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Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays
* **NEW IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ\*:・゚✧**
Calling all neurodivergent individuals! Are you tired of starting hobbies that you never seem to finish? Join us for an evening of guilt-free creativity where there is absolutely no pressure to complete anything.
This event is designed to be a safe space where you can freely express your creativity without fear of judgment or criticism.
We will have a variety of crafting supplies available including paint, yarn, crochet needles, beads, coloring books, origami paper, markers... However, feel free to bring your own supplies or current projects if you'd like to work on something specific.
**There is a donation of a minimum of 4-5 euros to cover the materials and space.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com
Eye Contact Experience Berlin Kreuzberg | 23.2. & 10.3. | 17-20:00
All Infos: [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/)
\*\*English below\*\*
Ihr Lieben,
Bald ist es wieder soweit!! Unser nächstes Eye Contact Erlebnis findet statt.
Was:
• Komm zu Deiner Zeit in dem 3\-Stunden\-Zeitfenster gemütlich vor Ort an \| Je früher Du kommst\, desto mehr Zeit hast Du\, diese wundervolle Praxis zu erforschen
• Gib Deinen Beitrag für den Ort direkt am Anfang in die entsprechende Empfangsschale - dann ist dieser Teil schon erledigt
• Setz Dich auf einen freien DoppelPlatz – entweder direkt zu jemandem oder warte, bis jemand sich zu dir setzt
• Genießt gemeinsam den Blickkontakt für 1-3 Minuten oder länger
• An einem selbstbestimmten Zeitpunkt steht eine/r von Euch auf
[Wiederhole diese Übung so oft, wie Du magst ]
• Mach so oft Pausen, wie Du möchtest
• Wer bis 19:45/20:00 bleibt kann am Abschlusskreis teilnehmen
Wo:
• wundervolle FabrikLoft
Location in Berlin Kreuzberg
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40
Hof 4, Seitenflügel, Erdgeschoss
10999 Berlin
Kostenbeitrag:
• 10€ für Raum und Orga
Weitere Fragen? [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung)
Wir freuen uns Dich zu sehen!
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Dear kind explorers,
soon another Eye Contact Experience will take place in the Capital
All information & details [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/)
The Practice
• Arrive gently at any time within the 3 hours time window on location
• Make your contribution directly upon arrival - so this part is directly out of your mind
• Sit down in a free duo spot - either in front of somebody or wait until someone joins you
• Enter in eye contact for 1-3 Minutes or more
• One of you gets up whenever you feel like it
[ Repeat the practice as often as you like]
• Take breaks as often as you like
• If you are here until the end you can join the closing circle - ca 19:45
Location
• a beautiful Factory Loft Location in Berlin Kreuzberg
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40
Hof 4, ground floor, right side
10999 Berlin
Contribution
• 10€ for space & organization
Further questions: [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung)
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Eye Contact Experience Berlin Kreuzberg | 10.3. | 17-20:00
All Infos: [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/)
\*\*English below\*\*
Ihr Lieben,
Bald ist es wieder soweit!! Unser nächstes Eye Contact Erlebnis findet statt.
Was:
• Komm zu Deiner Zeit in dem 3\-Stunden\-Zeitfenster gemütlich vor Ort an \| Je früher Du kommst\, desto mehr Zeit hast Du\, diese wundervolle Praxis zu erforschen
• Gib Deinen Beitrag für den Ort direkt am Anfang in die entsprechende Empfangsschale - dann ist dieser Teil schon erledigt
• Setz Dich auf einen freien DoppelPlatz – entweder direkt zu jemandem oder warte, bis jemand sich zu dir setzt
• Genießt gemeinsam den Blickkontakt für 1-3 Minuten oder länger
• An einem selbstbestimmten Zeitpunkt steht eine/r von Euch auf
[Wiederhole diese Übung so oft, wie Du magst ]
• Mach so oft Pausen, wie Du möchtest
• Wer bis 19:45/20:00 bleibt kann am Abschlusskreis teilnehmen
Wo:
• wundervolle FabrikLoft
Location in Berlin Kreuzberg
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40
Hof 4, Seitenflügel, Erdgeschoss
10999 Berlin
Kostenbeitrag:
• 10€ für Raum und Orga
Weitere Fragen? [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung)
Wir freuen uns Dich zu sehen!
