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A fortnightly Monday evening play-reading group, led by a professional and experienced actress-directress-coachess, Downstairs at Megan's in Richmond upon Thames. You don't have to have any stage experience - only the love (suppressed or expressed) of reading out loud; and an interest in joining a friendly group of drama buddies, over a drink and some fun, poignant, poetic, expressive and interactive thoughts, against the beautiful backdrop of the cosy and private downstairs at Megan's. I will select the play a few days before the meet-up, according to how many members we have, confirmed, making sure that everyone gets to take part. Copies of the play / script will be provided and there is no minimum spend, curtesy of Megan's - the proud and generous supporters of the local community activities. (I'll be well up for a drink though.) When you get to the door, just say that you're there for the Play-reading Group, downstairs. Can't wait to read with you! Adna

*Since 2009, 15‑40 men meet in a warm, inclusive space near Leicester Square to meditate, relax and make friends. No experience needed – we guide you step‑by‑step, and seasoned meditators are welcome.* **Why gay‑men choose this space** * **Safety & belonging** – a private, affirming environment where you can be yourself without judgment, the core need identified by LGBTQ‑focused mindfulness programmes . * **Minority‑stress relief** – mindfulness reduces the chronic stress that many gay, bi and queer men face, boosting self‑acceptance and emotional regulation . * **Community‑driven growth** – connecting with others who share similar experiences lowers isolation and fosters resilience. [Click here to book](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) or simply turn up and pay at the door. **What you’ll get** * **Breath‑work & gratitude tools** – instant stress relief and mood lift. * **Guided meditations** that develop emotional intelligence, self‑compassion and resilience. * **Trauma‑informed compassion practices** – self‑compassion exercises and body‑scan work to ease reactivity and promote safety. * **A supportive peer community** – improve social skills and build lasting friendships. **Evening flow (7 pm‑9 pm)** 1️⃣ Grounding movement & body‑scan 2️⃣ First guided meditation (focused attention or self‑compassion) 3️⃣ 20‑minute tea break for informal chat 4️⃣ The second meditation changes week by week and follows a rotating weekly theme (loving‑kindness, self‑compassion, gratitude, etc.) **Practical details** * **When:** Every Monday (doors 6:45 pm, meditation 7 pm) – we run the session even if there are no Meetup RSVP. No booking required - just turn up. * **Where:** 52 Saint Martins Lane, WC2N 4EA (near Leicester Square/Charing Cross) * **Seating:** Chairs provided; mats & cushions available for floor sitting. **Teacher** Nick – 30 years of practice and 7 years as a Buddhist monk, teaching from a non‑reactive, freedom‑focused perspective. **Fees** * **First‑timer:** £10 * **Regular:** £16 per session * **Concessions:** £13 (students, low‑income, refugees, disability support – ask on arrival) **Join us** [Click here to book](https://bookwhen.com/evolvingminds) or simply turn up and pay at the door. “The connection here is transformative – stress‑free, supportive, genuinely inclusive.” – member testimonial.

NOTE: the pub does not charge for our space on the understanding that we all purchase something from the bar. Please support them. I'll be there from around 7pm if anyone would like a social chat before we get started. **Please arrive in time for a prompt start at 7:30.** In some Christian circles there is an idea that in all of us there is a “God-shaped hole” - the idea that everyone needs God; those who seek Him find Him, but those who do not, vainly fill the “void” with other things. The origins of the idea appear to stem from Blaise Pascal, the 17th century French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and Catholic writer. In his book *Pensées*, published posthumously in 1670, he suggests that we are all engaged in a futile search for a true happiness but that however much we have, we remain dissatisfied. This leads him to propose that “this infinite abyss can be filled only with an infinite and immutable object; in other words by God himself”. In the 20th century Existentialist thought suggests that although the “hole” is real, it is not “God-shaped”. Instead, existentialists argue that the feeling of emptiness is the result of confronting the absurdity of a world devoid of inherent, preordained purpose. Rather than seeking to fill this void with a divine plug, existentialists believe in accepting the void and taking on the radical responsibility of creating one’s own meaning. American psychologist Abraham Maslow proposed his hierarchy of needs, the highest level being “self-actualisation”. Maslow describes this as the desire to accomplish everything that one can, to become the most that one can be. In later work he extended this idea to suggest that transcending the self and having a broader sense of purpose and connection to others, is the peak of human experience. Perhaps this is his approach to filling the "hole". What are our own personal experiences? Do we find ourselves searching in vain for some deeper meaning or purpose? If so, why? If not, what makes us feel adequately fulfilled? What is it, exactly, that we are searching for? How would we recognise it if we had it? To what extent has the development of scientific understanding filled any “God-shaped hole”, in the 350 years since Pascal’s writing? In what ways might some notion of “God”, possibly combined with belonging to some form of religious community, fill the “infinite abyss” we may feel? Even if a “God-shaped” solution doesn’t work for us, can we understand why it has been, and remains, so important for human societies? Is there a different sort of hole that isn’t “God-shaped”? Some optional prior reading: [Where does the concept of a "God-shaped hole" originate?](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/questions/2746/where-does-the-concept-of-a-god-shaped-hole-originate) [Pascal’s ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pens%C3%A9es)*[Pensées](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pens%C3%A9es)*[ (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pens%C3%A9es) [Existentialism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Existentialism) [Maslow's hierarchy of needs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs) Café Philo discussions always try to be respectful of everyone’s point of view. This topic is potentially more controversial than some, so please be respectful of all points of view, even if you disagree. Hope to see you there.

