Philosophy

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

Ce soir dans le cadre du cycle général, nous avons voté : **01 - "L'oeuvre au noir" de Marguerite Yourcenar** "En créant le personnage de Zénon, alchimiste et médecin du XVIe siècle, Marguerite Yourcenar, l’auteur des Mémoires d’Hadrien, ne raconte pas seulement le destin tragique d’un homme extraordinaire. C’est toute une époque qui revit dans son infinie richesse, comme aussi dans son âcre et brutale réalité ; un monde contrasté où s’affrontent le Moyen âge et la Renaissance, et où pointent déjà les temps modernes, monde dont Zénon est issu, mais dont peu à peu cet homme libre se dégage, et qui pour cette raison finira par le broyer..." Babelio **2 - "Les orphelins "d'Éric Vuillard** "...Soudain, le vide se fit en lui. Son petit corps se contracta tout entier, il trembla ; et, à cette minute, il sut qu’il serait toujours seul. Une terrible angoisse lui remonta par le bas du ventre. Il aperçut à contre-jour la gueule de Cahill, la mort lui parut proche, toute proche ! Sur sa joue, il sentit le soleil, son harmonie mortelle, sa beauté. Il eut envie de pleurer. Alors, les visages des soldats, des garçons vachers qui faisaient cercle autour de lui, s’évaporèrent dans le néant. Sa main se faufila jusqu’à l’arme, et il tira."Eric Vuillard ***On peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** Pour les présentations d'auteurs : * Thomas nous parlera de Marguerite Yourcenar * Mélodie nous fera une présentation d'Éric Vuillard ; Pour les Focus sur l'oeuvre : * Mélodie fait celui de "Les orphelins "; * J'ai oublié de noter le nom de celle ou celui qui fait le focus de L'Oeuvre au noir ***Comme toujours, on peut lire l'un ou les deux livres programmés.*** Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si sous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés, et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs d'être de la partie. Bonnes lectures, bonne semaine aussi ! Jelila

Profitons de la fête de la musique pour déambuler et photographier l’événement et ses participants. Proposition de programme que nous pourrons adapter : Rendez-vous à 19h20 **au milieu du Pont Marie** (4e arr.) pour écouter les groupes amateurs avec vue sur la Seine et l’Île Saint-Louis, puis nous marcherons 10 min vers l’**Île Saint-Louis** (rue Saint-Louis en l’Île) pour 20h45. À 21h45, nous irons à la **Place des Vosges** (5 min à pied) pour son cadre photogénique et ses musiciens. Enfin, à 23h00, nous terminerons **Place de la Bastille** (15 min à pied) pour les DJ sets et l’ambiance de foule.

Dans le cadre de la fête de la musique venez lire ou déclamer un texte, une poésie autour de la musique ou même une chanson dun auteur de votre choix à la French Guinguette 58 Rue Rambuteau. Vive la musique !

* Que diriez-vous d'une entrée dans l'été avec notre petite formule de "lecture plaisir" à haute voix ? On vous en rappelle le principe : Chacun apporte un extrait de roman qu'il chérit particulièrement, le lit à tous, puis, sur quelques indices, tente de faire deviner qui en est l'auteur/e, et enfin, s'il le souhaite, tente l'explication du pourquoi de cet attrait particulier pour ces mots partagés. Afin de jouer pleinement le jeu, chacun apporte le livre dont est issu l'extrait (5 pages max.) en masquant sa couverture et a en tête 2-3 choses notables ( ou plus ;) ) sur son auteur/e pour répondre aux questions des oreilles attentives qui chercheront son identité. **Inscription** Ne vous inscrivez, s’il vous plaît, que si vous êtes sûr/e d'être présent/e le jour J. et si vous avez un extrait chouchou (parce que beau/marquant/questionnant/drôle/troublant ...etc ... etc) à partager. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre et faire naître de nouvelles envies de lectures !

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

Cette semaine nous irons dessiner au Jardin d'agronomie tropicale, à Vincennes ! Apportez votre matériel de dessin, votre carnet de croquis et peut-être un tabouret pliable. Nous nous retrouverons à 14:30 à l'entrée du Jardin (voir repère google maps) . Nous nous retrouverons au même endroit á 17h pour aller prendre un café ensemble. Tout niveaux bienvenus. This week we will draw at the Jardin d'agronomie Tropicale, in Vincennes ! Bring your favourite drawing materials, your sketchbook and perhaps a folding stool if you have one. We will meet at 2:30pm in front of the entrance (see the google maps spot) . We will meet again at 5pm at the same spot to go to a cafe together.