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Dear kind explorers,
soon another Eye Contact Experience will take place in the Capital
All information & details [urbanjoy.de/eye](https://urbanjoy.de/eye/)
The Practice
• Arrive gently at any time within the 3 hours time window on location
• Make your contribution directly upon arrival - so this part is directly out of your mind
• Sit down in a free duo spot - either in front of somebody or wait until someone joins you
• Enter in eye contact for 1-3 Minutes or more
• One of you gets up whenever you feel like it
[ Repeat the practice as often as you like]
• Take breaks as often as you like
• If you are here until the end you can join the closing circle - ca 19:45
Location
• a beautiful Factory Loft Location in Berlin Kreuzberg
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40
Hof 4, ground floor, right side
10999 Berlin
Contribution
• 10€ for space & organization
Further questions: [www.t.me/joejung](http://www.t.me/joejung)
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Professional Breathwork, 2 h – Conscious Connected Breathwork
**Conscious Connected Breathwork by STUDIO B (https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)**
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release / nervous system release. Intensive states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. I am a 200 h facilitator.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity, emotional relief, and deep relaxation
* release stucked emotions from the body
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.[STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
Design and Animation (2D/3D) Meetup Berlin
It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry.
So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project!
Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich!
Professional Breathwork, 2 h – Conscious Connected Breathwork (Release)
**Conscious Connected Breathwork by** [STUDIO B](https://www.studio-bewusstseinserfahrungen.de/)
This group is dedicated to **Conscious Connected Breathwork**, a powerful somatic practice for deep emotional release. Also intensive states of awareness are possible.
Through **conscious, connected breathing**, rhythmic music, and guided facilitation, participants are invited to access deeper layers of awareness, release stored stress and emotions, and reconnect with their inner resources.
There are **no substances involved**. The work is grounded, body-based, and trauma-aware. I am a 200 h facilitator.
### This group is for you if you want to:
* release stress, tension, and emotional blockages
* explore non-ordinary states of consciousness through breath
* experience clarity and emotional relief
* release stucked emotions from the body
### Each session typically includes:
* introduction and intention setting
* guided conscious connected breathwork
* music-supported journey
* integration and grounding
### Contraindications
This practice is **not suitable** for people with any of the following conditions:
* pregnancy
* epilepsy or history of seizures
* severe cardiovascular disease or high blood pressure not medically controlled
* recent surgery or acute physical injury
* glaucoma or detached retina
* severe asthma
* diagnosed psychosis, bipolar disorder, or severe psychiatric conditions
If you are unsure whether this practice is appropriate for you, please **consult your healthcare provider** or contact the facilitator in advance.
**No prior experience is required.**
Beginners are welcome. Sessions are guided with care, structure, and clear boundaries.
This is a **safe, respectful space** for self-exploration, presence, and embodied awareness.
Sessions are held in English & German. German participants are very welcome.
Authentic Games Berlin
**We are starting into a new round of having some human magic happen :)**
**What to expect at an Authentic Games Berlin event?**
Authentic Relating is embodied communication practice. We search for authenticity – staying true to your needs, feelings and boundaries – while relating to other human beings with their needs, feelings and boundaries.
**Theme of the evening: Asking for help**
Asking for help is one of the simplest human gestures - and yet, it carries a surprising amount of complexity for many of us. We hesitate, we overthink, we hope to be understood without having to ask. Or we ask quickly and often, but still feel the tremble underneath. There are various internal patterns at play around needing support: pride that keeps us independent, fear that keeps us quiet, longing that keeps us hoping.
In this session, we invite you to explore your personal relationship with asking for help. What happens in you when you reach out? What parts of you reject support, and which parts quietly crave it? Are you clear about what you truly need or do you hold back, waiting for the “right moment” or the “right person”?
Through guided Authentic Relating games, we will bring these dynamics into awareness. You will practice naming what you need, feeling the internal reactions that arise, and staying present whether you are met with a yes, a no, or a request for clarity. You will explore the difference between asking and receiving, between vulnerability and agency, between the instinct to shrink and the courage to stay open.
This evening is an invitation to experiment with the art of asking for help as a pathway to connection, clarity, and shared humanity.
As always: Come curious and leave connected.
