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Freedom: Self-Determination, Responsibility, and Human Dignity
**Freedom: Self-Determination, Responsibility, and Human Dignity**
Freedom is one of the most important concepts of human life, political philosophy, ethics, and modern law. It does not simply mean doing whatever one wants. Rather, freedom refers to the ability of human beings to make choices, shape their lives, and act as self-determining and responsible persons. To speak about freedom is therefore to speak about autonomy, dignity, rights, responsibility, justice, and the real conditions that make human action possible.
Historically and philosophically, freedom has often been understood in different ways. One important meaning is negative freedom. This means freedom from external coercion, oppression, violence, arbitrary state power, and unjust interference. In this sense, a person is free when others do not prevent them from thinking, speaking, moving, believing, or living according to their own choices. Negative freedom is central to human rights, democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of individual life.
Another important meaning is positive freedom. This refers not only to being free from interference, but also to being able to determine one’s own life consciously and responsibly. A person is truly free when they can reflect on their desires, understand their choices, develop their abilities, and act according to their own reasoned decisions. For this reason, freedom is closely connected to education, self-awareness, moral responsibility, and personal development.
However, freedom cannot be understood only as an individual right. It always exists in relation to other people. My freedom must be compatible with the freedom and dignity of others. Therefore, freedom requires responsibility, respect, and limits. A free society is not a society without rules, but a society in which rules protect equal freedom for all. Law can restrict freedom, but it can also secure freedom by protecting people from violence, domination, discrimination, and injustice.
Freedom also depends on social conditions. A person may formally have rights, but still lack real freedom because of poverty, lack of education, discrimination, social exclusion, economic dependency, or fear. For this reason, freedom is not only about what people are legally allowed to do, but also about whether they actually have the resources, opportunities, and recognition needed to act freely. Real freedom requires both legal protection and social possibility.
Today, freedom is challenged by many modern problems: inequality, digital surveillance, algorithmic control, economic pressure, political polarization, war, insecurity, and the constant demand for productivity and self-optimization. Modern societies often give people many choices, but these choices can also create pressure, anxiety, dependency, and loss of attention. Freedom can be limited not only by open coercion, but also by invisible forms of control, social expectations, and technological influence.
Freedom also has everyday and existential dimensions. It appears in the ability to have time, space, privacy, silence, rest, attention, bodily security, and the possibility of beginning again. A person is not only free when they can act, but also when they can think, pause, refuse, make mistakes, remain imperfect, and protect their inner life from constant pressure and visibility.
This discussion invites a critical exploration of freedom as a moral, political, legal, social, and personal reality. Freedom is not the absence of all limits, but the ability to live consciously and responsibly within the conditions of human life. Freedom is not only what people are allowed to do; it is also the dignity, responsibility, and real possibility they need in order to shape their lives.
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📅 Event Details
🗓️ Date: Saturday, 13 Juni 2026
⏰ Time: 14:30
📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin
📱 WhatsApp: For prep materials and directions (Group Chat)
[Group Chat Bio KI](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ba8ZAaH2Yuk6FGmD3LLO7H)
*Bring a friend for free* A Creative 5Rhythms Dance Journey
**Summer Love - Bring a friend for free.**
I love the summer time and the way the sun extends the perception of day into the night. Late nights with friends takes on a whole new flavor during these summer months. So – for the month of June– **you are invited to bring your friend along (for free)** to share this precious space x dance together.
You can buy tickets via [this link](http://www.samarlinn.com/events/x-dance) or pay cash at the door.
**✧ FOR YOU ✧**
Maybe you want to release daily tension and reconnect with your body. Maybe you love good music and want to dance outside the club. Or maybe you’re simply curious to find more freedom in your movement.
Whether you’ve danced a thousand times or never before —come as you are and bring some curiosity with you.
***No previous experience required.***
**✦ WHAT IS x-dance ✦**
x-dance blends dance, self-expression, and meditation.
There are no steps to learn or follow here - it's an invitation to spontaneous movement.
Guided by an eclectic wave of sound and inspirational prompts, you’ll move through the 5Rhythms — five life energies that rise and fall like a wave.
**✺ Three ingredients shape each journey ✺**
✺ Celebration of you - Nothing to get "right"
✺ Invitations - Follow what feels true for you
✺ Presence - Dance becomes a meditation in motion
**⟢ CONTRIBUTION ⟣**
⟢ €15 \(Reduced\) \| €20 \(Regular\) \| €25 \(Supportive\)
⟢ Buy via[ this link](www.samarlinn.com/events/x-dance) or cash at the door
**⋰ WHAT TO EXPECT ⋱**
⋰ Entry from 19.15 - Please note entry after 19.45 isn’t possible.
