SPIRITUAL LESSONS FOR THE HEART In life and school, we are taught algebra, science, how to play sports, how to write a business plan, but when it comes to knowledge of the heart, we are left to experiment in the world without the tools to understand our hearts and those of others. We watch our parents, our society and television, and we only become more confused, traumatized and withdrawn emotionally. This is not knowledge – this is a role that we are trying to fit into and become. But it is …

We meet at the Sony Plaza at 550 Madison (between 55th and 56th) every first Saturday of the month at 2pm. We talk about why our best logic, experience, physics, (yes, even quantum mechanics) psychology and neuroscience all point to the inescapable conclusion that human beings DO NOT have a free will; we have a predetermined, causal will. What makes free will impossible?  Logically, because everything happens for a reason, and every reason has a prior reason.  Experientially, the simple fact tha …

Meet other locals to discuss your path. Share your transformational personal experiences or what you have been through in your life. Discover ways to enhance your wellbeing & personal/spiritual path. Open to people of all backgrounds, all beliefs and attitudes - whether you're spiritual, religious, athiest, scientific or simply curious - you are totally welcome. This is a forum to explore and express oneself with complete freedom. We are a grassroots organisation where You are in the driving se …

Who We Are: A social food experience group exploring the NYC culinary scene one bite at a time! Where Do We Eat? We enjoy meals at Michelin Star rated, popular and farm to table restaurants. We attend food events, do food & wine pairings and even participate in food crawls in the city. During Summer we also trek out to other boroughs to seek out authentic ethnic cuisines. Why Join us? You enjoy trying new places and meeting new people who are also genuinely interested in seeking and sharing go …

This meetup group is to explore a different bar or restaurant (or both) in Williamsburg on the first and third thursday of every month. Note: DUE TO OVERWHELMING INTEREST, THERE IS TEMPORARILY A WAITING LIST TO GET IN THIS GROUP. PLEASE DO JOIN, BUT ALSO BE PATIENT TO GET ADDED TO THE GROUP =)

Inside each of us is a unique spark, an inner glow from which our true, undeniable beauty originates. This group is for every woman to tend to that inner glow. Each meetup will be different. With fun games, guided exercises, journaling and discussion, we'll explore the beautiful facets of our lives: ~ Relationships ~ Intimacy ~ Sexuality ~ Spirituality ~ Living in our purpose ~ The wisdom of our bodies And more ... Bring your stories, your wishes, and your most extravagant dreams. Together we cr …

Many of us in this world are trying to create good relationships with other people and in our lives. And sometimes, with ourselves! In this meetup we will explore what keeps us from having uncommon and extraordinary relationships. We will explore how to meet the opposite sex and what is it that we are looking for. How to be in great relationships with our family - mothers, daughters, sisters, friends. Fathers, sons and brothers. How to have good relationships at work! How to see the best in ever …

A group of zany, down to earth, active people who enjoy hiking, climbing, backpacking, skiing, just anything that will get our adrenaline flowing. We are an eclectic group, full of people with common interests on sports and the appreciation of natures natural beauty. We are a non-competitive bunch and welcome any level of hiking/climbing fitness even newbies. Our focus is on enjoying the beauty of nature, meeting new people and participating in great outdoor sports. Traditionally after a great h …

Exploration Dining is community of food lovers who find and share the best culinary experiences cities have to offer. The Exploration guides generally negotiate kick ass incentives to restaurants we explore so you not only get to mingle with top chefs, sip with sommeliers, and find hidden treasures, but you also don't break the bank while doing so. We are a community of experience filled with those passionate about life and excited by food and wine. We live and we dine and life is too short not …

A way to organize group trips, share exciting places to photograph, and most importantly, perhaps lend a bit of "officialism" to our cause.

A group for like-minded space enthusiasts in the greater metropolitan, New York City area to discuss the formulation of feasible business plans for commercial space ventures. Whether an academic with a background in in astronomy, aeronautics, engineering or mining, a yen for entrepeneurial ventures or just a passion for the commercialization of space, this is the group for you. The only pre-requisite for membership-- having a keen interest in finance and business, in particular as it applies to …

The Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free mee …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

We are local explorers that venture into our own backyard...the Five Boroughs of New York City. We will visit historical landmarks, forgotten places, well-known places and go off the beaten path. If you love urban exploration or were just curious to see what was in your own town, this group is for you! Membership is free and all is welcome! Looking for Borough experts, Assistant Organizers and Event Organizers! Find us on Facebook! Get information on happenings around the city, recommendations o …

In this introductory workshop women will explore feminine psychology. Using myths and archetypes we will translate psychological concepts into womens’ language. Discovering the Greek Goddess archetypes within allows for a new understanding of childhood, relationship to self and the body, relationship to men and women, sexuality, spirituality, family, work, and psychological difficulties. The insights gained through this ancient wisdom create new ways of seeing and of overcoming limitations. With …

