Consciousness

**Who:** Philosophy Social is a regular philosophical discussion group that is open to anyone with intellectual curiosity and would love to expand their horizons through dialogue. No previous philosophical experience necessary. **Where**: Nuuk coffee shop (ex Gruppetto) **Duration**: 90 min **What to expect**: *"Cogito Ergo Sum"* We are kicking off the series focusing on Descartes - Meditations on First Philosophy. We will have 7 sessions during which we will discuss specific sections with pre-defined questions/themes. If you miss one or some of the sessions? No problem - as long as you read the relevant section, do join us! **Details for first sync (out of 7):** Our First sync (out of 7) will focus on setting the context, Descartes' project, his intended audience, and his communication strategy by reading the Introduction/preface and the dedication to the theological faculty of the Sorbonne. ## Reading order 1. Optional: *Le Libraire au Lecteur* — “The Bookseller/Publisher to the Reader” Note: French publication context, not part of the core Latin sequence. 1. *Sapientissimis Clarissimisque Viris Sacrae Facultatis Theologiae Parisiensis Decano et Doctoribus* “Dedication to the Dean and Doctors of the Faculty of Theology of Paris” 1. *Praefatio ad Lectorem* “Preface to the Reader” 1. *Synopsis sex sequentium Meditationum* “Synopsis of the following six Meditations” **Discussion will focus on:** \* What Descartes aims to achieve with the Meditations. \* Why he addresses the Sorbonne and how he tries to win their support. \* Which parts of the introduction feel strategic, modern, or outdated today? **How it works:** 1. Check-in (5–10 min): Discuss what was difficult or striking in the reading. 1. Close reading (20–30 min): Read 1–2 key passages together and clarify terms. 1. Discussion (30–40 min): Use guiding questions and link abstract arguments to examples. 1. Wrap-up (5–10 min): Share one takeaway sentence and confirm reading for the next session. **House keeping rules:** We strive to offer a safe space for people to share thought-provoking conversations that will hopefully stay with you even after : ) **1\. Come prepared:** Read the relevant sections for the sync ahead of time **2\. Think for yourself** (no chatgpt take aways!) **3\. Every voice should be heard:** Don't cut people off but also ensure everyone speaks succinctly to ensure everyone has a chance to speak **4\. Keep it polite and civilized** \- It's not a debate competition to win\. **Want to continue the discussions even further?** No problem - join our WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HkrhazfVXolFUc2cjoCAv6?mode=gi_t

⚡ **Circle** by **AI & Coffee — Luxembourg's In-Person AI Community** AI is moving faster than any of us can keep up with alone. The best way to make sense of it — and stay ahead of it — is by getting in the same room as people who are just as obsessed with it as you are. That is exactly what AI & Coffee is about. We are bringing together Luxembourg's most curious, creative and driven minds for an afternoon of open, honest and energising conversations about artificial intelligence — not in theory, but in practice. No slides. No pitches. No pressure. Just real people, real ideas and real connections over great coffee. ☕🤖 *** 📅 **Sunday 7 June \| 15:00 – 17:00** 📍 **Haerz,** [44 Grand-Rue, 1660 Ville-Haute Luxembourg](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47954fcdf0e202e1:0x46088203fe8a3611?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) *** ☕ **What we will talk about** AI & Coffee is an open conversation — guided by curiosity and driven by the people in the room. Expect discussions around: * What is actually happening in AI right now — the real breakthroughs, the real hype * Tools, projects and experiments people are building and testing * Practical AI use cases across industries — finance, marketing, tech, healthcare and more * Ideas, feedback and fresh perspectives from people at different stages of their AI journey Feel free to bring your laptop if you want to show something you are working on. Some of the best conversations at our last event started with someone sharing their screen. 💡 *** 👥 **Who is this for?** Developers and engineers building with AI Founders and entrepreneurs exploring AI for their business Investors and mentors looking to understand what is coming Researchers and students at the forefront of AI Creatives experimenting with AI tools Corporate professionals curious about AI's impact on their industry And anyone who simply cannot stop thinking about where AI is heading If AI excites, challenges or intrigues you — you belong here. *** ✨ **What to expect** A warm, welcoming and relaxed atmosphere where everyone has a seat at the table. Our host will kick things off with a few conversation sparks and the latest AI highlights — then the rest is yours. Meet, talk, connect and exchange freely. No commitment. No agenda. No pressure. Just the kind of afternoon that leaves you energised, inspired and already looking forward to the next one. *** 🎉 **The only cost is your own coffee or drink.** Bring your curiosity, your ideas and an open mind — and let's keep building one of the most exciting AI communities in Luxembourg. 🇱🇺 👉 Register now — spots are limited and they go fast!

