Speculative Fiction

Ciao a tutti! Ci ritroviamo ogni venerdì dalle 18:00 per un bicchiere (si può anche mangiare) da Poppy's Bar, che si trova a 2 minuti di camminata da Parvis St Gilles. Un tavolo per 20 persone è riservato sotto il nome di Salvatore. Dunque, se non ci sono o se sarò in ritardo, potrete chiedere al barista. È un incontro informale, perché non è un evento strutturato, ma piuttosto un gruppo di persone che si riuniscono per parlare e praticare l'italiano. Anche i nativi italiani sono benvenuti :) Tutto ciò che serve è un sorriso — e puoi anche portare un amico! 👉 **Importante:** * È obbligatorio essere iscritti all’evento su Meetup per partecipare. L’iscrizione è importante per gli organizzatori, perché permette di conoscere il numero dei partecipanti e di garantire la sicurezza e il benessere di tutti i presenti. * Se cambiano le vostre circostanze e non potete più venire, annullate la vostra partecipazione per lasciare posto ad altri. * Vi chiediamo di assicuravi di pagare i vostri consumi, per evitare che gli organizatori saranno rimasti a pagare per gli altri. * Si prega di non parlare di politica cosi ci godiama la serata in tranquilita, di rispettare tutti i partecipanti e di non trattare l’incontro come un appuntamento romantici o intimo: l’obiettivo è semplicemente praticare e migliorare l’italiano in un ambiente piacevole e rilassato. PS : FR - Table de conversation en italien chaque vendredi de 18h00 à 22h00 au bar Poppy's, à deux minutes à pied du Parvis St-Gilles" (adresse : rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles) NL - Praattafel in het Italiaans elke vrijdag van 18.00 tot 22.00 uur in de Poppys bar, op twee minuten lopen van Sint-Gillisvoorplein (adres: 11 Moskoustraat, 1060 Sint-Gillis) EN - Conversation table in Italian every Friday from 18:00 till 22:00 at Poppy's, 2 minutes walk from tram stop Parvis Saint-Gilles (address : Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles) ES - Mesa de conversación en Italiano cada viernes desde las 18:00 hasta las 22:00 en el bar Poppy's, a dos minutos a pie de la parada del tranvía Parvis St-Gilles (direccion: Rue de Moscou 11, 1060 Saint-Gilles)

**Please update your attendance if you can not join as this game as we need to know the exact number of players.** We'll be playing the original *Trouble Brewing* variant, suitable for beginners. Here are a few helpful links: * [How to play video](https://youtu.be/M-aZP47Nm9g) * [Gameplay video by Good Time Society](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-aZP47Nm9g) * [Characters description](https://wiki.bloodontheclocktower.com/Trouble_Brewing) Blood on the Clocktower is a game of murder and mystery, lies and logic, deduction and deception for five-to-twenty courageous players and one devious storyteller. A social game played in person, seated in a circle, each player receives either a ‘good’ or ‘evil’ token with their unique character on it. Good players share information to solve the mystery whilst evil players lie about who they are and what they know. The good team wins if they can piece together their knowledge, trust each other, and execute the demon. The evil team wins if the demon can sow distrust, evade detection, and wipe out the village.