Join us on Tuesday, **10th March** 2026 at **Café Maggie**, [Frankfurter Allee 205, 10365 Berlin](http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Frankfurter%20Allee%20205%2C%2010365%20Berlin), **7–9 pm** (please come to land up to 15 minutes earlier, as we start at the full hour, doors close at 7pm)
**Price**
The event is donation based. Cash or PayPal only, no registration needed. Suggested donation: 8-20 €. No one will be turned away due to the lack of funds.
**What to bring?**
Nothing but you. You have everything you need to take part in this experience of human connection.
**Everyone is welcome to join. Even if you are on the waitlist here on Meet-Up, please come and join us - we will have a spot for you.**
**No previous experience with Authentic Relating Practices needed.**
**Spread the word. Bring a friend - all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.**
**Accessibility and diversity note**
We aim to make our Authentic Games events accessible and diverse. We would like to explicitly welcome everybody, regardless of age, social background, identity, body shape, (dis)abilities etc. We put effort into dismantling biases and systems of oppressions we participate in as well as meeting various access needs. Feel free to contact us at [[authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](http://authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com)]([mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com](http://mailto:authenticgamesberlin@gmail.com)) if you have any concerns or questions in this regard.
Authentic Games events are based on talking and listening to other people in pairs, trios or bigger groups. Depending on the number of participants, this may generate a considerable level of noise in the space.
The event is held in English with possible translation to German or Polish. While playing the game you can talk in a language you choose with your partner(s). Sometimes the games may also involve movement (for example walking). Consensual touch with other participants is allowed but never necessary.
The upcoming event is happening in Café Maggie at Frankfurter Allee 205 – next to U-Bahn Magdalenenstraße. The space is on the ground floor, but there is one small doorstep at the entrance. There is a barrier free toilet inside. Despite the name, you cannot buy drinks in Café Maggie, but we provide water and tea for participants.
Virtual Reality (VR) Events This Week
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Godot Engine Community Meetup @ c-base
Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜
Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼
This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️
You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️
Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢
Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐
Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️
KIRTAN MUSIC Meditation • Berlin
It’s a time to sit in a circle of friends and sing mantras from the heart. Let these sounds soothe both the mind and the heart.
During this evening, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sounds of yoga and discover a sense of inner peace. Our session offers a gentle chance to slow down, find harmony, and reconnect with the depths of your heart🧡
Live music will make the evening even more enchanting. 🎵We’ll use acoustic instruments that help you relax and fill the space with a peaceful, nurturing atmosphere.
As the session unfolds, we’ll naturally flow into a soft kirtan meditation — the beautiful culmination of this shared journey.
To end the evening with care, we’ll offer warm tea and a sweet treat☕️
You are warmly welcome! Don’t hesitate — join us for this unique inner journey ✨
📆 When: Sunday, March 15
🕗 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: UNITY SPACE, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 40, 10999 Berlin
Real Long Term Friendship
Nice! You are looking for real long time friendship! You might have already lived in Berlin or other big cities and experienced the "Anonymous" culture for a while. Meeting random people over and over and never see the same person again! In order to find "Real Long Term Friendship" in Berlin, do as follows:
* You should not care how many people are joining this meetup.
You RVSP. Even if only one person is joining. Because if everyone are waiting for everyone else to RVSP, nobody joins and nobody finds a new friend.
* You do not care how many people of the opposite sex are joining.
You are looking for friends. Finding the best romantic partner in the world, while avoiding not very attractive others, can be your other goal, for another time. Here we are looking for Friends. Real ones.
* You are going to risk a very precious property of yours: Your time!
Yes, there are thousands of opportunities in Berlin, there might be a rock concert for free, a birthday party you might miss, an important person might call you and invite you spontaneously, but you never find new friends until you decide to risk your time and meet people anyway. "I will check my calendar and get back to you" also does not work. Commit your time and spend it. Trust me, you won't go bankrupt ;-)
* You are ready to use your phone as a real phone!
You might have been using your phone as a tablet to visit Instagram and Facebook and watch movies. But if you want to find friends, you must know that people might take your phone number and give you theirs. That means they will Call you! And you have to pick up the phone and answer it. If you want to find new friends, you must be ready to do something really hard for the first time after years: Call people first, and if they called you: Answer your phone!
* You are going to meet some people twice!
