ABOUT THIS CIRCLE The Women's Journal Writing Circle is a writing group for women who explore personal reflections by journaling. We enjoy playing with words in a flexible, nurturing, non-academic way. No writing experience is ever required, only a desire to listen to yourself, free your inhibitions and let yourself write. Open to ALL women 18 and up. **A Photo (where you are recognizable) is required to join this meetup.**Our venues are not public venues, and we need to be able to recognize e …

Join our group of Natural People from the Sandhills area of North Carolina including Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Carthage, Aberdeen, Sanford, Fayetteville, Raeford, Wagram, Laurinburg and beyond. The “Natural People” Meetup Group was formed to provide a forum that is safe and accepting for everyone interested in metaphysical philosophies to share and exchange information and new ideas, including energy healing such as Reiki, sound healing as with crystal bowls and drumming, natural healing with h …

I decided to start this group after discovering among native American and other indigenous peoples their tradition of spiritual teachers called "Earth Keepers". Earth Keepers accept the responsibility to honor the spiritual essence of this Earth and all her "helpers" among the angelic beings, ancestral beings, the nature spirits and the elementals. By honoring and giving support to these beings, they support the Earth at this dangerous moment in history. Like humanity, these Beings need the supp …

This is a group for makers, artists, programmers, tinkerers, boffins, crafters, educators, and anyone who likes the kinds of projects and articles in "Make Magazine." It is a group for people who think “How can I make that?” instead of “where can I buy that.” Its a group for those who want to share their talents, knowledge, skills, and ideas with each other and with the world. My name is Ben Harris and I'm a maker. I own my own small business (cottage industry) here in Burlington NC making scien …

Insight (Vipassana) meditation is the simple and direct practice of moment-to-moment mindfulness. Through careful and sustained observation, we experience for ourselves the ever-changing flow of the mind/body process. This awareness leads us to accept more fully the pleasure and pain, fear and joy, sadness and happiness that life inevitably brings. As insight deepens, we develop greater equanimity and peace in the face of change, and wisdom and compassion increasingly become the guiding principl …

PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING BELOW BEFORE JOINING THIS MEETUP: POLYAMORY: Having multiple honest, loving, intimate relationships with the full knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This group is for local polyamorists and sincerely interested folks of all ages and demographics in the Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill metro! Polyamory means "Many Loves". Many people have both the capacity & the need to love more than one partner, and be able to sustain loving relationships with more than one. …

Please tell your Meetup friends about us! The Short Version: The Rhine hosts lectures, workshops, classes and conferences with many of the world's foremost authorities on paranormal and parapsychology topics.  Join, learn and experience with us! The Long Version: The Rhine Research Center explores the frontiers of consciousness and exceptional human experiences in the context of unusual and unexplained phenomena. The Rhine’s mission is to advance the science of parapsychology, to provide educati …

SHINE ON MAIN! Franklinton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Vision: An all faiths based cooperative, non-profit community center dedicated to the fostering of self-expression and growth, imagination, creativity and leadership. The Mission: To provide space and opportunity for the citizens of Franklinton to become all that they are meant to be by offering affordable classes, workshops, events and gatherings. To provide opportunity and space for our creative and caring Franklinton citi …

Have you ever had a conversation with someone where you found yourself hanging on their every word? Your heart is wide open, your eyes filled with tears, and the goofiest smile you’ve ever pulled is on your face? NC's Authentic Game Nights are designed to give you that same experience with people you’ve never met before. Game Nights are a space where you can discover how much more fun and richer it is to BE YOURSELF.

Come join the Bull City’s newest dance scene and experience authentic self-expression in a safe space free of judgment & instruction. This weekly ecstatic dance event offers an opportunity to explore delicious states of being from stillness to unfettered wildness through self-directed movement in community. The Durham Dance Wave is a drug & alcohol free space. Bare feet recommended (no street shoes please). Stay hydrated - bring a water bottle! We ask that dancers respect the space, themselves, …

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to it's fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Philadelphia area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefits this non-profit has to offer in the realm of stress-reduction, meditation, life …

The Way of the Spiritual Warrior is a Meetup group set up to encourage those who penchant is to 'work on themselves" through ceremony and inner work. There are those who seek spiritual adventure and experiences which inform them that "they are in contact with the spirit." And there is a place and a time for such seekers. The group however is primarily for those who have realized that they themselves are the Spirit, that the pursuit of information about spirituality and spiritual adventuring are …

During this extraordinary time of transition and evolutionary leap of consciousness, it is imperative that we deepen our connection with spirit and our true selves.  Alberto Villoldo, who studied the healing practice of indigenous people, explains that we are going through a process of becoming a new species of human, homo luminous.  Opportunities and awakenings often take place when we are pushed to change through conflict, which can be experienced as unsettling.  Honoring many traditions, the …

This is a group created for those looking for a guided first experience, for parents and babies 12 months+, to explore in a prepared environment influenced by Montessori philosophy with a focus on child development. The goal is for you and your walking baby to come together in a beautiful space to learn, grow and be inspired.  There will be weekly topics of discussion related to your child's development during this stage from 12 months+. Hoping to create positive and supportive community experie …

This is a group for people interested in science, scientology, stargazing, astronomy, stars, horoscopes, etc..