⋰ Warm-up + Introduction
⋰ Guided music wave — move, release, reconnect
⋰ Take it further - open space after class to connect
⋰ No phones on the dance floor
RECONNECT WITH YOUR ROOTS, RECLAIM YOUR POWER
#  Berlin Workshop Series RECONNECT WITH YOUR ROOTS, RECLAIM YOUR POWER Connecting to Self, Ancestors, and the Earth
Do you sometimes feel cut off from your true strength?
Between daily stress, endless to-dos, and outside expectations, there’s often little space left for you. For real fulfillment. For the feeling of truly belonging.
This is where this special 3-part workshop series with Te Arahi — guardian of Māori wisdom from Aotearoa New Zealand — begins.
Over three Saturdays, return to what truly holds you:
Inner alignment instead of constant tension
 Real, nourishing connection instead of surface-level contact
 Deep relationship with yourself, your lineage, and the Earth
What awaits you:
Te Arahi guides you through the “3 Baskets of Knowledge” — a thousands-of-years-old Māori tradition for living in balance.
With breathwork, visualization, movement, sound & ceremony, you come back into your power.
► Karakia – Sacred invocations for protection & guidance
► Hongi – The traditional greeting: sharing the breath of life
► Pepeha – Discover the roots of your identity and tell your story
► Turangawaewae – Feel and embody your rightful place in the world
► Haka – Powerful movement that releases blocked energy
For you, if you...
✓ Seek more self-trust & inner calm
✓ Want to set healthy boundaries and deepen relationships
✓ Long for real spirituality & grounding that you can feel in your body
The Journey:
Workshop 1 – The Power Within You
The first path leads you inward, connecting with your true self. Meet yourself anew. Recognize old patterns and inner voices, and begin to release them, making space for your original self.
Saturday\, 13 June 2026 \| 15:15 – 17:15 \| €37
@Mindful Life Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
Workshop 2 – The Power of Connection
The second path focuses on relationships with others and your ancestors. Explore Whakapapa, your ancestral lineage, and understand how their experiences shape your life. In Māori culture, ancestors are a living source of identity, belonging, and strength.
Saturday\, 20 June 2026 \| 15:15 – 17:15 \| €37
@Mindful Life Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
Workshop 3 – Connection to the Origin
The third path leads you back to the origin: your relationship with Mother Earth and the source. Experience traditional Māori practices like Karakia and Whakataukī, calming your mind and realigning your energy.
Saturday\, 27 June 2026 \| 15:15 – 17:15 \| €37
@Mindful Life Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
Journey deepest in the full series, or drop in for the theme that calls you most.
 Feel the energy: Workshop impressions → [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwqvx7EPYfA](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dnwqvx7EPYfA%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXRzc1VvRmFLZEZqSjZBTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4YXZ56nIzlIfc6Aip7gucqOpS9yZu0iyrzPZn2gDts6uEDR0fk5CuqG_WhLw_aem_mzKsaX0FWn-y-vIFtsUqjw&h=AUBkm32-bTPUSDQhG7w2YEHMs7VadX44KHse6HmSmqsnaLXbNT5qXl5b2arY4ecjt4_Z_MeRGFaMXrK52vuwaaJb6wP_AoX3zL99ceHYRs-EmjMougQSSK4aLJ1lhFs6EZrls0KY_9ZHqwm1ql21KUdAnBE6QYk2&__tn__=q&c[0]=AUA9f4whCSGqFuTlrFoGSZqyiD6Fe3Y7Nr5TmDhd7cggvieXNWnk7I-WYvhWkxHCH8m2vdnDxoXRwbyJLyotB_7-F5xP7KsquotzWPILbQMVOaeElEu-_rw6nPpRXMb4aUH22N_IT_svoxRo7TdUq9Qy3UR7_sAR3eY)
 Saturdays 13 / 20 / 27 June 2026 \| 15:15 – 17:15
 Mindful Life Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
 Held in English
 Single workshop: €37 \| 3\-part bundle: €95
 Spots are limited – secure your ticket now:
[https://buytickets.at/tetaneakelimited/2201625](https://buytickets.at/tetaneakelimited/2201625?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXRzc1VvRmFLZEZqSjZBTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR67P61qn5zFqYowZpas6b7bhwcb4BE5DhWEn9leICk7Ti-oR1lZNOSJTNroSQ_aem_Q9rYxF1-aPWjHkrM5jubyA)
About Te Arahi:
Māori guide, mentor & coach from New Zealand. He carries the wisdom of his ancestors and shares it with humility and courage. As a guardian of the Ngā Puhi tradition, Te Arahi has traced his lineage back 26 generations, living this knowledge as experience, not just theory. His mission: to remind people of their inner strength.
