Self-Help & Self-Improvement

Welcome back to the **dbt meetup Athens** -our third event and one last gathering before summer! We’re excited to bring the community together once again, this time hosted by **Agile Actors**. After an inspiring second meetup with colleagues from dbt Labs, we’re keeping the momentum going. This time, we’re bringing you two real-world data stories: **Panagiotis Ntarzanos** (*Data Product Owner, Agile Actors*), **David Koeszegi** and **Matthias Oberleitner** (*Solutions Architects, Austrian Post*) will present: ***From Stored Procs to ref(): A Multi-Billion-Row Migration to dbt***, followed by **George Ntaskas** (*Data Engineering Manager, GWI*) with ***Data Discovery as a First-Class Citizen in the Modern Data Stack*** —but that’s not where it ends. The second half of the event will be a live **Q&A** session, giving the Greek dbt community a rare chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and get insights. Come for the talks, stay for the community. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and continuing to grow the dbt community in Athens. 👀 See you there! Can’t make it in person? We’ve got you covered 👀 For the first time, the session will also be streamed remotely. Join online here: [https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36752423557441?p=I2nRRQOJZgboEfz6FW](https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36752423557441?p=I2nRRQOJZgboEfz6FW) *** dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. 🤝**Organizers**: Antonakis T., Kontogeorgos G., Alevizopoulou S., Nikolaou S., Lazaridis Y. 🏠**Venue Host**: [Agile Actors](https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgbwLWiQ8HFie9nV7) 🍕**Catering**: Pizzas and soft drinks, YAY! **📝Agenda** * 18:30 \- 19:00 \| Check in to Agile Actors Neverland * 19:05 \- 19:30 \| Panagiotis Ntarzanos\, David Koeszegi & Matthias Oberleitner \- *From Stored Procs to ref(): A Multi-Billion-Row Migration to dbt* * 19:35 \- 20:00 \| George Ntaskas \- *Data Discovery as a First-Class Citizen in the Modern Data Stack* * 20:05 \- 20:45 \| *Q&A* * 20:45 \- 21:35 \| Networking & Catering **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** ➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: https://www.getdbt.com/community/ Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organizations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 60,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast. Learn more at getdbt.com, and follow dbt Labs on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbtlabs/mycompany/), [X](https://x.com/dbt_labs), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dbt_labs/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/dbt-labs).

ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present : CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers! Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀 if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼 let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together! Every Wednesday a different place. Check meetup for the updated location 🙏 Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343 Looking forward to working with you Michaël & Christina

\*\*Same stuff, always fun! \*\* ℹ️ **General info:** Bats (rackets) & balls are provided by the venue (are included in the price). The ping-pong tables have an hourly cost of 8€/hour, per table. Usually we pay 5-6€/person for the whole 1.5 hours. PLEASE, bring some cash on you, unless you have Revolut or IRIS (nope, a 50€ euro bill does not count). **Location**: The venue cannot be reached by metro, so you have to either take a bus or **carpool** with any attending member that will arrive via car. ℹ️ Bus options should be fairly good, since the venue is next to a big amusement park & a mall. ℹ️ Personally, I'll always be coming via car, so I'll have 4 available spots in my car. I can pick you from: * **Egaleo** metro station, blue line, * **Pallini** metro/train station ❗️ If you plan to attend via car and are willing to carpool people, please let me/us know in a PM or event discussion! ❗️ People getting carpooled should be in the agreed location **on time!** ⚡️ Feel free to follow the group [on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenssportsfunactivities/)! ⚡️

**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!** ## Highlights * Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away * Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks * Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife * **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe * Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered** ## Full description Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world! Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable! **\* We offer three ticket options:** 1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club 3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club ## Includes * Local Experienced event host(s) * Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub * 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen) * 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen) * Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue) * Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub ## What to bring * Your Best Mood 🤩 * Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃 * Camera * Charged Smartphone ## Not allowed * Intoxication ## Know before you go * This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old ## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")

Book your place at www.basketble.com Time: 17.00-18.30 (Athens Time) Duration: 1.5 hours Price: 10 Euros (payment at the basketball court) Facilities: Underground parking Game Setup (depending on the number of players) 3 teams of 5 players playing against each other Winner stays on but maximum 2 games 7 minute games You can play in the same team with your friends or we will place you in a team Come Out and Play!