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

Dear all, Join us to discuss The Drama (2026 US) by Kristoffer Borgli as we follow a happily engaged couple dealing with an explosive confession. The discussion will be at Grand Hotel Cravat. NOTE: Please ensure to watch the film prior to the meeting.

Join us at **Body & Mind in Harmony 4** for a full-day wellness experience at Mamerhaff, where MobiGym will bring a dedicated **Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner** with CAROL Bike, EVOO from Ciccolella, ProLon, body composition insights, and practical healthspan strategies. ⚠️ **Important:** RSVP on Meetup is for community visibility only. **Official registration and payment are only through ViviBene:** [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) 🌿 **Summer Energy Reset: reconnect, recharge, and explore practical longevity tools.** We are happy to invite the **Biohacking & Longevity Luxembourg** community to join us at **Body & Mind in Harmony 4: Summer Energy Reset**, a full-day wellness experience dedicated to energy, balance, natural health, holistic wellbeing, and personal growth. The event will take place at **Mamerhaff, Luxembourg**, and will bring together wellbeing professionals, holistic practitioners, nutrition experts, workshops, healthy tastings, experiential activities, and inspiring conversations. As part of the event, **[MobiGym](https://www.mobigym.lu/)**[ ](https://www.mobigym.lu/)will be present with a dedicated **Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner**, where participants can discover how science-based training, nutrition, recovery, and biohacking can support healthspan. This fits perfectly with the mission of our Meetup community: exploring the art and science of taking control of our biology, improving performance, and making longevity more practical and accessible. The group is now officially positioned around **Biohacking & Longevity**, with a focus on healthspan, optimization, and practical tools for everyday life. *** # What You’ll Discover at the MobiGym Corner ## [🚴 CAROL Bike — AI-Powered REHIT](https://www.mobigym.lu/carol-bike) Experience and learn about the **CAROL Bike**, an AI-powered bike designed for **Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training**. We’ll explain how very short, structured high-intensity intervals can support cardiovascular fitness — one of the most important pillars of longevity. *** ## [🫒 EVOO from Ciccolella — Longevity Nutrition](https://www.mobigym.lu/blog/news-2/unlock-the-secret-to-longevity-with-high-quality-evoo-now-available-at-mobigym-10) Discover premium **Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Ciccolella** and why high-quality EVOO is a powerful daily ritual in a Mediterranean-inspired longevity lifestyle. We’ll discuss nutrition, polyphenols, cardiovascular health, and how small daily habits can support long-term wellbeing. *** ## [🌱 ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet](https://www.mobigym.lu/prolon) Learn more about **ProLon**, the Fasting Mimicking Diet, and how fasting-inspired strategies can be integrated into a broader longevity plan. We’ll discuss cellular renewal, metabolic reset, fasting mimicking, and how MobiGym supports clients through structured ProLon challenges. *** ## [📊 Body Composition & Longevity Insights](https://www.mobigym.lu/body-composition-analysis) We’ll also share how we use measurable data to guide healthspan strategies, including: * Body composition analysis * Muscle mass and fat mass tracking * Visceral fat insights * Metabolic age * Cardiovascular fitness * Strength and power markers At MobiGym, we focus especially on two key longevity pillars: ✅ **Cardiovascular fitness** ✅ **Strength & power** Because longevity is not only about living longer — it is about living stronger, more energized, and more independent. *** # Event Details 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 7 June 2026 🕥 **Time:** 10:30 – 17:00 📍 **Location:** Mamerhaff, 20 Rue Henri Kirpach, 8237 Mamer, Luxembourg 🎟️ **Ticket:** €30 🌐 **MobiGym info page:** [https://www.mobigym.lu/event/body-mind-in-harmony-4-summer-energy-reset-with-mobigym-longevity-biohacking-experience-15/register](https://www.mobigym.lu/event/body-mind-in-harmony-4-summer-energy-reset-with-mobigym-longevity-biohacking-experience-15/register) ⚠️ **Official registration only through ViviBene:** [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) *** # Important Registration Note Please note that clicking **Attend** on Meetup does **not** complete your registration for the event. Meetup RSVP helps us know who from the Biohacking & Longevity community is interested in joining, but the official ticket and payment must be completed through the ViviBene page: 👉 [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) *** # Who This Is For This event is ideal for you if you are interested in: * Biohacking * Longevity science * Healthspan and healthy aging * Energy optimization * Fasting and metabolic health * Cardiovascular fitness * Strength and power for longevity * Natural health and holistic wellbeing * Nutrition and recovery strategies * Meeting like-minded people in Luxembourg Whether you are already deep into biohacking or simply “bio-curious,” you are welcome. *** Come meet us at **Mamerhaff** for a day of learning, connection, and practical tools to reset your energy before summer. Visit the **MobiGym Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner**, ask questions, test your curiosity, and discover how small, science-based interventions can support your long-term vitality. **This is science. This is MobiGym.** See you there 🌿

