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Success Circle Mastermind
⭐️Success Circle Mastermind Day⭐️
Friday, June 12th, Burlington (close to GO Train)
Maximum Group size: 6
This is a **mastermind day** for 6 ambitious entrepreneurs to break out of your daily routine and spend a CEO day on your business to create your next level of success.
It’s a powerful blend of business strategy, part deep connection, energy shifting and networking. The intention is to bring together visionary entrepreneurs to connect, brainstorm, share wisdom and resources to create a plan to manifest the next level in your business in 2026.
It will be the perfect combination of energy, mindset and strategy as a container for your biggest dreams. We’ll map out your next 6 months from a place of focus, flow, and clarity.
By the end of the session you will have:
⭐️Clarity on what you want to create
⭐️ What you need to release to have the capacity to create it (We’ll do some energy releasing in the session too)
⭐️Brainstorming what resources you need for your next steps, with connections and leads to get started right away
⭐️Map out a 6 month plan to move forward
This is a paid event.
Discover more here:
👉\*\*[https://jlyall.com/successcircleday](https://jlyall.com/successcircleday)\*\*
Business Insights with Andy Li
It's a private session. Not a group event. Some sessions and diagnostics are done in chat text format, no live call is required needed.
Advanced sessions are done with the help of personal video call.
**Business Consulting with Andy Li**
Unlock powerful business insights with Andy Li. With 20 years of experience and multiple certifications, Andy offers professional guidance to elevate your business success and personal growth.
### Get Clarity and Solutions
**Services:**
- **Business Constellations:** Unlock your professional potential.
- **Family Constellations:** Resolve issues affecting business dynamics.
- **Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy:** Overcome personal blocks impacting performance.
**Benefits:**
- **Enhanced Decision-Making:** Clear, actionable insights.
- **Conflict Resolution:** Address internal and external conflicts.
- **Strategic Planning:** Develop effective strategies.
- **Improved Leadership:** Boost your leadership skills.
- **Increased Productivity:** Overcome barriers to productivity.
- **Achieve Goals:** Gain guidance on money, business, and personal desires.
**Why Attend?**
- **Tailored Insights:** Customized guidance for any business or personal issue.
**Personal Sessions:**
- Available to book at your best time online or held at the Music Garden.
**Pricing:**
- Free express consultations ONLINE are available.
- Offline sessions starting from $25 CAD / 15 min.
**How to Participate:**
- **Pre-Registration Required:** Register at least one day before the event.
- **Easy Registration:** Message WhatsApp at 437-606-6502.
🔗 [Register Now](https://wa.me/%2B14376066502)
Don’t miss out on valuable insights to enhance your business success and achieve your goals. Reserve your spot today!
**Certifications:**
- Certified Hypnotherapist
- Licensed Psychologist
- Family Constellations Instructor
- Business Constellations Expert
- Master Teacher of Runic Reiki, Tantra Reiki, Kundalini Reiki
- Magister of Egyptian Temple Magic and Greek Mysteries
- President of Academy of Temple Arts
**Details & Testimonials:** [PsiTrends.com](http://www.psitrends.com)
The Friday Night Ultimate Pub Crawl! (with Live Band, DJ and Dancing)
Hello everyone,
**Kindly Read Carefully:**
Wanna make some new friends in the best part of town?
Let's start our weekend off right with a fun night out, with good times, conversations and a couple cool clubs with Live Music, DJ and Dancing.
First we will meet at ***(La Carnita - (main floor to find us)*** to get our evening going. (Conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton; 3-4 minute walk east on Eglinton.
