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May 27 | Pause. Reflect. Release. A Guided Healing Circle & Fire Release
đż Pause. Reflect. Release.
**A Guided Healing Circle & Fire Release Experience**
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Wednesday, 27 May 2026
đ 7:00 PM â 9:00 PM
đ RYVE
Level 1, 38 Shafton St, Huntingdale VIC 3166
## A gentle space to slow down and reconnect
In the busyness of life, we carry so much quietly within us.
Unspoken thoughts. Old emotions. Stress, grief, or experiences weâve never fully processed.
We keep goingâoften without giving ourselves the space to truly pause.
This evening is an invitation to slow down.
To breathe.
To reconnect with yourself.
And if you feel readyâto gently release what no longer serves you.
## What to expect
This is a small, guided healing circle designed to feel calm, safe, and supportive.
⢠Gentle grounding and guided reflection
⢠Simple sensory awareness practices
⢠A calm and welcoming group environment
⢠Optional sharing (no pressure to speak)
⢠A symbolic fire release experience
No prior experience is needed.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
## đĽ Fire Release Experience
Toward the end of the evening, youâll be invited (if you choose) to take part in a symbolic fire release.
You may write down something youâre ready to let go ofâ
a past story, emotional weight, fear, or something youâve been quietly carrying.
As it burns, it becomes a moment of intention:
to release, to shift, and to move forward.
Many people describe this moment as grounding, emotional, and deeply liberating.
## A gentle, grounded approach
Throughout the evening, weâll explore simple awareness practicesâconnecting with your body, your breath, your emotions, and your inner sense of clarity.
Thereâs nothing you need to âget right.â
Just come as you are and experience the space in your own way.
## A safe and supportive space
There is no pressure to share.
You are welcome to simply sit, listen, and be present.
This is not therapy or counselling,
but a guided space for reflection, awareness, and connection.
## Hosted by Vivienne Vu
Through her work with Kismetrix \| True Connection\, Vivienne creates spaces for presence\, emotional awareness\, and meaningful human connection\.
## Important Notes
⢠Small, intimate group to maintain a safe environment
⢠Optional participation in all activities
⢠Please arrive on time to respect the group experience
## Limited spots available
This is an intimate experience and spaces are intentionally limited.
## By attending
You acknowledge this is a guided wellbeing experience and not a substitute for medical, psychological, or therapeutic treatment.
From social clubs to strategyâunleashing true business value from communities.
Rebecka Isaksson and Lukas WĂźnsch will give some impulses on and thereafter moderate a lively discussion to Communities of Practice (CoPs). The goal of the session would be to demonstrate and discuss how Communities of Practices can evolve beyond simple âsocial clubsâ to become engines of strategic value. The impulse outlines the basics of effective CoPs, showing how they enhance innovation, creativity, employee wellbeing, and, ultimately, organisational productivity and profitability. The speakers will make very sure to properly blend the basic input re Communities of Practice with their practical experience from Community work across sectors.
**Expected outcomes**
Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of what makes Communities of Practice truly effective - and how they can evolve from informal social groups into engines of strategic value. Through a mix of practical impulses and a lively, moderated discussion, the session will unpack how CoPs strengthen innovation, creativity, wellbeing, and organizational performance. Attendees will gain concrete insights grounded in realâworld community work across sectors, leaving with actionable ideas for building and sustaining Communities of Practice that actually make a difference
**Speaker Bios**
"Rebecka Isaksson is the Founder of KnowFlow Value and a Content AI & M365 Knowledge Strategist who helps organizations cut through content chaos and build knowledge practices that hold up in realâworld collaboration. A Microsoft MVP and former Director of Knowledge Management at Microsoft HQ, she brings more than 15 years of experience in designing governance and knowledge strategies that stay resilient long after the slide decks are closed. She hosts the Knowledge Fika podcast, where she blends Swedish fika with sharp, practical conversations on AI, collaboration, and knowledge in M365. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP in 2024, she continues championing ethical, humanâcentric approaches to AI adoption that move organizations forward without losing the plot.
"Lukas WĂźnsch is a Knowledge Strategy and Organizational Development Leader who helps organizations build knowledge ecosystems and communities of practice that actually work in realâworld conditions. At MHP (global IT consultancy and subsidiary of Porsche AG), he focuses on strengthening knowledge flows, maturing communities, and designing service portfolios that scale in dynamic market environments without collapsing under cultural or structural friction. He writes regularly on the dynamics of effective knowledge work - from cultural debt to community leadership to the interplay between strategy and knowledge. Lukas is known for his clear, grounded perspective on what truly enables knowledge to move, grow, and create value inside complex organizations."
If you want to get up to speed on this topics before the meeting, jump on the [Knowledge Fika podcast and have a listen here](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-31-from-knowledge-silos-to-engage-how-communities/id1744394778?i=1000758048806).
**Session Details:**
* **Date & Time:** 6:00pm AEDST, Fourth Wednesday of each month
* **Format:** Virtual session on Teams
* **Agenda:**
* 6-6:30 pm networking
* 6:30-7:45pm exploration of the topic
* 7:45-8pm wrap up
* 8pm dinner for those interested.
KMLF has run monthly, almost uninterrupted since 1998, serving the Victorian Knowledge Management community with close ties to Change Mgt, Records Mgt, Information Governance and Academic communities.
Wednesday Night Chill Run
Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends!
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Melbourne AWS User Group #159 - May 2026
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**Wednesday, 27 May**
đ **NAB Events Hub â 395 Bourke Street, Melbourne**
â° **Food at 6:00 pm, talks from 6:30 pm (with live stream)**
We're fresh from the excitement of **AWS Summit Sydney**, and the energy is still high! This month, weâre keeping that momentum alive by bringing a piece of the Summit back to Melbourne, alongside an inspiring journey of a cloud newcomer.
This month, weâre following the path from a first-ever cloud deployment to managing complex, event-driven IoT systems. Whether youâre just starting your cloud journey or looking to refine how you monitor production-scale data platforms, thereâs something here for you.
**This monthâs lineup features:**
* **Nolan Cui**, sharing his authentic "From Zero to First Deploy" journey, highlighting the lessons learned and mistakes made during his first steps into the cloud.
* **Matthew Gillard**, presenting an extended version of his **AWS Summit Sydney** talk on data observability, specifically focusing on practical patterns for event-driven IoT platforms.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: đĽ **Mantel Group** â Gold Sponsor, đĽ **Cevo** â Silver Sponsor, đ **NAB** â Venue Sponsor.
The event will be live-streamed on YouTube as always.
đď¸ **Agenda**
* **6:00 pm** â Food & Socialising
* **6:30 pm** â Introductions
* **6:40 pm** â Whatâs New in AWS
* **6:55 pm** â **From Zero to First Deploy: My AWS Beginner Journey** (Level 100); Speaker: **Nolan Cui**
* **7:20 pm** â **Data Observability Without the Pain** (Level 200); Speaker: **Matthew Gillard**
* **7:55 pm** â Marketplace (Whoâs Hiring)
* **8:00 pm** â Networking + Close
đ¤ **Talk Details**
**From Zero to First Deploy: My AWS Beginner Journey**
**Speaker:** Nolan Cui **Level:** 100
Nolan is still quite new to AWS, but his passion for cloud tech has led him from "just exploring" to building his first working cloud setup. In this lightning talk, he walks through his first hands-on experiences, the mistakes he made, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. Nolan will also briefly touch on how he plans to apply these lessons by moving oward a fully serverless design for his upcoming real-world projects.
**Data Observability Without the Pain: 3 practical patterns from a production IoT platform**
**Speaker:** Matthew Gillard **Level:** 200
Modern IoT platforms are inherently data platforms. When events flow through APIs, queues, Lambda functions, and device networks, tracing a single event can become a nightmare. This fast-paced talk provides three practical observability patterns drawn from building and operating a production healthcare IoT platform that processes tens of thousands of events daily.
Using **OpenTelemetry**, **AWS X-Ray**, and **Honeycomb**, Matt will explore techniques for gaining visibility into asynchronous event pipelines and correlating activity across distributed services. Youâll leave with concrete patterns you can apply immediately to your own event-driven systems.
> **Note:** This is an extended, deep-dive version of the talk Matt is presenting at **AWS Summit Sydney**!
đ **Want to Speak at a Future Meetup?**
Weâre always looking for new speakers and believe everyone has an interesting talk waiting to be shared.
If youâd like to present at a future event, reach out at the meetup or via our website:
đ [https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/](https://melb.awsug.org.au/speak/)
Flinders Lane Toastmasters
Come join us and practise public speaking! All levels are welcome.
Take the first step to overcome your fears, build confidence and learn to speak with impact in a friendly, supportive and encouraging environment.
Start you public speaking journey with us now to improve your communications skills and elevate all aspects of your life.
Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can settle everyone in for a 5.30pm start. See you soon!
Watch Obsession at Village Southland
### Obsession
MA15
1hr 48mins
Horror
*After breaking the mysterious âOne Wish Willowâ to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for.*
###### Session
Wednesday, May 27 ⢠Southland, Cheltenham
07:00pm
Europa
I have a village voucher I need to use before it runs out and this has very good reviews
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Engineering Machine Consciousness Monthly Meetup
The discussion topic for this meetup will be identity and whether or not history is a necessary condition for consciousness as Dretske proposed.
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Outer Eastern Atheists Meetup
It's a public cafĂŠ, so come earlier if you wish.
Someone will be there from midday.
Look for the Atheist t-shirts/windcheaters or call Andrew - 0438 043 050.
I recommend their food and coffee.
**You are invited and welcome.**
**[Melbourne Atheists Meetups](https://www.meetup.com/melbourne-atheists/)**
How the mind is making the Body Ill. Free Meetup Talk
How the Mind is making the Body Ill!
What the mind is doing to the body. (yours)
Did you know that about 70 percent of the physician's current roster of diseases fall into the category of psychosomatic illness?
Psychosomatic Illnesses are those which have a mental origin but are nevertheless organic.
Psycho, of course, means mind and somatic refers to body; the term psychosomatic means the mind making the body ill or illnesses which have been created physically within the body by derangement of the mind.
At today's meetup you are able to learn why is it that some people recover promptly from illness, trauma or accidents whilst others receiving the very same treatments do so slowly, not at all or relapse.
When one desires to handle any unwanted condition in life the mind plays a crucial role. Why is it then that all to many confess they know very little about the mind or anything at all.
The mind and the problem of psychosomatic illness are entirely embraced by Dianetics (the Modern Science of Mental Health ) and by Dianetics technique.
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Dianetics means: What the mind is doing to the body.
Trough the application of Dianetics technique you will be able to confirm that when one resolves the problem of human aberration (any deviation or departure from rationality) you naturaly get great response all around. (Not just body related)
Bizarre aches and pains in various portions of the body are generally psychosomatic. Migraine headaches are psychosomatic.
Arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma some coronary difficulties, eye trouble, bursitis, ulcers, sinusitis, etc., form a very small section of the psychosomatic catalog.
Therefore the catalog of ills affected by Dianetics technique is very long.
Dianetics is something that anyone can use to help improve himself and his fellows.
My own truth is that the hidden source of all psychosomatic ills and human aberration has been discovered and accurate skills have been developed for their handling.
I also know that many other people have experienced this to be true.
Dianetics is a path to knowing how to know, unlocking the gates to be better future for yourself or others you love or are responsible for.
Only by reading the Dianetics book (or watching the DVD) in full can one get an understanding of the workings of the mind and the potential merits that applying Dianetics technique yourself may have for you.
Amherst College Political Science Professor, Dr Frederick L. Schuman declaration in the New York times: "History has become a race between Dianetics and catastrophe. Dianetics will win, if enough people are challenged in time to understand it"
Your own investigation into Dianetics The Modern Science of Mental Health is prudent and welcomed. It's after all very sensible to investigate personally why this explosive bestseller book has sold more copies than any other book in its category and is the most influential book ever written about the mind.
The above are some of my own opinions, experiences, and observations. As always results obtained by the individual are up to him. No promises are made by me or anyone or anybody.
Any technique no matter how good does not work for people that do not want to change, are not interested or have other agendas. Those that do not fall into those categories tend to do very well and flourish and prosper because of it.
