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 We watch our parents, our society and television, and we only become more confused, traumatized and withdrawn emotionally.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 …

It is not easy for the western mind—accustomed to its Spinoza, Schopenhauer, Sartre, Hegel, Nietzsche, and so on— to determine whether yoga is, or is not a philosophy. Yoga is philosophy, because there is no doubt that, with a deep love and great reverence for the Truth, the ancient seers developed one of the most extraordinary philosophies that mankind has ever known, But, at the same time, yoga is not a philosophy, in the sense that there are no topics for debate or discussion and no engagemen …

Maybe you don't fit? because you are not societally gorgeous, not religious, not slim, you're into politics, psychology, not perfect, too intellectual, left wing, chicken wing!!not a swinging single, not a drinker, not a smoker, not rich, not a Wall St. or Madison Ave. groupie, not a Happy Hour junkie, don't wear make up, or high heels, or ties, maybe you have beards, tatoos, long hair, maybe you are YOU!! not a xerox copy of the rest of society..so here I am a full figured large curvy woman rea …

"Wow! The New York Power Team is almost like TED Talks meets highly experiential learning and masterminding.  I was blown away by the quality of members who were up to BIG things. Thanks for putting such an amazing community together" - John V The New York Power Team is the largest monthly meeting personal growth community in New York. We have been meeting since 1993, empowering members to lead inspiring, authentic and fulfilling lives. We are a fast growing group, filled with leaders and lumin …

FOR SINGLES OVER 40!! MOVIE FREAKS!! INDIES, FOREIGN, COMMERCIAL, ALL KIND OF MOVIES !! WE WILL HAVE DINNER OR BRUNCH, SOMETIMES WEEKENDS, SOMETIMES AFTER WORK!!! ITS FREE!! PAY YOUR OWN WAY, MEET GREAT PEOPLE, SEE GREAT MOVIES AND WE WILL GO TO GREAT AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS!! MAKE FRIENDS, NETWORK, MAYBE ROMANCE!! YOU NEVER KNOW.. ...WE WILL DISCUSS ALL KINDS OF SUBJECTS DURING OUR MEALS, FROM POLITICS, TO MOVIES, TO THEATRE, OUR LIVES...ANY SUBJECT IS OPEN!! OPEN THE DOOR AND SEE WHAT'S IN STOR …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

I am a filmmaker/ writer/ academic/ creator in Flushing, Queens. My last film won several international awards and has been distributed theatrically and on TV in many different parts of the world. I am also a professor of education. My current creative work is a comics series inspired by the wonders of the cultures, and food in Queens. I love Queens! I would very much like to connect with the creative community in Queens. We could have regular meetups, and I am also considering starting a cowor …

Are you a European missing the cosmopolitan, intellectual and worldly minded crowd you are used to? The purpose of this group is to bring together internationally minded people with a European background or connection. We will host a variety of events such as Happy Hours, dinners, brunches, and picnics, etc. This group is targeted towards friendly, socially adept outgoing people in the 22 to 35 range who are looking for people with a similar mind set. Please note that this is a selective group a …

Are you intelligent, knowledgeable, an intellectual who thrives on stimulating conversation? Then you will likely enjoy this lively meetup, where we will discuss issues relevant to us all, from politics, philosophy, ethics, news, history, spirituality, relationships; the floor is wide-open to topics. We’ll pick a subject at the beginning of each meetup and discuss it over dinner at a reasonably-priced restaurant or café at a location in the west village or Chelsea. All ages are welcome, especial …

New York City is home to nearly 10 million people, yet it has a reputation of being one of the most isolating places on Earth. That goes double for gay men -- triple for young gay men of color. That's why we started this group, to create a place where black and latino gay men in their 20s and 30s can meet, socialize, and make long-lasting connections that are otherwise hard as hell to come across. So whether you're a self-professed geek, social butterfly, intellectual, or just new to the city, t …

Do you have an invention and want to learn how to license or launch it? Are you an entrepreneur or small business with intellectual property worth protecting? Want to better understand patent and patent rights? Learn business strategies from other innovators.. Do you provide professional services that can help inventors and entrepreneurs? We are on a mission to build success stories from our group and to create new businesses and jobs in Nassau County! Fostering an environment of job creation an …

I'd love book clubs if it wasn't for the reading. This club is about reading captivating articles of modest length, and then chatting about them over a drink. Articles can be about whatever we want: corruption, religion, Jesse Ventura, high school popularity, etc. We meet in Manhattan, usually in Union Square, the East Village or LES.