Questions? Reach out:
Te Arahi Bryers – tearahibryers@gmail\.com \| [www.tetaneake.com](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tetaneake.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExWXRzc1VvRmFLZEZqSjZBTHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7-LGViYoR8ZSkJg7Nsaq1DG0F-zsqq2uCwwM3KG7uGT37jrXYtOoVDiLQ1rw_aem_jSdGL1H2XLmyMy3nmDCjyA&h=AUBARBTkZJJ7_q9QO214QgETH--OT17hkqGoq7Lwu30enGS6wRNcwOdkMXDyoGzdpu_u4FRC8tX_2-ofusSGPcjbd6WJhyhXW1edBUJV1fQbMfp349zOURmED6j1a5-1MrOHGgAwaslrHPZukMR2qPKG8Aivu6nt&__tn__=q&c[0]=AUA9f4whCSGqFuTlrFoGSZqyiD6Fe3Y7Nr5TmDhd7cggvieXNWnk7I-WYvhWkxHCH8m2vdnDxoXRwbyJLyotB_7-F5xP7KsquotzWPILbQMVOaeElEu-_rw6nPpRXMb4aUH22N_IT_svoxRo7TdUq9Qy3UR7_sAR3eY)
Organized by Te Tane Ake Limited
Come as you are. Leave with more of you.
We look forward to you 
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Ecstatic Dance & Cacao + Tea & Snacks in the Heart of Kreuzberg
**Welcome to Sober Berlin – Sober Dance Party, Ecstatic Movement & Soundhealing**
Join our **Telegram** or **WhatsApp** group to stay updated on all artists:
* Telegram: [https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy](https://t.me/+hd1BG5kuh1A4NDgy)
* WhatsApp: [https://shorturl.at/YWnCr](https://shorturl.at/YWnCr)
A **sober, heart-centered space** for movement, music, and genuine connection.
Sober Berlin hosts **alcohol-free events** where you can dance, express yourself, and connect – fully present and substance-free. Perfect for the sober, sober-curious, in recovery, or anyone seeking mindful nightlife.
✨ **What We Offer:**
* Ecstatic Dance sessions with live DJs
* Cacao Ceremonies and or guided warm-ups
* Safe, inclusive space – no alcohol, no drugs
* Tea, snacks, and a cozy community corner
No dance experience needed – just bring your body, breath, and presence.
💖 **Giving Back:** 10% of earnings go to women-centered and child-focused NGOs.
🕊️ Join **Sober Berlin** and rediscover connection – with yourself and others.
Weekend Starter ✖️✖️✖️ Self Care Yoga — Lifestyle ❤︎ ❤︎ ❤︎
✌︎ HELLO WEEKEND — HELLO SELF-CARE
Beginne deine Wochenende genau so, wie es sein soll!
• YOGA
This yoga practice is suitable for all levels.
With individual support, adjustment/alignment of your asana practice. Flowing sequences of asanas will energise your body, release tension and activate the whole system to wake up and start your weekend in a positive way.
• HOW CAN YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
…if you don't have one with yourself?
We must revolutionise the rules of society that have us believe self care is selfish. In your practice we create more room for yourself to stay whole, healthy and happy.
• LIMITED to 12 SPOTS •
• The balance recommended:
Donation-Drop-In 15€
5 x Donation-Card 70€
10 x Donation-Card 140€
20 x Donation-Card 240 €
Hugs (0€ pro Klasse)Free
USC (M, L, XL)
• USC Members Welcome: M, L, XL
• 90 Min. Class
• LOCATION
YOGA at Lobe Block
Böttgerstraße 16, 13357 Berlin
right elevator, ring bell
• HOW TO GET THERE
5 Min. walk from Gesundbrunnencenter
near Magic Mountain Kletterhalle
U8 Gesundbrunnen
S42/41 & S1
BUS N7, 247, RE5
GOOGLE MAPS: https://tinyurl.com/yal3wf2x
How can you have relationships with others,
if you don't have one with yourself?