English Below ! 🎶 Découvrez la Magie du Kirtan et la joie du chant en groupe 🎶 Vous cherchez une expérience unique qui vous apportera détente, paix intérieure et joie ? Le Kirtan est là pour vous ! ⭐️ Le Kirtan est une pratique musicale originaire de l'Inde, où des chants et mantras sont répétés en groupe, souvent accompagnés d'instruments comme l'harmonium et les percussions. Il vise à élever la conscience spirituelle et créer un sentiment de communauté. C'est une forme de méditation active avec des brefs temps de silence. Que vous soyez un chanteur confirmé ou que vous n'ayez jamais essayé auparavant, tout le monde est le bienvenu à cette soirée magique (à partir de 15 ans.) ⭐️ Rejoignez-nous le ce 9 janvier au Yoga studio Brussels pour une expérience inoubliable. Réservez votre place en cliquant sur le lien. 📆 Contribution 28 euro ou 25 par personne si vous venez à deux [Réservez ici](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan) 🌈 #KirtanBrussels **[#ExpérienceMusicale](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/exp%C3%A9riencemusicale?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** **[#PaixIntérieure](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/paixint%C3%A9rieure?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** 🎶 Discover the magic of Kirtan and the joy of group singing 🎶 Are you looking for a unique experience that will bring you relaxation, inner peace and joy? Kirtan is there for you! 🙏🏻 Kirtan is a musical practice originating in India, where chants and mantras are repeated in a group, often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium and percussion. It aims to raise spiritual awareness and create a sense of community. It is a form of active meditation with brief periods of silence. Whether you're an experienced singer or have never tried it before, everyone is welcome to join in this magical evening (aged 15 and over.) ⭐️ Join us on January 9th at Yoga studio Brussels for an unforgettable experience. Book your place by clicking on [this link](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan). 📆 Contribution 28 euros or 25 per person if you brig with a friend **[#KirtanBrussels](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kirtanbrussels?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** **[#MusicalExperience](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/musicalexperience?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** **[#InnerPeace](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/innerpeace?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** for additional info [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) [booking link](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan)

✨ Meet new people in Brussels in a friendly, international atmosphere 🍻 Easy socializing, no awkward networking 🌍 Internationals, expats & locals welcome 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Over 10,000 members overall in our Brussels community 😀 Our events usually attract 20–40 attendees 💪 Organized weekly since early 2025 🩷 Safe, respectful environment, and zero tolerance for any harassment! The organizer is always present all evening in case of problems. **.** Looking to meet new people and expand your social circle in Brussels, as well as your network of professional contacts? Join us **every Friday evening anytime from 18:00** **and until at least 23h** **at** **“The Network” bar**, in the heart of the famous Place du Luxembourg in front of the European Parliament, for a fun, relaxed night of **drinks, conversations, and great vibes**! 💛 . **Bonus: Happy Hour discounts** offered by the venue **from 18h until 19h** for early birds! . 📍 **Location**: “The Network”, Pl. du Luxembourg 11, 1050 Ixelles 📌 **Google Maps**:[ ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AuHq4YZuqyMtAQcp7)[https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWYMpWcMsYRWTtRg9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWYMpWcMsYRWTtRg9) . ✨ **Why you’ll love it**: ✅ **Everyone is welcome**, even if you don’t know anyone else yet—expats, locals, newcomers, solo adventurers, or groups! ✅ Completely **free to attend**—just grab a drink and join the fun! Please ask the bartenders when you arrive if unsure where to find our meetup group and tables ✅ Possibility to make also useful **professional exchanges and networking** with other participants who work in similar domains, so remember to bring also your business card! ✅ Tons of **indoor and outdoor space available**—the square in front of the bar is quite pedestrian-friendly, and typically there aren’t many other customers inside the bar on the Friday evening besides the Meetup participants! ✅ **Want to keep the night going?** After the meetup, we often continue as a group to explore nightlife hotspots in the city center. . 💬 **Stay connected with our Community**: ▶️ Join our **Facebook/Messenger chat** to get updates and easily find the group on arrival: [https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/](https://m.me/ch/AbaV86vk4SHop_eD/) ▶️ Otherwise, if you prefer to use **WhatsApp**, please join this other group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FMjWrr9wCR7JYsudMD6XV0) ▶️ And don’t forget to join our **EuroMeet Facebook group** for many more social events in Brussels:[ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet)](https://www.facebook.com/groups/euromeet) ▶️ Finally, we also manage a **professional networking group on LinkedIn** as well, for more easily retrieving each other's LinkedIn profiles and identifying people who also work in similar domains: [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13194613/) . Come alone or bring a friend—either way, you’ll leave with **new friends, great memories, and maybe even some ideas on how to develop further your professional career!** See you this Friday! 🍻✨😀 . 📧 Got questions? Reach out to the **organizer**: **[[gabriele.mogni@gmail.com](http://gabriele.mogni@gmail.com)]([mailto:gabriele.mogni@gmail.com](http://mailto:gabriele.mogni@gmail.com))** . 👉 Please **RSVP on Meetup** if you would like to attend our next event, so that we can plan accordingly. . \*\*\* **#BrusselsMeetup #ExpatsInBrussels #BrusselsSocialLife #BrusselsEvents #FridayVibes #EuroMeet #SocialInBrussels #BrusselsNightlife #MakeNewFriends #MeetupBrussels #SchumanAfterWork #WeekendVibes**

