By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. In daily life human nature is to be consumed and eventually overwhelmed by thoughts inside our minds. As a result the worries of life at some point will become too much & overtake us which causes not only mental but eventually physical illness. Contrary to western belief of thinking through our problems, the truth is that thoughts are the problem, thoughts are a sickness, only …

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Working towards building a sustainable active network of Chicagoland secular organizations and to enrich the lives of freethinkers.

Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, essay, etc.). Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i.e. social justice), are especially encouraged. The works critiqued, in this group (both Chicago and Evanston), are generally by dedicated, serious writers, though all writers are welcome. T …

  LIVE CHAT too! Have you lived here for a while but never had the chance to get out and see the things and places in Chicago that visitors from other cities have seen? New in town and want an excuse to check some "must-see" things off the list? Just looking for something fun to do but didn't really want to do it all by yourself? Be a tourist in our own city! I had always spent the time to check out other city's offerings when I traveled on business or for pleasure, and about 10 years ago, th …

METAPHYSICAL AND SPIRITUALITY MEETUP GROUP is a safe and loving place for spiritual development and personal growth. We invite those who are ready for the next step on their own path to join us in the journey we are all on. Metaphysical and Spirituality's mission is to provide a safe and sacred environment to explore new areas that challenge us and to meet others of like mind. We provide access to new and ancient ideas of human thought and the opportunity to learn from those that hav …

Are you seeking a healthier approach to the process of trying to conceive? How about motivation to start a yoga and relaxation practice and improve your diet? Perhaps you're looking for a place to share the stresses of trying to conceive and learn postive strategies for coping with negative thoughts. Our Fully Fertile Book Groups are all that - the information, motivation and support you need to create a healthier, more balanced you! Fully Fertile groups are free, peer-led, book clubs will follo …

The Attractive Attraction Coalition of Chicago meets to discuss and support one another as we learn to apply the 'Law of Attraction' (as described in the Teachings of Abraham and the Secret) to our daily lives. We will focus on goal setting and overcoming our old thought patterns to help manifest our desires, whatever they may be. Topics such as the use of Vision Boards, shifting of thought patterns, visualization, positive self-talk, living in the NOW, daily motivations etc. will be discussed.

… Meditation is  consciousness without thoughts.  Meditation has only one meaning and that is going beyond the mind and becoming a witness of  your words, your thoughts, your actions. Meditation is surrender, it is letting go...Letting go is what happens on it's own when the limitations of the mind are seen, when logic is no longer the master.  It’s not forcing existence your way, it is relaxing into the existence you desire.So,relax and let go... Dropping the mask and bringing out your original f …

The goal of Gruppo di Motore Italiano is simple; To bring together Italian automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts from the Chicagoland area.   Whether a vintage FIAT 500, a Ferrari 599, or anything beyond and in between is our member base.  The group consists of beautiful low mileage show cars, track cars, project cars and daily drivers. The members of GdMI pride themselves on a friendly open atmosphere. Ideas are not to be criticized, but listened to and courteously and thoughtfully responded to …

This group is intended to bump up the Craziness factor of Chicago city. We would be organizing events which are Unique to Chicago and would add to its weirdness. "Try Something Crazy" should be the new motto of Chicago city. Everyone loves to do crazy stuff (either when they are drunk OR when everyone else is doing it). Its much easier to break the ice and meet new people at a bizzare but fun filled event. So its nice to be professional, cultured, thoughtful, calculated during the weekdays but w …

Don't believe all the hype you hear from the talking heads on the T.V. It's not all doom and gloom, there are areas all over the country that are still appreciating. Besides, an educated investor knows how to make money if the market is going up, down, or sideways. It all comes down to being educated. When former Fed. Chairman Alan Greenspan was asked what he thought the difference was between the wealthy and the middle class, his answer was very simple, "The right education!" and he wasn't tal …

The objective of the Big Picture Book Club is to provide a forum for having fun, with friends old and new, while reading and discussing the best, serious, non-fiction books about the Big Picture questions of our history, our time, and our lives.  It's focused on books addressing the big questions of human history, science and technology, social and political issues, the future, and how we, as individuals, can flourish and even make a difference in the Big Picture. You can check out an initial l …

This group is intended to create a forum for PHP developers in the city of Chicago. In true open-source fashion I hope that PHP Users can come together in forums and in meet-ups to share ideas, thoughts and practice to advance the LAMP community as a whole. If you are a PHP developer, looking to get into PHP, part of a company using the LAMP stack or are just curious about new web development practices then you should definitely join and attend our meet-ups. We will have monthly presentations fr …

We're a bunch of hackers, pirates, ninjas, thinkers, tinkerers, inventors, engineers, explorers, and makers. We're known for our thought-provoking beer and delicious content. We love security. Come at your risk.

… Founded in 1997, CIMA remains one of the veteran interactive associations in the country with critical emphasis on thought-leadership and cross-media outreach through forums, panels and seminars with experts from our Windy City and beyond. Events are held regularly throughout the year and we welcome members and non-members alike.