Dear Friends, ConsciousCafe is delighted to invite you to the next meeting of your new local ConsciousCafe group in North London which is called Hampstead and Highgate group. We are a new local community for open-hearted, open-minded conversation. **Date:** Monday, May 18 **Time:** 6.30 – 8.30 PM (doors open 6:15 pm) **Venue:** Lauderdale House, Waterlow Park, Highgate Hill, London N6 5HG **Admission:** £10 includes refreshments **[Please book via our website.](https://consciouscafe.org/event/hampstead-highgate-free-will/)** *If you cancel up to 48 hours before the event we will return your payment or give you a credit.* Dave Everett will facilitate the meeting and the topic of discussion will be **Free Will**. ConsciousCafe is a global network of conversation circles and live and online events where curious, thoughtful people come together to explore life’s bigger questions in a welcoming, non-judgmental space. There are no gurus here – just real people sharing wisdom, experiences and inspiration. Whether you’re passionate about personal growth, spirituality, wellbeing, sustainability, or simply enjoy meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee, you’ll feel at home. What to expect on the night: \- A warm welcome and introductions \- A short\, guided opening to set the tone \- Facilitated circle discussion on our chosen topic \- Plenty of time to connect with like\-minded souls \- Tea\, coffee\, and biscuits ConsciousCafe is run by volunteers so please book ahead on the ConsciousCafe website so that we know how many people to expect and will have enough refreshments for everyone. We are much looking forward to meeting you to begin this new chapter of ConsciousCafe right here in North London. Together we would like to create a supportive community where we can grow, reflect and celebrate conscious living. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone you think would love to join us – most people hear about ConsciousCafe through word-of-mouth. If you have any questions please email [Judy@consciouscafe.org](mailto:Judy@consciouscafe.org) I look forward to meeting you. With love, **Judy** **[Please book via our website.](https://consciouscafe.org/event/hampstead-highgate-free-will/)** ##### Upcoming meetings: **Monday, June 15** Helen Avery will facilitate **Monday, July 20** Facilitator TBC