That's the point of friendship. We already can experience random encounters with random people in random places one at a time. But that is not called friendship. If you want friends, you must be ready to meet the same person more than once.
If you agree with above, RVSP and COME! You will meet other people who think the same way.
P.S: Now that you've read all the way down to here, I suggest you [watch this animation](https://player.vimeo.com/video/547249272?h=22f3dd0f6f).
🎲 Neurodivergent Board & Card Game Meetup 🎲
**Join us for an afternoon of board games/card games, connection, and fun!**
Location: Zwischenraume, formerly Curious Fabrications https://maps.app.goo.gl/v8tCPcZugTmRq8HN8
Whether you're a seasoned player or completely new to playing games, you're welcome here. We’ll teach you some of our favorites, or you can bring your own game and introduce it to others.
**📖 What to Expect**
* We’re passionate about board games and excited to share them with you!
* No experience needed - we'll decide spontaneously which games we'll play depending on the games you bring and then guide you through the rules of games.
We are **happy to help you choose a game** that suits you best. Some games are cooperative, while others are competitive—so there’s something for everyone!
If you'd like, bring your own board or card game! Just be prepared to explain the rules to new players.
We'll also have an extra silent room for noise sensitive people since some games can be very loud. 🔊
Arriving late? No problem! You may be able to join a game right away or there might be a short wait.
📖 **Event Guidelines**
❤ **Be kind and respectful**—we’re creating a safe and welcoming space together.
🧩 **Bring anything that helps you feel comfortable** (noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, etc.).
☕ Since we’re meeting at a café, **please support the venue by ordering a snack or drink. Outside drinks or snacks are not permitted.**
📖 **Limited Spots & RSVPs**
To keep the event enjoyable for everyone, we have a limited number of spaces available. If you RSVP and can no longer make it, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so someone else can take your spot. This helps us plan games and ensure everyone has a great time!
Come as you are and enjoy a space where you can have fun, experience games, and connect with other neurodivergent folks.
**We can’t wait to meet you!**
Access Bars Class - English
There’s a peace and relaxation possible for everyone, that can occur with total ease, with a simple body process, called Access Bars ®
Access Bar is like hitting the delete button on your computer’s hard drive. Negative thought patterns and mental chatter can be released and a space for peace, ease and new possibilities opens up. Best, everyone can learn this body process in a one day class. You can give the Bars® to your family and friends and to your clients. And of course you can let the Bars run also on yourself.
Access Bars ® and Bodyprocess classes in English take place once a month, classes in German twice a month. Just ask for your desired date.
Would this class be a contribution to your body, to your life, your business? Then I would like to have you in a one-day Access Bars.
Consider this your invitation to a totally different paradigm for healing, change and transformation in all aspects of your life.
The Access Bars class fee is 380 Euro, Practitioner License, Manual, Charts, food and drinks included.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY PHONE.
For more information please visit my website:
https://www.i-feel-so-good.de/home-en.html
What happens in the brain during a Bars Session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgGbFRjqQPk
If you have any question or you want to book a session, do not hesitate to contact me. Once a week we have an Access Bars ® evening that gives you the opportunity to exchange the Bars® and to meet other practitioners. ®
Chitta Walks - Awareness in Motion
Chitta Walks is for people whose days move fast, while the mind never fully lands. Thoughts keep looping even when nothing is urgent. The body moves, but attention is elsewhere. Over time, this disconnect drains clarity and ease.
This walk is a simple reset.
We meet in Berlin’s Tiergarten and walk at a gentle pace. Parts of the walk are in silence, with light guidance and a few short prompts. The walk itself is the practice, bringing body and mind back into the same moment.
No apps. No performance. Just a clear space to slow down and notice what is happening.
If you want to slow down without withdrawing from life, join a Chitta Walk.
✨ **What to expect (approx. 90 minutes):**
* A short arrival and orientation
* A guided silent walk (phones off, no conversation)
* One concise science-based impulse on attention or stress
* Optional reflection in pairs or small groups
* A simple takeaway or experiment for daily life
🚶**Who this is for:**
* Professionals, creatives, and people in transition.
* People who feel mentally busy and want more clarity and balance.
* Those curious about mindfulness, but grounded and practical.
* Anyone comfortable with silence and gentle self observation.