📣 \*\*Nouvel atelier INEDIT dimanche 7 juin de 9h30 à 12h : "Découvrez les Couleurs qui vous font du bien"\*\*🌈 🆕 Un atelier 1**00% exclusif**, ludique et sensoriel car cette fois, vous vivrez l'expérience de **ressentir les couleurs** et d'identifier celles qui vous font du bien, que ce soit **pour vous apaiser, ou vous réénergiser.** 😮 Surprise : ce ne sont pas forcément celles auxquelles vous pensez ou qui attirent votre oeil en premier ! Puis vous **créerez votre peinture personnalisée** à partir de vos couleurs... 🎨 Ainsi vous pourrez continuer de **bénéficier des bienfaits de vos couleurs chez vous**, ou au travail, et à tout moment quand vous en aurez besoin (ou envie). **Les Couleurs peuvent vous aider** à vous recentrer, à vous apaiser et relâcher votre système nerveux (souvent sur-sollicité dans votre quotidien), vous donner un coup de peps, et bien d'autres choses encore. Pourquoi, comment ça marche❓ vous le découvrirez en atelier.. 😊 ➡️ Si vous sentez l'appel à découvrir cela, rejoignez-nous ! **📅 Dimanche 7 juin de 9h30 à 12h** Accueil : de 9h30 à 10h Atelier : de 10h à 12h 📍Lieu : **House of Coaching** 19 rue des Capucins L1313 Luxembourg **🎨 Matériel :** fourni en totalité. Et vous repartez avec votre référentiel de couleurs personnalisé, et votre oeuvre peinte. € Tarif : 40€ (paiement par Payconic ou virement) 👉🏻**Inscription obligatoire** : Pour vous inscrire : envoyez moi un message privé ou un message au +352 661 175 598 ***Attention*** : il reste seulement quelques places ! Au plaisir de vous guider dans cette expérience inédite, **Amélie Leguay** Coach en épanouissement Personnel et Professionnel *Remettez des Couleurs dans votre Vie !* 👉🏻Pour en savoir plus sur cet atelier et les évènements à venir : https://lnkd.in/d-jYBYxC

Join us at **Body & Mind in Harmony 4** for a full-day wellness experience at Mamerhaff, where MobiGym will bring a dedicated **Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner** with CAROL Bike, EVOO from Ciccolella, ProLon, body composition insights, and practical healthspan strategies. ⚠️ **Important:** RSVP on Meetup is for community visibility only. **Official registration and payment are only through ViviBene:** [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) 🌿 **Summer Energy Reset: reconnect, recharge, and explore practical longevity tools.** We are happy to invite the **Biohacking & Longevity Luxembourg** community to join us at **Body & Mind in Harmony 4: Summer Energy Reset**, a full-day wellness experience dedicated to energy, balance, natural health, holistic wellbeing, and personal growth. The event will take place at **Mamerhaff, Luxembourg**, and will bring together wellbeing professionals, holistic practitioners, nutrition experts, workshops, healthy tastings, experiential activities, and inspiring conversations. As part of the event, **[MobiGym](https://www.mobigym.lu/)**[ ](https://www.mobigym.lu/)will be present with a dedicated **Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner**, where participants can discover how science-based training, nutrition, recovery, and biohacking can support healthspan. This fits perfectly with the mission of our Meetup community: exploring the art and science of taking control of our biology, improving performance, and making longevity more practical and accessible. The group is now officially positioned around **Biohacking & Longevity**, with a focus on healthspan, optimization, and practical tools for everyday life. *** # What You’ll Discover at the MobiGym Corner ## [🚴 CAROL Bike — AI-Powered REHIT](https://www.mobigym.lu/carol-bike) Experience and learn about the **CAROL Bike**, an AI-powered bike designed for **Reduced Exertion High-Intensity Training**. We’ll explain how very short, structured high-intensity intervals can support cardiovascular fitness — one of the most important pillars of longevity. *** ## [🫒 EVOO from Ciccolella — Longevity Nutrition](https://www.mobigym.lu/blog/news-2/unlock-the-secret-to-longevity-with-high-quality-evoo-now-available-at-mobigym-10) Discover premium **Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Ciccolella** and why high-quality EVOO is a powerful daily ritual in a Mediterranean-inspired longevity lifestyle. We’ll discuss nutrition, polyphenols, cardiovascular health, and how small daily habits can support long-term wellbeing. *** ## [🌱 ProLon Fasting Mimicking Diet](https://www.mobigym.lu/prolon) Learn more about **ProLon**, the Fasting Mimicking Diet, and how fasting-inspired strategies can be integrated into a broader longevity plan. We’ll discuss cellular renewal, metabolic reset, fasting mimicking, and how MobiGym supports clients through structured ProLon challenges. *** ## [📊 Body Composition & Longevity Insights](https://www.mobigym.lu/body-composition-analysis) We’ll also share how we use measurable data to guide healthspan strategies, including: * Body composition analysis * Muscle mass and fat mass tracking * Visceral fat insights * Metabolic age * Cardiovascular fitness * Strength and power markers At MobiGym, we focus especially on two key longevity pillars: ✅ **Cardiovascular fitness** ✅ **Strength & power** Because longevity is not only about living longer — it is about living stronger, more energized, and more independent. *** # Event Details 📅 **Date:** Sunday, 7 June 2026 🕥 **Time:** 10:30 – 17:00 📍 **Location:** Mamerhaff, 20 Rue Henri Kirpach, 8237 Mamer, Luxembourg 🎟️ **Ticket:** €30 🌐 **MobiGym info page:** [https://www.mobigym.lu/event/body-mind-in-harmony-4-summer-energy-reset-with-mobigym-longevity-biohacking-experience-15/register](https://www.mobigym.lu/event/body-mind-in-harmony-4-summer-energy-reset-with-mobigym-longevity-biohacking-experience-15/register) ⚠️ **Official registration only through ViviBene:** [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) *** # Important Registration Note Please note that clicking **Attend** on Meetup does **not** complete your registration for the event. Meetup RSVP helps us know who from the Biohacking & Longevity community is interested in joining, but the official ticket and payment must be completed through the ViviBene page: 👉 [https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647](https://www.vivibenelux.lu/eng/shop/prodotto/1108647) *** # Who This Is For This event is ideal for you if you are interested in: * Biohacking * Longevity science * Healthspan and healthy aging * Energy optimization * Fasting and metabolic health * Cardiovascular fitness * Strength and power for longevity * Natural health and holistic wellbeing * Nutrition and recovery strategies * Meeting like-minded people in Luxembourg Whether you are already deep into biohacking or simply “bio-curious,” you are welcome. *** Come meet us at **Mamerhaff** for a day of learning, connection, and practical tools to reset your energy before summer. Visit the **MobiGym Longevity & Biohacking Experience Corner**, ask questions, test your curiosity, and discover how small, science-based interventions can support your long-term vitality. **This is science. This is MobiGym.** See you there 🌿