English Below ! 🎶 Découvrez la Magie du Kirtan et la joie du chant en groupe 🎶 Vous cherchez une expérience unique qui vous apportera détente, paix intérieure et joie ? Le Kirtan est là pour vous ! ⭐️ Le Kirtan est une pratique musicale originaire de l'Inde, où des chants et mantras sont répétés en groupe, souvent accompagnés d'instruments comme l'harmonium et les percussions. Il vise à élever la conscience spirituelle et créer un sentiment de communauté. C'est une forme de méditation active avec des brefs temps de silence. Que vous soyez un chanteur confirmé ou que vous n'ayez jamais essayé auparavant, tout le monde est le bienvenu à cette soirée magique (à partir de 15 ans.) ⭐️ Rejoignez-nous le 9 janvier au Yoga studio Brussels pour une expérience inoubliable. Réservez votre place en cliquant sur le lien. 📆 Contribution 28 euro ou 25 par personne si vous venez à deux [Réservez ici](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎶 Discover the magic of Kirtan and the joy of group singing 🎶 Are you looking for a unique experience that will bring you relaxation, inner peace and joy? Kirtan is there for you! 🙏🏻 Kirtan is a musical practice originating in India, where chants and mantras are repeated in a group, often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium and percussion. It aims to raise spiritual awareness and create a sense of community. It is a form of active meditation with brief periods of silence. Whether you're an experienced singer or have never tried it before, everyone is welcome to join in this magical evening (aged 15 and over.) ⭐️ Join us on January 9thth at Yoga studio Brussels for an unforgettable experience. Book your place by clicking on [this link](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan). 📆 Contribution 28 euros or 25 per person if you brig with a friend **[#KirtanBrussels](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/kirtanbrussels?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** **[#MusicalExperience](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/musicalexperience?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** **[#InnerPeace](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/innerpeace?__eep__=6&__cft__%5b0%5d=AZW7721Gc5pZyTZ2txBMbDFX5cvpZrR1BUO9DwUZ4Yl0bKrjzLR9cFYsbruAbXXUIMFICfOKAJ6OC-Yfr3sd3vvdJA6GKy46zmAO-YeUsg-cOywK1RYBjmvRqDqzLWDe4yg&__tn__=q)** for additional info [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](http://mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com/) [booking link](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan)

We do cycles of 4-6 weeks, with a progressive intensity, and the last session is lighter. Program: 15’ warm up **To be defined** Cool down to get back to the starting point… or more S=All out sprint RF = Run fast, at MAS (Maximum aerobic speed) CF = Run comfortably fast (1h threshold) J = Jog, recuperation Notes: It should take about one hour in total, as the cool down will end when we reach back to the meeting point. It's NOT required to have an activity tracker or smart watch to be able to follow the program, as I'll be giving signals with a whistle. For the "run" part, you can follow your own pace and we'll be regrouping in the "jog" part. Intervals training is not advised for total beginners. To have an idea, the average pace at the warm up is around 5'45"/km-6'/km so this pace should feel very comfortable ***Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability.*** By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves.