Our Meetup is open to everyone and anyone interested in self knowledge, self awareness, relationship and discovering a totally new way of living. Here, together over supper, we talk about everyday life topics, in an atmosphere of attentive listening, sensitivity, kindness, openness and friendship. **WHAT TO EXPECT** * This group meets up TWICE MONTHLY to talk over and explore life topics together; such as Fear, Conditioning, Belief, Desire, Attachment etc... * The approach for our investigation is inspired by 20th Century (non religious/ non political) revolutionary thinker, J Krishnamurti. * The atmosphere for our dialogue is relaxed, openminded, serious, compassionate, fun and friendly. * We learn through direct observation, self discovery and careful listening to each other, rather than through already acquired experience or knowledge. **WHO'S IT FOR** * Those wishing to explore deeper issues of everyday life and relationship, in a non therapeutic, non religious but friendly atmosphere. * Those interested in the thinking of J. Krishnamurti, but this is NOT a prerequisite. * Those interested in meeting new like-minded friends. * Those feeling stuck, at a crossroads, or wishing to delve deeper. * All nationalities, cultures and backgrounds welcome. * All ages & diversity welcome. **WHAT HAPPENS AT THE MEETUP** * Our sessions won’t have any fixed theme; we will spontaneously raise a topic at the restaurant. Sometimes we may wish to investigate further into a topic: we can suggest a short K video that we can all view prior to the following weekly session together. * The mood is challenging but non-confrontational, investigative but non-intellectual, contemplative but non-religious and especially serious but also good fun! **NO FEES OR DUES** * We pay for our own meal at the restaurant * There is no charge for the organisation * You can [donate to OPEN DOOR](https://open-door-worldwide.com/donate/) if you appreciate this initiative. **ABOUT OUR GROUP** * This event is organised by [OPEN DOOR](https://open-door-worldwide.com) * OPEN DOOR is a non profit making organisation * Run by [Jackie McInley](https://open-door-worldwide.com/about/) **OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS** * [PLEASE VISIT HERE FOR MORE DIALOGUE & SELF-INQUIRY EVENTS](https://open-door-worldwide.com/events/) **ABOUT J. KRISHNAMURTI** * [VISIT HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT KRISHNAMURTI](https://jkrishnamurti.org) * [KRISHNAMURTI THEMES EXPLORED](https://open-door-worldwide.com/themes/)

You are lovingly invited to a free online gathering beneath the Alcyone Gateway. Alcyone is the Central Sun of the Pleiadian star system, and the Alcyone Gateway—held between the 19th and 21st of May—is a sacred alignment in which this Great Mother Sun aligns with our own Sun, allowing the heart and inner truth of humanity to become gently saturated with Pleiadian wisdom and light. For this gateway, the Beloved Star Mothers will channel through Kahreela An-Ra, offering a gentle teaching and activation on Field Manifestation. This is a soothing transmission on bringing more beauty into your orbit of manifestation by learning how to receive with love. The Alcyone Gateway is the second gateway within a trinity of May Gateways, and each of these sacred thresholds offers an opportunity to propel yourself into greater flow. The first gateway opens through healing. The second opens through dreaming. The third opens through enlightening. This year, these gates are opening through the body, which is why many people are experiencing intense physical sensations and purges. Spirit says this offering will help to ease the body out of healing and into dreaming, as the light of your field becomes fertile… This transmission will also include a reflection on the Legend of Alcyone and how this story can nurture our lives. This offering is gifted to you with love from Kahreela and the Star Mothers. SIGN UP: [https://www.starlight-temple.com/event-details/a-free-transmission-from-the-star-mothers](https://www.starlight-temple.com/event-details/a-free-transmission-from-the-star-mothers)

What issues are you encountering and what are your plans for 2026? Meet us in the cafe for a chat with other organisers about your plans for your group and share ideas and tips. **It will suit organisers who have recently setup a Meetup group, who are planning to setup a group and experienced organisers.** I will have a 'Meetup Organisers' sign on the table, so you can find us. Hope to see you there! Robert Organiser If you can't see us in the cafe, please text me: 07905 901 834.