♾️ Neurodivergent Walk - Pride Week🌈
🌈 **Come stroll, stim, and be yourself—whether that means quiet connection or proudly owning your neurodivergence!**
*A casual pride walk to celebrate Neurodivergent Pride Week ended with a cozy picnic.*
📍 **Meeting Point:** Landwehrkanal (Kreuzberg) https://maps.app.goo.gl/YB4CFUEtuQXHaYt76
See the exact location link on this page (it’s near the public toilet).
Look for the **neurodivergent symbol** (rainbow infinity ♾️✨) and **organizers wearing "Ask Me" rainbow lanyards**.
📍**End Point:** Treptower Park - then relaxing picnic.
**If you arrive late and want to catch up, join this Telegram group for the live location:** [https://t.me/+W8Wv9BynkSw0NjMy](https://t.me/+W8Wv9BynkSw0NjMy)
**There will be documentation (photos and possibly video) during the event.** **If you don't want to be documented, wear a red crossed out symbol** 🚫 **nametag** (we can provide it but you can also help us by bringing them yourselves—so we can spot you easily) and we'll cover your face. We're asking for your help with this because documentation will still happen—and we want to show our pride in being neurodivergent.
**🌿 Walk Vibe:**
* **Laid back** – Walk at your own pace, just stay with the group.
* **Sensory-mindful** – A quiet walk without added music (though we can’t control external sounds).
* **Socializing? Totally Optional!**
\- Chat if you feel like it\.
\- Or enjoy the quiet\.
**\- Nonverbal?** We have **infinity symbol** **tag** for those who prefer not to talk. Just ask an organizer!
* **Safe for LGBTQ+ & BIPOC.** No racism, sexism, discrimination, ableism or hate speech—violations mean immediate removal.
* This is an **adult-focused (18+)** event, but minors who are neurodivergent may attend if accompanied by a caregiver.
* Organizers will provide some **pride items** to carry while you walk, if you’d like.
* We will have **bookmarkers about neurodiversity** that we can share with people along the way, and you’re welcome to help if you want.
**🎒 What to Bring (Optional, but welcomed):**
* Neurodivergent pride items: symbols, shirts, flags, stim toys, etc.
* Comfortable shoes, water, snacks, sunglasses/ear plugs – whatever helps you feel comfy.
* Picnic blanket – extras welcome! We'll have a designated quiet zone at the end.
* food and drinks, to replenish your self during the walk and during the picnic at the end of the wall.
* And of course: **your wonderful self. No pressure to “perform” pride – just come as you are.**
**🚶Walk Structure:**
**Meet-Up @ Landwehrkanal:**
* Look for the **rainbow infinity flag/banner**.
* Short intro about the route, safety, and general vibe.
* We’ll share **live location** on the event page (for late joiners – you can catch up!).
**Walking Together:**
* Organizers will walk at the **front, middle, and back** to keep the group together.
* Need a break? Just signal an organizer!
**Arrival @ Treptower Park:**
* Time to relax! Spread out a blanket and unwind.
* Bring snacks/drinks if you’d like (no pressure to share).
* Stay as long or as little as you like – no formal end time.
**⚠️ Important Notes:**
* Organizers are **neurodivergent volunteers** – we’re here to guide, not to manage care.
* Please be responsible for yourself and **mindful of others’ needs**.
* Need something? Ask someone wearing an **"Ask Me" rainbow lanyard**.
* **Allies are welcome!** Please respect that this is a **neurodivergent-centered space**.
**💬 Questions?**
DM the event page or drop a comment.
