SSS is an energetic group of fun, self-aware women and men aged approximately 25-40 from Chicago and the Suburbs who love life, enjoy meeting and connecting with people and embrace personal growth. Our group mission is to create a community of young, energetic minds for fun, friendship, travel, sports, volunteering, learning and adventure. Please note: this is not a "dating" group, though many amazing and powerful connections have been made through our community - girl friendships, guy friendsh …

A loving call to action for all who love life, humanity and earth. During this amazing time we chose to be actively involved in, full of new challenges and great truths being revealed, we are called to hold the torches and be the beacons of Love, Joy, Freedom and Truth. Collectively, with true intent, we will create miracles. Joining energies and raising vibrations and frequencies for the betterment of all. Serving through our shared energy. We will assist each other to become clearer of o …

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 …

All across the globe, everyone is seeking new sources of energy. Meanwhile, the world's best-kept energy secret is hiding in plain sight. It's natural, sustainable, and infinitely renewable. It's called Inner Energy. And everyone already has it - including you. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. If you're having trouble juggling the …

Most of us have been led to lead our lives as separate, not only from one another and the Universe in general, but even from our own Selves.  We seek help from different sources for different aspects of our beings - mental, spiritual, emotional, physical - rather than addressing the whole.  Living this way can cause a feeling of disconnectedness, un-ease, and confusion, not to mention leaving our questions unanswered.  This group is designed for those seeking to bring whole-ness to their lives. …

Breathe Meditate Live Chicago! Breathe Meditate Live, Chicago offers free 1 hr Meditation from the Art 'of Living that help combat stress arising in everyday life. The session aims at bringing a smile to every face. By emphasizing the power of breath in creating a stable mind, body and spirit; the free session (as part of the meet up) is open to people of all ages, faiths, ethnicity and background who wish to inculcate a healthy lifestyle and be more productive. Inspired by the self awareness wo …

This Active and Lucid Dreaming group is a circle in which we explore the lessons and adventures of dreams.  Dreams are fascinating when you pull back the layers.  Let us familiarize ourselves with the furniture of the mind, uncover personal symbols, and find the great freedom that comes from truly knowing the lifeworld of our inner selves. You should join this group if you are actively involved with your dreams or are interested in exploring lucid dreaming!

In Search of the Miraculous is a group of dedicated group of seekers who are committed to the process of Awakening the Soul.  Based upon the work of philosophers, artists, mystics, theologians and scientists throughout the centuries who have left a legacy that offer one the practical tools to live enriched life. During our meetings we discuss different topics related to the Awakening process; with a special emphasis on learning how to observe the parts of us that create obstacles to being presen …

Under Construction (but join!) (Note that this page as well as some outgoing links are NSFW.) This group is for people who have an intuition of something better, and who are pursuing it in every direction simultaneously. You have a sense of rightness and wrongness that cuts to the bone, and it doesn't line up with traditional religion or the zeitgeist. You're an information sponge, but you hold it all provisionally and pragmatically. You know that all truths are partial perspectives, i.e. wrong …

Maum Meditation is a simple 7 step method that allows anyone to become free of the limitations imposed by past experiences.  Maum means original mind, soul and spirit in Korean.  The past is recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures.  These pictures, or images, dictate thoughts, emotions, desires, conceptions, behaviors and health.  Although these pictures are illusions, humans unknowingly live within the illusions thinking they are real. Due to the collective whole of these pictu …

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation is an ancient technology perfect for modern times. The purpose of the Kundalini Yoga Chicago Meetup Group is to gather regularly to experience meditations, yoga and the gong (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). Anyone interested in personal growth and development is invited to join.

Classes and counseling for those interested in developing an authentic relationship with themselves in order to manifest a more abundant life. Learn how to co-create with Divine Guidance from angels, guides and your own Higher Self and Divine Mother and Father. Discover your Soul's Purpose! Meditation, energy clearing of yourself and home, intuition development, guided visualization training. Come see how easy life really is!

The Goal: A community of people dedicated to consciousness elevation in all aspects of life, individual, communal, social, political, scientific, and beyond. We each have the potential to each a unique level of "Human Optimization".  Attention, communication, intelligence, thoughtfulness, balanced emotion and speech and action, empathetic, beautiful, kind. To achieve this peak potential and manifest it into "life as we know it" including the status quo, we effectively change the whole system in …

Many by now are aware that we create our own reality. But do you really create it? If so – do you always get what you want? Is everything in your life exactly as you wanted it to be like? Where are all those Experiences you don’t want coming from? Many believe that we come to this world to learn lessons and that’s why we can’t have everything we want – good old Karma! What if that is just a belief? What if everything you think, see and believe is because you have bought yourself into belief syst …

Discover a new path to spiritual awakening with spiritual teacher Ustad Mazhabi. About Us: Mawlana Faizani International is a nonprofit educational organization that was established in 1997 by spiritual teacher and visionary Ustad Mazhabi. As our name indicates, Mawlana Faizani International was established to represent the spiritual teachings and enlightenment of the authoritative spiritual leader, Mawlana Faizani. Mawlana Faizani is a Sufi master of the Qadri, Naqshbandi, Chishti and Suhrawar …

A hip, real and deep spiritual community dedicated to revealing love, honoring all paths and celebrating life! We are a very welcoming, diverse community focused on helping people discover the Infinite Source of Love and Life within.