The next venue is only a few minutes away from there (our Secret Location)
**Where to Meet us?**
**La Carnita - Good Fortune Bar-** You will be directed downstairs to there cool party room area :)
**Date:** Friday June 12th
**Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9
**Arrive between:** 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm (save a little money if you come before 8:30 pm-plus more time to meet everyone :)
**Highlights:**
\*Reserved tables and seating for dinner, cocktails and mingling
\*Venue is very close to the Yonge and Eglinton subway station
\*Ice breaker game to make it easy to meet and connect with everyone :)
\*A fun game to win complimentary beverages and treats :)
\*Live Music (Band and DJ) with dancing at our second secret location
\*Dress casual or dress up if you like :)
-Joined by my other social groups too; so we can anticipate a fun night out.
\*One beverage or appetizer minimum at the first and second location upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.
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Event Details below:
Steve Flemming
(Organizer)
meetup.com/soulcity/
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Event Details:
**The Friday Night Ultimate Pub Crawl (Live Band, DJ and Dancing)**
-We will meet ***on main floor;*** connect with everyone, ice breaker game, socialize, share some laughs; then make our way to our surprise location with live music, cool atmosphere, great people and dancing :)
\*Plan to come for dinner too if you like at the first venue, as tables will be reserved for everyone
\*Invite your friends out too
(2nd venue will be very close- walking distance for us)
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**EVENT FEE:**
**Night of Event- Friday June 13th (Arrival Times)**
-10 dollars if you arrive between (7:00 pm to 8:30 pm)
-15 dollars if you arrive between (8:31 pm to 9:30 pm)
If you arrive after that you will simply miss the event as we will be heading off to the next venue at that time :)
**\*cash at the door**
**or by e transfer in advance to:**
**steveflemming11@gmail.com**
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**Parking Available:**
\*Plenty of free street parking on Eglinton and (Residential area south/east of venue for free)
**Close to Subway Station:**
\*Also three minute walk east from Yonge/Eglinton subway station
Free English Classes - in-person at our Toronto school
Practise your English in a friendly, welcoming class in Toronto.
Join our free in-person English class and improve your speaking, fluency, grammar and vocabulary with supportive teachers. This class is a great opportunity to practise English, build confidence and meet new people.
**When**
Starting today - every weekday Monday - Friday
2.00pm–4.00pm
**Where**
Teaching House Toronto
OHC / Sol Camps
469 Jarvis St
Toronto, ON M4Y 2G8
Canada
**What you’ll practise**
* Speaking and fluency
* Grammar and vocabulary
* Listening and pronunciation
* Everyday English for real-life situations
* Confidence using English with other people
**Who can join?**
Adults aged 18+ who want to improve their English. Refugees, asylum seekers and newcomers are very welcome.
**About the classes**
The classes are taught by trainee English teachers on a Cambridge-accredited CELTA course and supervised by experienced teacher trainers.
**Cost**
Free
**Before the class**
Please arrive a little early so we can welcome you and check your English level.
Spaces may be limited, so please RSVP if you would like to attend.Cost: FREE
Sign up using this **Level Test: [https://forms.gle/CZXAHL9w4WfsVdxk6](https://forms.gle/CZXAHL9w4WfsVdxk6)**
OR
If you already know your level, choose the [registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link) instead
OM Chanting (indoor)
Welcome !
OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential.
OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace .
A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio .
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EVENT DETAILS:
address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas).
We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier.
We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer.
You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water.
Looking forward to seeing you !
For more information about Om Chanting, please visit:
[https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/)
Much Love,
Veda
Cell: 416-845-9375
Free English Classes - In Person, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST
**🌍 Free English Classes – Learn with Real Teachers-in-Training!**
Join us for *FREE* English lessons taught by CELTA trainees at Teaching House! Whether you're a beginner or want to improve your English skills, these fun and practical classes are a great opportunity to learn in a supportive environment.
🗓 **When:** Monday - Thursday
🕠 **Time:** 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 **Where:** Teaching House Toronto at OHC, 469 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON M4Y 2G8
👩🏫 Classes are part of our Cambridge-accredited CELTA teacher training programme and are led by motivated, supervised trainees. Improve your speaking, listening, and vocabulary in a real-time, interactive classroom.