Let’s celebrate neurodivergence – together, and at our own pace. 🌟
*(This event is DIY and community-run. Be cool, be kind.)*
😻 The Power of Habit, Desire and Addiction 😻
**😋 Desire and Addiction 😋**
“*People are always asking me how they can give up anger, but no one has yet asked me how to give up desire.*” (Tenzin Palmo)
**Desire, craving and the like as well as how to overcome them or deal with them skillfully have been a huge topic in most ancient spiritual traditions. Addiction is connected with the mechanism of attention (besides its connection with dopamine and certain areas of the brain). Is there an addiction that is not attention-based? Moreover, Desire and Addiction relate to concepts such as Karma, Polarity, Oneness, Bliss, Evolution and much more.**
**Let’s share for an afternoon about what desire and addiction is, how it comes up in our life and in spiritual practice and what kind of skillful ways to deal with it we may have.**
*"He who wishes to preserve virtue, wealth, and love in this world and the next must [...] master his senses."* (Kama Sutra)
💫 **What this event offers for you:**
- Guided Meditations for arriving, calming the mind and tuning into your intuition
- Meeting people interested in spirituality (all levels)
- Safe Space for sharing - non-hierarchical and non-judgemental
- Opportunity to ask just about any question
**👀 You may watch one or few of the following Videos for inspiration:**
- Anna Lembke about Dopamine on the Huberman Podcast (2 hours): [https://youtu.be/p3JLaF_4Tz8?si=wMqz483pqhzV5T1T](https://youtu.be/p3JLaF_4Tz8?si=wMqz483pqhzV5T1T)
- Anna Lembke about Dopamine on the Huberman Podcast (30 minutes summary): [https://youtu.be/i4gvIeA3RcI?si=Kq2JHZ_K2Ux2jGvD](https://youtu.be/i4gvIeA3RcI?si=Kq2JHZ_K2Ux2jGvD)
- Sadhguru on Desire: [https://youtu.be/uoIXz3KcwME?si=OXbrU7c6z9AjzHPB](https://youtu.be/uoIXz3KcwME?si=OXbrU7c6z9AjzHPB)
- J. Krishnamurthi on Desire: [https://youtu.be/s9cfsQc3lOg?si=jJGseim8JBMCr4lk](https://youtu.be/s9cfsQc3lOg?si=jJGseim8JBMCr4lk)
- Mingyur Rinpoche on practicing with dualities: [https://youtu.be/0QItB5VcX0o?si=2Y5AT4VwOUiOJCDK&t=55](https://youtu.be/0QItB5VcX0o?si=2Y5AT4VwOUiOJCDK&t=55)
- Ram Dass on Desire: [https://youtu.be/2K6lD6EeGBU?si=lArA-6pN3VBm_qog](https://youtu.be/2K6lD6EeGBU?si=lArA-6pN3VBm_qog)
- Lama Tsultrim Allione on an introduction to the five Buddha Families: [https://youtu.be/-VwTuhfo3uc?si=Lu3ghespKANOAE-1](https://youtu.be/-VwTuhfo3uc?si=Lu3ghespKANOAE-1)
- Ven. Yönten on the details of the emotions related to the five Dhyani Buddha Families: [https://youtu.be/ddqzvYrRGnU?si=vyek3-9__ivQ2bsv&t=750](https://youtu.be/ddqzvYrRGnU?si=vyek3-9__ivQ2bsv&t=750)
**🧘 About the Organizer**
Martin is a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Systemic Coach, Yogi and Altruist by heart who teaches Meditation and Martial Arts in different formats. However, in this meetup Martin focuses on the altruistic intention to open a space for people to share while offering as much facilitation as needed in the moment.
"*Whenever a temptation comes up, we regard it as fantastically evil or challenging and we jump sideways, like a temperamental horse. There is a big problem with that: we have not accepted our world thoroughly, properly, and fully.*" (Chögyam Trungpa)
Self-Reliance Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
Evening of Meditation - True freedom
***There are always more participants coming as regulars or from other platforms than shown here...***
We invite you to join our weekly Evenings of Meditation, to gently meet yourself, dissolve stress and live life from beautiful inner states, like calm, joy and connection.
These gatherings are not just about meditating on your own, but a step inward we take together. Each time we’ll look into a particular topic in the light of timeless wisdom, reflect on it in a guided meditation, do powerful Oneness practices for greater wellbeing, and experience Deeksha - which helps to speed up your inner growth.
**This week's topic: True freedom**
The word freedom is used a lot in our culture, but what does an inner experience of true freedom require? Let’s explore this together to begin experiencing more freedom in our lives.
For more info see: [www.onenessberlin.com](http://www.onenessberlin.com/)
🎟️ **Entry**: € 10 for walk-ins (in cash or PayPal) just for us to pay for the space or **[get a ticket from € 5 >](https://momence.com/l/oAhRRKdZ)**
📍**Where**: Yoga Sky, Am Tempelhofer Berg 7d, 10965 Berlin
Follow the Yoga Sky signs in the yard, and take the elevator to the top floor.
🗓 **When**: Sunday, 14th of June, 19:00 - 20:30
Please arrive 5-10 min earlier to settle down.