📣 \*\*Nouvel atelier INEDIT dimanche 7 juin de 9h30 à 12h : "Découvrez les Couleurs qui vous font du bien"\*\*🌈 🆕 Un atelier 1**00% exclusif**, ludique et sensoriel car cette fois, vous vivrez l'expérience de **ressentir les couleurs** et d'identifier celles qui vous font du bien, que ce soit **pour vous apaiser, ou vous réénergiser.** 😮 Surprise : ce ne sont pas forcément celles auxquelles vous pensez ou qui attirent votre oeil en premier ! Puis vous **créerez votre peinture personnalisée** à partir de vos couleurs... 🎨 Ainsi vous pourrez continuer de **bénéficier des bienfaits de vos couleurs chez vous**, ou au travail, et à tout moment quand vous en aurez besoin (ou envie). **Les Couleurs peuvent vous aider** à vous recentrer, à vous apaiser et relâcher votre système nerveux (souvent sur-sollicité dans votre quotidien), vous donner un coup de peps, et bien d'autres choses encore. Pourquoi, comment ça marche❓ vous le découvrirez en atelier.. 😊 ➡️ Si vous sentez l'appel à découvrir cela, rejoignez-nous ! **📅 Dimanche 7 juin de 9h30 à 12h** Accueil : de 9h30 à 10h Atelier : de 10h à 12h 📍Lieu : **House of Coaching** 19 rue des Capucins L1313 Luxembourg **🎨 Matériel :** fourni en totalité. Et vous repartez avec votre référentiel de couleurs personnalisé, et votre oeuvre peinte. € Tarif : 40€ (paiement par Payconic ou virement) 👉🏻**Inscription obligatoire** : Pour vous inscrire : envoyez moi un message privé ou un message au +352 661 175 598 ***Attention*** : il reste seulement quelques places ! Au plaisir de vous guider dans cette expérience inédite, **Amélie Leguay** Coach en épanouissement Personnel et Professionnel *Remettez des Couleurs dans votre Vie !* 👉🏻Pour en savoir plus sur cet atelier et les évènements à venir : https://lnkd.in/d-jYBYxC

An ink painting workshop, an ancient art practiced on rice paper or silk, which combines elegance, tradition, and artistic expression through slow and meditative gestures. You will be guided by Yemin Yin, a recognized artist trained in London and Canton. Her ink paintings are found in collections worldwide. This experience includes: • A guided 2-hour workshop to discover the timeless elegance of ink painting in a small group • With all the materials provided (ink, brushes, rice paper) • A premium floral tea served throughout the session • Chinese pastries (light dim sum style) • Your artwork to take home €49 / person No experience required.