📌 Open to adults (18+) from any background. No payment, no catch – just learning!
👉 Complete the level test or registration form to receive access info and reserve your place. Spots fill fast!
Link for the [Level test](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDyYnu9t1cRtL9ggMBKH9xwa3jjvIeJabNJRYUOjoV28_b1A/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Link for the [Registration form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link)
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### **VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL**
**🌍 Clases de Inglés Gratis – ¡Aprende con futuros profesores de inglés!**
¡Acompáñanos en clases *GRATUITAS* de inglés impartidas por profesores en formación en Teaching House! Ya seas principiante o quieras mejorar tu nivel, estas clases prácticas son una excelente manera de aprender en un entorno amigable.
🗓 **Cuándo:** Lunes, martes, miercoles y jueves
🕠 **Hora:** 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 **Dónde:** Teaching House Toronto at OHC, 469 Jarvis Street, Toronto ON M4Y 2G8
👩🏫 Las clases son parte de nuestro curso CELTA acreditado por Cambridge y están impartidas por profesores en formación supervisados. Mejora tu conversación, comprensión auditiva y vocabulario en un aula interactiva y real.
📌 Abierto a adultos mayores de 18 años. Sin coste, sin compromiso – ¡solo ganas de aprender!
👉 Confirma tu asistencia para recibir el enlace y asegurar tu lugar. ¡Los cupos se llenan rápido!
[Ficha de registracion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe65RTiI_hQMJ_58JdE2DhhtYyF2Mz3Ah_PN2hL3yLSkJadpA/viewform?usp=sf_link)
[Prueba de nivel](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDyYnu9t1cRtL9ggMBKH9xwa3jjvIeJabNJRYUOjoV28_b1A/viewform?usp=sf_link)
Art Therapy | My Inner Mirror | 🪞 Draw Your Inner Self
🪞 My Inner Mirror – Inner Alchemy Workshop Through Art Therapy 🎨
Immerse yourself in a unique and transformative workshop, blending artistic creation, meditation, and inner exploration. This guided introspective space will allow you to manifest your inner reality through art, shifting perceptions and strengthening your connection with your subconscious.
🌟 Why Join?
✅ Visually express your inner world and uncover its hidden messages
✅ Deepen your connection with your subconscious through guided meditation
✅ Use art as a tool for transformation and self-analysis
✅ Learn interpretation techniques to better understand your creations
No artistic skills required – this workshop is accessible to everyone!
🧘♂️ Workshop Flow:
1. Breathing Exercises – Mental and energetic preparation for meditation
2. Guided Meditation – Activating the subconscious and awakening intuition
3. Mirror Drawing Creation – Representing your inner reality through art
4. Interpretation & Examples – Understanding the symbols and messages within your artwork
5. Sharing & Q/A – A space for discussion and guidance
📌 Required Materials:
🔹 Paper: Blank sheets (A4 or A3 format, no grid lines)
🔹 Artistic tools: Pencils, brushes, markers, or any medium of your choice
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
💫 Guidance:
This workshop is led by Ludovic, exploring inner alchemy through yoga and art therapy.
🪞 Let your true essence emerge, observe your inner reflection, and uncover the secrets your subconscious wishes to reveal.
✅ Reserve your spot now and embark on this transformative journey!
**✨ Join Our Wellness Community**
More on [https://www.yogasource.org](https://www.yogasource.org)
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Connection Labs Online (aka Crossroads & Connections)
### Each Crossroads & Connections workshop is a fast, friendly mash-up: short demos, paired practices and intentional reflection. We keep it light, embodied, and social—so wisdom lands in your muscles and your circle, not only your mind. There isn’t one technique that fixes everything, for everyone, in every situation.
### What is it?
We pair complementary domains to spark shared flow, fresh insight, and unforgettable “aha!” moments. You leave with lived skills, not just notes.
