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⚔ Spiritual Heroism and the hero's journey ⚔
⚔ Spiritual Heroism and the hero's journey ⚔
“*[T]he student-teacher relationship is similar to that in the martialarts. You could get hurt severely if you are too tense. [...]You could read a book about it, but it doesn’t mean very much unless you have that very immediate and direct experience —which is frightening [...] We have to learn fearlessness that is without hesitation but is not based on blind faith.*” (Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche)
Turning to the inside, investigating who one truly is, facing challenges and obstacles on the search for truth, is heroic.
Whether the story of the great hero Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita, Atalante in Greek mythology or David in Christianity - our
ancient stories are full of heroines and heroes.
Heroism seems to be an attribute of the mystic archetypes (Gods) considering the legends of Kali's victory over the demons, Siva Nilakantha's rescue of the Universe from poison, or Ragnarök in nordic and Titanomachy in Greek mythology.
Books like "*The way of the superior man*" or simply biographies of great spiritual beings like the Tibetan Princess, Yeshe Tsogyel, Co-founder of Tibetan Buddhism suggest that there is something that Heroism can contribute to the spiritual Quest. And then there are things like the Bodhisattva Vow - spiritual actions that seem heroic in nature.
"*'Would you like to leave your subjects and go off to practice the Dharma? Would you l ike to leave the palace and go to practice the Dharma? [...] Do not try to do what you are not capable of doing: Practicing the Dharma. Do what you know how to do: Be a housewife.'*
Nangsa responded:
'*Helpful mother, Nyangtsa Seldron, listen to me [...], Nangsa Obum! The sun shines in the four corners of the universe: When the sun stops shining I will stop desiring to practice the Dharma and stay at home. If the sun keeps going, I will go also to the Dharma.'*” (Nangsa Obum - quote taken from the book "Women of wisdom" by Lama Tsultrim Allione)
**Let's share for an afternoon about the hero's journey in spirituality!**
💫 **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:**
* Sadhguru on "Hero or Zero" : [https://youtu.be/-9iebN1Rp3g?si=4ohMVIXvuTvMa1Gu](https://youtu.be/-9iebN1Rp3g?si=4ohMVIXvuTvMa1Gu)
* Lama Tsultrim Allione on "Feeding your demons": [https://youtu.be/aEbJ_maF_fo?si=PWUWJsIME2nPqJNM](https://youtu.be/aEbJ_maF_fo?si=PWUWJsIME2nPqJNM)
* Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on "Using adverse circumstances": [https://youtu.be/-doY-wf0P2Y?si=1QoPWWHS66WTaUDd](https://youtu.be/-doY-wf0P2Y?si=1QoPWWHS66WTaUDd)
* Tantra Teacher Uriel Yariv on overcoming obstacles: [https://youtu.be/tTql0O5XAP0?si=JFr5vzCcSTjUxdTF](https://youtu.be/tTql0O5XAP0?si=JFr5vzCcSTjUxdTF)
* Alan Chapman on his journey including the "Abyss": [https://youtu.be/GQ99PULR5NY?si=MIJ0_Fi1H_QFkjOR](https://youtu.be/GQ99PULR5NY?si=MIJ0_Fi1H_QFkjOR)
* Pema Chödron on "Being brave": [https://youtu.be/zVzV_RCMqNU?si=O5CpCX25XbISBP4e](https://youtu.be/zVzV_RCMqNU?si=O5CpCX25XbISBP4e)
* Dzontsar Khyentse Rinpoche on the story of the horse thief: [https://youtu.be/wjpUQaFROFA?si=EbI_RcWLnvLAzbSD](https://youtu.be/wjpUQaFROFA?si=EbI_RcWLnvLAzbSD)
* Tantra Teacher Blandine Wegener and Uriel Yariv on facing fears: [https://youtu.be/LTHAzHZm1Mc?si=bEN227_m56zF81rv](https://youtu.be/LTHAzHZm1Mc?si=bEN227_m56zF81rv)
* Tantra Teacher Uriel Yariv on the path of the hero (Vira) for men: [https://youtu.be/eeawuvFXgbg?si=jTUGTC3nXPDeCDb8](https://youtu.be/eeawuvFXgbg?si=jTUGTC3nXPDeCDb8)
**🧘 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.
"*From a spiritual point of view it's not advantageous to be a rabbit. It's better to be a tiger, [...] Rabbits are very nice and cuddly but they don't have much potential for breaking through. Tigers, on the other hand, are very wild but that pure energy, if used skilfully, is exactly what's needed on the path. All the great saints were very passionate people. It's just that they didn't dissipate their passions into negative channels. They used them as fuel to send them to Enlightenment.*" (Tenzin Palmo)
"*The search for reality is the most dangerous of all undertakings for it will destroy the world inwhich you live. But if your motive is love of truth and life, you need not be afraid.*" (Nisargadatta Maharaj)
✨NEW LOCATION✨ I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)
📌 LOCATION UPDATE 📌 The library informed me that their space won’t be available on this date. Which means we’ll be meeting at the café instead!