Learn to make authentic Chinese dumplings from scratch! Join us for a hands-on dumpling workshop, where you'll learn the art of Chinese dumpling making, from preparing the filling to folding techniques and cooking. No experience needed, just bring your appetite. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN • How to prepare two classic fillings: chicken & vegetable • Traditional folding techniques • Pan-frying & boiling — two ways to cook your dumplings WHAT'S INCLUDED • All ingredients & equipment provided • Hands-on guidance in a small group setting • Eat your freshly cooked dumplings on the spot / take away Price: €35 per person Children: €19

Outdoor calisthenics workouts are a fantastic way to build strength, improve fitness, and enjoy the great outdoors 😁🦾 Calisthenics is a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance, and mobility. It’s a workout that relies on body weight with little or no equipment. In fact, almost all common bodyweight exercises are considered calisthenics exercises. Some examples include: - airsquats - pushups - pullups - frogstand -handstand -musclup -backlever aso 😁 Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced athlete, calisthenics provides a holistic approach to fitness. 🏋️‍♂️💪

Hello Friends! Another "religious" event takes place this weekend: A food truck festival in Weiler-la-Tour! Thanks for the anonymous tip (guess who ;) There is a short local trail that I extended based on what several maps showed me as available; let's see whether the paths exist or whether we get lost and will live in the forest forever :) Depending on the time and our speed, we can use or skip 3 possible extensions to make sure that we arrive at the food truck festival right on time. Around halfway, we will do a short munch-break, no real lunch-break, because the food comes in the end from the trucks :) The hike will end at the elementary school, where the food trucks will wait for us. **Meeting Point:** We will meet near the bus stop "Pekebierg", in Weiler. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yqYgrvLssySHrtM18 We will start right after the bus arrives. **Public Transport:** You can take Bus 424 from "Gare Centrale Routiere" (in front of the central train station), leaving at 9:30 towards Waldbredimus. The bus will arrive in Weiler at 9:48, we will start the hike right after that. **Carpool:** If you can offer a seat or look for one, here's the link to the carpool: https://groupcarpool.com/t/i4j6kp There should be parking available along the main street or along "Rue des Roses", but please calculate 5 minutes extra! **Please note:** It's tick season, be careful, use some repelling product, and check yourself after the hike. Last time someone reported 3 ticks alone on one person! As usual: The hike is at your own risk, and please take enough water for yourself. Looking forward to hiking with you! Jens

Join a relaxed women’s visit to one of the most beautiful wineries in Luxembourg during its open house 🥂 We will meet at Remich Gare and walk to the winery (20min walk) About the event: https://www.bentz.lu/en/nos-evenements The 2025 vintage impresses with intense aromas, beautiful ripeness and a fresh balance. The wines display vibrant fruit, elegance and precision, already promising to become an outstanding Luxembourg vintage. Alongside the tasting, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy our elegant premises, beautiful terraces and idyllic park. Tartes flambées will also be available. Free entry. / No reservation required. Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted. Thank you for your understanding. https://maps.app.goo.gl/v5qVcUngPbFR348E9?g_st=ic — Instagram @herluxembourg https://www.instagram.com/herluxembourg?igsh=eHhlb2dmYm44dGVi&utm_source=qr

**The Soul Remembers What the Mind Forgets with Sister Jenna** In honor of **Dadi Prakashmani**, whose life embodied deep spiritual awareness and the power of remembrance, this special evening invites us to look beyond the limits of the mind and reconnect with the truth of the soul. Through a heartfelt sharing of walking alongside Sister Gita during her journey with Alzheimer’s, we will gently explore what remains when memory begins to fade. While the mind may forget names, places, and moments… the soul continues to hold love, impressions, and a quiet knowing that cannot be erased. Held during **Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month**, this reflective gathering offers space to: * See beyond the fear of memory loss * Discover the deeper identity of the self as a soul * Find meaning, patience, and growth through caregiving * Experience the power of love that remains constant This is not just a talk, it is a moment to pause, reflect, and remember who we truly are. Even when the mind forgets… the soul remembers. Sun., June 7th, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/KwXdf](https://shorturl.at/KwXdf)

Join the NoVa Psychedelic Meetup group for a chill happy hour and dinner meetup! Come connect with friendly, open-minded people, share conversation, and enjoy a welcoming evening together. Everyone is welcome. This is a great chance to build community, meet others in the area, and enjoy good food and drinks in a casual setting. Feel free to bring a friend. We hope to see you there! **Details:** Date: Tuesday, June 16 Time: 5:55 PM to ? Location: Ozzie's Good Eats 11880 Grand Commons Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030

Join us for conversations that go beyond small talk, diving into topics like the shifting nature of spirituality, the challenges and joys of midlife transitions, the impact of culture and capitalism, and the search for meaning in art, travel, and daily life. Our gatherings are about genuine, thought-provoking dialogue, with no set leader or strict agenda—just an open space to share ideas, perspectives, and experiences that matter to us. The direction of the discussion is shaped by everyone who shows up, making each event unique and enriching. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others who are also seeking deeper conversations. Let the conversation flow from topic to topic. Optional questions are listed below.