* **Dialogue** gets you out of solo spin: small-group formats expose blind spots and sharpen “shared reality,” so your next move matches *this* person and *this* moment.
* **Imaginal** practice is guided “as if” rehearsal you look *through*, not *at*: walking the beats before the scene means your body recognizes turns when stakes rise.
* **Mindfulness** steadies the camera: attention stops jerking around, drama gets de-amplified, and you can catch the instant you’re narrating motives and swap in one honest question.
* **Embodiment** makes it actionable through direct, non-verbal experience and how your inner experience matches your outer expression.
Facilitators: Varies
Fee: $30USD - Or a 10-pack for $200USD
[Please visit here](https://awakentomeaning.com/crossroads-and-connections/) for registration and more information.
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Archetypal Coaching — Activate Your Goals with Ancient Wisdom
Ready to energize your goals and gain clear direction?
In this weekly meetup, we work with powerful archetypes from ancient traditions to align your intention, sharpen your strategy, and ignite real momentum.
4 Sessions Per Month
Tap into the power of 4 ancient traditions:
• Egyptian — Strategic clarity & long-range vision
• Scandinavian — Decisiveness & breakthrough energy
• Greek — Harmony, inspiration & personal charisma
• Sephirotic (Kabbalistic) — Deep integration & energetic anchoring.
Each 90-Min Session Includes:
• Group energy alignment (20 min)
• Personal goal setting in the energy of the week’s tradition (20 min)
• Group activation & anchoring (20 min)
• Personal alanyses, archetypal insights & support circle (30 min).
What You’ll Gain:
✓ Mental clarity & motivation
✓ Energetic support for your path
✓ Clear, inspired next steps
✓ A deeper connection to purpose.
When: Every Sunday afternoon 4-6pm
Fee: $50 CAD per session
(Limited spots available)
Facilitator:
Andrey Litvinov — Business Coach, Psychotherapist,
Grand Master of Reiki Yggdrasil
To Reserve Your Spot:
Pre-registration required via WhatsApp or Telegram
Message:
t.me/AndyTherapist
WhatsApp: +1 437 606 6502
FREE Spanish, English, and French Oral Conversational Classes 4 Adults!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $36 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (For Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as conversational as these ones. We guarantee it! Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Business Insights with Andy Li
It's a private session. Not a group event. Some sessions and diagnostics are done in chat text format, no live call is required needed.
Advanced sessions are done with the help of personal video call.
**Business Consulting with Andy Li**
Unlock powerful business insights with Andy Li. With 20 years of experience and multiple certifications, Andy offers professional guidance to elevate your business success and personal growth.
### Get Clarity and Solutions
**Services:**
- **Business Constellations:** Unlock your professional potential.
- **Family Constellations:** Resolve issues affecting business dynamics.
- **Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy:** Overcome personal blocks impacting performance.
**Benefits:**
- **Enhanced Decision-Making:** Clear, actionable insights.
- **Conflict Resolution:** Address internal and external conflicts.
- **Strategic Planning:** Develop effective strategies.
- **Improved Leadership:** Boost your leadership skills.
- **Increased Productivity:** Overcome barriers to productivity.
- **Achieve Goals:** Gain guidance on money, business, and personal desires.
**Why Attend?**
- **Tailored Insights:** Customized guidance for any business or personal issue.
**Personal Sessions:**
- Available to book at your best time online or held at the Music Garden.
**Pricing:**
- Free express consultations ONLINE are available.
- Offline sessions starting from $25 CAD / 15 min.
**How to Participate:**
- **Pre-Registration Required:** Register at least one day before the event.
- **Easy Registration:** Message WhatsApp at 437-606-6502.
🔗 [Register Now](https://wa.me/%2B14376066502)
Don’t miss out on valuable insights to enhance your business success and achieve your goals. Reserve your spot today!