“What Dennis Genpo Roshi has done is not only the most original discovery in Buddhism in the last two centuries, it is unbelievably simple, quick, and effective. In Zen, this realization of one’s True Nature, or Ultimate Reality, is called kensho or satori (“seeing into one’s True Nature,” or discovering Big Mind and Big Heart). It often takes five years or more of extremely difficult practice (I know, I’ve done it) in order for a profound satori to occur. With the Big Mind Process, a genuine ke …

This is an informal work group to study, discuss and learn A Course in Miracles. Reading and group discussion for one hour to highten our experience and living in practice A Course in Miracles.

We meet every other month to engage in dialogue with feisty, leading-edge conscious business thinkers and leaders. As conscious professionals, we play with our evolving understanding of the new capitalism of integrity and transparency, and expand our personal and business imaginations. We also engage in fun, heartfelt networking with colleagues.

Hey you sassy, creative, dynamic Chicago woman! Yeah, you. This group is a place for you to share, develop, test, express your ideas, projects and creativity. A group who will support you in your daring efforts big and small. A forum for feedback, ideas and inspiration. Maybe you write, sing, dance, act, make films, bake cakes, teach workshops, paint, sculpt, take photos, knit, build things, design, volunteer for amazing organizations... whatever the format you use your wild feminine energy to …

This is a group for anyone interested in meditation and mindfulness practices, specifically designed for while not limited to people with ADD/ADHD Attention Deficient (Hyperactivity) Disorder. As ADD/ADHD interferes with the development of a person’s self-control, tools and techniques that improve self-regulation can be of great help. Meditation is a type of mental training to helping you focus attention, balance your emotions, improve your relationships, and enhance your life. Meditation does n …

This group is not only for people who suffered stroke or traumatic brain injury, but for anyone who wants more energy, relaxation, mindfulness, peace and focus. In this stressful world that probably includes most people. Meditation helps you concentrate, balance your body and mind (calm those busy thoughts!), improve your relationships, develop intuition, and enhance life in general. This is NOT a closed-eye meditation. This is active. It does help to be flexible enough to sit cross-legged, alt …

The Empowerment Group creates a vibrant support group to navigate effective and positive change in our lives. Guest expert speakers share their insight in navigating positive and effective change from varied perspectives. Speakers from the mental health, inspiration, self-help, spiritual, and faith based communities are invited by the group to share their unique perspective and expertise. A dynamic group discussion follows every speaker.

The Manifesting Mastery Mastermind is a fast forming, amazing group of like-minded individuals who are also passionate about: Personal growth Natural health Law of attraction and other universal laws Relationship freedom Emotional healing Positive thinking Professional development Success principles Spiritual enrichment Transformational leadership Goal and priority setting Authentic lifestyle design This group is a free, recurring 6-Week Manifesting Mastery Mastermind that offers you a rare op …

As a Kadampa Buddhist Center we provide drop-in meditation classes throughout the Chicagoland area. We also offer more in-depth programs such as weekend courses, retreats, and study programs covering the range of Buddhist thought. The methods and practices taught at the center are suitable for all individuals whatever your level of interest. Everyone is welcome! Please visit www.meditateinchicago.org for other info/events not listed on meetup.com.

You are invited to sit in circle with other women in a deep, sacred, safe and heartfelt way. Come experience a space that can awaken your deepest knowing, your innate wisdom, your feminine essence and trust in your Self. All are welcome here. There is no fixing, no therapy, no right way to be. The circle is a gift to yourself, and a genuine sisterhood. Circles are free — though a small contribution is always welcome to cover cost of hosting. Save the date in your calendar if you feel called to e …

A Course in Miracle practice group that specializes in new comers to this practice meets at Augustine's Eternal Gifts, We are an eclectic group of all ages coming together in community. We form friendships of the like minded, hang out, do activities together. We are lightening our load and releasing together. Sharing love and sharing thoughts we leave no one behind. Come and join us in community for a fun adventure of spirit.

Calling all who are seeking the spiritual truth! Based on the principle of "Don’t try to see how far the darkness stretches, just light your inner lamp", Samarpan Meditation today is being followed by hundreds of thousands of people beyond the boundaries of age, language, country, religion, race, color, belief, or lifestyle - all over the world. This meditation technique is totally free-of-charges, not just during introductory sessions but it is free always, for the simple reason that it is base …