… Topics: Personal development and self improvement, physical fitness and personal health, philosophy, art and culture, spirituality and higher states of awareness, intimacy and personal relationships, financial improvement and goal setting. This group is about you. What do you most want out of life? What is most important to you? What aspect of your life do you most want to improve? You can transform your life, easier than you know. This is the only life you're given. Play it to win. You are welc …

Join with other Jews for spiritually inspiring Traditional Egalitarian Conservative services and other events at Central Synagogue of Chicago. Meet new friends in a friendly environment were everyone counts. Our meetup will provide a traditional approach to Judaism with contemporary insights. CS Synagogue has a special 100 year lineage in Chicago and we are currently located right in the heart of downtown on Michigan Avenue in Water Tower. Please feel free to visit our website at CentralChicago. …

Discover how Practical Meditation can help you unlock: Your Innate ESP Communication with your Inner Guidance/Angels A deeper awareness of your Life Purpose Learn how to follow your hunches You were born with it. Use meditation to relax and let your inner talents unfold. Meet other local people who are interested in practical techniques for spiritual daily living. This is a series of classes that will help you learn how to reduce stress using meditation. Using your personal Sea Of Tranquility …

… Choosing documentary films we will primarily focus on the following topics: Personal Growth, Self Improvement/Empowerment, Spirituality, Global Warming, Ecological/Environmental Issues, Sustainable/Green Technologies, Alternative Energy, Corporate/Industrial/Governmental abuse, Ethical/Moral issues, Vegetarianism/Veganism, Genetically Modified Food & GMO, Alternative Healing. However, we are open to any kind of films/movies that raise any ethical and other important topics suggested by our membe …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Know what it means to live in a glass house? Pastor's kids definitely do.  If you're a pastor's kid, this group is an opportunity to get together with others who share a common background.  The group was created to make new friends, embrace the uniqueness of a PK's life, and explore Chicago all at the same time!

Welcome Meditators of All Schools & Experience Levels. The purpose of this group is, as the Buddha said, to seek out "wise & beneficial friends" who support us and our Meditation practice. Namely we are looking for a group of beginning & advanced students, and anyone interested who is willing to learn, to motivate each other by coming to (and becoming a regular part of) a weekly sitting meditation group. All teachers agree: The key to a successful meditation practice is a regular practice; and …

… If you like the idea of making friends with nice, genuine and accepting people, but aren't necessarily into churchy stuff, this is the type of Meetup for you. Discuss literature at our Books and Beer Meetups, geek out with other film buffs at Epic Movie Night, or chat over sippy cups at Mommy Play-Dates. 3. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Singin', preachin', and prayer… oh my! We know this type of Meetup isn't for everyone, and that's fine. But if you do want to dive into the whole church thing, …

… I have always been into the idea of "Consciousness", which to me was the gateway logically/philosophically to an expanded metaphysics which led me into mysticism, psychedelic/entheogenic shamanism, all kinds of spirituality including Buddhism Hinduism Sufism Kabbalah Yoga Meditation etc, and ultimately back to my own faith which is the monotheistic lifestyle of Judaism!  Now I am committed to becoming a "mystical metaphysician" of some kind, helping give people the tools to actually slowly widen …

We'll read one book per month on topics that will us be better leaders, effective business people, engaged family members, more satisfied, or successful in achieving the things that we set out for. This group is intended to provide concepts that anyone can use to help achieve their own personal goals. This book club is a friendly group of book readers that want to learn more about themselves, business, career advancement, happiness, many other topics that are focused on helping our members becom …

Meet with other open-minded, vibrant seekers, students and lovers of life who are interested in creating inner calm, peace, happiness and harmony in their lives. By aligning our spirit with our bodies, we will discover tools and techniques to uncover physical, mental, spiritual, relational, and financial well-being to help you live a fulfilled life. We will explore self-healing, stress management, movement and meditation practices for health, prosperity and longevity. All in a fun, friendly, eas …

Meet with locals in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, allies who value spirituality, diversity, love, faith-exploration, and community! Explore progressive Christianity, Grow Spiritually and Make new friends!

Since 1995, Amigas Latinas's mission is to empower Latina Lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LBTQQ) women by providing a safe enviroment, personal growth, support, education, and advocacy to impact family, friends and the larger communities we live in. To learn more about Amigas Latinas please go to www.amigaslatinas.org

Shalom and Welcome The Shiviti Drum Circle is a non-denominational monthly Jewish spiritual musical event. ALL ARE WELCOME. This is a facilitated participatory musical event which has been meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month for almost 7 years now. Each gathering is always a Unique Experience! Sometimes more spiritual, Sometimes more fun. Sometimes more energetic, Sometimes more laid back. Sometimes indoors, Sometimes outdoors. Sometimes you will learn, Sometimes we will learn from you …

             The Underground Network is a family of faith communities around Chicago. We are Christians without a building, without a parking lot and without dogma. We are low key, and we value relationships. Some people call us Organic church, Emergent church, House church, and Cell church. Each of those terms means something slightly different but we aren't particularly concerned about what we are called.              We are friends on mission together to see a community of faith in close reac …

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago is part of an international community of over 200 centers. The center offers programs and classes in mindfulness meditation and the contemplative arts, free individual meditation instruction, and a vibrant, diverse community of members and friends who study and practice together. The center provides a warm, genuine basis for realizing the full potential of our inherent wisdom. Through the practice of mindfulness, we learn to touch in with that wisdom, a …