Θέλετε να βελτιώσετε τις ικανότητές σας στην ομιλία μπροστά σε κοινό; Θέλετε να ξεπεράσετε το τρακ της δημόσιας ομιλίας; Ελάτε στην επόμενή μας συνάντηση Toastmasters! Δημιουργούμε όλοι μαζί ένα ανοικτό, φιλικό και ευχάριστο περιβάλλον, στο οποίο εξασκούμε τον δημόσιο λόγο και αξιολογούμε ο ένας τον άλλον. Εφαρμόζουμε το δοκιμασμένο πρόγραμμα των Toastmasters που έχει ιστορία άνω των 100 ετών και εφαρμόζεται στην Ελλάδα από το 2005. Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στο: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790 Συναντιόμαστε 2 φορές τον μήνα, την δεύτερη και τέταρτη Πέμπτη κάθε μήνα, από Σεπτέμβριο μέχρι και Ιούλιο (εκτός περιόδων Χριστουγέννων-Πρωτοχρονιάς & Πάσχα). This will be a Greek-speaking meeting. For our English-speaking meetings please see our page at https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club.

Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7 Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself! What is CoWork & Reset? \- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h \- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach \- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week \- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment This week's workshop is: Build as you go. Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros Lena Ivros Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place Tag: @lenasimprovplace You can choose between 2 packages: 25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers. 30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court. Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you. See you there for a productive and reset day, Athens Fun & Connection team

(Translation in Greek at the end - Ελληνικά στο κάτω μέρος της περιγραφής) The event is free of charge. 🚀 We’re partnering with Envolve for an inspiring networking event you definitely don’t want to miss! ✨ Ideas, people and inspiration, all in one night Join us for meaningful connections and great conversations. See you there! This is our **WhatsApp community**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA) **Donate** if you find these events useful: [https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement](https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement) Become a **volunteer**: [https://forms.gle/6PjDqH8pjzskgUpP6](https://forms.gle/6PjDqH8pjzskgUpP6) We partnered with Equisy, a Fundraising Platform, helping founders and investors navigate the investment matchmaking journey. 🎁 Exclusive Offer for Our Community Get 20% OFF with the coupon code: Equisy-Entrepreneurship-Talks-20 👉 Sign up here: https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810 **Translation in Greek:** Το event είναι δωρεάν. 🚀 Συνεργαζόμαστε με την Envolve για ένα ιδιαίτερο networking event που σίγουρα δεν θέλετε να χάσετε! ✨ Ιδέες, άνθρωποι και έμπνευση, όλα σε μία βραδιά. Ελάτε να δημιουργήσουμε ουσιαστικές γνωριμίες και υπέροχες συζητήσεις. Σας περιμένουμε! * Μπες στην κοινότητά μας στο **WhatsApp**: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KU6kLRfa3y4LxkYMkNe0IA) * Κάνε **δωρεά** αν αυτά τα event σου φαίνονται χρήσιμα: [https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement](https://donorbox.org/grow-the-entrepreneurship-movement) * Κάνε αίτηση για να γίνεις **εθελοντής**: [https://forms.gle/LosjGrsUFw2F9DbC6](https://forms.gle/LosjGrsUFw2F9DbC6) **Αποκλειστική προσφορά:** Συνεργαστήκαμε με την Equisy, μια Πλατφόρμα Χρηματοδότησης, που βοηθά ιδρυτές και επενδυτές να κάνουν match. 20% ΕΚΠΤΩΣΗ με τον κωδικό κουπονιού: Equisy-Entrepreneurship-Talks-20 👉 Εγγραφείτε εδώ: [https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810](https://app.equisy.io/invitation/entrepreneurship-talks-2810)

