Authentic Connections Networking is about the true basis of networking - creating relationships. For years I avoided networking events because although I had read about building relationships, when I went o an event all I seemed to find were people that handed out business cards and made sales pitches. One day though, I came across people that practiced what I was reading and my view on networking changed dramatically...I went from hating it to LOVING it! My love for it has driven me to creat …

Learn and develop traditional djembe technique, rhythms and drum songs. All skill levels are welcomed.

Our group will meet one time per month to offer specific and generalized techniques to assist adults with accent reduction when speaking standard American English. Regardless of the language or languages you speak, our strategies will benefit you when speaking American English.

You are cordially invited to join us as we sit in silent meditation, practicing simply for the sake of practice. All levels of practitioners are welcome so regardless of whether you're embarking on or continuing your journey inward, we would be honored by your presence.  This is a non-denominational group. Although, I must admit that there is a slight Buddhist flavor to my practice but not in a religious sense, it's more of an individualistic practical philosophy I'd say. Therefore, no matter wh …

50+ or approaching 50 ladies? Single by choice, widowed, divorcee? These are the best years of our lives! Let's get together, chat and chew about: health choices and coping with body changes travel options 'bucket lists' pot lucking dating and sex at 50+ celibacy spiritual journies Discovery Day (let's pick a class at a local adult learning center and go!) BYOB and appetizers night Though I'm spearheading the group, I envision each member taking the lead at each meetup as their talen …

Wouldn’t it be great to live in an attractive, clean and orderly home where everyone got along and the food was good? Guess what? This is possible, probable and could be reasonably priced. It’s a modern update on the boarding house of days gone by. New Community Vision is developing the concept of professional homes, run by professional homemakers, to meet the need for housing that is flexible, affordable, and safe in environments that are emotionally healthy or at least not toxic. These princ …

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

(It’s not what you think it is!) Relationships that aren’t getting better are getting worse. You’ve tried almost everything out there, but now you have to face the truth: maybe you’re doing it all wrong. This is where the art and science of training your man comes in. If your relationship isn’t as exciting and special as it was when you were dating, you need a way to get it back. My mission is to offer highly effective techniques that will really work, producing tangible results. Learn the four …

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

EXPANDING RAVES and ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC- Make new friends in the scene and keep the circle of plur ever expanding! Whether you are in it to have fun with some great people, explore music and your personal creativity, or have an experience of ecstatic oneness with the universe, this is the group you've been looking for! Raves may one day trance-form the planet. Enough energy has been generated that we could expand to a higher level. Electronic music styles have create different effects on the …

We all want to live our best lives, right? We want the ultimate fitness for OUR bodies in this life right? We want the ultimate financial life, so we can support our passions, give to others and live our dreams right? We want to be surrounded by amazing people who inspire us, have a fufilling career with all the flexibility and excitement that we desire. We want a great house, a great car, maybe some really nice clothes. We want a great love in our lives, who we admire and adore and who complime …

-We are all different ages, cultures, and identities who are curious, engaged, and inspirational from different origins to come together and talk about and experiment living a spectacular LIFE! - We enjoy discovering the intricacies of personal interaction -We explore how we think and influence our world and value the connection with others -Join our ever-growing community in our continued venture for self-enhancement, renewed energy, and a lot of fun!

Spiritual Nourishment is here to support you in ‘digesting’ the aspects of your life where you may feel limitation, pain or sluggishness. In skillfully digesting, your attention and energy is transformed AND directed toward what truly nourishes your innate essence of Love, Aliveness and Joy ( that we all do have within!) Join us if you are willing to be, act on and become (more) the transformation you want to to see in our world. In this place of Spiritual Nourishment, we embody and share an ess …

“I just looked at the pattern of my life, decided I didn’t like it, and changed.” — David Sedaris It’s not that simple for everyone. But it could be. You may have a job you love. A family you wouldn’t trade for the world. A killer wardrobe, flat stomach, car with seat-warmers and a Bose sound system, plans every night of the week, a ring, a mortgage, and a passport filled with stamps. You may have some of that. Or you may have none of that. What you do have is a desire for something more. For a …

This group was inspired by Susan Cain's book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking". We aim to encourage people who know that quiet times can be fun to claim their place in an extroverted world and make new friends in the settings and at the pace that they are comfortable with. Do you treat your life's precious moments with reflection and quiet enjoyment instead of haste? Do you like walking through leafy streets or by the lake early in the morning or at sunset, sipp …

Are you a professional in health and wellness, or serious about staying fit? We host excellent speakers to their share health, wellness, and athletic expertise. Our goal is to create a knowledge stream among local health/wellness aficionados. We look forward to meeting you!