**📍Location:**
* We meet at the Iska Cafe at Kalckreuthstraße 7, 10777 Berlin. There is no pin at the google maps yet, so please just come directly to the location and find us at the right door at Erdgeschoss.
* 🚇 **U1\, U2 Wittenbergplatz \|\| U1\, U2\, U3\, U4 Nollendorfplatz**
* 🚌 **106\, 187\, M19\, M29 An Der Urania \|\| M46 Motzstraße**
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Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement.
We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper.
There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself.
🗓️ **Agenda:**
* 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers)
* 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged)
* 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday)
* 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying)
* 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving
🎒 **Bring:**
* Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes)
* Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately)
* Your current project or a blank page
* Yourself, exactly as you are
**👉 Responsibility:**
* Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend.
**About me:**
Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you.
Let's write together!
Reading in Companionable SILENCE
Who is in the mood for some quiet togetherness while catching up on their reading? Let’s enjoy literature or non-fiction together and come to our Reading in Companionable Silence meeting on Saturday.
While Nathania is away, Fady will welcome members and there is time to socialize and to order some food or a beverage - ca. 30 min. Then we read for an hour in silence. After that - time to exchange impressions, suggestions, ask questions and generally have a good time.
There might be a break in the middle in order to allow for more drinks, a bathroom break etc.
Berlins großes Speed Dating
Lerne attraktive Singles beim großen Speed Dating in Berlin kennen & flirte bei romantischem Ambiente. Nur 19,00€ pro Person pro Altersklasse.
**\* Bitte ausschließlich online über [www.DateYork.de](https://www.DateYork.de) anmelden.**
17:00 - 18:30 Uhr - Altersklasse 35 - 45 Jahre oder 40 - 56 Jahre
18:30 - 20:00 Uhr - Altersklasse 26 - 39 Jahre
20:00 - 21:00 Uhr - Altersklasse 20 - 32 Jahre
Du wirst vor Ort von unserem Love Angel empfangen. Der Love Angel moderiert das Speed Dating, steht dir für Fragen zur Verfügung und sorgt für einen reibungslosen Ablauf.
Nach dem offiziellen Teil des Speed Dating Events können die Singles für weitere Drinks und Speisen in der Location verweilen, die Gespräche vertiefen und viele neue Leute kennenlernen.
Email: [info@dateyork.com](mailto:info@dateyork.com)
WhatsApp [+49 162 418 7255](https://wa.me/+491624187255)
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Meet many new singles at the popular speed dating event in Berlin & flirt in a romantic atmosphere. You pay only 19,00€ per person per age group.
**\* Registration is only possible via** **[www.DateYork.de](https://www.DateYork.de).**
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - age group 35 - 45 or 40 - 56 years
6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m. - age group 26 - 39 years
8:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m. - age group 20 - 32 years
The event will be hosted by our love angel.
After the official part of the speed dating event you are welcome to stay for more drinks and food in the location and deepen the conversations.
Email: [info@dateyork.com](mailto:info@dateyork.com)
WhatsApp [+49 162 418 7255](https://wa.me/+491624187255)
SU&W In-person Mitte
Come along, grab a coffee, shut up, and write! We will do at least two sessions of each 45 minutes of writing and two breaks. We will start the first writing session at 11:15.
**For space reasons, we are limited to a certain number of attendees, so please update your RSVP if you can't come**. We often have a large waiting list, and not updating your RSVP or not showing up if you do RSVP yes means that others miss out. We also ask that if you do change your RSVP, do it with reasonable notice. Thanks! We typically take over all of the cafe, but try to share tables if you can to allow space for other customers.
If you are new, come and say hello, as we know that suddenly going quiet for 45 minutes and staring at that blank page can be intimidating when it's your first time. We have a lot of long-term regulars who will be happy to help you feel welcome.
In between sessions, we have a Telegram chat: https://t.me/joinchat/ERW3pxD5kfELGeWs9SUhjw
For more information, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com/).