**Certifications:**
- Certified Hypnotherapist
- Licensed Psychologist
- Family Constellations Instructor
- Business Constellations Expert
- Master Teacher of Runic Reiki, Tantra Reiki, Kundalini Reiki
- Magister of Egyptian Temple Magic and Greek Mysteries
- President of Academy of Temple Arts
**Details & Testimonials:** [PsiTrends.com](http://www.psitrends.com)
FREE Oral Conversational Spanish, English, and French Classes 4 Adults!!
\*These classes are not a language exchange, but instead are meant to be a step in between so that students feel confident maintaining in depth and grammatically correct oral conversations outside of class\*
\***Meetup event numbers only tend to show new students registering and do not include returning students attending class.** **Per class, there is an average of 7 students.** The first 2 classes are free and then only cost between $18 and $45 depending on which type of class you want to continue with\*
These French, English (for Spanish and French speakers only), and Spanish classes are primarily meant for adults who are travellers, or who are planning to live in a French, English, or Spanish-speaking country. The classes are primarily oral-based through guided conversations. They will teach you how to handle conversations in situations such as **"Going to the Convenience Store"**, **"Making Plans"**, **"Negotiating Prices"**, and **"Going out for a Drink"**. To ensure that students get used to using the language automatically, students will learn to maintain contextual conversations with timing before moving on to the next lesson. **Program is also offered in private and online classes**. Call (647)787-9953, e-mail us info@monkeylingo.ca, or visit monkeylingo.ca for more information! **Online and private classes are also available!**
No other language classes are as oral as these ones. We guarantee it! Group classes are hosted at **600 Bay Street** every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Call (647)904-5285 upon arrival if no one is there to let you in, and someone will come down to let you in.
Cheap parking can be found using the "Spot Hero" app.
Creative Relating Salon : Pride!
Do you ever find yourself looking for more from your relationships? Or finding that relating with others is challenging, and wish you could have help?
This event may be for you. We’re having an afternoon of organized discussion about what it means to be human and to relate with others, followed by some connection exercises to practice skills and techniques.
The theme this time is "Pride," in honor of Pride month.
Pride is an interesting Janus-like word, with both positive and negative connotations. On the positive side, it's about appreciating oneself and one's accomplishments (or those of loved ones), and self-acceptance, self-esteem, and self-love. But it's also the first of the 7 Deadly Sins, and evokes more discreditable feelings such as vanity, haughtiness, arrogance, hubris, and narcissism. We're going to dig into Pride in all its guises with exercises chosen to explore this theme. And in our open discussion section, we'll delve into how we see pride show up in our lives, for good and for ill.
The discussion salon will include opportunities to share feelings in groups of different sizes. It’s a chance to feel heard and connected, and to practice openness and compassion and empathy.
The connection exercises, following the discussion, will provide an opportunity to learn and practice skills that are helpful for open relating. These exercises may include opportunities for gentle, non-sexual touch and may tenderly touch on challenging edges for some people, including the possibility of some clothing optional exercises towards the end. Participants are always at choice, including choosing to observe the exercise or leave this part of the program.
After the salon there will be a small casual gathering with snacks and a chance to connect informally. The duration of the event is about 3 hours.
There is a suggested donation of $15 to cover the cost of snacks and materials. A donation jar will be available at the event.
I will be asking registered participants and people wanting to be on the wait list for contact information other than Meetup, either a phone # for texting or a Facebook contact for messaging. This is because often things change at the last minute (e.g. spaces open up for the waitlist, people have questions about parking, etc., etc.) and I want to be able to contact you quickly, and experience has shown that most people don't check Meetup messages frequently enough to communicate quickly enough. Unless I have this contact information from you I won't add you to the list of attendees - so if you're new, please send me a message with your info when you sign up, and I'll send you a confirmation that you're registered.
I will send information about address and logistics to registered participants a few days before the event.
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MEDITATION RETREAT: No Self, No Problem - Exploring Anatta
***\*Both In-Person & Private Live-Streaming***
**The word anatta** – which means no permanently abiding self – is at the very heart and core of Buddhist meditation practice, yet it is one of its most misunderstood concepts.
**When we explore anatta** through our meditation practice, it doesn’t mean we’re trying to get rid of who we are; it means we’re becoming more and more willing to see through the small, false, often negative ideas or beliefs of what we call “self.”
**In actuality,** we are so much bigger than who or what we think we are. In fact, we are not only vast, but constantly fluid and changing: new in each moment, and dying in each moment … much like waves on the ocean.
**During this silent meditation retreat,** we’ll be exploring anatta through various teachings, along with meditations designed to help us loosen our tenacious grip on the ego and sense of “self,” so that we can experience more freedom, peace, and ease in our lives.
**The format will include** both guided and silent meditation, a dharma talk, and walking meditation both inside and on the lovely, spacious church grounds. Lunch will be in silence, and participants are asked to bring their own.
**We’ll be gathering for our retreat on Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m** in the beautiful St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, VA. The peaceful interior is filled with large bright windows overlooking the great lawn and a canopy of trees. The expansive grounds include a special labyrinth, and many natural places to sit and walk.
**The format will include both guided and silent meditation**, a dharma talk, and walking meditation both inside and on the lovely, spacious church grounds. Lunch will be in silence, and participants are asked to bring their own.
**THE TEACHER:** Shell Fischer, founder and guiding teacher of Mindful Shenandoah (**[www.mindfulvalley.com](http://www.mindfulvalley.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVFptRkN5cmpUVW9NWnlUaQEe04iYiwuuRDHGb8miRSO1_bG8Pdo-W2qefvsF41ER-Wr-PKZ7WKNnD_q03mg_aem_Hqz8SeHgbqFCh-0cegrr6Q)**) offers more than 30 years of extensive mindfulness training, study, and teaching. She is a Buddhist teacher, trained in the Tibetan Vajrayana tradition at Naropa University – the nation’s leading contemplative university – and in the Theravadan Vipassana (Insight) tradition by Dr. Tara Brach – one of the world’s foremost Insight teachers. She is a graduate of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher-training program led by Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR and the Stress Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Prior to teaching, Shell wrote about mindfulness and yoga for national magazines.
**While offering the teachings of Insight Meditation**, Shell places great emphasis on the metta (loving-kindness) practices. Her hope is to guide you in nurturing even more kindness and compassion for yourself, others, and for all the situations you find yourself in throughout your life, through the heart-teachings and practices of mindfulness meditation.
**Shell warmly welcomes the inclusion and participation** of people of diverse identities, including those of all races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, classes, religions, abilities, and ages … with the aspiration that all feel welcome, safe, and respected as we practice together in community.
**When:** Sat., June 13, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (also available online)
**Where:** St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066
**Fee:** $85 in-person/$40 online
**[LEARN MORE HERE](https://www.mindfulvalley.com/retreats/june-13-2026-meditation-retreat-no-self-no-problem-exploring-anatta/)**
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[Chloe](https://www.meetup.com/members/6537118)
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### [Why It’s Easy to Show Up for Others but Hard to Show Up for Yourself](https://www.meetup.com/burlington-women-personal-development-meetup-group/events/313166171/?eventOrigin=group_similar_events)
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🥘👉 Inner Coach Reset + Community Potluck Lunch (Ashburn)
⚡ 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** 😊)
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## **🥘 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.
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## **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
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## **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.
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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)
Learn Meditation and Stress Management in MD
Learn to manage stress and achieve self-growth through simple relaxation and Meditation.
Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, modern, methodical approach to meditation. Rather than homing in on your breath or repeating a mantra, you simply focus inward, on your heart, to cultivate inner strength and serenity. Heartfulness meditation is gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on the heart, allowing individuals to connect with themselves on a deeper level, and ultimately achieve peace, relaxation, and clarity. It is a practice that encourages patience, self-compassion, and acceptance, helping cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment.