[Booking link - lien de réservation](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan) English Below ! 🎶 Découvrez la Magie du Kirtan et la joie du chant en groupe 🎶 Vous cherchez une expérience unique qui vous apportera détente, paix intérieure et joie ? Le Kirtan est là pour vous ! ⭐️ Le Kirtan est une pratique musicale originaire de l'Inde, où des chants et mantras sont répétés en groupe, souvent accompagnés d'instruments comme l'harmonium et les percussions. Il vise à élever la conscience spirituelle et créer un sentiment de communauté. C'est une forme de méditation active avec des brefs temps de silence. Que vous soyez un chanteur confirmé ou que vous n'ayez jamais essayé auparavant, tout le monde est le bienvenu à cette soirée magique (à partir de 15 ans.) ⭐️ Rejoignez-nous le 9 janvier au Yoga studio Brussels pour une expérience inoubliable. Réservez votre place en cliquant sur le lien. 📆 Contribution 28 euro ou 25 par personne si vous venez à deux [Réservez ici](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎶 Discover the magic of Kirtan and the joy of group singing 🎶 Are you looking for a unique experience that will bring you relaxation, inner peace and joy? Kirtan is there for you! 🙏🏻 Kirtan is a musical practice originating in India, where chants and mantras are repeated in a group, often accompanied by instruments such as the harmonium and percussion. It aims to raise spiritual awareness and create a sense of community. It is a form of active meditation with brief periods of silence. Whether you're an experienced singer or have never tried it before, everyone is welcome to join in this magical evening (aged 15 and over.) ⭐️ Join us on January 9th at Yoga studio Brussels for an unforgettable experience. Contribution 28 euros or 25 per person if you brig with a friend for additional info [[bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com)] [booking link](https://nirmalkaram.ac-page.com/kirtan)

Let's meet to write ! Schedule : 11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day". 11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write ! 13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ? See you soon !

**Cinematek : Informe general sobre unas cuestiones de interés para una proyección pública** 10/01 @ 21h In a Spain totally bled dry, Informe general... gathers together interviews of political representatives from all horizons and speculates on the stages of the reconstruction after Franco’s death. One after the other, the people who will soon be running the country answer the only question with which they were obsessed at the time: “How do you go from a dictatorship to a democracy?” This film constitutes the synthesis of Pere Portabella’s clandestine and openly political films by tackling, using sometimes fiction, sometimes documentary, the great questions facing Spain in 1976. [Cinematek](https://cinematek.be/2026-01-10-21-00/informe-general-sobre-unas-cuestiones-de-interes-para-una-proyeccion-publica) [Film documentaire](https://www.film-documentaire.fr/4DACTION/w_fiche_film/48539_0) [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.moma.org/calendar/events/4791) **For Dreamers, Coffee shots, Orezza, eau de Saint-Georges !**