Ecstatic Dance\, Live Percussion\, Delicious Cacao Ceremony\, Fruit Social\! MUSIC VIBE: Mystical \| World Dub \| Tribal Breaks & Global Bass **ECSTATIC DANCE LONDON presents:** **🌀SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE** **An Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey + Live Percussion + Cacao Ceremony + Fruit Social** **For Booking & more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988862647718?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988862647718?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Saturday Night:** 7PM–10PM **Fruit Social:** 10PM–10:15PM **Tufnell Park, London** Part of our all-day transformational workshop: **THE RITUAL: Summer of Love.** More info here([https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator)) Immerse yourself in an ecstatic dance journey infused with Deep Global Bass, World Dub, Tribal Breaks, and live percussion. Move freely, connect deeply, and let the music take you on a powerful journey of embodiment, release and ecstasy. We’ll open the evening with a dance movement warmup, then shift to a heart-opening raw vegan cacao ceremony and positive intention setting ritual, tuning in together before the main dance Wave begins. **Expect:** ✨ Uplifting Dub & Bass Heavy Breaks, Mystical Shamanic Soundscapes, Drum & Bass, and Organic World Rhythms 🥁 Live percussion bringing fire and soul to the dancefloor 🍫 Raw ceremonial cacao to open your heart and elevate your energy 💃 Freestyle, expressive movement & moving meditation 🍉 Optional fruit social afterwards to nourish and connect No alcohol, no drugs, just rhythm, breath, and community. This is one of London’s most loved sober Saturday night dance experiences, where you can shake off the week’s stress and celebrate life through movement. **MUSIC VIBE: Mystical \| World Dub \| Tribal Breaks & Global Bass** **WHY CACAO?** At Ecstatic Dance London([https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/](https://ecstaticdancelondon.com/)), we adore raw ceremonial cacao. It’s a natural heart-opener and gentle energiser that supports emotional flow, creativity, and embodied presence on the dancefloor. Your complimentary raw vegan cacao is lovingly prepared using ethically sourced, high-quality cacao from Guatemala. Free from gluten, dairy, nuts, and refined sugar, velvety, nourishing, and deeply delicious. Cacao + Ecstatic Dance is a potent combination for transformation, connection, and joyful expression. **ECSTATIC DANCE GUIDELINES** • No alcohol, no drugs • No shoes • No phones on the dancefloor • No talking while dancing • Move however you wish • Respect yourself, others, and the shared space This is a zero-tolerance sober space. Please arrive clear-headed; anyone arriving intoxicated will be refused entry or asked to leave. No refunds. Dancers participate at their own risk. Ecstatic Dance London accepts no responsibility for spontaneous joy, open hearts, or sore cheeks from excessive smiling (or for injury, loss, or damage). **THE PRACTICE** Arrival & Warm-up: Gentle stretching, movement, and intention-setting to ease into the body. The Journey: A full ecstatic dance soundwave guided by a live DJ set, with light facilitation to support flow and presence. Integration: The dance typically closes with a deep relaxation to land the experience. Late arrivals disrupt the shared container. Entry closes 30 minutes after the start, please arrive on time so we can journey together from beginning to end. **SCHEDULE** 7:00–7:30pm Doors open & warm-up (No entry after 7:30pm — please arrive early) 7:30–10pm Cacao Ceremony • Chakra Journey • Ecstatic Dance Soundwave (Complimentary raw vegan cacao provided) 10pm–10:30pm Optional fruit social to nourish and ground after the dance **✨ The Journey** **Shamanic Bass Temple Ecstatic Dance journey:** A guided movement warm-up → our heart-opening cacao ceremony & connection ritual → a slow build into a euphoric, high-energy dance peak → softening into spacious, grounded integration → closing together with a gentle landing and fruit social. The music moves across World Dub, Bass-heavy, Rhythm-Infused, Shamanic Soundscapes, designed to take you out of your head and into your body: with live percussion woven in to ignite rhythm and release. **✨ What to Expect** 🎶 Uplifting, immersive bass-heavy/percussion-driven/shamanic-inspired ecstatic dance journey 🥁 Live percussion to deepen rhythm and embodiment 🍫 Cacao ceremony & intention-setting to open the night 🔊 High-quality sound in a stunning, atmospheric venue 💃 A safe, playful, non-verbal space to dance freely, express, release & connect 🍉 Complimentary fruit social to ground and reconnect after the journey 💫 A Saturday night out that leaves you energised, not depleted