Le Dissident Club et le Syndicat National des Journalistes CGT vous propose une conférence de presse a l'occasion du lancement de leur nouveau racistomètre lundi 22 juin à 18h00. Concu en partenariat avec l'association Ajar, cet outil est destiné à détecter et prévenir les situations de racisme envers les journalistes pour pouvoir lutter contre. Rejoignez nous pour en savoir plus! Les membres du SNJ CGT : Houda et Soraya (journalistes et membres de la direction du SNJCGT) Les membres de l'association Ajar (Sarah, Amine, Natn, etc.) 🗓️LUNDI 22 JUIN de 22H à 00H30 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée = 1 boisson 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

Come cool off this Sunday in the beautiful city of Bruges, known as the Venice of the North. 😎🚣‍♂️ Booking https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/june-21-2026-bruges/ Price: €45 for children and €50 for adults

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Retrouvons-nous pour cet film charmant, amusant et rafraîchissant Bande Annoncé : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veszTagaXik](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veszTagaXik) 🍻 Après la seance, pour celles et ceux qui le souhaitent, nous pourrons nous retrouver autour d’un verre à proximité. Letterboxd + Bande Annoncé : [https://letterboxd.com/film/jumanji/](https://letterboxd.com/film/jumanji/) Billetterie (Tarif plein 11,60 €) : [https://pariscinemagrandaction.cine.boutique/media/2341?showId=35687](https://pariscinemagrandaction.cine.boutique/media/2341?showId=35687) Tarif plein 11,60 € Fin prévue : 15h55 À très bientôt !

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Retrouvons-nous à l'Institut suédois pour célébrer à la fois Midsommar et la Fête de la musique dans le cadre paisible de son jardin. [https://www.paris.fr/evenements/midsommar-fete-de-la-musique-113076](https://www.paris.fr/evenements/midsommar-fete-de-la-musique-113076) **Au programme :** 17:00 / Ouverture des grilles 17:30 / Danses et chants traditionnels menés par Eskelina : 1re session à 17h30, 2e session à 18h30 19:30 / [Concert de Fågelle](https://paris.si.se/agenda/concert-fagelle/) 20:45 / [Concert de Sara Parkman](https://paris.si.se/agenda/concert-sara-parkman/) Fågelle et Sara Parkman sont deux artistes de la scène musicale suédoise contemporaine. Tout au long de la soirée, il sera également possible de profiter des spécialités et boissons proposées par le café FIKA. Une belle occasion de découvrir une tradition estivale suédoise au cœur de Paris. À très vite ! 🌼🌿

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.

Join the weight loss in Columbus group at the Scioto Audubon Park for an in person meeting. We'll meet to chat casually, talk about goals and enjoy one of Columbus's wonderful parks. We'll meet at one of the outdoor shelters, which is covered in case of rain, is close to some walking trails, and there's also a climbing gym that people can try out (my favorite past time) if people are interested. Let's meet and see where we can take things!

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

You can also join the meeting by Conference Call at (518) 263-8851.

This is not an event, but an announcement that we are accepting new members. If you'd like to pursue joining our group, please read the "about us" section and then write us at columbusmensgroup@gmail.com with a few paragraphs about yourself, what you'd like to experience in the group, and the contribution that you'd like to make. Thank you!

**💎 A Night of Columbus Speed Dating — Your Couch Is Invited** > It's speed dating, made comfortable — Columbus singles, your sofa, and Zoom doing all the heavy lifting. **It runs like this:** 🔹 Drop your details and zip through a quick personality quiz 🔹 Log into Zoom right at go-time 🔹 Cycle through short one-on-ones with Columbus singles 🔹 Check your inbox tomorrow — your matches will be waiting --- **Ready? Find your bracket and sign up:** 🔸 **Ages 18-32** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=engage-francophiles-in-cafe-conversation-circles&ar=18-32&face_v=3.0) 🔸 **Ages 30-46** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=engage-francophiles-in-cafe-conversation-circles&ar=30-46&face_v=3.0) 🔸 **Ages 40-58** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=engage-francophiles-in-cafe-conversation-circles&ar=40-58&face_v=3.0) 🔸 **Ages 55+** → [Claim your spot](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=574&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Columbus&groupurlname=engage-francophiles-in-cafe-conversation-circles&ar=55+&face_v=3.0) _Reminder: RSVP on Meetup doesn't get you a seat. You need to register through your age link and complete the quiz. Numbers are capped._ --- A room full of possibilities is just one link away. 🎵

Based on the novel Roadside Picnic, it is NO picnic, but rather one of the masterpieces of world cinema. Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 Soviet sci-fi classic, recounts the expedition of a writer and professor led by a mysterious guide called "The Stalker." to a futuristic wasteland called "The Zone." Dripping with existential dread, it continually presents strange occurrences that will have us debating the meaning of what we've just viewed right through the ending. *Stalker* (1979) can be streamed for free on HBOMax, the Criterion Channel or Kanopy. It's also available for rent on Amazon Prime and AppleTV. The Columbus Library has two copies on disc.