“History as a whole is a progressive, gradually self-disclosing revelation of the Absolute,” wrote the German philosopher Friedrich Schelling. Indeed, evolution has always been a fundamentally spiritual concept. And over two centuries ago, he and others were beginning to intuit that the nature of reality itself was, in some essential way, going somewhere. Nature—and humanity—had a direction. We created this Meetup for anyone interested in Evolutionary spirituality, and social change. It's me …

The NYC Healing Arts Collective is a community of conscious beings who acknowledge their individual gifts, share leadership, support each others' ideas, and work together to promote mind, body and spirit wellness. One of our goals is to bring together independent practitioners from different traditions that offer an array of healing modalities and other holistic practices such as, but not limited to, meditation and yoga. By creating lasting partnerships, we are able to expand our services, makin …

This group is guided by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle.  Following Tolle's advice that "it is best not to engage in discussion, as it tends to stimulate the mind and ego", the focus of our meetings are on listening to Tolle's teachings and experiencing personal and collective presence through meditation at meetups.  The meetings consist of listening to a different Tolle talk (approx 60 minutes) each month. We will conclude with 15 minutes of silent meditation. Following the session, light conver …

This group is for anyone who is driven to change the world right now. For the free thinkers who have a greater vision for our planet, and are ready to turn that raw potential into something real. If you are crazy enough to think that you have what it takes to change the course of human history, then this is where you belong. Idea Launch Pad is a collection of socially uplifting ideas and projects ready and waiting to be brought into this world. It’s up to you to make it happen. How does it work? …

As human beings walking on earth, we are divine essence in disguise. This is the Reality that we are now, after eons, beginning to wake up to. The planet with all that is on it, individually and collectively as a whole, is undergoing the transformation that we have been prepared for for a very long time. The purpose of this group work is to help facilitate this transformation and awakening. THE WORK we do here is the work of inner self. We do not just study spiritual truth only, although tha …

Proprioceptive Writing (PW) is a method for exploring the psyche through writing. Easy enough for anyone to learn it, PW is practiced to music in 25-minute sessions, under stress-free conditions, alone or in groups. Through a process we call “Inner Hearing,” PW teaches you to listen to your thoughts with empathy and curiosity and reflect on them in writing. Practiced regularly, this simple yet powerfully effective method gradually opens a path to self-trust. Other frequently reported benefits in …

… And to assemble the collective vision and passion of our members to help steer a course for change. Our projects are purposeful. Our activities are energizing. And our people are passionate, in more ways than one. We welcome your help. We welcome your companionship. And we welcome your vision and ideas, as we all become catalysts for change ... the kind of change that transforms us, our community and our world in ways we can only imagine. We welcome you CATALYST. We can't wait to meet yo …

… Radical Feminist Activists of NYC is a place for Radical feminists to gather, consciousness raise, get creative, share stories, and engage activism in New York City. We're open to anyone who believes in feminism and sex equality regardless of sex/gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ability, or anything else. This group welcomes both women and men as well as transgender, gender queer, and all other gender identities. Please be a feminist or open to feminism if you join; there's plenty of o …

As a physician and practitioner of Theravadan Buddhism for nearly 20 years, I have found the practice of Insight Meditation to be the foundation for a peaceful and happy life. It is my intention to "put the word out" and see if there are other individuals and who have an interest in creating an ongoing and meaningful sangha (community) to meet regularly and explore the practice collectively. Regardless of race, age, religion, sex or socioeconomic status, this group is open to all, from beginners …

The NYC Yoga and Meditation group is dedicated to teaching practical and traditional yogic and meditation methods, which can easily be learned and applied, and are suitable for experienced practitioners and beginners alike. The meetup offers diverse activities ranging from classical hatha yoga and dance meditation sessions to kundalini yoga and kriya techniques, pranayama and guided meditation. The group is funded and supported by the Vedic institution the Vishwa Dharma Mandalam and its founder …

… She is communicating the need for change in our collective actions. All of life is reciprocal and we must change our ways so that we reestablish harmony with our Living Green Goddess & elevate ourselves into the next step of human evolution by living seated in wisdom, standing in the strength & prescening our true nature as divine God's & Goddesses living on a amazingly beautiful & diverse planet rich with natures' glorious abundance! In this group, I will share what I know and fellow light warr …

SPIRITUAL PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS, COME JOIN US In our group... we read and seek to understand more fully the concepts portrayed in The Urantia Book (Urantia being another word for the Earth). The book is a collection of 196 papers that its authors say is a divine revelation to our planet. The revelators assert that they are non-physical beings, ranging from those divine in origin to those closer to the level of human beings, such as angels. How the papers came to be transmitted into writt …

We remember who we are to become who we choose to be... Inspired by indigenous cultures and modern tribes and compelled by sacred reverence for Earth and Life, The Remembrance Project creates individual and collective openings into recovering the unconditioned, undiminished, untamed human identity.  Our programs emphasize storytelling and direct experiencing in order to access a way of being in community that springs from the very core of Life that is diversity, synergy, and evolution. We suppor …

Many spiritually awakening individuals are drawn to the entertainment industry. Why? Its many challenges and the uncertainty of the pathway is a great way to discover the illusions, insecurities and fears of the mind in order to transcend them. In this sense it is very much a spiritual pathway. If we are truly to experience a mass shift in consciousness the far reaching potential of the entertainment industry is one of the best ways to create a paradigm shift. In the last few years we have seen …

  "Jung's psychology offers not only a method for psychological healing of individuals but also a new world view for Western Man which holds out the possibility for healing the split in the contemporary collective psyche". ( Edward Edinger, 1998 )   Meet and gather with other Jungian & Transpersonal enthusiasts. Explore Jung's works, his life and his luminous ideas on the human psyche with similiar-minded individuals in a non-judgemental and supportive community. Lets gather and discuss his life …

Pure Heart Holistic Wellness offers an arena for New York (and Worldwide) Healing Arts Practitioners and Non-practitioners of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and other holistic modalities. Why? The purpose is to come together to give and receive, share and learn, transform, become certified, network, provide referrals, support each other, expand consciousness. How? Via circles, groups, lectures, workshops, certification, guest speakers. CAM and other holistic modalities are becomin …