This is a meetup group based in Chicago. Its purpose is to find like minded people who want to get together over dinner, or participate in a meditation class, or come to a group discussion. Spiritual Development is a way of life and promotes meaning and purpose. We plan to start getting together once a month at first.

“What Dennis Genpo Roshi has done is not only the most original discovery in Buddhism in the last two centuries, it is unbelievably simple, quick, and effective. In Zen, this realization of one’s True Nature, or Ultimate Reality, is called kensho or satori (“seeing into one’s True Nature,” or discovering Big Mind and Big Heart). It often takes five years or more of extremely difficult practice (I know, I’ve done it) in order for a profound satori to occur. With the Big Mind Process, a genuine ke …

A group dedicated to hosting sex positive and open events without discrimination or bias. We welcome all walks of sexuality, from vanilla to kinky. Bring an open mind and positive spin, and have some sexy geeky fun.

Diamond Way Buddhist Center Chicago belongs to an international non-profit network of over 600 lay Diamond Way Buddhist centers of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Lama Ole Nydahl and under the spiritual guidance of H.H. the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje. Diamond Way Buddhism offers practical and effective methods to realize mind’s inherent richness for the benefit of all. With an accesible and modern style, it works with people’s confidence and desire, using ev …

This group is for like-minded people who want more out of life, a successful life filled with dynamic health, happiness, loving relationships, an abundance of money, a thriving business, freedom to do as they please and fulfillment of their dreams and desires. What are your dreams...your desires in life....your purpose in life? How wonderful would your life be if you could fulfill your heart's desires? If you have dreams and desires and are ready to take responsibility to make it happen, you w …

This group is for any woman or man interested in a more healthy & alluring body & lifestyle. Activities in this group include but are not limited to the following; educational seminars, healthy dinning, skin care, yoga, aquatic fitness, Zumba, fashion tips, preventative health, weight management, stress reduction, meditation, lakefront walks, aromatherapy, seated massage events, shopping for success, nutrition, and more! All members will receive a monthly informative email on one of the various …

Are you looking for more rich, rewarding connections in your life? Would you like to deepen your relationships with friends, family and loved ones? Are you: New in town, wanting to find a new social circle? Single, wanting more romance? In a relationship, wanting deeper connection and greater intimacy? Unemployed, looking to expand your job-searching network? Employed, wanting more effective communication with empolyers, employees or coworkers? If so, this group is for you! We meet once a week …

Sahaja Yoga is a unique method of meditation based on an experience called Self Realization where one awakens his or her own inner energy. Through this process an inner transformation takes place by which one becomes integrated and balanced. One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world. Sahaja Yoga was founded by Shrimataji Nirmala Devi in 1970. Since then Shri Mataji has dedicated her life to transform …

For every woman who has struggled with confidence, who has achieved confidence, who wants to empower other women, who wants to build higher self esteem, or has low self esteem this is for you. We invite you to take part in our numerous meet ups, classes, and workshops. We will provided you with a wealth of tools and resources that will be invaluable as you embark upon your new journey! We will help you learn practical solutions that will be life changing, skills you will need to build your self- …

Dream Catchers is a group open to all dreamers to encourage and support the sharing, discussion, and exploration of dream experiences.

We guarantee to make you Fit 4 Life.  Following our programs will help you achieve your true potential. Losing weight feeling great and, develop healthy eating habits through group training and boot camps are an incredible bonus. We are very serious about the Fit 4 Life guarantee when you join the pack and get in shape the pack has always got your back . If you fall out of shape you're always  welcome to rejoin the pack for free and get back in shape.

Join us for a series of five classes designed to teach you the basics of The Middle Way Meditation Technique. Learn how meditation can benefit your body, mind and foster mental development for improving the quality of your life and helping you achieve inner peace in the world where it so often eludes us. People of all faiths, religions and background are welcome and will benefit from this course. We suggest that you attend all five classes for the best outcome. Many have found that regular pr …