Created 2009  |  Market Tested 2010  |  Incorporated 2011 Mission Created in 2009 in New York City, The Black Mastermind Group (tBMG) accelerates the growth and development of black preneurs and leaders utilizing mastermind principles to achieve innovative levels of success in their career or business. The Black Mastermind Group maximizes the human and intellectual capital of masterminders by providing the tools and support needed to help each other meet and exceed their goals. Vision To be a le …

New York is at the hub of the next wave of startups and venture funding. While many meetup groups showcase particular startup projects or focus on narrow issues, this group is intended to explore at a higher level the full range of business and legal issues that confront startup companies. These include founder relationships, intellectual property matters, funder expectations, marketing, and developing a user base. This group will help make your startup stronger from the very beginning. Meetups …

Are you in your 30s or early 40s looking to expand your circle of friends? Then this is the meetup for you. I am looking to meet some of the fabulous couples or individuals whom i have not met through my dog walks or casual encounters at brunch. I am looking for individuals (and couples) who would like to expand their social network in the this neighborghood. The meetups should evolve as such where we are meeting on a social basis without having to schedule a meetup. If you are curious about mee …

Want to meet other INTJs? INTJs are the rarest (1-2% of general population) and perhaps the least understood of the MBTI personality types. Able to deliver opinions of devastating honesty and absorb criticism with absolutely no blow to their egos, INTJs may find certain business or social situations confusing due to the host of trivial small talk and tribal rituals that mask these situations. Deep inside our grey matter however are competing models of the world fighting for supremacy through w …

Congratulations! Yes, you did find a treasure! If you are reading this, we know one one thing for sure - we have something in common. Let's explore... Doesn't matter if you happen to be an entrepreneur, manager, recent graduate, attorney, physician, fashion rebel, CFA, CPA, MBA, yoga teacher, a monk or whatever as long as you have the fire in you to make a difference to the community around you. The power of this group will be behind you. Read further to find out... This group is designed to o …

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you love to learn, think and share, then we welcome you!  Join our fri …

Meet other local fans of author Ayn Rand and her philosophy Objectivism—a philosophy of Reason, Purpose, and Self-Esteem that holds human life on this Earth as the standard of all values and your life as an end in itself instead of a means to the ends of others. You are invited, if you are a rational person who: values reason, integrity, independence, and productive work; holds that no one may initiate the use of force against others and a proper government is necessary to secure it; deals with …

This is for Geniuses, Awesome people on the highest level, Super-Stars, Rock-Stars, Artists, Passionate people, Creative Forces, Feelers, Intellectuals, and Awesome people in general to meet finally, perhaps out of a lack of this society, association, and social network, and desperation, and to inspire each other, have passionate experiences, enjoy life, savor and take a bite out of Life, be and make friends, make and have the highest level contacts, and have an Awesome Life. Share with only peo …

This is for Geniuses, Awesome people on the highest level, Super-Stars, Rock-Stars, Artists, Passionate people, Creative Forces, Feelers, Intellectuals, and Awesome people in general to meet finally, perhaps out of a lack of this society, association, and social network, and desperation, and to inspire each other, have passionate experiences, enjoy life, savor and take a bite out of Life, be and make friends, make and have the highest level contacts, and have an Awesome Life. Share with only peo …

The Enlightenment is one of the most important periods in the history of thought. It gave birth not only to deists and freethinkers, but also to democratic ideals and the scientific method. Come join a small group of men and women who meet once every month or so in Manhattan to discuss books and other media that relate broadly to themes of intellectual liberation and social progress. In addition to books, we'll read shorter works like essays, speeches, anthologies split up into two or more sessi …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to become financially free investing in Mortgage Notes. FFG is a nationwide networking group intended for educational purposes for those interested in the note niche for performing real estate notes and non-performing real estate notes. We discuss the how-to’s of investing in the note business including locating potential notes, funding purchases, and much more. This group is for people new to the note business as well as people who invest al …

Amplify is a monthly global salon series that is a intimate extension of Influencer Conference (InfluencerCon). It is designed to delve deeper into InfluencerCon themes and create a thought provoking environment. We urge members to join us in framing new conversations around creativity, innovation, mindfulness, collaboration and non-siloing our world. Amplify salons will provide a social & intellectual environment to meet fellow influencers, exchange ideas and create change.

This group is for people who value and enjoy deeper discussions with amazing people and who are also willing to rise to the occasion by joining us to help make these discussion opportunities an ongoing reality. The purpose of this Meetup group is to build community through philosophy video chat sessions using Google Hangout. This Meetup group is also designed to bring together members in the Philosophy Dinners network of Meetup groups of which there are approximately 1300 members. Click here fo …

Landauer Cafe Business Networking Group offers its members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals. It's a simple yet fundamental marketing concept: people buy from people they trust. So each time our members meet, discuss mutual business challenges and opportunities. By building mutual bonds of trust, we grow the potential for more and more business referrals. Belonging to Landauer Cafe Business Networking Group is like having dozens of sales people wor …

This group is intended for the small business owner who wants to meet people with strong networks, is willing to give and receive strong referrals, and do all of this while meeting at some of NYC's finest locations. I've attended too many networking events in sub-par locations, with individuals all too concerned with telling you about themselves, that it was time for a change.

This group is for anyone that likes to eat really good food surrounded by great company, and is not afraid to use your fingers to enJOY it... the only way to eat a drumstick, chicken wing, BBQ chicken, baby-back spare ribs, corn on the cob, turkey wings, pork chops.... I think you get what I am saying. For larger events and when the weather is good we will eat outdoors and come indoors for more a more intimate meal to eat around the dining room table of no more than eight folks. The folks that …