You’re welcome, no matter your background or experience. This is what has worked for us over many years and we love to share it with you.
Looking forward to see you,
Oneness Berlin
Florian & Jazgul
Immersive Resonance
An official satellite event of the [New European Bauhaus Festival](https://new-european-bauhaus.europa.eu/events/festival_en) program – Saturday June 13, 2026
cover art by [Isaac Abrams](https://isaacabrams.com/)
Immersive Resonance is a 7-hour participatory satellite event hosted by Das Baumhaus Berlin that combines dialogue, artistic experience, collective reflection, and embodied practice to explore how New European Bauhaus (NEB) values can be sensed, shared, and lived together.
Positioned at the intersection of FORUM and FEST, the event creates an open and welcoming environment where intellectual exchange, emotional connection, physical engagement, and reflective practices coexist. Through a carefully curated sequence of activities—ranging from discussions and workshops to immersive meditation and celebratory gathering—participants are invited to explore new frameworks for solidarity, balance, and collective responsibility.
Program
16:00 – **Open Greeting Zone (OGZ)**
The event begins by transforming the entire venue into an Open Greeting Zone, where informal introductions and spontaneous encounters are encouraged. This format lowers barriers to participation, supports inclusion, and creates a welcoming environment for diverse audiences. Drinks and snacks are provided to support convivial exchange.
17:00 – **Opening Remarks by Scott Bolden (Baumhaus founder)**: Exploring New Frameworks for Solidarity
Introductory reflections situate the event within the New European Bauhaus values and outline the relevance of solidarity, balance, and collective responsibility in addressing current social and ecological challenges.
17:15 – **Short Film Screening**
Screening of Re:Balance – The Basis for a Social Evolution (6 minutes, English with subtitles), offering a concise artistic and conceptual input on systemic imbalance and societal transformation. Re:Balance serves as a catalyst for dialogue during the moderated discussion.
17:20 – **Moderated Q&A and Discussion**
An open discussion invites participants to reflect on the film and connect its themes to their own lived experiences, professional practices, and community contexts.
17:45 – **Short Break** (food, drinks and snacks will be available all day)
18:00 – **Participatory Workshop: “Transforming Imbalance” (60 minutes)**
A facilitated, interactive workshop where participants identify imbalances in personal, professional, and community contexts and co-develop realistic, actionable responses for the present, alongside longer-term aspirations. The workshop emphasizes collective intelligence, co-creation, and agency.
19:00 – **Workshop Feedback and Open Discussion**
Participants share insights, observations, and proposed actions, supporting mutual learning and collective reflection.
19:45 – **“News You Can Use”**
Short one-minute peer-to-peer contributions where participants share offers, needs, initiatives, or upcoming events, strengthening networks and encouraging continued engagement beyond the event.
20:00 – **Evening Soirée**
An informal, festive networking moment with music, drinks, and snacks, reinforcing the FEST dimension and social cohesion.
20:30 – **FLOW Meditation (60 minutes)**
An active, guided, immersive meditation that fosters awareness, resonance, and embodied reflection, offering a sensory experience aligned with well being and sustainability values.
23:30 – **Closing at Das Baumhaus Berlin**
Optional continuation of the evening at a local cultural venue, reinforcing community connection and cultural exchange.
Immersive Resonance aims to cultivate a shared consciousness and inspire continued participation and action beyond the event itself. By blending dialogue, creativity, and celebration, the event makes NEB values tangible and experiential—fostering beauty through meaningful encounters, sustainability through awareness and balance, and togetherness through inclusive, participatory formats.
Bauhaus, Nature & Open Conversations in Dessau-Roßlau
***Discover the birthplace of modern design, enjoy a relaxing nature walk, and join open conversations about art, culture and life.***
**HOW DO I JOIN THIS EVENT?**
Click on link below to get complete info and to sign up for this event by getting your ticket.
[https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/bauhaus-dessau-roslau](https://urbanaturetravel.com/event/bauhaus-dessau-roslau)
**SPECIAL OFFER FOR NEW USERS**
* 10% New User Discount using promo code: **MEETUP10**
* Valid for this trip or any other trips available on our website.
**WHY GO?**
Looking for a thoughtful and relaxing Sunday escape from Berlin?
Join us on a unique cultural day trip to Dessau-Roßlau, home of the world-famous Bauhaus movement and one of Germany's most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
This experience combines fascinating architecture, design history, gentle nature walking, meaningful conversations, and a welcoming international community.