🔔 **Practical notes:**
* Duration: 60-90 minutes
* Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
* No prior experience needed
* Group size is limited to keep the space quiet and focused
🧭 **Facilitator:**
My name is Partha Sarathi, you can call me PS. I have lived in Berlin for over 12 years. With a background in physics and materials science, my interest in mindfulness grew through personal experience with stress and health challenges. I facilitate the space and structure of the walk, inviting shared exploration rather than instruction.
🤔 **Why Chitta Walks?**
Chitta is a Sanskrit word referring to the mind or field of awareness, used here in a practical, non-religious sense.
Chitta Walks is about noticing how the mind works by slowing down and walking together. Mindful walking makes thought patterns visible in real time, while moving and sensing in the world.
The name points to a simple capacity: noticing what is happening in the mind without immediately trying to fix, judge, or optimize it.
🌿 **Possible effects:**
A calmer nervous system.
Clearer attention.
A felt sense of being more present in your body.
Subtle insights into how your mind reacts under everyday conditions.
A quieter, more grounded way of moving through the city.
**Come as you are. Walk. Notice. Leave with a little more space inside.**
berlinCreators Werkstattabend
Unser Verein berlinCreators e.V. trifft sich jeden Freitag ab 18 Uhr im Makerspace.
Wir haben Gruppen rund um Elektronik, 3D-Druck, Nähen, Programmieren, Retro Computer. Egal ob Anfänger oder Profi – hier seid Ihr Willkommen. Ihr könnt mit anderen fachsimpeln, Euch inspirieren lassen oder auch mit unserer Hilfe Eure ersten Projekte starten.
Wenn Ihr Euch bei uns wohlfühlt und Mitglieder bei den berlinCreators werden möchtest, freuen wir uns.
Kommt vorbei, lernt den Space, uns und die Möglichkeiten kennen.
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Prototype, Play, and Build Workshops (In-Person @GameArena)!!!
This month, we are in-person at GameArena!!! We will also be joined by students and their games from [Shawnee State](https://www.shawnee.edu/game-design-programs)!
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Join us for our our monthly COGG Prototype and Play event @GameArena! Come to play and showcase your games.
We're back in the upper levels of the catwalk mezzanine area. It'll be packed with lots of camaraderie playing your game(s) and other's games on the 2nd floor as well as the 1st floor in the gaming room below the mezzanine.
Light snacks and water provided but you can buy food and drinks at the bar (alcoholic drink ID required).
[https://www.game-arena.co/menu](https://www.game-arena.co/menu)
**Attendees:**
Don't have a game to show? Not a problem! All are welcomed and invited from all ages and backgrounds. The more we can have to play test our games the better!
**Developers:**
Do you have a game that you would like to get critical feedback on? Would you like an excuse to work on a game with other talented artists, programmers, musicians, designers, and writers? Digital, table-top, non-experienced developers, and the like are welcomed! We'll provide signage for your game to help others learn more about your work. Wifi, outlets, tables, and seats (though standing tables also) are available.
Come to the Prototype and Play workshop to collaborate and meet local game developers for an evening of epic and raw game play fun! Play works-in-progress, show off your own game, work with others to add polish to a game, or even lend your talents to other fellow developers.
Can use South Garage at the Gateway with a $5 voucher on your way out.
75 E 11th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/UwgveUYG37Jy7RtS9)
If you have any questions or comments, as always, feel free to reach out to us at [info@thecogg.com!](http://info@thecogg.com!/)
Recruiting Virtual Mental Health Group Leaders!
We are recruiting new group leaders for virtual men's groups! Our primary groups are outdoor movement groups, but we are launching virtual groups for the state of Ohio and beyond and the groups will move outside in the spring, creating room for men's groups, women's groups and coed groups all over the country.
Read below to learn about our groups and click the links at the bottom to apply.
### **What is an Outdoor Empowerment Group?**
Our Outdoor Movement & Community Empowerment Groups are simple, guided experiences designed to help people reconnect with nature, themselves, and others. We combine some form of movement (hike, walk, run, bike, yoga, workout) and meaningful conversation within a simple community circle to create a space where individuals can support each other while prioritizing mental and physical well-being.
Whether you’re seeking stress relief, personal growth, or community, our groups offer everyone a unique and welcoming environment.