This practice is offered with love and at no cost
Unshakeable: Staying Strong During Challenging Times
Life will always bring moments of uncertainty, change, and challenge, but within each of us is a quiet strength that can remain steady no matter what is happening around us.
Join Sister Jenna for an uplifting and empowering workshop designed to help you reconnect with your inner resilience, restore clarity, and strengthen your spiritual foundation. This session will explore how to stay calm under pressure, protect your inner peace, and respond to life’s challenges with courage, compassion, and stability.
Come discover how to become unshakeable from the inside out.
Sunday, June 14th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - Virginia, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl Suite 200, 2nd floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event.
Sister Jenna is the director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Silver Spring, MD and Chantilly, VA.
Thursday Night Live Dance at Rai's Rendevous
Come out, get your cardio on and Dance!!
The Phantom Phunk Collective will perform live music: Dance Funk and Classic Hip Hop at Rai's Rendevous 44042 Pipeline Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147 on June 18 2026. The music starts at 9pm. It's a Thursday night so come early.
☕ For the Community: FREE Small-Group Coffee, Snacks & Connection (Ashburn)
⚡ **Reset your mindset. Meet someone unexpected. Walk away with new clarity.**
Join us for a free, small-group gathering held in our **Startup Garage** — a **spacious, comfortable living-room style space** inside a single-family home. Think couches, coffee, and real conversation — **not an actual garage 😊**
🔁 You’ll be **paired** with different attendees throughout the event for short, energizing rounds — each sparked by a simple **opening line** designed to make you laugh, reflect, and think bigger about what comes next.
You won’t just talk about what’s behind you — You’ll begin to **picture what’s ahead** in a way that actually excites you.
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**☕ Coffee and snacks are on me.**
Just show up with a curious mind — and a willingness to laugh.
We’ll guide you through questions that blend **wisdom and humor** — the kind that help you see your story through a new lens.
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**🔍 What You’ll Experience**
• One-on-one rounds to explore purpose, identity, and new possibilities
• Light, energizing activities designed to shift your mindset in under 10 minutes
• Fresh insights from people you’ve never met — but may never forget
• A laid-back, thoughtful space to connect without pressure
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**💼 Who It’s For**
• Divorced/Separated or midlife professionals figuring out what’s next
• Entrepreneurs, builders, and creatives in a season of reinvention
• Men and women who prefer **meaningful conversation** over surface level talk
Whether you’re starting over, scaling up, or just ready for something more aligned — this space is for you.
***
📊 *Most attendees are in their 30s, 40s, or 50s — 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). Full address shared after RSVP.
🌐 Explore more: [https://midlifereinvention.co](https://midlifereinvention.co)
Hopeful Cafe Conversations @Panera Kentlands, Gaithersburg
### Hopeful Cafe Conversations @Panera Kentlands
**You are cordially invited to join in the conversation to catch the positive vibe... a cup of coffee, or another of your favorite refreshment.**
**At NEW HOPE CAFE CONVERSATIONS on 3rd Saturdays, Monthly**
**Address: Panera, 285 Kentlands Blvd., Gaithersburg, MD 20878**
**Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83326239362**
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**New Hope Workshop**: What is Negativity Bias? How do we get ahead of it to reach more positive outcomes in work, life, and relationships? Discover the difference between goals and outcomes.
1\. How do we reaffirm ones role\, despite negativity bias from others?
2\. The New Hope Community Affirmative Statements of Foundational Principles
3\. Your Perspectives in Conversation
**"Star Points Meal Deal"**
If you have New Hope "Star Points 💫" you can get a discount on a meal. Also you can earn Star Points, if this is your first time attending Cafe Conversations, in-person. Ask Gene, newhope321community@yahoo.com, 240-848-0808.



















