This is a group for those who identify as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), as defined by Elaine Aron. I thought it would be nice to have a place where we can spend time with similarly-oriented people while engaging in low-key activities (dining out, movies, outdoor activities).

Welcome men interested in healthy touch and authentic connection Welcome to the meetup group of the Male Healthy Touch Club(tm).  We welcome you to join our private community offering gatherings and workshops where you can enjoy and explore touch that is platonic, sensual and sometimes erotic -- including massage exchange, sensual touch, spiritual and tantric practices, sacred touch, energy healing, rituals, social and personal growth events -- individually and in group settings. Currently most …

The Allan Kardec Spiritist Society of Massachusetts is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to the dissemination and practice of Spiritism in Somerville, MA since 1990. Study Groups. A Spiritism study group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm, followed by spiritual passes therapy. These meetings are open to the general public. MeetUps. Periodically we will select a topic of general interest to develop under the light of Spiritism. The goal is to meet like minded people, study Spiritism …

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!! This group is to facilitate the ever-growing community of people who are living a Heart centered life and like to grow spiritually. It is open to everyone and dedicated to share and provide a space where others may come to share and learn more about Reiki, Kundalini, and Heart meditation. I actually live in Bethesda, MD but my daughter just had my first grandchild and she lives in Boston so I will be spending lots of time in this area..  Baby is now 6 months old :) …

Meet men while talking about what's important As a gay, bisexual or socially straight man attracted to men in the greater Boston area, you have a positive outlook on life and want to get the most out of life and relationships.  Personal growth, meaningful relationships and a fulfilling life are important to you. You want to pursue a healthy lifestyle, expand your knowledge and skills, and connect with likeminded men. The idea of talking about real issues in a safe and fun environment is appeal …

We're looking forward to meeting you for a fun, easy and useful session of breathing and meditation practice! We started this club to gather a community of people who are interested in using these practices for personal growth and social responsibility. We will learn about 'dahnjon' breathing based on practices from Dahn Yoga and ancient Korean healing techniques.  We will also have a chance to talk about the connection between traditional meditation practices and modern scientific understanding …

Lets get together and learn Buddhist meditation! A regular meditation practice provides the clarity and perspective necessary to discover purpose and create personal change. It’s easy to learn to meditate. Meditations taught will include the Mindfulness of Breathing, development of loving-kindness (Metta Bhavana) and walking meditation. These forms have been found to be supportive and helpful to most everyone by helping us to focus, to become more at ease, to know our own minds more fully. We pr …

Have you ever thought about what makes people successful? How do they make the most of each day and reach their potential? How do they 'take their foot off the brake'? Why do some people acheive their goals while others seem to continue to struggle? Are you looking to surround yourself with people who are motivated, determined, and focused on achieving and exceeding, both personally and professionally? Our mission at 'Successful Anonymous' is to bring together like-minded people from around the …

Living On Purpose: Starting the Year with a Powerful Resolution and Resolve Each year, we make a commitment to ourselves for ourselves: to change something. Or to give something up. Or maybe to start a new project, or learn something. For most people, the coming year is going to be very important on many levels – financially, our relationships / interrelationships, and in our personal development. And the New Year is a powerful time to create this change and prepare for the coming year. We can c …

This group is for anyone interested in personal growth. Through the use of Positive Psychology and various Happiness Seminars and techniques we explore and open new ways of living life

The Ethical Society of Boston is a non-theistic humanistic religious and educational fellowship inspired by the ideal that the supreme aim of human life is working to create a more humane society. Together we develop our ethical ideals, celebrate life's joys, and support one another through life's crises. We work for the improvement of our world and for the future of our children. Membership is open to those who agree with our principles regardless of race, religion, or national origin. As ethi …

This group will begin with a full-day workshop weekend of March 31 - April 1. It will continue as a Boston-based peer support group. The group assumes that we are all leaders -- at work, in our homes, and in our communities. It is designed for anyone who experiences pressure, where relationships form an important part of everyday life. This workshop will help participants to see and shift non-verbal patterns, and to become more skillful under pressure. You will learn how to: • Manage stress, con …

The Exploring Eros meetup is for individuals (and couples!) interested in sharing and learning about love, sexuality, men and women, relationships and the ecstatic.....creating more connection and capacity for enjoyment.  This group will be exploring a wide range of topics both in the personal and the broader social and cultural contexts. All denominations, orientations and lifestyles are welcome. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Love & Relationships What is Love? T …