Another new year just arriving, it might be a fitting opportunity to re-explore a subject we last did in July 2021 when live contacting towards the end of the COVID pandemic was just beginning to resume, although we were still obligated to hold that meetup outdoors in order to avoid the prescribed maximum of 8 participants when indoors. Since then, life has "normalized" again, and, thinking back, it might even be now almost difficult to imagine how that pandemic period, back "there and then", was experienced during that time as a "here and now"... How "here and now" is related to "there and then" is indeed one of the questions we might wish to explore during our next session... This subject I believe is one of the most interesting ones we've covered in Brussels Philosophy so far, inviting us to re-examine how we phenomenologically experience space and time, and in the process (literally!) to critically re-think how we habitually conceptualize space and time in our everyday lives. So here's the intro: Why, when we look in a mirror, are left and right reversed but not up and down? Might this pseudo-paradox ("para-paradox"??) (not) be a clue, if at least only by analogy, as to why we typically seem to have a clearer concept of what we can identify as an "eternal now", but seemingly have much more difficulty conceptualizing an "eternal here"? When it comes to experiencing and conceptualizing moments in time and places in space in relation to change, we habitually, almost instinctively, believe that moments flow by (in the one stream of time) independent of our will, while places always remain the same places (independent of the fact that they gradually become different as time goes on), and moreover, remain subject to our will: we can choose to move (or not move) from one place to another. We can travel in space but not in time. Change, therefore, we tend to view as a phenomenon that is temporal, not spatial: "things may change _in_ time, but it is time itself that causes change". On the other hand, we do seem able to perceive and conceptualize an "eternal now"... while seemingly finding it more difficult to experience an "eternal here" (the pseudo-paradox). Newton indeed conceived of time as a dimension separate and independent of the 3 dimensions of space, and of all events in the universe as occurring in one singular uniform flow of time, whereas Einstein, as we all now understand, conceptualized spacetime as one unified phenomenon, neither space itself nor time itself being absolute or independent of the other. In this meetup we will attempt to explore and find out if there is a phenomenological counterpart to Einstein's spacetime. The thesis proposed here is that there is indeed, and that it is in fact found centre stage in our consciousness - but perhaps because of survival pressures that have operated on humans collectively and individually for most of our history, and the resultant ways in which language and culture have evolved, our consciousness of the "eternal here" has remained under-developed. (Language and culture mirror consciousness, and how consciousness develops mirrors existent language and culture.) A key corollary-claim in this thesis is that change can also be experienced and explained primarily in terms of space, without reference to time, and moreover, such a manner of perceiving and conceptualizing space-driven change arguably remains compatible with both Newtonian (tweaking it slightly, perhaps!) and Einsteinian models of reality. Our session will provide an opportunity to consider and examine phenomenological experiences that could be referred to as "eternal now", "eternal here", "everywhere here", "everywhen now", "everywhere now", "everywhen here", "flowing time", "flowing space" ... We will be guided through several different thought experiments designed to support the idea that change can be attributed to space rather than time, paying special attention to developing the concept of "flowing space". These thought experiments will then hopefully invite animated and open discussion. So let's enjoy being able to meet up with no restrictions this time. Looking forward to seeing you then & there! *without ever having truly left

Need some quiet time for reading? Want to share the experience with others? Join us at the charming venue of La Belladone to read in the company of others. It’s alone, but also together, get it? We read for an hour, then chat over a drink, then go back to reading (if we feel like it) This is a free activity except for drinks.

Hi everyone, This coffee morning event is @MIR Concept Coffee Store! Saturday, 10 January 2026, from 10:00 - 13:00. MIR opened its doors about 3 years ago, right off Place Jourdan. Doriana, the owner, is a super nice host, and is excited to have our group as her café. The café is very beautiful and has many yummy food options. The Instagram channel: https://www.instagram.com/mirconceptstore/ **The address is:** MIR Concept Coffee Store Rue Gray 4A 1040 Etterbeek *** 1. The **prime time** of the event is **10:30 - 12:30**. That's when most people will be there. 2. When you enter the gallery, it's either on the right-hand side or left-hand side of its hallway, depending which entrance you take. 3. If you intend **to join past 12:00** (high noon), then there is no need to register. Just come and join! 4. **DON'T forget to cancel** if you can't join! 5. **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** **As always, feel free to follow us on INSTAGRAM!** [https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==](https://instagram.com/weekendmorningcoffee?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==) **THE STRUCTURE of THE EVENT:** * I will post the event on Saturday/Sunday evening for the following Saturday. * I send out a reminder to everyone on Friday. * There is sometimes a waiting list. * In case RSVP is closed (once there are 10-15 people on the waiting list), I might reopen it on Friday, depending on the number of cancellations in the meantime. * **For everyone on the waiting,** please check your status and messages on Friday evening the latest. I message everyone on the waiting list on Friday. * **Please, move to "not going" AS SOON AS you know that you can't come anymore, that includes everyone who is on the waiting list.** **IMPORTANT:** * **Please, be respectful towards each other during the event. (And after ;))** * When you register yourself, be careful not to register accidentally a +1 guest (unless you bring a guest). It happens very often. * If you have any questions then, message me. *** **A MESSAGE FOR NEWCOMERS:** *In the three years of hosting this coffee group, I have met many people who struggle with anxieties when coming to an event for the first time. Sometimes, it took them more than one attempt before being able to join.* *Occasionally, people reach out to me before the event, and I have always been grateful for that as it offers the opportunity to communicate with each other and to find the best and most gentle way for that person to join the group.* *I would like to encourage everyone who struggles with this to contact me before. It would really be too bad if you can't join us, as it mostly gets better the second or third time you come.* *In addition to that, if you arrive and notice any signs of nervousness or fear, you can always let me know right then.* **THANK YOU AND SEE YOU ALL ON Saturday!**