Optional Questions: Life Stages & Transitions

1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging?
2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists?
3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about?

Optional Questions: Identity After the Roles

4. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you?
5. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed?
6. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted?

Optional Questions: AI & Being Human

7. What human experiences will AI never truly understand?
8. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do?
9. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated?

Optional Questions: Belief & Meaning

10. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space?
11. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live?
12. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self?

Optional Questions: The Modern Psyche

13. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have?
14. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire?
15. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept?

Optional Questions: Work & Purpose

16. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you?
17. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors?
18. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years?

Optional Questions: Relationships & Connection

19. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why?
20. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best?
21. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others?

Optional Questions: Time & Mortality

22. What are you running out of time to say or do?
23. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite?
24. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail?

Optional Questions: Society & Culture

25. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense?
26. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing?
27. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years?

Optional Questions: Personal Philosophy

28. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way?
29. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out
30. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

**The Neural Revolution Is Happening Right Now — Are You Plugged In?** Imagine typing with your thoughts. Steering a robotic limb with a neural signal. Lifting depression by stimulating a single brain circuit. Loading a skill straight into memory. This isn't science fiction. It's happening in labs, clinics, and startups around the world — and the DC region, home to NIH, the BRAIN Initiative, and DARPA's neural-interface programs, is one of the places it's being funded and built. **This Event Is for You If…** * ✅ You're a **technologist** curious about the computing paradigm beyond screens and keyboards * ✅ You work in **healthcare** and want to see how neural interfaces will reshape patient care * ✅ You're an **entrepreneur** hunting the next real opportunity in deep tech * ✅ You're a **researcher** looking to plug into the broader BCI ecosystem * ✅ You're simply **fascinated** by where neuroscience and technology collide * ✅ You **missed our last meetup** and want to reconnect with the community **Why That List Makes Us Unique in DC** Read it again. A technologist, a clinician, a founder, a researcher, and the merely curious — in the same room, on the same afternoon. That mix is the whole point, and it's what no other event in the region offers. Neuroscience conferences are built for neuroscientists. AI meetups are built for engineers. Healthcare summits are built for clinicians. Each one serves a single silo. Brain computing doesn't live in any one of those silos — it lives in the overlap. So we built the one community in DC dedicated to that overlap: a place where the person decoding neural signals can talk to the person who'll commercialize the device, who can talk to the clinician who'll put it in front of a patient. **What You'll Walk Away With** This isn't just another tech meetup. Because of who's in the room, you get: * **Frontline insight** from people actively decoding neural signals * **Direct access** to the scientists, engineers, and founders pushing BCI forward — not a panel behind a rope line * **Hands-on work** with real neural data and BCI systems * **Career connections** in one of the fastest-growing fields in tech * **First looks** at breakthrough research before it reaches mainstream media **The Stakes Are Real** We're at an inflection point. The next decade decides whether brain-computer interfaces *expand* human potential or *deepen* inequality — whether they're built in the open or behind closed doors, whether the benefits are shared or hoarded. Your voice, your expertise, your perspective shapes which future we get. **Join the Minds Shaping Tomorrow** This is your entry point into the neural-interface revolution — your chance to stand alongside the researchers reading neural code, the engineers building the interfaces, the clinicians treating patients, and the founders bringing it all to market. **Saturday, June 13 · 12:00–3:00 PM** isn't just a meetup. It's the one place in DC where all of those people come together around brain computing. **Come curious. Leave connected. Return transformed.** Because the future of human-computer interaction isn't happening *to* you — it's happening *with* you.