Whether you are passionate about art and architecture or simply looking for a relaxing day outdoors with interesting people, this trip offers the perfect balance of culture, nature and connection.
Families, children and solo travelers are all warmly welcome.
**WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?**
**🏛️ Bauhaus Building Dessau (UNESCO World Heritage Site)**
Visit the legendary Bauhaus Building where Walter Gropius and other pioneering designers revolutionized architecture, design and modern living.
**🎨 Bauhaus Museum Dessau**
Discover original objects, furniture, design concepts and exhibitions that tell the story of one of the most influential design movements in history.
**🌍 UNESCO World Heritage Site**
Explore one of Germany's most significant cultural landmarks and learn how Bauhaus ideas continue to shape our everyday lives.
**🚶 Gentle Nature Walk**
Enjoy a relaxing walk through the green surroundings of Dessau and the nearby parklands.
**💬 Open Discussions on Art & Life**
Participate in casual conversations about creativity, architecture, culture, design, cities and daily life.
**📸 Photography Opportunities**
Capture iconic Bauhaus architecture, modernist design details and beautiful natural landscapes.
**👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly Experience**
Suitable for children, families, solo travelers and anyone looking for a relaxed and welcoming day out.
**TRIP DETAILS**
**Start and End Date:** Sunday, 14 June 2026.
**Meeting Location and Time:**
* Option A: Meet inside Berlin Charlottenburg Train Station at **9:00 AM**.
* Option B: Meet outside Dessau Hbf at **10:50 AM.**
**Note:** Exact platform location in Berlin Charlottenburg Train Station will be advised in the WhatsApp group for confirmed participants the day before the trip.
**Finishing Location and Time:**
* Option A: Berlin Charlottenburg Train Station at approximately **4:45 PM.**
* Option B: Dessau Hbf at approximately **3:00 PM.**
**Walking Distance:** Approximately 6–8 km throughout the day.
**Walking Difficulty:** Easy - Gentle walking on paved paths, urban areas and park trails.
**Kid Friendly:** Yes and anyone between 6 - 14 years old will be considered a child and above 14 as an adult. Anyone below 6 years old is considered an infant with Free entry. Note: Parents have to get train tickets for their child (6 - 14 years old).
**Suitable for:**
✔ Beginners
✔ Families with Children
✔ Solo Travelers
✔ Culture & Architecture Enthusiasts
✔ Photography Lovers
**What to Bring?**
✔ Comfortable walking shoes
✔ Water bottle
✔ Packed lunch, snacks or light picnic
✔ Deutschland ticket or train ticket
✔ Cash/Card for museum entrance
✔ Camera or smartphone
✔ Curiosity and an open mind
**Museum Entry Costs:**
Museum tickets are purchased individually by participants.
Please bring cash or a payment card. We recommend carrying cash for museum entry.
**Bauhaus Building Ticket**
€14 Adult
€8 Reduced (Students & Concessions)
**Bauhaus Museum Ticket**
€10 Adult
€6 Reduced (Students & Concessions)
**Children Under 18**
FREE Entry for the attractions above
Depending on group preference and availability, we may visit either the Bauhaus Building or the Bauhaus Museum.
**What is included?**
* Community Leader and Guide for the entire duration of the trip.
* Guided exploration of Dessau-Roßlau.
* Open cultural discussions hosted by Dr. Fede.
* Group coordination throughout the trip.
* Nature walk around Dessau.
* Small friendly group atmosphere.
* Access to a WhatsApp group and Google photos album dedicated for this trip.
**Note:** Please contact us immediately if you do not have WhatsApp & we can make alternate arrangements from our end to ensure you do not miss out on any communication.
**What is not included?**
* Train Tickets.
* Food & Drinks.
* Museum Entry Tickets.
**How to get to Dessau?**
* Regular regional train services operate between Berlin and Dessau-Roßlau.
* Travel time is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
* Participants can travel together from Berlin Charlottenburg Train station.
**Need Assistance:**
For travel planning help or future multi-day trips, reach out directly:
📲 WhatsApp / SMS
+49 152 2150 6123
+49 151 2486 7229
**WHAT IS THE PLAN?**
**9:00 AM**
Meet at Berlin Charlottenburg Train Station.
**9:15 AM**
Introduction to the group and departure by regional train.
**10:50 AM**
Arrival in Dessau-Roßlau.
**11:00 AM – 12:00 PM**
Explore the iconic Bauhaus Building and learn about the movement that transformed modern architecture and design.