"Kinky" is many things to many people. The definition is as diverse as the members of this group.kinky foke We embrace whatever pleasures we please and whatever pleases us, as long as it is safe, sane, consensual and legal.Here the alternative lifestyles are the norm.Here you can meet like-minded people to make new friends,people who like may like things a little different.Here you can find friends who may share your erotic proclivities. your particular kink or ones that match up with yours and …

The WILD Woman Project is a challenge to you to create the world of your WILDest dreams! We are a group focused on supporting and empowering women (and men) to step out of their comfort zone, explore their soul and "be the change" they want to see in the world. We meet once a month on the New Moon to explore what we each want out of life. What is unnecessary and distracting you. What you want to intentionally cultivate in your life. We believe that you have the power to be that of your WILDest d …

If you're looking to discover what else is possible in your relationships, you've come to the right place. We're a grassroots group led by graduates of various Authentic World programs (www.authenticworld.org), and we're committed to exploring what it's like to fully "be yourself" in relationship with other human beings. While we are not an official Authentic World branch, we facilitate our versions of Authentic Relating Games Nights (visit www.authenticworld.org/games-night for more informatio …

Creativity is an expression of life.  It is a form of communication, as important as spoken language, but all too often we are cut off from this part of ourselves. We are encouraged to draw, paint and dance as children, but as adults we are told that these endeavors are secondary to more practical concerns. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Our ability to transform concepts, ideas, stories or life experience into images, objects, sounds and movement is essential to a full and rich expres …

What do Ghandi, John Lennon, Jesus Christ, and Bob Marley have in common? They all emphasize love as being the foundation of life. Are they talking intimate love or did romance somehow hijack the true nature of love? Everybody sings about it, talks about it, and writes about it - but what does love really mean and how can it help you live a better life and create a better world? This meetup is a philosophical exploration of the practical side of love - what does it mean to cultivate true love fo …

This Meetup is designed to help people enrich their social relationships, increase creativity, enhance spontaneity, and meet new friends. This is not a superficial singles discussion; it’s an exclusive social experience based on the concepts of Fromm, Maslow, Reich, Ellis, and other greats in humanistic philosophy and psychology. The philosopher Martin Buber said that life is an encounter with oneself, others and nature, but we need to have these encounters enhance warmth, mutual understanding a …

The Big Apple has so much to offer than just nice restaurants & bars... This group is all about Discovering the Unusually Fun & Doing Them Together! Enjoy Outdoors? Do you know you can do kayaking for free? Love Crafts? You can learn to build your own bicycle! Literature is Your Passion? Don't miss the workshops where you meet the arthors! Animal Lovers? Learning about chicken keeping sound fun to you? Plus a whole range of other exciting things! Quirky gourmets, Independent performers, off-br …

This group is for anyone looking to explore NYC restaurants and meet new people over delicious food! We'll aim for at least two meals a month and will be working with restaurants to offer special pre-fix and family style tasting menus for our members.

Truth is at best partial, at worst error. We are at best explorers, at worst believers. If we desire to fully grow we must keep exploring. . .  Welcome Explorers! (And curious believers too!) This is a group for exploring and testing each other's new ideas, and for the potential of creating even more together! As a starting point we'll discuss the possibility of: A natural morality based on our passion's values; A politics that roots out resentment so we can enjoy a unified diversity; And a cult …

Once a week we will have an amazing opportunity to meet, engage, and explore the mind of the most extraordinary person you will EVER meet. YOU! Welcome to An Introduction to Self Mastery. Each week we explore the what makes you, you. We will explore ways to lead us past any present "stuck states", and uncover new solutions to get us moving closer to our goals. Come join us!

We will explore various neighborhoods in New York's five boroughs. The focus will be on culture (monuments, historic landmarks, religious buildings), food and drink, recreation (museums, parks), and shopping (markets, unique stores). We'll stroll through each neighborhood, taking in the vibe and checking out locations of interest, before eating at a local restaurant. Examples of some neighborhoods are Chinatown, Hell's Kitchen, Astoria, and Greenpoint.

This group is for anyone who wants to explore ancient wisdom and modern, practical, day-to-day tools & techniques for exploring their own spirituality, balance, abundance, self discovery, healing, and manifesting their highest self. For old and new souls like, everyone is welcome. We'll be taking steady steps towards joy and enlightenment. Topics of discussion and workshops will include meditation, spirituality, reiki, chakras, higher consciousness and much more.

This is a guided writing group. Each week we write two pages on an assigned topic and read it aloud at group. The focus is on symbolic writing that explores the depths of our unconscious minds through narrative writing. Our group is highly supportive of each others' writing and this group is less about critique and more about exploring what the symbols in the writing mean to us. Based on concepts from the work of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Marie Louise Von Franz, Marion Woodman, and other autho …