Self-Improvement

**【今回は対面・オンライン開催です】** 今回の Meetup はハイブリッド開催です。 Zoom（ https://zoom.us/ ）を利用しますので、オンラインで参加される方は各自、Zoom を利用できるように設定等準備を行なっておいてください。 音声をきれいに拾うために、イヤホンマイクや安価なマイクなどを用意するとより便利でしょう。 Zoom 会議室の URL は、開催前日までに本イベントページでご案内いたします。 参加用パスワードは、Meetupからの開催前日メールにてお知らせいたします。 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Fukui WordPress Meetup 第49回** 今回のテーマは、「WordPress 7.0」です。 5月21日、ついに「WordPress 7.0」が正式リリースされましたね。 前回のMeetupでもアップデートについて取り上げましたが、内容が盛りだくさんすぎて全ては確認しきれませんでした。 そこで今回は、前回触れられなかった注目の「新機能」を中心に、実際にみんなで触って試してみようと思います！ もちろん、毎度恒例の質問・回答コーナーもあります。 今回も、お気軽にご参加ください！ (U･ω･)✨ Fukui WordPress Meetup 下記の5つのルール+1で運営しているコミュニティです。お一人でもどうぞご心配なく。 **《Fukui WordPress Meetup 5つのルール+1》** * コミュニティ全体の利益が目的 * あらゆる人が参加できる * 無償ボランティアによる運営 * 基本的に誰でもイベントを企画できる * 誰でも受け入れる環境 +1 GPL を含む WordPress オープンソースプロジェクトの原則を守ること \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 進行： 安間 絵梨奈 @Fukui WordPress Meetup **【タイムテーブル】** **※午後の開催です！** * 17:00〜17:05（5分）開会のあいさつ　WordPress Meetup についての紹介 * 17:05～18:00（55分）WordPress 7.0 を触ってみよう（スピーカー：大西政隆） * 18:00～18:25（25分）お悩み相談・雑談タイム * 18:25～18:30（5分）締めのあいさつ（閉会） **【参加費】** 無料 **【定員】** 対面：10人、オンライン：無制限 **【参加申し込みについて】** 本イベントページ上部のチェックマークをクリックして、参加申し込みしてください。 * Meetup アカウントをお持ちでない方 Google アカウント・Facebook アカウントでのログイン、またはメールアドレスでのユーザー登録を行ってください * 本グループ（Fukui WordPress Meetup）にまだ参加されてない方 本イベントページ上部の「ジョインする」をクリックしてグループ参加後、イベント参加申し込みを行ってください **【会場について】** 株式会社Welcart様の会議室 * インターネットと電源のご利用 * 会場設置のWi-Fi環境をご利用いただけます （モバイルルーターやテザリングが使える方は、館内の回線負荷軽減にご協力をお願いいたします） * 電源も用意いたしますが、数に限りがありますので譲り合ってご利用ください **【イベントについてのお問い合わせ】** 本イベントページのコメント欄で受け付けています。 **【ハッシュタグ】** #wpfukui \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **【Fukui WordPress Meetup グループについて / What is the Fukui WordPress Meetup group?】** Fukui WordPress Meetup グループは、WordPress コミュニティの公式チャプターとして福井県内で勉強会などを開催しています。 The Fukui WordPress Meetup group is an official chapter of the WordPress community that holds events in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. **【言語サポートについて / Information on language support】** 本イベントのオーザナイザーは日本語話者です。英語など他言語でのサポートが十分でないことをあらかじめご了承ください。 Japanese-speaking organizers manage this event. Please note that support in other languages will not be enough.

\ ストーリーハウスの言語交換会を再開します。 日本語または英語の上達を目指して、ぜひチャレンジしてみてください！ポジティブな気持ちで参加して、お互いに励まし合いながら、集中して成​​長しましょう。言語交換会は、日本語と英語の半分ずつに分けて行います。他の言語を開催できる場合は、時間を追加します。 使いたい教材があればご持参ください。また、必要に応じてメモが取れるように、ノートも必ずご持参ください。気軽におしゃべりしたり、会話に参加したりしてください。 参加費は無料ですが、カフェでご注文をお願いいたします。 We are reintroducing our Storyhouse Language Exchange. Push yourself to improve Japanese or English! Come with a positive attitude, and encourage each other to focus and grow. We will split the language exchange into half, between Japanese and English. If additional languages are available, we will add time. Bring any study materials you want to use. And be sure to bring writing utensils so you can take notes as you need. Feel free to talk and participate in conversations. There is no participation fee, but please make your order at the cafe.