**12:00 PM – 12:45 PM**
Visit the Bauhaus Museum (or alternative Bauhaus site depending on group preference and opening schedules).
**12:45 PM – 1:15 PM**
Lunch break and free time.
**1:15 PM – 2:15 PM**
Gentle nature walk through the surrounding green spaces and parklands.
**2:15 PM – 3:00 PM**
Open discussions on art, architecture, design, culture and everyday life hosted by Dr. Fede.
**3:00 PM**
Begin return journey to Berlin.
**Approximately 4:45 PM**
Arrival at Berlin Charlottenburg Train Station and official end of the trip.
**FOR FUTURE TRIP UPDATES**
Please do join our WhatsApp / Telegram channel for updates about our future trips including possible early bird discounts, contests etc.
1. [WhatsApp Channel](https://go.unt.global/travelgroup)
2. [Telegram Channel](https://t.me/urbanaturetravel)
Outside cooking: Elderflowersyrup / Holunderblütensirup
Exit U7 Blaschkoallee by lift, on the right-hand side there is a tiny park with elderflower bushes.
Aus dem Bahnhof mit dem Fahrstuhl, dann nach rechts!
A simple outside cook meetup to make and take home ready made elderflower syrup.
In the tiny park near Blaschkoallee grow some wild elderflower bushes and we make syrup directly from the blossom.
Holunderblütensirup selber kochen ist ganz einfach - ich zeige euch die Blüten und wie man daraus haltbaren Sirup herstellt :)
Im Park an der Blaschkoallee wachsen einige wilde Holunderblütensträucher und wir machen Sirup direkt aus der Blüte.
Silent Reading Club
Ditch the old book club, where everyone has to read the same book...this is better!
It works like this: Bring your own book. Come chat, have some tea or coffee, get to know your neighbors. Then we quietly read together, side by side, for about one hour, each one reading their own book, and afterwards we talk with each other about what we are reading.
The usual agenda:
- Arrival and introduction (~20 minutes)
- Silent reading (~1 hour)
- Discussion (~30-40 minutes)
- Join us for a bite at a local restaurant afterwards, if you like!
You may read in any language, you may read any book. We are a group of international residents of Berlin from many different countries, of all ages, and we converse in English. We welcome you!
No registration needed – the event is donation based. All funds support the Offenes Wohnzimmer.
Self-Reliance Events Near You
Connect with your local Self-Reliance community
How to Get Over Losses and Betrayls & Build Lasting Relationships
Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships.
Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships?
Are you 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 “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t 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, don’t 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 you’ve 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 “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t 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 “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others?
• How one can stably change one’s 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 one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s 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 “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” 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 “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t 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 held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.
Sunday Brunch
Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!
Free In-Person Event: Handle Self-Confidence & Motivation to Achieve Your Goals
This is an in-person meeting.
Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living.
Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation.
This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome:
-Out-of-control unwanted emotions
-Low self-esteem
-Anxiety
-Negativity
-Stress
-Irrational fears
-Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents
-Breakups
-Betrayals
-Feeling like you're not really yourself
-Self-doubt...
We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup!
This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio
HCCO at the Pride Parade
We will be marching again this summer at Pride. Come ready to show your Pride and stand-up for every human's right to love, respect, and family!
* **Step-off:** 10:30AM
* **Route:** High Street from the Capital to Goodale Park
Update: We are meeting at Bob Leonhard's house. You can park your car there and we will carpool to the parade. This will eliminate you finding parking in the city and excessive walking.
You SHOULD BE AT BOB'S HOUSE BY 8:45 a.m.! We will leave for the parade at 9:15 am sharp!
Bob's address: 2858 Thorndale Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
If you have questions, his number is 614-301-7436
Pre-PRIDE Party
A time to make signs, pack swag bags, and have fun together in anticipation for the Pride festivities the week after.
Stop Negative thinking and Over-thinking and Feel More Positive
How do we recover from having had a toxic or narcissistic ex?
How do we move on from the past, especially something as traumatic as a divorce or breakup?
How do we avoid anxiety and depression?
How do we have more self esteem?
In this meeting, you will learn the mental health secrets to help you
quickly get over the past and heal your mind.
Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there.
This group is created by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center.
Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac
June 17, 2026: Worthington Library. Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage. Jim McCormac. Worthington, Ohio. 7 pm.




