Truth is not what people say it is. it is what it is.
All People of goodwill are welcome.
Contact us if today's date or time do not suit your schedule.
If one can not make it to our meetup class then it's recommended you get yourself a copy of the Dianetics book or DVD by contacting the event organizer.
Know yourself Know Life!.
Tanja and Michel
Inner Vibrational Journey through Breath & Sound Work
**Join Us for a Vibrational Healing Journey with Sacred Sound**
**Event Overview**
Experience a transformative inner journey using the power of sound and breath, guided by Master Sound Healer, Liam Le Kelle. This unique vibrational therapy helps you reconnect with yourself, allowing healing and self-discovery. Using sound and your own breath, youâll enter a higher state of awareness, realigning with your true self for deep energetic healing.
**How It Works**
In this multi-instrumental session, youâll be immersed in the sounds of the Yidaki, flutes, singing bowls, drums, chimes, and other instruments, alongside Liamâs resonant voice. Each session is uniquely crafted to meet the needs of the group, creating a live musical experience that fosters healing and transformation.
**Benefits of Sound Healing with Sacred Sound**
Sound therapy has been used for centuries, with modern research now highlighting its benefits, such as:
* Reducing anxiety and depression
* Boosting the immune system
* Improving sleep and energy levels
* Relieving stress and pain
* Enhancing emotional balance and focus
* Support trauma healing and energetic cleanse
* Cellular healing through vibration
No prior experience is needed. This session is open to all seeking a healing journey through sound.
**Event Details**
**Event:** Inner Vibrational Journey through Breath & Sound
**Date:** 30th May 2026
**Time:** 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (arrive 15 mins early)
**Location:** Prana House Level 1/885 High St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
**Price:** Earlybird $105 + GST / Standard $120 + GST
**Important Info:**
* **Bring:** Yoga mat, blankets/cushion, water bottle, journal (optional), eye mask (optional).
* **Preparation:** Eat a light meal, avoid caffeine, and refrain from heavy foods before the session.
* **Policy:** No refunds. If unable to attend, tickets can be transferred to another person.
**About Liam Le Kelle**
Liam is a highly experienced Master Sound Healer and Shamanic Practitioner. Trained across Australia and globally, he brings expertise in various traditions, including:
* Traditionally trained and initiated in healing with Didgeridoo /Yidaki
* Trained for over 7 years in ancient Tibetan sound and Tantric healing, initiated in this lineage
* Over 10 years of vocal training in the Alexander Technique, focusing on healing through voice and breath.
* More than 10 years of vocal and breath work with master teachers across classical, contemporary, and jazz, as well as ancient vocal traditions from Tibet, Mongolia, and Siberia.
* Reiki master, initiated in four healing modalities.
* Dedicated to learning from indigenous communities worldwide, with training and initiation in sound healing from groups in Australia, North and South America, Mexico, and Tibet, enriching his understanding of sound, healing, and indigenous wisdom.
Liamâs deep connection with indigenous healing practices worldwide supports his profound understanding of soundâs healing power.
**With blessings, we look forward to sharing this journey with you.**
**SACRED SOUND**
*We acknowledge and honor the First People of this land, respecting Elders past, present, and emerging.*
**Tickets available [here](https://events.humanitix.com/host/liamlekelle)**
ThoughtstormÂŽ Session Topic: Intl Day of Living Together in Peace, Yarraville
Would you like to enhance your creativity, confidence and increase your awareness? Weâd love you to join us to ThoughtstormÂŽ the topic International Day of Living Together in Peace in the warm, friendly environment of the Yarraville Community Centre.
How Thoughtstorm came about
Thoughtstorm is a technique developed from a seed of speculation: are there more effective (rational, cooperative, compassionate) ways of thinking? Methods whose long-term consequences will not lead to oblivion. This is the genesis of Thoughtstorm.
What is it?
For anyone with an interest in leadership, deeper conversations or creative problem solving, something much more than a group discussion occurs. What is experienced in Thoughtstorm is a forgotten sensory ability - mind-linking. An evolution in human thinking and learning.
The direction moves from a narrow range of possibility into discovering corecepts, when individual minds merge into a much more powerful collective awareness and experience a deeper, more compassionate comprehension of reality. Corecepts trigger intuitive recognition and agreement by the group, a âWhy, of course!â reaction.
New insights guaranteed!
Because this process taps into abilities already present in the human mind and into aggregates of consciousness straining to express themselves, very little practice is required.
Would you like to see and understand things in a way that is new for all of us? Would you like to develop your consciousness and your creative intelligence? Would you like to be inspired to create positive change?
Then come and join us to Thoughtstorm together.
If itâs your first time to Thoughtstorm, please RSVP early to give plenty of time to arrange a brief prep call on Zoom to go over the Thoughtstorm procedures so we can all get started on time together.
**Agenda:**
4pm - Arrive, meet and greet, read over Thoughtstorm instructions
4.15pm - Begin the Thoughtstorm
5.15pm - Finish
When you RSVP we will be in touch with the details.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ThoughtstormÂŽ is a registered trademark of Star's Edge, Inc. All rights reserved.
CANCELLED: Indoor Bouldering East Asian Singles Social (30-45)
Who are we?
Join us, East Asian Singles Community of Melbourne (30-45)! Weâre a community of East Asian Singles. Unlike other groups of our kind, we focus on small group events.
The goal is to create a friendly, relaxing, casual and low pressure environment where we can enjoy fun activities and mutual hobbies while building our community.
The Event
Join us for some friendly indoor bouldering fun at OnSight Climbing at 1 Aristoc Road, Glen Waverley!
This is completely for fun and social only, beginner friendly, letâs encourage each other and get those arms and cores working (or working again)!
Afterwards, if time permits, we can also head out for dinner at nearby Glennie.
Meetup Time and Point:
Time: 4pm
Where: Onsight Climbing at 1 Aristoc Road, Glen Waverley
We hope to get 4-8 people for this event. We currently already have 4 members interested.
Groupon has a great 31-40% off which already includes shoe hire ($17.50-$19.95), I can purchase the voucher for the first 4 people that RSVP, and if we have more interest I can also organise further vouchers. (Alternatively you can purchase on your own for 31% discount.)
[http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/onsight-bouldering-glen-waverley-1?utm_campaign=UserReferral_mih&utm_source=undefined](http://www.groupon.com.au/deals/onsight-bouldering-glen-waverley-1?utm_campaign=UserReferral_mih&utm_source=undefined)
Please RSVP, and I will reach out to you to organise entry. Or if youâre not fussed, youâre also welcome to just show up and pay the full price $29 (no booking required).
Hope to see you there!
Meditation and Discussion Group: The Laws of the Universe
Join Stephen Fiyalko, President of the Melbourne Theosophical Society for meditation, self attunement, study and discussion on the Laws of the Universe.
We welcome all to join at 5:30pm for a 30 min Meditation and will begin the discussion group at 6:00pm. For those who prefer to just attend the discussion group you're welcome to arrive at 6pm.
An understanding of and action within the Laws through our choices give practical tools for facing, managing and surmounting with confidence the many challenges we face in our daily lives, in society and the world itself. Ignorance of the Laws can leave us adrift to be buffeted and feel overwhelmed by stormy seas.
Each week will look at one of the twelve Laws which are principles, not rules, seeking a deeper understanding of that Law, our and their inter-relationship with the other Laws.
Discussion will involve sharing stories from our lives which contribute to a growing understanding and confidence in our lives.
Each session is free, but donations are welcome.
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Revival of Reason 2026: 15 Years of BN!!!
Black Nonbelievers is proud to bring you our 2nd annual Revival of Reason!!!
Join us in Atlanta as this year, we will celebrate 15 years as an organization, along with our own version of the Juneteenth holiday!
Featured speakers include:
â Chris Cameron
â Candace Gorham
â Kellie King, aka Detroit Atheist Queen
â Hemant Mehta, The Friendly Atheist
â Godless Engineer
â Mandisa Thomas
â And MORE!!!
This is a family friendly event, so please bring your loved ones, and anyone who is interested in learning and needs secular support. [Sponsorship](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-sponsors-and-exhibitors/) and [volunteer](https://blacknonbelievers.wufoo.com/forms/revival-of-reason-2026-be-a-volunteer/) opportunities are also available.
You can also register to view sessions online. Official BN members get a special discount, so [sign up or renew ](https://bit.ly/3DMndSK)today!
**We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Revival of Reason. [Register TODAY!!!](https://bit.ly/RoR2026sitepage)**
COUNT RMH Housewarmer Volunteering (Ronald McDonald House)
Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 â 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process.
Fast track
⢠Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell).
⢠Show up and try it out.
⢠Complete application, etc. later.
Normal process
⢠Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/).
⢠Attend orientation in advance.
⢠At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility.
⢠Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM.
⢠Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895).
The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014.
Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.
Ensuring Software Quality in the world of AI Developers - Matt Eland
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
Like it or not, AI agents are now capable of turning a quickly written paragraph of requirements into a pull request that is ready to be integrated into real-world production applications and it's now our responsibility to make sure AI doesn't go rogue and take down prod - or corrupt our data by misunderstanding the requirements or our existing schemas. In this session we'll explore strategies to protect our codebases through unit and integration testing, documentation, and code review along with additional ways of providing context and guard rails to our AI agents as they carry out the work we've assigned them to do. By the time we're done, you'll have a firm grasp of the problem and understand some helpful options for protecting your codebase from vibe coding mishaps getting YOLOed into prod.
**YouTube Link**
https://youtube.com/live/BltmWMH1zG0?feature=share
Free In-Person Meeting: Get Over Losses & Betrayals, Build Lasting Relationships
This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to âpin the blameâ on someone or something. If you donât find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse.
Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well.
Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, donât know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe youâve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship.
Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action?
Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships!
Break free from self imposed limitations
Here we will discuss:
⢠How to âeraseâ the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isnât always repeating past mistakes.
⢠Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you?
⢠Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it?
⢠Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love?
⢠Fights & arguments - what's really behind them?
⢠What underlies âcorrosive criticismâ or the need to invalidate self or others?
⢠How one can stably change oneâs outlook on life so they can affect positive change?
⢠Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them?
⢠How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about?
⢠How to enhance oneâs own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or oneâs career?
Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general.
Learn where painful experiences are âstoredâ and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can âeraseâ those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become âtoxicâ personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you wonât be tripped up trusting the wrong person.
Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life.
We look forward to having you join us!
This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
COUNT Discussion Meeting: Topic: Current Events
We may pick a specific topic and post in advance or may discuss current events and various ad hoc topics . We would love to spend time hanging out and getting to know one another.
Atheist, agnostics, other non-theists, and atheist-friendly people are welcome to join us.
Note: COUNT operates a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions (http://www.facebook.com/groups/COUNT.discussions/) to promote discussions among members and visitors.
Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Weâre still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches.
These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun!
Also, if youâre looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you arenât already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what weâre all about and sign up:
https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/
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Happy hitting!
- Scott
Judgement of Paris - House Wine
This is the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris. Significantly, in 1976, California wines unexpectedly outperformed French wines in a blind tasting with nine French judges, challenging the perception that only French wines were of the highest quality. This event helped elevate the status of California wines on the global stage and is considered a pivotal moment in wine history.
House Wine, in Worthington, modestly, recreates that moment in history with a tasting both American and French wines in a fun, casual atmosphere. Come at 6:45, pay your fee at the register and join your friends for this "Judgey" tasting. https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/the-judgment-of-paris-turns-40/
Arrive when you can and we'll have a table for gathering. Feel free to bring your own food as it is welcomed at this local gem or order from the newly opened Worthington Inn, or local favorites such as Dewey's, Everest, Jet, Worthington Tavern and The Whitney. Each person pays their tasting fee, typically $15, and gets their wine glass, then approximately five pours of the wines being served.
**Parking is tough**. Try the second lot behind House Wine accessed by the land by the back parking lot or the municipal lot one block north of House Wine.
**Waiver and Liability and Attendance Policy.** Participation by you and your guests means you agree to the Waiver of Liability and Attendance Policies on our Group Page. People who have two more or Attendance policy violations are subject to removal from the group.





















