“Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does. That’s the law.” ~ Byron Katie The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all of the fear, violence, depression, frustration, and suffering in the world. Come join our qualified facilitators, other participants like you, and experience the happiness of undoing those thoughts through The Work and allow your mind to return to its true awakened, peaceful, and creative nature. People who do “The Work” commonly repor …

Breaking free from everything that holds us back from being whole, integrated & healed in our bodies, minds, souls and our relationships is why we're here!!:) We will heal ourselves & our relationships by Cleansing & Renewing on every level....spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually & relationally. Dis-ease occurs when we are...... 1) Physically overloaded with toxic pathogens (ie. candida, bacterias, viruses, parasites, heavy metals, chemicals, fungus, endotoxins ect) 2) Ment …

We are a group of book-lovers who meet once a month for a lively discussion.  We read both fiction and non-fiction books and are open to all genres except romance. The books are selected 2-3 times a year through a polling process.  Active members get to suggest books, then a poll is created to decide on which of those books we will read. We understand that not everyone is able to finish the book before each meeting.  Don’t let that stop you from coming to our monthly meetings.  There is always a …

Our ACIM Center hosts 3 Course meetings a week as well as being the home of a Non-Violent Communication Group which beautifully reflects Course principles. More information and directions to our Center are listed in the link below. A nice selection of books are also available to check out as desired.  Facilitators may vary each week.   All are welcome. No RSVP required. WORKBOOK LESSON STUDY GROUP BEING CONSIDERED - This meeting will occur on either Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday evening from 7 …

Insight Meditation or Vipassana is a simple technique, beginning with focusing the attention on the breath. However, simple doesn't always mean easy. It can be very helpful to have the support of a group and a teacher to navigate the challenges that arise in this practice. . This Insigt Meditation practice concentrates and calms the mind. At the heart of Insight Meditation is the practice of Mindfulness, a practice of moment-to-moment observation which cultivates a clear, stable and non-judgment …

This is the newly formed PDX branch of the original Atheists Etcetera group based in Indianapolis, IN. We moved here, so thought we would bring a piece of our awesome group with us. This group is for atheists, etc. -- including agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, secular humanists, and other non-religious individuals -- who are interested in meeting like-minded people and having engaging discussions. Most of our events are in downtown PDX and The Pearl. Events include coffee and conversation …

Chanting Sanskrit Mantra is an ancient practice that goes back to time immemorial. Sanskrit Mantra is practiced by Buddhists, Hindus, Jainists, Sikhs and people of all faiths all across the planet. It is not a religion, but like meditation can be adapted to one's own practice whatever your beliefs may be. This ancient practice leads us to that place within; that heals all, calms every worry, and fills us with that Divine love we all search for. There is nothing to believe, no dogma, no person to …

Innovation in Motion – a monthly thought leader gathering to discuss the trends in interactive marketing and online innovation.

We are a small (limited to 12 or so attending at any one meeting so please watch the RSVP) group of mid to late-mid life women coming together every other week primarily for group discussion.  We are open-minded, open-hearted, progressive in our thinking. The intent of this group is to provide a space for women to share their accumulated wisdom, experiences, difficulties and laughter.  We can share our philosophies, psychological perspectives, our spiritual aspirations, and relationship hopes an …

Portland Skeptics in the Pub is a casual social event for people who share an interest in science, skepticism, reason and critical thinking. We meet the last Sunday of every month at 5pm, now at the Roadside Attraction in SE Portland. Feel free to join us for conversation, drinks, and food in a friendly atmosphere.

- Is the Bible still to be taken literally in all ways and all days? If it's not, then how do we deal with the Pandora's box that opens for us? - Is the institution of marriage still applicable in our culture as it was in the Bible? - Is evolution really contradictory to Christian beliefs? - Is being Christian a box you check on a form or a process you go through? - Is everyone who does not check that box going to Hell? - What is sin really? - Why is sex the hottest area of contention and focus …

This group is for anyone who has lost a loved one in their life and would like to learn more about mediumship--the ability to communicate with the 'Other Side'.  Mediumship is an ability that we ALL have and there are many ways departed loved ones try to connect with us.  They know our thoughts and can feel our emotions. While we grieve their loss from our physical world, they want us to know they are ok.  Life will never be the same for us, but by recognizing their signs of communication, we ca …

Are you looking for your true purpose in life? Do you feel that you've lost that passion you used to have, and want to rediscover? You always have this yarning to share your creative gifts/talent, but does your mind/thought somehow get in the way? Combining dance/movements, vocal expressions, sound healing, drama therapy, shamanic journey/guided imagery, and creative expressions with her a long time teacher Camille Maurine's Moving Theater (http://www.camillemaurine.com/page5/page5.html), Star G …

