building, 300 Hennesry Road, wanchai, in person.
🕕 **Time:** 10-12 noon HK time.
join the community via whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/JybM21VlAaP5AszwN1D3eN
Join us for an electrifying evening of ideas, innovation, and inspiration as we dive into the world of **Generative AI** — the technology that's transforming how we work, create, and think.
learn vibe-coding, automation and generative AI news. Share any learnings with the communituy.
Whether you're a founder, developer, creative, researcher, or just AI-curious, this meetup is your chance to:
✨ **Explore breakthrough applications** of GenAI across industries
🤖 **Meet AI pioneers** and fellow enthusiasts
🧠 **Join lightning talks** and live demos that will blow your mind
💬 **Engage in raw, real conversations** about ethics, governance, and the future of work
🌐 **Network** with a growing community shaping the future of AI
Let’s build, debate, and dream about what’s next — together.
👉 **Join now and be part of the AI movement!**
#GenerativeAI #AIMeetup #FutureOfWork #AIEthics #TechCommunity #Innovation
F.E.M. (Female Empowerment & Movement) with Cyrl @ Dee Dream Life
Get a great workout with a sweat-dripping dance cardio class combined with high-intensity interval training HIIT! Feel your heart rate pumping, while you jam to the beats and see yourself groove to fitness! Leave the class feeling super energised, challenged yet relaxed from a liberating dance fitness experience!
WhatsApp 63344266 to book
Prepayment required to secure booking
www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info
Download Dee Dream Life App for more info
得閒講經 - 金鐘 Let's Talk Bible - Admiralty
聖經討論會是以日常生活與專業議題(如人際關係、職涯發展、熱門新聞、理財、人工智能等)為基礎的基督教聖經討論。您亦可提議主題,內容信徒與否都合適。
Bible Talk is a social event based on everyday life and professional topics (such as relationships, career, popular news headlines, finance, AI…etc.) You are also welcome to suggest topics. All content will be hospitable to all backgrounds.👌
雖然主持人會援引聖經經文,但請放心,這是個安全的平台,歡迎您基於自身經驗、文化、哲學與宗教背景分享觀點。所有背景皆受歡迎且受到尊重。
Although the host will reference biblical scriptures. Please rest assured that this is a safe platform to share your perspective stemming from your experience, culture, philosophies and religions. All backgrounds are welcomed and respected. 😊
主體語言:英文(可提供中文協助)
Main language: English (Chinese assistance is available)
Mensa Events Near You
Connect with your local Mensa community
Father/Son Men's Group (Bi-weekly)
Join us every other Wednesday during the summer at 5:30pm at Blendon Woods Inclusive Playground. Starts Wednesday June 17th.
**Agenda**
5:30-6:15 Kids Play & Dad's Meet
6:15-6:45 Snacks & Father/Son Men's Group Circle
\- Simple intro Round
\- What are Dad & Son working on?
\- Various Topics for Fathers and Sons\(What does it mean to be a man? Etc\.\)
6:45-7 Close. Go get food or keep playing.
Mario will lead this group and hold the space. Generally, it is a laid-back, open group that can be modified to accommodate those who show up. If people want to go get dinner after, we can :) It's all about making friends and building a positive community.
Mario has led men's groups for several years, sponsored by Speak Your Mind, an Ohio Non-Profit organization with a focus on men's mental well-being. Click here to learn more about SYM: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind).
All events are non-denominational and donation-based. No one will be turned away for their beliefs or financial position.
Suggested donation is $5 per family per meeting (Covers the cost of meetup).
**Donation link**: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
**Liability Waiver** to fill out before your first event (Required). This covers the non-profit in the event of any accidents. https://form.jotform.com/242207035182144
Contact Mario with any questions: 808-855-8831
Address: 4265 E. Dublin Granville Road Columbus, OH 43081
Follow signs to the back of the park (Inclusive Playground)
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Drunken Philosophy: Where Is Everybody? The Fermi Paradox and the Great Filter
Welcome to Drunken Philosophy, a casual, curious, social discussion club. Come grab a drink and a seat at The Oracle.
**Optional topic for this meetup: Where is everybody?**
In 1950 the physicist Enrico Fermi was talking about aliens over lunch and asked a question that still has not gone away: if the universe is so vast and so old, and even a fraction of those billions of stars have planets, where is everyone? By the numbers the galaxy should be crowded with civilizations. Instead we look up and hear silence. That gap between "they should be everywhere" and "we see no one" is the Fermi Paradox.
One of the most unsettling answers is the idea of a **Great Filter**: somewhere on the road from dead chemistry to a galaxy-spanning civilization, there is at least one step that is almost impossible to get past. Maybe the filter is behind us. Maybe life starting at all, or simple cells becoming complex, or intelligence ever evolving, is the freak accident, and we already cleared the hard part. Or maybe the filter is ahead of us, and advanced civilizations reliably wipe themselves out before they spread.
Here is the part that messes with people. If we ever found life somewhere else, even pond scum on Mars, most people would call it the greatest discovery in history. But it might be the worst possible news. It would mean life is common, the early steps are easy, and the hard step is still in front of us. So the eerie silence overhead might actually be the best sign we could ask for.
**Questions to wrestle with:**
* Is it better to be alone? Would you rather we find alien life and learn we are not special, or find nothing and quietly improve our odds of surviving?
* Where do you bet the filter sits, behind us or ahead of us, and why?
* If it is ahead of us, what is it? Nuclear war, climate collapse, AI, something we cannot even picture yet? And can we do anything about a filter we cannot see coming?
* Does any of this change how you live, or how humanity should be spending its time and money right now?
As always the prompt is optional. Come for the conversation, stay for the drinks, and bring your own questions.
Columbus, OH Open Men’s Group / Intro to Men’s Work
Interested? Contact Preston Moore
k.preston.moore@gmail.com
614-300-5989
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Engaging in men’s work is the new way to forge friendships while being open-minded to personal growth. Many men experience healthier relationships, personally and professionally, by engaging in this work.
Open Men’s Group is a container for men to share vulnerably without receiving judgment or feedback.
We believe that emotionally mature, powerful, compassionate, and purpose-driven men will help heal some of society’s deepest wounds. We support the powerful brilliance of men and we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for, the pain we are also capable of creating – and suffering. We care deeply about men, our families, communities, and the planet.
Visit ManKind Project USA to discover more. https://mkpusa.org/
In Person Event: The Secrets to Mental Health
Mental Health, how do you understand it? How can you improve it?
How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.
This group is hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
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




















