Inspired by Christopher Phillips' books, scores of people are meeting for these modern version of Socratic dialogue. These are intended to be group conversations which often move in a spiral, touching on topics in ways that may not be obvious at first. Our purpose is to bring back thoughtful dialogue in counterpoint to the shouting pundits of so-called debate on TV and radio. One need not be an academic or expert. We seek diversity of thought from people from all walks of life. ALL ARE WELCOME. …

I am grateful for what someone shared with me recently: "The day after doing The Work with you Jeff I awoke feeling better than I had in years." What a gift The Work can be, in my experience too: I show people how to meet their most stressful thoughts and limiting beliefs, with 4 Questions and the Turnaround. A very simple process, which can be deeply transforming, The Work of Byron Katie® (www.thework.com) can help one move through chronic, troubling thoughts about others, life, themselves. Com …

Thanks for reading this! I named this group You Can Heal Your Life because I offer a space where we can present, examine and practice using many different tools that will IMPROVE YOUR LIFE. In the past, I have taught classes/workshops on self-esteem, Law of Attraction and the movie "The Secret", creativity, goal setting and awareness/consciousness and the book A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, and I realized that all of them fit into the thought that we are responsible for our lives, and so can chan …

Do you love to read everything from bestsellers and Booker Prize winners to something a little more obscure? Looking to stretch your literary boundaries and share your opinions with others? The Eclectic Book Readers might be the right group for you. We are a diverse book group that reads a variety of literature from the classics to contemporary fiction and even non-fiction. Our group's success relies on regular attendance and lively participation in the book discussions. Whether you love or ha …

Pasadena Book Chicks is a book club for women (mainly in their 20s and 30s) residing in the San Gabriel Valley area. We will meet once a month to chat and discuss the book that we've chosen to read that month. The club's emphasis will be on fiction (both classic and contemporary), but we may read memoir and poetry as well. Members will be able to suggest books for the group to read. To join, please answer the profile questions, and be sure to have a profile photo uploaded. Thanks!

We are a group of friendly, professional people with strong social skills and a desire to meet the same. We have no other agenda than to have a great time taking advantage of the many things Pasadena and Los Angeles has to offer. As you are aware, there are so many things to do here, but many of them are much easier and more fun to do with others. So, if you have been holding off on exploring your surroundings because you don’t want to do it alone, or you need a bigger crowd, then this group mi …

This monthly workshop series, based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan, and the "Man to Man Book, will teach you how to succeed as a man in today's world. Topics include how to communicate as a man, how to embrace feminine energy in your life, the relationship between sex and spirituality, and consciousness and creativity. You will also learn special exercises and foods for men. The workshop will include yoga and meditation.  All men regardless of age or experience are welcome.  The cost of the wor …

Unique Classes, Lectures and meetings which are intended to expand your personal power & empower you in all areas of your life. Darshini In Spirit is a (British) INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLAIRCOGNITIVE (which is a Medium, Psychic, Clairvoyant, Clair-audio, Clairsentient & other gifts). DARSHINI IS AN AUTHOR, BI-MONTHLY GUEST ON AN INTERNATIONAL RADIO SHOW AND IS ON T.V.. She is also a Motivational/Guest Speaker, Spiritual & Empowerment Teacher (70+ uniquely evocative life-changing empowerment …

This is the Pasadena Chapter for The Heart Link Network! I started this chapter because I have met some amazing women and wanted to creat a forum to support these women. I was honored when The Heart Link Network chose me to lead the 91106 chapter! Also, what better way to showcase my Estate Planning and Family Law Practice than to try to round up a bunch of enthusiastic and chatty women! :) In our gatherings we will follow the format created by Dawn Billings to network with and support other pro …

This is the Pasadena Chapter for The Heart Link Network! I started this chapter because I have met some amazing women and wanted to creat a forum to support these women. I was honored when The Heart Link Network chose me to lead the 91106 chapter! Also, what better way to showcase my Estate Planning and Family Law Practice than to try to round up a bunch of enthusiastic and chatty women! :) In our gatherings we will follow the format created by Dawn Billings to network with and support other pro …

Looking for something new?  New friends--New places to go--New things to do--new adventures?  Then Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley is for You! We welcome women looking for something new, experiencing a lifestyle change, or who are new to the San Gabriel Valley, and want to connect with others, meet new friends, learn more about the area where they live, and have fun, enjoyable activities. Meet and Greets, known as Coffees, are held the first Wednesday of most months at various member …

Eckhart Tolle has been a profound influence on my life for many years. Through his teachings, I have found a personal core of peace and joy.  The purpose of this group is to share our personal experiences with Presence, Acceptance, Ego, the Pain Body, Peace, Joy, and other cool stuff.  We practice Presence at our meetings.  We also find ways of incorporating these principles into our daily lives, and we get to know each other on a deeper level and have fun at the same time.  Our meetings are dee …