**🌿The R I T U A L 🍃** **✅Saturday, May 23 2026** **✨Urban Retreat & Ecstatic Dance Gathering** 🌀Join us to step over the threshold into “the Ritual” and gift yourself a full day of transformation, healing, empowerment and reset. **💫You’ll be guided through a breakthrough programme including:** * \*Welcome Ceremony * \*Tantric Trance Dance process * \*Conscious Connections & Ritual Breathwork * \*Group Sharing / Integration time * \*Shamanic Bass Temple - Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony 🧘You’ll leave feeling recharged, lighter, clearer and deeply connected to your true self. You’re welcome to come for the whole day or drop into individual sessions. All are welcome! **For booking and more info:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987903571094?aff=oddtdtcreator) 1. **TANTRIC TRANCE DANCE RITUAL🍃** Join us for this Blindfolded Tantric-Shamanic Dance Journey! 💫Through this unique transformational dance process, you will be guided into befriending all the aspects of your Being. Your Embodied Nature, your Hearts deep longing, and your personal connection to the Great Mystery. **🧘An Active Meditation and Alchemical Practice for the 21st Century!** This is a very unique dance experience, a blending of ancient and contemporary transformational tools, including: Bioenergetics, Ecstatic Dance, Emotional Release (Catharsis), Chakra Journeying, Vipassana Meditation, Latihan ... with the powerful use of a blindfold - all these elements woven together to invite you into a deep state of presence, awakening & celebration. **🌀Our video of the Tantric Trance Dance Ritual:** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dddj19xC-b0) 2. **THE GATHERING: Human Connection Ritual Workshop** You are invited to slow down… feel, and be seen. To come as you are. This is where inner exploration meets collective awakening! ***You are warmly invited to join us for THE GATHERING!*** ***In the heart of the city,*** ***Have a pause & take ... a breath.*** ***Step out of the noise and into presence.*** The Gathering is a Human Connection Ritual that blends modern breathwork with conscious connection practices. The Gathering invites you to slow down, feel, and be seen. Come as you are. Leave more yourself. Through embodied practices and conscious breathwork, we remember what it means to be fully alive... within ourselves, and with one another. 3. **SHAMANIC BASS TEMPLE - an Ecstatic Shamanic Dance Journey! + Live Percussion + Cacao Ceremony + Mesmerising Visuals + Fruit Social & Hangout** **❤️ IMAGINE:** A night of Dynamic, Soul-Stirring TRIBAL Rhythms and GLOBAL Bass **💚 DREAM:** a beautiful Cacao Ceremony with Positive Intention Ritual + Tarot Cards Altar **💛 CREATE:** Dance Your Dreams into Creation with our Huge Dancefloor, Live Percussion & Awesome Visuals! ✨Step into this transformational & very powerful personal growth all day retreat! *👉Dance, Move, Connect, Release, Meditate & Celebrate with us!* **✅Saturday, May 23 2026** **🧘Ecstatic Dance, Delicious Cacao, Epic Music!** **🌀MUSIC VIBES:** Shamanic Bass\-Heavy World Dub\|Tribal Breaks\| Global Bass\| Drum & Bass 4. 📣Join us for this One-of-a-Kind Transformational Urban Retreat. It’s an exploration of the practices and principles of Embodied Relating with 3 beautiful journeys! ✨The RITUAL✨ all-day workshop Includes: 1\. Tantric Trance Dance Ritual 2\. Conscious Connections & Ritual Breath Workshop 3\. Shamanic BASS Temple \- Ecstatic Dance & Cacao Ceremony *“We have come to be danced... not the nice invisible, self conscious shuffle... but the matted hair flying, voodoo mama shaman shakin’ ancient bones dance... the strip us from our casings, return our wings, sharpen our claws & tongues dance... the shed dead cells and slip into the luminous skin of love dance..”* \- Jewel Mathieson

Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Shalini & Manitu which take place at the: Greenwich West Community & Arts Centre, 141 Greenwich High Rd, SE10 8JA, on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm until 9.00pm With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems . You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it. Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise, it isn't your typical Meditations 'R Us type class. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help. Ready to plug into your inner energy? A Sahaja Yoga Meditation class is a great way to start. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. Sahaja Yoga is more than a temporary solution or quick relief — it is a journey, rather than a destination. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral. You can never have too much of it. The best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your self — all are welcome. We have a web site here in London too which you can visit for more info about weekly meetings: www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk (http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/) Join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SahajL)

Hello there! - We'd like to welcome you to Free weekly meetings hosted by Stephen & Jake which take place at the: Creative Nature HQ, Unit TW-008, Harrington Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NR on Friday evenings from 6.00pm until 7.30pm Email: [stephenstockbridge@gmail.com](mailto:stephenstockbridge@gmail.com) Tel: 07951 772 566 With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we normally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly & spontaneously. So there is no need for mats and no special clothing required. All across the globe, many are seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the most transformative energy of all is hiding in plain sight, within us. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called inner kundalini energy. And everyone already has it — everyone!. It is often likened to an inner feminine or motherly energy which automatically knows about us and what is needed to help us restore balance and harmony within our subtle being. It works spontaneously, effortlessly, organically and cannot be paid for. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simple time-honoured technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually If you're having trouble juggling the challenges in your life, Sahaja Yoga Meditation might well help you manage stress, master your emotions and find solutions to your problems . You may enjoy better health, better focus, and a deeper understanding of the universe and your place in it. Meditation is not just for mystics and monks. Sahaja Yoga meditation is for everyone. Anyone can do it. It's that easy. But with the Sahaja Yoga experience, you'll quickly realise, it isn't your typical Meditations 'R Us type class. It's much more than just feeling peaceful and relaxed. Sahaja Yoga Meditation has many layers, varied and deep. Explore at your own pace, in your own way. Our volunteer experts are always available to help. Ready to plug into your inner energy? A Sahaja Yoga Meditation class is a great way to start. A few minutes of your life may be all it takes to connect to your inner energy and light the path to lifelong transformation. Sahaja Yoga is more than a temporary solution or quick relief — it is a journey, rather than a destination. It's all about energy — guaranteed pure and carbon neutral. You can never have too much of it. The best part? All classes are free. No strings, no catch. Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend, bring your self — all are welcome. We have a web site here in London too which you can visit for more info about weekly meetings: www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk (http://www.sahajayogalondon.co.uk/) Join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/London.Free.Meditation) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SahajL)

**Pagans on the Patio! Summer/Fall Series** A casual gathering the first Thursday of each month. Time to relax, meet new people, and reconnect with old friends. There is no charge for the event itself and all are welcome but there are a few guidelines: 1. **You are expected to purchase food and/or drink to compensate the Cantina and our server.** 2. **No soliciting. Do not bring samples of your wares or brochures of your services.** 3. **Please respect the spiritual and political views of others that are present. No disruption of the peace.** In case of inclement weather, we will find seating indoors. I hope to see you there. Blessed be! \~ Cynthia ❤️---

**Soulbits Circle: A Monthly Gathering** **Every fragment of your story is medicine; come weave it into being** **Hosted by: Caitlynn Fortson** **[www.kalikwellnesswithin.org](www.kalikwellnesswithin.org) \| [www.centerfornewlife.org](www.centerfornewlife.org)** **The Center for New Life or Virtual, upon request** **Monthly Circles \| Fridays 6:30\-7:30PM** **Upcoming Dates: 5/1, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18** A monthly healing space where we gather to tend the pieces of ourselves and weave them back into wholeness that we are. Each session opens with a Soulbits oracle image setting the tone for the gathering we will move through. We will come together to honor the natural rhythms of rooting, rising, releasing, and receiving; the cycles that shape the soul’s journey. Through the four pillars of being: mindset, movement, connection & nourishment, we will create a space where imagery, sensation, and community weave together. Where the body becomes the guide, images act as mirrors, and the soul speaks. This circle is about noticing what rises, honoring what’s true, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself ready to be seen. This is a space to gather your scattered pieces, soften your body, and return to your truth with community by your side. Soulbits Circle is a reminder that every fragment of your story, every soulbit, belongs. Together we weave them into the blooming wholeness that you are. *Energy Exchange: 1-group $20-40 or 6-group $115* *Payment Options: Venmo or Cash* **Please RSVP to [Caitlynn](https://kalikwellnesswithin.org/) via** **email @ [kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com](mailto:kalik.wellnesswithin@gmail.com)** **text @ ‪(614) 407-4021‬** 💫

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.

ASH is Atheists, Skeptics and Humanists of First Unitarian Universalists of Columbus Ohio TBD Snacks are usually available, and you are welcome to bringing something to share!

**You're invited to join local Columbus animal advocates as we watch PETA's workshop together on cage-free campaigns. Free vegan pizza will be provided! After the workshop Q&A, we'll have a group discussion and brainstorm on future activism plans. Hope to see you there!** **Here are the details:** **WHEN: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6pm EST** **WHERE: KTC Columbus** **If you cannot attend in person, you can still view the workshop virtually at https://www.facebook.com/events/1567122777711333** **Here's some background on the workshop:** **Please join us for an eye-opening online PETA Playbook discussion with PETA’s Associate Director of Vegan Campaigns, Amber Canavan, where we’ll ask the hard-hitting questions about the cage-free campaigns and their impact on both hens and vegan efforts.** **Whether you’re looking to strengthen your outreach or sharpen your messaging around the egg industry’s humane-washing tactics, this workshop will give you practical tools to help others understand what “cage-free” really means for hens and why the label is misleading.** **We’ll explore how to keep conversations respectful, fact-based, and focused on the animals’ reality while encouraging others to take effective action.** **Please join us for this important workshop to learn how you can cut through cage-free marketing and help animals.** **Come ready to learn, ask questions, and ignite your activism for animals!**