Hello All it is time to meet each other! Does any of you want to organize a dinner in the south of Athens? You can send me a message or whatsapp me. Hope to hear from you soon! Contact me on my WhatsApp. 6979783854 Lita

Founders, investors, creatives, operators & startup enthusiasts - this month’s #SYNU meetup joins forces with Panathēnea for a special edition bringing together entrepreneurship, innovation & creativity. On Thursday, May 28 at 19:00, we’re gathering once again at P55 café for an evening of relaxed networking, fresh ideas, inspiring conversations & new collaborations. Whether you’re building your next venture, exploring opportunities, or simply want to connect with people shaping the ecosystem, this is your place to be. And of course, the open mic startup pitches continue!\* Got an idea or an early-stage startup? Step up and pitch it live to the community. As part of the Panathēnea ecosystem, this edition celebrates the intersection of technology, business and culture - connecting people who believe innovation grows stronger through collaboration. SYNU brings together the Greek startup scene every month, because #networking is still the smartest investment you can make. So… grab a drink, meet new faces & START your night UP 🍸 Meetup co-curators: VentureFriends\, AFI Microfinance\, VentureGarden\, WE LEAD\, The People's Trust\, Metavallon VC\, CapsuleT Accelerator\, Uni\.Fund\, EIT Manufacturing\, ACEin \| AUEB\, AHEAD – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development\, Found\.ation\, egg\, Genesis Ventures\, Helidoni Group\, Hustle Hours\, Investing For Purpose\, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club – ACG\, Starttech Ventures\, Open Farm\, Athens Tech Circle\, Startup Greece\, Entrepreneurship Talks\, ThinkBiz 📍 Where: P55 café, Plataion 55, Athens 🗓 When: Thursday, May 28 🕕 Time: 19:00 \*Three startups from the audience will be randomly selected to pitch their ideas live. Disclaimer: Attendees do not need to purchase tickets for Panathēnea or have a registration code to enter the event.

Ready to hand over the code entirely to AI agents and just focus on system design? So are we. Until we need to debug whatever hallucinated dependency the agent snuck into production, let's do an Architecture Kata. **What is an Architecture Kata?** An Architecture Kata is a structured group exercise where we tackle realistic design problems as peers by sketching, questioning, and iterating out loud. No single "right" answer. Just engineers working towards a solution together. **How we'll spend the evening** * **Scenario Drop** (15 min): We introduce a concrete business situation. * **Small Group Sketching** (60 min): Break into groups of 3-5. Draw, argue, change your mind, start over. The goal isn't a perfect diagram, but the rationale behind it. * **Walkthrough & Peer Review** (30 min): Groups share where they landed. The rest of us ask "what if?" and "have you considered?" We learn from each other's blind spots. **Who This Is For** * Engineers who want to practice designing out loud * Anyone with interest/experience in software architecture (Optional) Your laptop, though markers and whiteboards do most of the work **Sponsors** Our sponsors for this meetup are [Yodeck](https://www.yodeck.com/) \- who are not only kindly providing the venue\, free of charge\, but who will also treat us to some snacks / drinks for the networking session after the meetup\! Do stick around and say hi!

**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. More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 55+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) [http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

**How to take control of your subconscious and harness its power!** Join us for an eye-opening lecture where the speaker will break down complex ideas in a clear and practical way. You’ll gain insights into: ✅ The true definition of the subconscious ✅ How it generates unwanted emotions ✅ Its real purpose and function ✅ What determines the pressure it exerts on you And the most important topic: **How do you take control of your subconscious!** But this isn’t just another lecture where you sit and listen passively. It’s interactive and engaging—you can ask questions at any time. 📅 Reserve your spot now! Seats are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up. Location: 1266 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Do you want more motivation and confidence to build Lasting Relationships? 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. Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. 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. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

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.