Are you confused and overwhelmed with all the conflicting information out there? Do you feel like Alice lost in Wonderland and don’t know where to go? Get the scoop on healthy living. Our group designed with you in mind, where you, health and wellness seekers, will meet and learn from our speakers and each other on how your body was meant to function and what steps you can take to achieve that limitless health. Join us for educational seminars, hands on workshops, social events, and much more. W …

This is a newly formed teaching chapter of the Science of Mind Principles founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Mission Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a gathering place where heightened consciousness, expanded knowledge, and personal enlightment are revealed through guiding, inspiring, and teaching the Principles and Practices of the Science of Mind philosophy. Vision Statement: The Center for Spiritual Living Boston Teaching Chapter  is a warm, safe, diverse, …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us that …

Joy Connection Freedom to be yourself Playfulness New Meaning Unselfconsciousness Insight People come to Deep Dance Light Spirit unsure of what to expect. "Do I need to know how to dance? Is it just a playlist of music that each person dances to? What kind of dancing, what kind of music?" The answers are: No, you don't need to know how to dance at all.  You don't even need to be mobile for that matter. A member came who couldn't dance and she sat and swayed and played the drum. And the g …

Through our personal experiences we have much to offer each other in our individual progress spiritually. I started this group in order to help awaken the spark of Truth within us through discussion and exchange. I suggest that it is not by relying on crutches in the form of ready-made opinions of others but in striving to understand the laws of nature through our experiences (both of joy and sorrow) that we mature spiritually. We will objectively tackle the important questions of life (purpose …

SoulCollage® is a creative practice, much like journaling. By making your own personal, unique set of cards, you will explore and express your deepest self. It is an intuitive path to deep, inner healing and transformation. You will fall in love with your cards...everyone does! They will surprise you and inform you about your life. Open to everyone, no artistic experience is required.  Materials are included.

Hey Boston Area Trainers! Join this group for journal article discussions, sharing best practices and dealing with business challenges. Get support around working with challenging clients and get inspired by each others' success stories! Initially, I envision this group as a monthly discussion group, but I hope it will grow into something bigger!

The Boston Quantified Self Meetup (@QSboston) is inspired by the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. It's a regular show and tell for people who are tracking data about their body and conducting their own personal investigations and research into their bodies, minds, and selves. Anything is game -- from personal genetics to ways to digitize and track information, from how to self-diagnose to how to self-experiment with data …

We are a group of Boston-area young professionals that get together to help each other ignite our potential, discover our purpose, and use our unique gifts to create positive change in the world. All are welcome, but this group is geared particularly towards talented, successful young adults who have mastered the basics of life but find themselves yearning for more. They say that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. This is your opportunity to surround yourself …

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 …

Have you ever felt like you keep attracting the wrong relationships in your life? Have you ever felt drained energetically, used, betrayed, abused emotionally, mentally, physically, or sexually in any way in your intimate relationships, friends, family, or even co-workers? Have you ever dreamed of having an amazing, intimate, passionate relationship but feel you just can't seem to attract the right one, almost like you have the worst luck? If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions …

Movement and Creativity are vital to our lives. When we direct our focus to deepening connections to ourselves, each other and life itself, our experience of life becomes fertile, rich, vibrant. Movement: classes, workshops, experiments, performances, curiosity, discovery. Creativity: art, music, process, creation, discussion, experiencing, learning. The body is the physical aspect of the personality and movement is the personality made visible.- Mary Starks Whitehouse http://www.tiffanysankary …

Hey Geek Guys! Are you having a hard time getting girls to notice you? Is your "nice guy" approach putting you in the friend box instead of the bedroom? Let us help you! We Are Geek-Lovers! Women who have regularly dated and/or married geeks of all shapes and sizes. We have spent a huge amount of time hanging with our geek friends and occasionally even dating them. Over years of personal experience and study, we have come to understand what makes a geek a god or a goober. Let us help you transi …

Have you ever had fear or anxiety in your life that held or is holding you back? Have you ever wanted to make a life change but you felt stuck or trapped & didn't know what to do? Are you ready to live the amazing dream life that you deserve? Then this group is for you! My name is Matt Croteau. There was a time in my life when I felt empty, unfulfilled, fearful of the future, & I literally felt powerless in being able to make any progress or changes. I felt emotionally bankrupt and I also teeter …

SWIMMING AGAINST THE STREAM: THE BOSTON VOLUNTEERS They said it was impossible. They said it couldn't be done. Create a way to organize and empowers thousands of caring people to help fellow Bostonians in need? And do it in a no-hassle, no commitment way where folks can easily choose where and how they want to help? When we started the Boston Volunteers, we bucked all the trends. No mandatory training sessions for new people. No large corporate structures or high costs. Simply a bunch of good- …