Most of our meetups have focused on a non-conventional understanding of love.  Valentine’s day might be good time to explore good old romantic love.

How is it that this thing called love can both sooth the soul and drive us into the deepest despair.  People will die for love, sometimes they’ll kill for it, and almost all of us have cried because of it.

As human beings we yearn for companionship.  Love fills our lives with beauty and fulfillment.  Yet what does it mean to truly love another person?  How does one pursue a healthy relationship?  Why does romantic love sometimes get so twisted and dark?  How can we avoid the pitfalls of expectation and jealousy?

In this meetup we’ll explore the ins and outs of romantic love.

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Every day we have the power of choice.  We choose how we respond to and feel about any given situation.  We choose the people in our lives.  We choose the things we own.  We choose what we do with our time and energy.

Our values guide our choices.  Clearly articulated values provide a framework within which to make decisions.  Understanding the things that we value makes it easier to make better choices.  Staying true to the things that we value makes it easier to be happy.

Despite this, many people don’t take the time to clearly identify their values.  To complicate things, our values are constantly changing as we grow and evolve.  And how do we we keep ourselves from judging and imposing our values on others?

In this meetup we’ll explore the relationship between value and choice.  What does the freedom to choose really mean?  How do we become more conscious in our choices so that we can align our actions with our values?  Can you consciously change your values?

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Urban living can be little intense at times and there’s no place quite like New York City – from the street hustle and bustle to the demands of work, social life, and family.  This city never sleeps: sirens blaring, cars honking, construction banging, traffic jamming, billboards flashing, hoards of people shouting, smoking, walking with their heads down texting (all at the same time) whileyou’re just trying to keep it all together.  How on earth is one to find inner peace in all this activity?

This meetup will focus on how to be at peace with it all and how to recognize opportunities to create peace.  Beyond the obvious demands of city life, how do you avoid drama and create harmony around yourself?  How do you cultivate love towards the people around you even when they frustrate you?  How do you establish an environment that’s conducive to you being the best that you can be?

By finding inner peace we can be agents for peace in the world at large.  We hope you’ll join us for an exploration of practical peace.

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Hurricane Sandy has confronted all New Yorkers with a certain degree of suffering.  As we notice the devastation around us, we might ask ourselves how can we help?  Compassion is the glue that brings us together to support each other.  Service is the product of that support.

We don’t need a natural disaster to feel compassion for others.  We can find simple ways to truly serve each other on a daily basis.  Be it taking the time to listen to a friend, helping a mother up the stairs with her stroller, or just being completely honest when it might be inconvenient to do so.

What’s the difference between pleasing someone and serving them?  How do we find compassion for others without letting people walk all over us?  How do we find compassion for ourselves?  In this meetup we’ll explore how to cultivate compassion and the true meaning of service.

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Forgiveness is the first step in healing ourselves and each other.  Yet sometimes,  letting go of anger or resentment can feel next to impossible.  We struggle with forgiving our friends, strangers, companies, cultures, and even whole countries.  Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive is ourselves.

The weight of a grudge can be can bring down every aspect of our lives like a cancer eating us from within.  How do we forgive?  Do we forgive and forget or forgive and remember? Loving ourselves can mean learning to accept and forgive our own mistakes.  Loving others means accepting that we’re all human.

This discussion will explore the meaning of forgiveness and how to cultivate it towards ourselves and each other to create a better world.

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Loving ourselves means valuing our time and what we do with it.  How we apply our energy is one of the most important decisions we can make.  Self mastery is the life long practice of learning how to be the best human being that one can be.  It starts with reclaiming our mind and gradually shifting ourselves from being predominantly reactive to be being proactive.  From having discipline to developing healthy habits, how can we cultivate the person we want to be on a daily basis?

This discussion will explore how to overcome self imposed limitations, rise above our fears, identify what we’re good at, and specific techniques to develop positive habits.

NOTE: These meetups are usually on Wednesdays at 630.  This week it’s on Thursday at 7 pm.  We’re mixing it up!

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What does it mean to truly love yourself?  When you love yourself, you have dignity. You aren’t willing to lie, cheat, steal, or take advantage of others for your benefit.  You have deep self respect and through that you value the energy that you bring to every moment.  That means you’re only willing to do things that are motivated by love.

Now imagine a world where every person felt this way.  Peace starts with every human being finding deep love for themselves first, and then for each other and our planet. Is it possible for every human being on this planet to truly love themselves? It’s a practical question that allows for people to be hippies and billionaires and still co-exist in a peaceful society. Ultimately, maybe the question is, can the world be at peace until every person is aligned with their heart? And, if that’s the case, how can you start making a difference?

This meet up will explore the implications of loving yourself and how that translates to a practical way of making the world a better place.

To register, please click here.

What does it mean to truly love yourself?  When you love yourself, you have dignity. You aren’t willing to lie, cheat, steal, or take advantage of others for your benefit.  You have deep self respect and through that you value the energy that you bring to every moment.  That means you’re only willing to do things that are motivated by love.

Now imagine a world where every person felt this way.  Peace starts with every human being finding deep love for themselves first, and then for each other and our planet. Is it possible for every human being on this planet to truly love themselves? It’s a practical question that allows for people to be hippies and billionaires and still co-exist in a peaceful society. Ultimately, maybe the question is, can the world be at peace until every person is aligned with their heart? And, if that’s the case, how can you start making a difference?

This meet up will explore the implications of loving yourself and how that translates to a practical way of making the world a better place.

To register, please click here.

What does it mean to truly love yourself?  When you love yourself, you have dignity. You aren’t willing to lie, cheat, steal, or take advantage of others for your benefit.  You have deep self respect and through that you value the energy that you bring to every moment.  That means you’re only willing to do things that are motivated by love.

Now imagine a world where every person felt this way.  Peace starts with every human being finding deep love for themselves first, and then for each other and our planet. Is it possible for every human being on this planet to truly love themselves? It’s a practical question that allows for people to be hippies and billionaires and still co-exist in a peaceful society. Ultimately, maybe the question is, can the world be at peace until every person is aligned with their heart? And, if that’s the case, how can you start making a difference?

This meet up will explore the implications of loving yourself and how that translates to a practical way of making the world a better place.

To register, please click here.

What does it mean to truly love yourself?  When you love yourself, you have dignity. You aren’t willing to lie, cheat, steal, or take advantage of others for your benefit.  You have deep self respect and through that you value the energy that you bring to every moment.  That means you’re only willing to do things that are motivated by love.

Now imagine a world where every person felt this way.  Peace starts with every human being finding deep love for themselves first, and then for each other and our planet. Is it possible for every human being on this planet to truly love themselves? It’s a practical question that allows for people to be hippies and billionaires and still co-exist in a peaceful society. Ultimately, maybe the question is, can the world be at peace until every person is aligned with their heart? And, if that’s the case, how can you start making a difference?

This meet up will explore the implications of loving yourself and how that translates to a practical way of making the world a better place.

To register, please click here.