Founders Running Club :: Berlin
**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome.
🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022
🌍 Now in 35+ cities
📅 Running + Networking events + Community
**Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats)
**Stay updated**:
Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/)
Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/)
LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/)
Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC)
Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)
Saturday Silent Reading Club at W66 [Luma for RSVP]
**RSVP Available on luma:**
https://luma.com/9a20skdx
Silent Reading Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our Agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures, or just keep exploring the pages
Sherlock Holmes Events This Week
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Blood on the Clocktower at BRLO Brwhaus!! (beginner/intermediate)
*Trialing a new location now that Brewdog has closed, please bear with us while we get back on our feet :)*
Hi folks, this is the special meetup group for the weekly Sunday Blood on the Clocktower games in Berlin, currently at BRLO Brwhaus near Potsdamer Platz. We run beginner-friendly and intermediate-level games throughout the afternoon and evening. **Friendly newcomers of all skill levels are welcome, no experience required!**
Our group aims to provide a fun and welcoming space to experience this thrilling game of social deception. **We focus on promoting a positive and fun group atmosphere, where players don’t take themselves or the game too seriously, whether they’re heroically winning or spectacularly losing.** Our players follow the code of conduct for the Berlin Board Gamers group and are expected to treat each other with respect and consideration – “killing with grace, and dying with dignity”.
We are usually able to offer two simultaneous games on Sundays. If you are marked as "attending" in Meetup and are in your seat at 15:00, your place is guaranteed for as long as you want to stay. All other seats are first come, first served. We always run at least one beginner-friendly game of the basic version of Clocktower ("Trouble Brewing") throughout the afternoon and evening. We also usually have enough players for a second intermediate-level game. If you are already very familiar with Clocktower, consider also joining our Tuesday meetup for advanced players, when we play with complex custom scripts and characters.
Blood on the Clocktower is a deep, mechanical game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception… think Werewolf on steroids. Each player receives a unique secret role and plays either for the good team – the uninformed majority, gathering info and working with others to solve the puzzle – or the evil team, the informed minority, scheming to eliminate good players and protect their demon from execution. In our beginner games no prior experience is expected and we will gladly explain the game rules to any newcomers.
We play in English so players should be able to understand and express themselves in English: an exception is possible for one pair of players willing to play together (as a “Revolutionary” pair) where one player can interpret into and out of English. Please let us know in advance if this is the case.
Sunday Silent Reading at the Bode Museum
Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
(Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!)
This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum.
There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :)
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading.
**Our thrilling agenda:**
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star)
12:00 pm - 13:00 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages
Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza.
NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.
Improv Meetup - Make new friends & unlock your spontaneity!
**Develop your spontaneity on stage and in life, with playful scene games. Hosted in a purpose-built arts centre at [DNA HOUSE](https://www.dna-artclub.com)**
**AIM**
* Meet new people
* Perform in public
* Learn to tell short, engaging stories
* Build confidence, on and off stage
**EACH SESSION INCLUDES**
* Icebreakers
* Warm-up games
* Exercises to think “scenically”
* Techniques to improve spontaneity
**YOUR COACHES**
**Roby** is an experienced improviser who performs regularly with *ImprovWorks* and *BerlinoItaliaImprov.* He is part of several troupes and has participated in festivals and workshops across Europe.
**Geoff** is a professional actor and coach with many years of experience as a performer and tutor in the UK, Spain, France and Germany. He is a regular on improv stages all over Berlin. He is the founder of [Silver Script](https://www.instagram.com/silverscript1/)
**WHAT TO BRING**
* Comfortable clothes and shoes
* Notebook & pen/paper
**WHEN AND WHERE**
**Every Sunday**
🕣 2.30 – 4pm
📍 DNA. ART HOUSE, Wrangelstraße 25, 10997 Berlin
Everyone is welcome — **beginner-friendly!**
**WHO CAN JOIN?**
*15 euros* for a drop-in, or subscribe monthly to **[DNA Arts](https://www.dna-artclub.com)** for more budget-friendly options.
**Russian Improv /** [Занятия по сценической импровизации для взрослых](https://www.meetup.com/%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%bd%d1%8f%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d0%be-%d1%81%d1%86%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b9-%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%b2%d0%b7%d1%80%d0%be%d1%81%d0%bb%d1%8b%d1%85/)
If you are Russian speaker and would like to try improv with other Russian speakers, there is a separate group [HERE](https://www.meetup.com/%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%bd%d1%8f%d1%82%d0%b8%d1%8f-%d0%bf%d0%be-%d1%81%d1%86%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%b9-%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b7%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%b2%d0%b7%d1%80%d0%be%d1%81%d0%bb%d1%8b%d1%85/events/313280298/?eventOrigin=attendee_list&slug=%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%8F%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%8F-%D0%BF%D0%BE-%D1%81%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9-%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F-%D0%B2%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%8B%D1%85&eventId=313280298)
Filmmakers & Movie Nerds Meetup #167
Curious what we do? Check our [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/filmmakersandmovienerds/) ♥️
Would you like to meet some like-minded filmmakers? Start a project? Or do you need help with a movie you are currently working on? Are you new in the city and you'd like to meet people tinkering with movies?