This is an open Circle for anyone and open to constellate on any subject. It's a good way to get started if you've been wanting to see what Constellations is all about. We will start with some bodywork exercises and then there will be time for three Constellations on any topic. ​A Constellation is a means for accessing the timeless map you hold within, linking the past to the present and the present to the future. It's a tool to find the origin of the problems we face today such as repeated patterns, blockages, relationship difficulties or health concerns, to name a few, and has the power to reveal hidden dynamics not visible to the normal eye. Then a healing exchange takes place and steps are taken to free you from the past and put you on a road to freedom, understanding and authenticity for your future. ​There are two ways to participate, either as a participant or Space Holder in the Circle or to bring a topic to constellate as an Issue Holder, which is limited to three places. Although one person will bring a subject to constellate, everyone participates. A Constellation is a Healing Circle for all who attend. ​ Price for Space Holders: 45 Euros (12 spots) Price for Issue Holders: 145 Euros (3 spots) ​Date: Sunday, January 11th ​Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm Location: Shanti Home: Rue Darwin 8, Brussels 1190 (Forest) ​\*There are three spots available for Constellations. Contact me if you'd like to reserve one of these spots. \*Spots are limited for both roles to ensure enough space in the room, although the room is very spacious. *Modified price for students or if you are unemployed. Write me if this is your case.​*Payment must be made beforehand. You can register either to the following account or pay by credit card or PayPal by following the link to the website. Register here: https://www.gettotheorigin.com/brussels-events For bank transfer instead, email Meghan. ​Contact: Meghan +32 468 455 273 meghan@gettotheorigin.com www.gettotheorigin.com

Purchase your ticket via this [link](https://www.billetweb.fr/restful-reset-gong-bath-en-fr) \- achetez vos billets [ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/restful-reset-gong-bath-en-fr) FR plus bas 🌿 **Restful Reset – Gong Bath** 🗓 **Sunday, January 11 · 4:00 pm** 📍 **Yoga Studio Brussels** After the intensity of the beginning of the year, this gong bath is offered as a deep pause — a moment to slow down, settle the nervous system, and gently return to balance. This session is intentionally **restful rather than stimulating**. Through sound, silence, and vibration, the body is invited to shift from mental activity into deeper listening, breath, and sensation. 🔔 **The sound journey unfolds through planetary qualities:** ☀️ Sun – clarity, vitality, inner orientation 🌙 Moon – rest, receptivity, emotional regulation 💗 Venus – harmony, softness, self-care 🌀 Mercury – mental digestion, integration, calming the mind 🌍 Earth – grounding, stability, embodiment (including Schumann resonance) Rather than pushing or releasing, this gong bath supports **integration and recalibration**, allowing the nervous system to rest and reorganize. 💶 **Price** • 35 € (one person) • 32 € per person when coming two or more ⚠️ **Early booking recommended** — places are limited and sessions tend to fill up. 📩 **Bookings & info:** bookings@nirmalkaram.com ✨ A space to rest, integrate, and realign. *** 🌿 **Restful Reset – Bain de gong=** 🗓 **Dimanche 11 janvier · 16h00** 📍 **Yoga Studio Brussels** Après l’intensité du début de l’année, ce bain de gongs est proposé comme une pause profonde — un temps pour ralentir, apaiser le système nerveux et revenir doucement à l’équilibre. La séance est pensée comme un espace de repos, plutôt que comme une expérience stimulante. À travers le son, le silence et la vibration, le corps est invité à quitter l’activité mentale pour entrer dans une écoute plus fine de la respiration et des sensations. 🔔 **Le voyage sonore s’articule autour de qualités planétaires :** ☀️ Soleil – clarté, vitalité, orientation intérieure 🌙 Lune – repos, réceptivité, régulation émotionnelle 💗 Vénus – harmonie, douceur, soin de soi 🌀 Mercure – digestion mentale, intégration, apaisement du mental 🌍 Terre – ancrage, stabilité, incarnation (incluant la résonance de Schumann) Plutôt que de provoquer une catharsis, ce bain de gongs soutient une recalibration douce, permettant au système nerveux de se déposer et de s’organiser. 💶 **Tarif** • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne à partir de deux personnes ⚠️ **Réservation anticipée recommandée** — nombre de places limité. 📩 **Réservations & infos :** bookings@nirmalkaram.com ✨ Un espace pour se déposer, intégrer et s’aligner.