⚡ Reset your direction. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with fresh clarity. Join us for a relaxed **small-group afternoon event** that blends a light **Inner Coach conversation experience** with a **community potluck lunch**. In February we hosted our first **Inner Coach event**, and many attendees said it helped them notice something powerful — the voice inside that quietly guides better decisions when life gets complicated. This event builds on that idea. Instead of overthinking the past, we’ll explore how to **reset direction for what’s next** — through thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and the kind of questions that spark real insight. We’ll start with a few short conversation rounds designed to spark reflection, humor, and perspective — and then continue the discussion over food and relaxed conversation. Think **good food, grounded people, and real conversations about what comes next in life.** Held in our **Startup Garage** — a bright, comfortable living-room style space inside a single-family home. (Couches, food, conversation — **not an actual garage** 😊) *** ## **🥘 Potluck Lunch** If you're able, bring something small to share. Homemade or store-bought — both welcome. A dish you enjoy making. A dish that always works Or simply something easy from the store If you're busy, come anyway — the goal is **community, not perfection**. We’ll share a relaxed **afternoon potluck lunch** while continuing meaningful conversations with people navigating their next chapter. *** ## **What You’ll Experience** • Light conversation rounds designed to spark insight • Fresh perspectives from people navigating similar life transitions • Humor, perspective, and grounded conversation • A relaxed environment where ideas and connections happen naturally *** ## **Who Typically Attends** • Professionals in their 30s–40s–50s • Entrepreneurs and builders • Divorced or separated individuals navigating what’s next • People who prefer thoughtful conversation over surface-level small talk Whether you're **resetting direction, building something new, or simply meeting grounded people**, this event is designed for honest connection and fresh perspective. *** Most attendees are navigating life and growth with **curiosity, clarity, and a sense of humor.** 📍 Hosted in a spacious living-room setting inside a single-family home (Ashburn – 20147). Full address and parking details are emailed **2–3 days before the event.** 🌐 Learn more about the community [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) *** If you're curious about the **Inner Coach vs Inner Critic concept**, here’s a short introduction: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtgoDgqppGI)

**Saturday • May 16 • 2–5 PM • Ashburn, VA** Many people say they want to write a book someday — **this session helps you start.** Your life experiences already contain stories, lessons, and insights that could become books. The real challenge is **how to organize those experiences and actually turn them into writing.** In this interactive session, I’ll share the approach I’m using to build a **multi-book journey based on lived experience.** So far I have: 📚 **3 books published on Amazon** 📖 **1 more books releasing this year** (end of the year) 📝 **16 additional books planned** — and likely many more. This session is not about writing **just one book**. We’ll explore how your experiences can evolve into **multiple books over time**, and how to **use AI the right way to speed up your writing while keeping your voice authentic.** *** ### What We’ll Explore • Turning life experience into book ideas • How one journey can become multiple books • Simple ways to structure stories and lessons • Using **AI to organize ideas and speed up writing** • Practical strategies to actually finish a book **Everyone will leave with the outline of their first book idea.** **You don’t need writing experience — just curiosity about how your life experiences might turn into ideas worth sharing.** *** ### Event Details 💵 **$25 RSVP — includes coffee + snacks** 📍 **Ashburn, VA** (exact address shared after RSVP) 🕑 **2:00 PM – 5:00 PM** 👥 **Max 10 people** for a small, interactive conversation. Most attendees are professionals, entrepreneurs, and people navigating reinvention or new chapters in life. *** # Background — Writing & Reinvention Journey Writing has been one of the most powerful tools in my own reinvention journey. What began as reflections during a difficult life transition gradually evolved into published books and a growing body of work focused on reinvention, personal growth, and life transitions. My goal is not just to write books — but to help others realize that their experiences may also hold stories worth sharing. *** # 🔗 Midlife Reinvention Ecosystem 🌐 Website [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co) ▶ YouTube (500K+ views) - Reinvention Videos & Shorts [https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness](https://www.youtube.com/@midlife_mindfulness) 💼 LinkedIn (4K+ followers) [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anju-debnath-0061524/) 🤝 Meetup Community (300+ Members) [https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/](https://www.meetup.com/ashburn-transition-meetup-group/) 📚 Amazon Author Page [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ](https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anju-Debnath/author/B0FFNBVZLQ)