**Then you should join us!**
We meet every Sunday. It’s important to us that we get to know each other in person. To create a community of connected people, work, learn and grow together. For film making you need a crew of reliable people with a positive can-do-attitude. This is the place to find them.
Together, we will talk about these topics:
* What you are currently working on
* What you need help with
* What would you like to help with
* What you you would like to learn
This is event is great for:
* filmmakers
* movie nerds
* writers
* camera operators
* editors
* actors
* sound recorders
* composers
* gaffers
* producers
We are limiting the amount of people, so we can have a structured introduction and discussion. After that we get together loosely with some drinks and chats. And then we mostly go for dinner with a couple of us.
**Important information**:
*To sustain and grow this amazing community, we started a member contribution that is due every month. The money we collect is used solely for the purpose of the community. Of course you can come once or twice without contributing to check us out!*
HSP Meet Up: Watching the movie "Sensitive and in Love"
Do you relate to Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS)? Want to hang out with like-minded people? Not sure but want to find out more? Then come and join us watching a movie about HSP.
**The movie:**
*Sensitive and in Love* (2020) is a romantic drama focused on Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), following the siblings Jessica and Rob who struggle with childhood trauma and the challenges of high sensitivity in their relationships.
Duration: 2 h
Language: English
Subtitles: English
**Exact location:**
Janusz-Korczak-Library
Berliner Str. 120 in Pankow
When you come through the main entrance, go up the first set of stairs and turn left. The room has the label "Veranstaltungsraum" and is at the end of the hallway.
Feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks.
You can also just come without RSVP on Meetup. There is plenty of space.
*Please note this is an free event. The duration is around 2.5 hours (we will do a little break after one hour). If you're tired and/or overstimulated, please don't feel obligated to stay and feel free to say your goodbyes earlier on.*
In-person MBTI Workshop hosted by Michael!
On Sunday, February 15, we’re inviting you to a facilitated session of our MBTI MeetUp!
Using the 16 Personalities Test, you’ll get to know yourself on a deeper level. You’ll meet like-minded people from your color family, explore what you truly share — and then experience in a mixed small group how very different personality types can come together to form a fantastic team.
This time, we’ll meet at betahaus Berlin Kreuzberg, Lobeckstraße 30, right at Moritzplatz.
Please try to arrive on time! To enter the coworking space, just give our co-host Michael Metzger a quick call — we’ll post the number in the comments on the day of the event.
Coffee, tea, and cold drinks will be provided on a donation basis.
Feel free to bring a snack to contribute to our shared buffet.
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Agenda
15:00 Arrival & Check-In
15:30 Introduction: 16 Personalities
16:00 Round 1: Finding Common Ground
16:30 Round 2: Mixed Small Groups
17:00 Insights & Wrap-Up
17:30 Social Hangout & Networking
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We can’t wait to see you there!
„Karnak-Café“ von Nagib Machfus (1974)
Hi,
dieses Mal besprechen wir „Karnak-Café“ von Nagib Machfus (1974)
Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch :
https://www.unionsverlag.com/info/title.asp?title_id=3934
Wir treffen uns diesmal im Café Chagall nahe U-Bahnhof Senefelder Platz. :)
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The Fisherman by John Langan
Join us for The Fisherman by John Langan.
In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir.
Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there, the remedy to both their losses, they dismiss it as just another fish story. Soon, though, the men find themselves drawn into a tale as deep and old as the Reservoir. It's a tale of dark pacts, of long-buried secrets, and of a mysterious figure known as Der Fisher: the Fisherman. It will bring Abe and Dan face to face with all that they have lost, and with the price they must pay to regain it.
Quarterly Community Gathering
Join the Columbus AI community for our quarterly gathering — a casual, community-focused evening where everyone has a chance to share, learn, and connect. These open mic–style events give anyone in the community up to **5 minutes** to present a project, share a tool, pose a question, or offer a perspective on the evolving AI space.
No slides required — just a welcoming space to exchange ideas and keep the local AI conversation moving.
If you’d like to take the stage, message **Chris (the organizer)** with a **title and short description** of what you’d like to share.
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Bad Girls Book Club February 2026
**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman**
**This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.**
**An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.**
Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984.
All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia.
Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.
Shut Up & Write!® Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 - quick intros.
12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Sunday!
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!






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