This is a group for anyone who is looking and trying to understand what to do with their careers. Portland offers a lot of space for people to think about what they want to do with their work. Careers change, businesses get started, and creative opportunities pop up. above just a networking opportunities, I want this to be a safe group where people can share their thoughts on what it is like to not be working, be on unemployment, or just running around looking for something to do. If you have lo …

Hills! We have endless hills in Portland that offer low impact aerobic workouts for all ability levels, great for obese kids & teens! We meet at the base of hills in NW & SW and then we start walking at our own individual pace. We encourage both silent walking and those who like to talk can talk together. $4 to attend payable before we start walking or there is bulk pre-payment options available. I personally have lost 20 lbs. by walking these hills in the last few months, and I didnt change my …

We would like to create a group meeting where men and women of all ages can come together, be educated, share ideas and ask burning questions about the current issues of women's reproductive rights. The organizers/speakers will lean towards sharing information on birth control, but all current issues will be open forum and we hope for a dynamic sharing of thoughts on any reproductive issues in which the group is interested. If the speakers are unable to answer questions, the answers will be soug …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

Welcome!  We are a community learning about health and fitness from an evolutionary perspective. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors were healthy, strong, and lean, living free of many of the degenerative diseases, physical ailments and mental disorders modern humans experience. Anthropological findings provide insight about ancestral ways of life that we can incorporate in to our contemporary culture, such as real food; optimal sleep; sun exposure; slow, strengthening and sprinting movements; play; s …

Finally, 20- and 30-something atheists, agnostics & skeptics have our own group! This is the place to find each other and build our own community and culture. NOTE: "Jack" will appear as the organizer. The actual organizer is Troy Carter, who is a proper member of the 20-39 demographic. (Jack is a 50-something who is helping us start the group under his Meetup account.)

For anyone badass and passionate about ideas and their real life application. The BA Book club is interested in innovative ideas from sociology, economics, physical sciences, and philosophy but we're open to anything reasonable. Group will meet once a month in a badass pub to discuss that month's book. We're looking for young innovator-types. "Your hosts are two guys in their mid to late 20s".  This previous statement is now more of an idea of who our hosts once were...now every member should fe …

A group for vegetarians who lean towards the atheist side. All levels of vegetarian and agnosticism welcome! Our activities will be group discussions, hiking, biking, movie nights and outings to speaking events.

Dear Friends, We are going to be reading Ask & It is Given, cover to cover, and exploring each of the exercises. This is a come-when-you-wish gathering for folks who want to really delve in to this Esther/Abraham-Hicks material and soak it in for broader application in day-to-day living. Join us for a collaborative experience leveraging group thinking, support and practical application. Facilitated by Dr. Amron, an Abe-coach and wellness consultant. (Read more about Amron at http://GreenHealthPD …

Welcome to the Speak Love Meetup Group. You will not be well-served by this group if you "show up cold", that is, with no knowledge of or experience with Compassionate Communication. You will be welcomed AND you will probably find the material and exercises raise more questions than answers for you. You will be best served by this group if you have done at least one of the following: read Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. listened to the audio version …

We focus on creating a fun and friendly way for women to join RPG games regardless of experience levels. The only prerequisite for joining the Lady Monster-Slaying Society is that you are ready to... SLAY SOME MONSTERS! The LMSS is a diverse bunch of misfits who currently have several ongoing D&D 4E campaigns that meet at Red Castle Games. We also have at least one other non-D&D meetup every month. May 2013 featured a Euro Game gathering and Lady Monster-Slayer-aoke party! We'd like to see some …

Radhe! Radhe! There have been some changes lately. The Gaura Nitai Center of Portland has closed it's doors. Still we will be having classes, kirtan, and devotional events. Let me know if you would like to host an event by emailing me your thoughts and ideas. What is Bhakti? Bhakti is an ancient Sanskrit word which means Pure Love and Devotion. “Pure” implies that there is no adulteration or mixture of anything else. Love in its highest and most perfect state must be entirely pure and devoid …

This is a meet-up for families with interest in the French language. This is a place for families with children who are learning French to come together in one place. We can create social events like dinners, picnics, or even camping in a French rich environment. We can organize group conversational classes for kids and teens. The sky is really the limit. I thought I would start this group to see if there was a need to organize with so many French educational institutions here in Portland. Lets …

When you quit an addiction—or try to—it’s hard to control your own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Addictions trap you by changing how you feel. At Recovery Power meetings, you will learn to change how you feel without drugs or alcohol, and learn other skills to cope with life: stress reduction, problem solving, and relapse prevention. Since the strength of the group depends on the enthusiasm of its members, attendance is voluntary. We will not sign slips or provide verification of attendance. …