**Join us in Falls Church for conversations that go beyond small talk.** Higher Grounds – Falls Church is where this growing network of gatherings began: a space for thoughtful, authentic dialogue about what matters most. Whether we’re exploring the nature of happiness, the challenges and possibilities of midlife, spirituality, culture, capitalism, parenting, or the role of art and travel in a meaningful life, every conversation is shaped by the people in the room. There’s no set leader or rigid agenda—just a shared commitment to listen as much as we speak. We start with brief introductions focused on what makes you *you* (not your LinkedIn bio), then dive straight into whatever is on people’s minds. The direction of each meetup emerges organically, making every event unique. MANDATORY: PLEASE REVIEW OUR COMMUNITY GUIDELINES IN THE GROUP DESCRIPTION. Everyone is expected to engage in respectful conversations and listen deeply as well as share. We have a zero tolerance policy of sexual harassment and hate speech. Come ready to share, reflect, and connect with others in Falls Church who are also seeking deeper conversations. **Suggested Questions: Life Stages & Transitions** 1. What did you think you'd have figured out by now that you're still completely winging? 2. When did you realize your parents' advice was for a world that no longer exists? 3. What are you finally old enough to stop pretending to care about? **Suggested Questions: Identity After the Roles** 1. Who are you when nobody needs anything from you? 2. What dream keeps resurfacing even though the "practical" time has passed? 3. How do you handle having the freedom you always said you wanted? **Suggested Questions: AI & Being Human** 1. What human experiences will AI never truly understand? 2. If machines handled all your have-to's, what would you actually do? 3. What becomes more precious as everything becomes automated? **Suggested Questions: Belief & Meaning** 1. What certainties have you given up, and what rushed in to fill that space? 2. How has knowing someone who died changed how you live? 3. What do you believe now that would shock your younger self? **Suggested Questions: The Modern Psyche** 1. What anxiety do you carry that previous generations didn't have? 2. Which of your survival strategies are you ready to retire? 3. What uncomfortable truth about happiness did it take you years to accept? **Suggested Questions: Work & Purpose** 1. When did you stop believing that your job would complete you? 2. What would you do for work if money and status weren't factors? 3. How has your definition of "making it" changed over the years? **Suggested Questions: Relationships & Connection** 1. What relationship dynamic do you keep recreating, and why? 2. When did you realize your parents were just people trying their best? 3. What kind of loneliness doesn't go away even when you're with others? **Suggested Questions: Time & Mortality** 1. What are you running out of time to say or do? 2. How differently do you spend your time knowing it's finite? 3. What will you regret not trying, even if you fail? **Suggested Questions: Society & Culture** 1. What social convention do you follow even though it makes no sense? 2. Which generation do you understand least, and what might you be missing? 3. What aspect of how we live now will seem insane in 20 years? **Suggested Questions: Personal Philosophy** 1. What rule for life did you create after learning something the hard way? 2. When did you stop believing that everyone else had it figured out 3. What paradox about life have you learned to live with?