The Pasadena 3by3 Writing Group is dedicated to writing, finishing and publishing a novel or memoir. This is a support group to help writers to plot, create a daily schedule in order to complete their book and get it published through agents and publishers or self-publishing in paperback or eBook form. The format goes like this: 10 am the library opens. The early arrivals wait outside until the doors open We organize the room for about five minutes. A about 10:05 we start. I give a 10 - 15 min c …

This meetup group is designed for parents and children to meet other parents and children who want to get out and explore nature! We'll be going on nature hikes and field trips so that our children can explore, respect, and appreciate nature... Join us as we go out on local nature walks (the beautiful San Gabriel mountains and Angeles National Forest in our backyard are a great place to start), seasonal fruit picking, educational field trips to local museums and gardens, and general outdoor fun …

These meetups address the issues of overweight and body image. They are specifically focused on removing the pain and suffering of weight reduction. Instead of another "diet book" or "counting calories", we focus on the root feelings surrounding body image and food addiction. Food is not the "enemy".  It is a wonderful part of life! We learn a love of our bodies AND a love of life. In these meetups, we create a space to replace unconscious suffering and addictive eating with awareness - with pre …

Women Writing For Self-Discovery is a group that serves as a space for women to express their feelings or what's on their minds through journal writing. Very much like a support group, it's a place to express your thoughts on paper  and share with each other what's on our minds in a non-judgmental environment . Some of the practices we will be using in our group will be coming from a book called, The Creative Journal written by Lucia Capacchione to support in answering any questions you may have …

Hello Friends! We are a group of writers who plan to meet regularly on Sunday mornings to critique, read, and write. Our goal is to form a supportive, creative community.

Let's start 2013 by making new friends. We'll get together to see the latest movies, try the latest restaurants, check out the various museums around town, go to the latest festivals, or anything else that may catch our fancy! If you're single, it's a plus because I am, but it's not necessary to join the group! Pls. join me!

We put together playgroups and events for children to speak Chinese, learn about the heritage and experience the culture while having fun. This group is created and managed by Mandarin Chinese speaking moms whose children are learning or speaking Chinese. We want to spice up our children’s learning and reveal to them the fun and wonder of our culture. Our activities include felt-board stories, thumb rhymes, folk songs, board games, cooking, calligraphy, art projects, games at parks, trips to mus …

A Spiritual Center that offers a positive path for spiritual living - where a positive, practical teaching of spirituality if offered through week Sunday Morning Celebration Services with Music, Message & Meditation at 10:30am; A Weekly Prayer & Meditation Service Thursday's at 12n; and Various Wednesday Evening Class Series at 7pm - currently offering "Meditation and Visioning Circle" Wednesdays in March. In April "Birthing A New Reality" based on the book by Robert Brumet, starting April 17th …

What would you do if you only knew how? Would you write a screen play, go on Safari in Tanzania for a month, or conquering your fear of heights by Sky-diving out of a perfectly good airplane? Perhaps your vision is to write a blockbuster bestselling book! No matter your desire, large or small, the key is to set bold, audacious intentions! Expect only success as you build a Conscious Community with like-minded people. In community, we will demonstrate how. This empowering, inspirational forum is …

A miracle is a series of natural events occurring in the right sequence,and at the right time, to produce wonderful—and often.  If you find that your patterns or thinking are creating results not of the  miracle variety, this is a perfect opportunity to explore the teachings of the Book Shortcut to a Miracle. Join us as you create your own Shortcut to Miracles.  You will Create “miracles” in your life even as attend each week. The purpose of this meet up is to help conscious enlightened individu …

Connections. Connections. Connections. It's all about connections. The Los Angeles Writers Networking Group helps writers connect with other writers, editors, indie publishers, writing groups, bloggers, reviewers, bookstores ... anyone who can help authors connect with the audiences they deserve. You'll be amazed how valuable an expansive writing network can be. Look for events in Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Pasadena. We look forward to seeing you there! Visit Storiad to learn more about us!

Calling all women in technology interested in being part of a 'Lean in' circle. The idea is to meet in small groups regularly to share and learn together, based on the lean in 'Circles' idea conceptualized by Sheryl Sandberg in her book 'Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead'. Please check out http://leanin.org/ if you would like to learn more. I have started this group because there are not enough women at my workplace and i want to keep my social contacts...social. We will meet in the Pasa …

We will be following the model recommended by The Dalai Lama Foundation for the study of "Ethics for the New Millennium" by His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Initially we are looking at a nine (9) week study of the book, but we may adjust that to suit the group's needs and schedules. The foundation notes: "We believe if we are to build a world in the twenty first century where every sunrise promises reduced suffering, increasing concord and more widespread peace, we must begin in a small way, at a pe …