## **Why Join?**
* **Improve Mental & Physical Well-Being** – Movement, nature, and supportive conversations reduce stress and promote balance.
* **Feel Less Alone** – Build genuine connections with like-minded people in a safe, welcoming space.
* **Gain Clarity & Perspective** – Step outside daily routines and into a space designed for personal growth and reflection.
## **The Ideal Group Leader**
The ideal group leader
* Has a born-in passion for mental health, movement, connecting with nature and building community.
* Has 5 extra hours per week to dedicate to a meaningful cause for at least one year. Yes, you can leave any organization at any time and we can also ask you to leave, but we are building with legacy in mind and we need people who can commit and be ALL IN on this mission to build with us.
* Is independently financially stable with the ability to volunteer with no expectation of pay. This is a deeply beautiful journey of service that all participants commit to at Speak Your Mind.
* An ability to manage groups with high emotional intelligence and desire for human connection.
* An ability to self-motivate and market/promote their group on Facebook and other social platforms.
* Nature informed therapy or clinical therapists/psychologists a plus.
## **Our Impact**

Since launching, we have helped thousands find support, connection, and healing through our Outdoor Movement Groups. 100% of participants surveyed have reported:
* A noticeable improvement in mental clarity and emotional well-being.
* An increase in social connection and a sense of belonging.
* Said they would return again.
We believe mental health should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in nature. Join us and take the first step toward a more connected, grounded, and supported version of yourself.
### **Why Our Groups are Donation-Based**
Our Outdoor Movement Groups are made possible through a donation-based model. This approach allows us to keep our events accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, while also ensuring that we can continue expanding our reach. It’s a great way to pay it forward and support the growth of this beautiful mission!
Every contribution helps us:
* **Cover Essential Costs** – Donations allow us to pay essential legal, marketing, insurance, and admin costs as well as nourish the important people who run the organization.
* **Grow Our Mission** – With your support, we can bring these healing experiences to thousands more people in the future and execute our long term plan to expand across the USA, affecting up to 500,000 people per year.
By choosing to contribute, you’re not just leading an event—you’re helping build a mental health movement that supports long-term well-being and connection for all during a severe mental health epidemic.
## **Come Join Us!**
We’d love to have you be part of this growing community of people prioritizing their mental health, movement, and connection.
🔹 **Visit Our Website to Learn More:** https://speakyourmind.men/joinusoutside
🔹 **Apply Here to Lead Your Own Group!** – https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
🔹 **Support the mission**: If you resonate with the mission and want to support, feel free to join a group before applying or donate to help us reach our goals to help more people! You can donate here: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/angels-for-angels/speak-your-mind
Please text Mario with any questions: (808) 855-8831
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**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
**Abstract**
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**YouTube Link**
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Rays Of Light Spiritualist Church Service
Rev. Steven Clevenger is an ordained spiritualist minister with over 40 years experience as a Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant and Spiritual Teacher, educated and trained at the White Lily Chapel.
Rev. Siobhan Wolf Shaffer is an ordained spiritualist minister and certified medium and healer with over 20 years experience. She began her development in 1988 in Pennsylvania and continued when she moved to Ohio in 1998 where she studied at Rays of Lights Church with Rev. Steven Clevenger.
Our full worship services consist of an inspirational lecture, healing meditation, and messages from the spirit world that serve to demonstrate evidence of eternal life.
Please visit our Official Church Website (http://raysoflightchurch.com) for more information.
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Apply to be an Ohio Virtual Men's Group Leader!
Are you passionate about supporting other men on their mental health journey? We’re building a movement of virtual and in-person men’s groups across Ohio — and we’re looking for group leaders who want to make a real difference with us.
As a group leader, you’ll create a safe space where men can connect, reflect, and grow together. Training and support are provided — you just need heart, presence, and a willingness to lead.
**Apply now to lead a group in your area:**
👉 https://form.jotform.com/taketimespeakyourmind/sym-group-leader-application
Speak Your Mind is a mental health non profit dedicated to bringing our community together to end the isolation that leads to mental struggle and suicide. Learn more about them here: https://linktr.ee/taketimespeakyourmind
NFT AI ART Columbus
NFT's are here to stay folks!
This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more.
**PLUS**
This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.





