***\*Both In-Person & Private Live-Streaming*** **The word anatta** – which means no permanently abiding self – is at the very heart and core of Buddhist meditation practice, yet it is one of its most misunderstood concepts. **When we explore anatta** through our meditation practice, it doesn’t mean we’re trying to get rid of who we are; it means we’re becoming more and more willing to see through the small, false, often negative ideas or beliefs of what we call “self.” **In actuality,** we are so much bigger than who or what we think we are. In fact, we are not only vast, but constantly fluid and changing: new in each moment, and dying in each moment … much like waves on the ocean. **During this silent meditation retreat,** we’ll be exploring anatta through various teachings, along with meditations designed to help us loosen our tenacious grip on the ego and sense of “self,” so that we can experience more freedom, peace, and ease in our lives. **The format will include** both guided and silent meditation, a dharma talk, and walking meditation both inside and on the lovely, spacious church grounds. Lunch will be in silence, and participants are asked to bring their own. **We’ll be gathering for our retreat on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m** in the beautiful St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, VA. The peaceful interior is filled with large bright windows overlooking the great lawn and a canopy of trees. The expansive grounds include a special labyrinth, and many natural places to sit and walk. **The format will include both guided and silent meditation**, a dharma talk, and walking meditation both inside and on the lovely, spacious church grounds. Lunch will be in silence, and participants are asked to bring their own. **THE TEACHER:** Shell Fischer, founder and guiding teacher of Mindful Shenandoah (**[www.mindfulvalley.com](http://www.mindfulvalley.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVFptRkN5cmpUVW9NWnlUaQEe04iYiwuuRDHGb8miRSO1_bG8Pdo-W2qefvsF41ER-Wr-PKZ7WKNnD_q03mg_aem_Hqz8SeHgbqFCh-0cegrr6Q)**) offers more than 30 years of extensive mindfulness training, study, and teaching. She is a Buddhist teacher, trained in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition at Naropa University – the nation’s leading contemplative university – and in the Theravadan Vipassana (Insight) tradition by Dr. Tara Brach – one of the world’s foremost Insight teachers. She is a graduate of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher-training program led by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and the Stress Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Prior to teaching, Shell wrote about mindfulness and yoga for national magazines. **While offering the teachings of Insight Meditation**, Shell places great emphasis on the metta (loving-kindness) practices. Her hope is to guide you in nurturing even more kindness and compassion for yourself, others, and for all the situations you find yourself in throughout your life, through the heart-teachings and practices of mindfulness meditation. **Shell warmly welcomes the inclusion and participation** of people of diverse identities, including those of all races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, classes, religions, abilities, and ages … with the aspiration that all feel welcome, safe, and respected as we practice together in community. **When:** Sat., June 13, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (also available online) **Where:** St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066 **Fee:** $85 in-person/$40 online **[LEARN MORE HERE](https://www.mindfulvalley.com/retreats/june-13-2026-meditation-retreat-no-self-no-problem-exploring-anatta/)** ## Attendees 2 [Host](https://www.meetup.com/members/3560274) [Shell Fischer](https://www.meetup.com/members/3560274) [Organizer](https://www.meetup.com/members/3560274) [Chloe](https://www.meetup.com/members/6537118) [Member](https://www.meetup.com/members/6537118) ## Photos 0 No photos for now! 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More to come, but TL;DR first at my place Rock Band upstairs with other video/board games downstairs, then moving to karaoke sometime around 6 or 7 PM! Probably at Breakers in Herndon, but also considering P.J. Skidoo's in Fairfax. Will update when we're locked in! Regular details for meetup at the house below! **Both primary COVID-19 vaccinations are REQUIRED to enter. No vax, no entry. No exceptions.** Please preferably share your vaccine status in the #vaccine channel on our Discord, either via [https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhapps/f?p=545:1](https://vase.vdh.virginia.gov/vdhapps/f?p=545:1) or photograph of your vaccine card. If you're not comfortable sharing your status online, you can also physically bring your card. Dave & Buster's is fair game but I do ask that you mask if possible if you're not vaccinated. Attendees come at their own risk. 1. **Both primary COVID-19 vaccinations are REQUIRED to enter.** No vax, no entry. No exceptions. 2. **IF you are up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations** (meaning you either received your primary doses between two weeks and two months prior to the meetup, OR a bivalent vaccine), then masks are OPTIONAL. 3. **If you received your primary COVID-19 vaccine doses but are not up to date,** then you are REQUIRED to wear a mask. (This includes eating or drinking; please exit before you remove your mask to eat or drink, and secure it back on before reentering). Feel free to ask Courtney any questions about the above. Please preferably share your vaccine status in the #vaccine channel on our Discord, or if you're not comfortable doing so you can physically bring a vaccination card. In terms of setup, I have a TV for videos and general gaming, a monitor in a different room for smaller games, let's plays, and streaming, and a projector in the loft for movies and larger games requiring more space like Dance Dance Revolution, Just Dance, and Guitar Hero/Rock Band. For consoles I have PlayStations 2 through 4 plus a PS TV, Wii/Wii U, Switch, and PC. I often move my consoles around (either for let's play or streaming purposes or to bring them other places), so if you can't find what you're looking for just ask. I don't own any XBox consoles but you're welcome to bring yours if you'd like! Extra consoles, controllers, games, and screens are always welcome; just let me know in advance if you're able so we can plan for it. :) My game & console/controller list is here: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LvIAgla39HtYpx9PLf6AaVj7DI3i7ypox8qSj23SCo/edit?usp=drivesdk](https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LvIAgla39HtYpx9PLf6AaVj7DI3i7ypox8qSj23SCo/edit?usp=drivesdk) When you arrive please park in a space that does NOT have a number; if those aren't available we have lots of open street parking within the Penderbrook community (I'm right in the middle so either side is cool; parking on Center Way or the middle of Penderbrook Drive is best) but please don't park on a yellow curb or you might be towed! You'll want to turn onto Golf RIDGE, and then onto Golf TEE where I'm the first house on the left. When you enter walk all the way up and to the right; look for the Super Mario Bros. doormat. I'm about 10 driving minutes from the Vienna/Fairfax metro station. Please follow the group's rules & guidelines below: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PS-UUkkFQ1JDaMp7pCTSGMu2Rqm58X7srdCzhN0Y-xA/edit?usp=drivesdk](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PS-UUkkFQ1JDaMp7pCTSGMu2Rqm58X7srdCzhN0Y-xA/edit?usp=drivesdk) I also have a few more guidelines, but they're pretty easy to follow: 1. Gaming equipment are not toys. Please be responsible with other people's controllers, consoles, games, furniture, etc. Accidents happen, but if you continuously break things you won't be allowed to use people's equipment. 2. Try and keep a positive atmosphere. A lot of people attend the group to escape from their daily lives. Don't feel like you need to leave your problems at the door, everyone needs to vent once in a while, but please attempt to not do so the whole meetup. We're here to have fun after all, so try and keep it that way! <3