**\*\*\* NOTE change of library space - We're meeting at Dolley Madison Library in McLean VA for this meeting \*\*\*** *theme:* **Power\, Voice & Stable Strength \| The Way of the Superior Man** Well explore themes from David Deida's book **The Way of the Superior Man** & his other teachings To simplify **David Deida’s approach** to owning your power, voice, stability, and strength, think of it as moving from performing a persona to radiating your deepest truth through an open body and a clear purpose. * **Owning Your Power**: Stop Resisting the Moment The Concept: True power isn’t about control; it’s the force that flows when you stop hiding from your fears. The Action: Unclench your body. Soften your belly and jaw so your energy isn't trapped. Reclaim your "dark masculine"—the warrior spirit that is willing to face death for the sake of love. * **Owning Your Voice**: Speak to Open Hearts The Concept: Your words are a musical instrument designed to change the energy of the room. The Action: Maintain integrity. Speak with absolute clarity and make sure your actions always match your word. Use your speech as a gift to open the hearts of those listening. * **Owning Your Stability:** Be Uncollapsable The Concept: Stability is being grounded in the "mystery of life and death" rather than surface-level tasks. The Action: Remain unperturbed. Don’t let your partner’s emotional storms or the world’s chaos "sag" your life. When tested, stay centered in your purpose rather than collapsing for approval. **Psychodynamic shared exploration, learning and growth** Interpersonal process groups focus on the interactions and dynamics between group members to facilitate personal growth and learning. These groups provide a courageous space for individuals to explore their interpersonal patterns, receive feedback, and develop more effective social skills. **The core principle is that the group itself becomes a microcosm of a member's real-life relationships, allowing for insights and behavioral changes.** Key aspects of interpersonal process groups: * **Exploration of Interpersonal Dynamics:** Members examine their communication styles, relationship patterns, and how they relate to others within the group. * **Feedback and Self-Awareness:** The group provides a platform for members to receive feedback on their behaviors and develop greater self-awareness. * **Development of Social Skills:** Members practice new ways of relating, communicating, and collaborating within the group, leading to improved social skills. * **Microcosm of Relationships:** The group mirrors real-life relationships, allowing members to observe and analyze their patterns in a safe and controlled setting. * **Personal Growth and Well-being:** Through these processes, individuals can experience significant personal growth and enhanced well-being. Benefits of participating in an interpersonal process group: * **Increased self-awareness:** Understanding one's own behavior and its impact on others. * **Improved communication skills:** Learning to communicate more effectively and assertively. * **Stronger relationships:** Developing more fulfilling and meaningful relationships. * **Enhanced empathy and understanding:** Learning to see situations from others' perspectives. **Tentative Agenda:** 1:00pm Social, Setup & Introductions, guidelines, terminology; 1:15pm Interactive open dialogue conversation & sharing; 2:45pm debrief, summary, debrief 3:00pm finish Light snacks, candy & water provided. Dolley Madison Library is in McLean, VA near I-495 beltway exits 44, 45 or 46. **Meeting Room** **#2** is 2nd door on immediate right after entering.

Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony Join us as we gather to honor the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year and a sacred pause at the halfway point of 2026. Through herbal tea, seasonal reflection, guided intention-setting, and meditation, we will celebrate the growth, lessons, and blessings of the first half of the year while embracing the courageous energy of the Fire Horse as we look toward the months ahead. Together, we will reflect on what has bloomed, release what no longer serves us, and create meaningful intentions for the remainder of the year. ✨ Herbal Tea Ceremony ✨ Summer Solstice Reflection ✨ Fire Horse Manifestation Ritual ✨ Guided Meditation 📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 🕜 2:00 PM 📍 Rising Phoenix Holistic Center, Manassas, VA ☀️ Energy Exchange: $25 (Cash only, please) Come nourish your spirit, connect with community, and step into the next season of your journey with clarity, courage, and purpose. #SummerSolstice #TeaCeremony #FreyasTeas #FireHorseYear #SeasonalLiving #HerbalWisdom #MindfulLiving #ManassasVA