Happy New Year Colleagues, The next Columbus Futurists public forum will be **Thursday January 15 at 12:00 pm noon** (eastern) [https://osu.zoom.us/j/93451873651?pwd=RXIyZ2t5RjRqRG02UGQ1aEFVQ1NFZz09](https://osu.zoom.us/j/93451873651?pwd=RXIyZ2t5RjRqRG02UGQ1aEFVQ1NFZz09) Please come prepared to offer your **"What if?" questions for 2026**. (I will offer seven to begin our conversation.) I also would like to announce the publication of my latest book: *[Anticipatory Biographies: Personal Histories of the Future](https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-08912-0)*, the tenth volume in the “Anticipation Science” series. Grounded in design fiction, futures research, anticipation science, and scenario writing, *Anticipatory Biographies* envisions how the world will be reshaped by artificial intelligence, technological automation, climate change, political disintegration, and the decline of higher education. This work of creative non-fiction bridges literary and scholarly forms, blending biography and design fiction with research-based insights to offer a narrative-based method for exploring futures. Ed Finn, Director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University says: “In this book **David Staley has invented a delightful new genre: the future biography.** He invites us to step into gritty, thrilling, and inspiring futures elbow-to-elbow with the characters living those stories. *Anticipatory Biographies* beautifully synthesizes Staley’s training as a historian, his expertise as a futurist, and his desire to ignite the imagination of his readers.” Hope you'll be able to read it, and hope to see you all on the 15th. D. David J. Staley, Ph.D. President, Columbus Futurists 614.316.1348 [columbus.futurists@gmail.com](mailto:columbus.futurists@gmail.com) [http://columbusfuturists.org](http://columbusfuturists.org/) [https://davidjstaley.substack.com/](https://davidjstaley.substack.com/) 

The topic for January is "Chemistry" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 7:00 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Our January program is privileged to have Kristen Tregar as our speaker. Ms. Tregar is the co-author with John de Lancie (the actor who portrayed the character Q on Star Trek next generation) of a radio play depicting the events surrounding the Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District trial. The trial decided the issue of some of the Dover school district board members attempting to insert creationism disguised as "intelligent design" into the 9th grade biology curriculum. She will discuss the trial and the process of writing the play. (Bob Leonhard has seen the play and it is riveting and tense). Ms. Tregar's bio is below: Kristen Tregar is a dramaturg, director, playwright, and theatre teacher. She earned her Ph.D. in Drama and Theatre from the UC San Diego and UC Irvine joint program. In addition, she has a MS in Forensic Science from City University of New York- John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a MA in Educational Theatre from New York University- Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In 2013, in collaboration with Irish colleagues, she founded *The Ireland Project*, an intercontinental devised theatre work with high school students in New York and Tallaght, Ireland. Her original short story "Far From Here" was recently published in *Stay Awhile Longer: More Scenes From Temecula Valley*. She has two rescued dogs (Kira and Harry) and she rides, competes, and foxhunts with her horses, Andromache and Baker Street Irregular. Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

Attend a free seminar on how to have successful and lasting relationships. At this seminar you will learn: How to spot and handle negative and toxic relationships. How to get through the "rough patches" in a relationship. How to choose the right people to work with. The three things that make or break any relationship. How to make a good relationship great. All are welcome. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. Hosted by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

This is a free, in-person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “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 sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia