"How does one become a butterfly?" she asked, "You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar." - Trina Paulus, 'Hope for Flowers.' Inner Sparkle is a heart-centered organization dedicated to helping others awaken to their authentic self through spiritually-based seminars and workshops. By seeing life's challenges for what they really are - opportunities for growth and transformation - you have the opportunity to heal, forgive and recreate the life you were me …

SERENITY is a group of down-to-earth people who seek to help others deal with the day-to-day stresses in their life through a variation of holistic techniques. We believe that through our own development, we can assist others to better themselves -- physically, spiritually and emotionally. We strive to constantly operate under the basis of the modern concept of human rights -- more commonly known as the Golden Rule. We strongly believe that you should "never impose on others what you would not c …

Namaste' We are delighted you found us. We are a New Thought, metaphysical chapel/community sharing universal, spiritual principles to support you on your journey, Learn the Law of Attraction and so much more. We offer Sunday celebration of Life services, classes, socials, movie nights and lots of opportunities for you to plug in and be part of a non profit organization, making a difference in our world-- personally and collectively. We also host a fabulous Children's program. ALL ARE WELCOME. W …

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 …

Welcome to Inspirations for Women, Inc. Inspirational Book Club! This Book Club is a program under Inspirations for Women, Inc (www.meetup.com/Inspirations-for-Women) and is dedicated to inspiring women to live abundant purpose-filled lives through the reading and discussions of positive, inspirational, purpose-driven, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction books. ALL books chosen are pertinent to our growth emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. IFW is a Christian-b …

Inspirations for Women, Inc. (IFW) commits to healing and inspiring women and youths to live an abundant purpose-filled life. Focus is on healing the mind, body and spirit while encouraging, inspiring, and motivating them to pursue their dreams. IFW provides an environment that fosters spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth that will serve as a catalyst in transitioning women and youths from a life of mediocrity to a prosperous purpose-filled life. IFW is a Christian-based organizatio …

IT professionals coming together for networking, professional growth/development, and service.

     This group is dedicated to my daughter in her pursuit of creating a safe place where everyone can feel free to be themselves. At the core of the activities, she wants to join forces with other young people and their parents who are interested in the stand against bullying. Just because someone doesn't fit a certain description set forth by that community (schools, neighborhoods, organizations) does not make them any less awesome than the next person.      Any family is welcome to join & di …

THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH BEING SINGLE...I LOVED IT, BUT WHEN I WAS SICK OF BEING SINGLE, I WENT ON A HUNT! I WENT ON A DATING FEST! I WAS SERIOUS, DETERMINED AND DIDN'T STOP TIL I FOUND THE MAN I WANTED. SO I STARTED THIS GROUP TO SUPPORT SINGLES WHO WANT TO STOP DATING IN THE COMPUTER AND WANT TO; CONNECT WITH OTHER SINGLES, "LIVE",  STRATEGIZE WAYS TO MEET MORE PEOPLE, BE REAL ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT AND GO GET IT! ANYBODY WHO IS SICK OF BEING SINGLE AND SICK OF BEING AROUND PEOPLE WHO DON'T G …

Do you wish you had more support from other women? Welcome to the Women's Encouragement Circle in Columbia, Maryland! This group is a therapy service.  The cost for members is $50 per person per session and we meet once per month. Koru therapy groups are small, intimate groups. A maximum of 20 members are allowed to join to ensure that people get to know one another better and make lasting friendships. The group started in September 2010, and is ongoing.  We discuss topics like:  -Depression …

SignaCircle of Sisters was founded to educate, inspire, and empower women through classes, workshops, and events to live a fulfilled life and get to the next level. We provide a comfortable, inviting, and relaxing environment for women to congregate, form a community, learn a new skill, and receive personal development.

B.O.N.D. stands for Bringing On New Direction Inc. Often referred to as BOND Inc is a leading professional and social network dedicated to inspiring, uplifting and motivating progressive women of color to reach their highest potential. BOND Inc. has been established to be a resource for women of color who want to enhance their personal, educational, professional, and spiritual lives. What does it mean to be a BOND Girl? A BOND Girl loves to be inspired and doesn't mind inspiring others. A BOND …

This Meetup is for all healers, empaths, psychics, and people interested in understanding how each person's soul field interacts with the physical body. It takes science of the paranormal to a new level, in a way that is simple to understand and helpful to all. Lee uses his ability to read souls to decode the soul's anatomy & physiology beyond what is explained in any medical, scientific or metaphysical texts, and in a way you can understand & relate to. Amongst many other topics, he teaches "Wh …

Meet other locals to discuss your spiritual path. Share your most profound and transformational personal experiences and talk about ways to incorporate spirituality into your life. Open to people of all faiths and cultures! The Columbia Center for Spiritual Living (CCSL) has been in existence since the early 1980's. We are a loving, spiritual community sharing principles that transform lives. Join Reverend Sally Robbins at Sunday Service every week at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia's Hickory Ri …

Catonsville Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself; building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in them - more confident …

There are a whole bunch of meetups  in the Baltimore and DC areas. However, there doesn't seem to be anything out there for fun-loving folks in the Ellicott City/Columbia, MD area.  I think it would be fun to meet some new friends and get to know the area through a new meetup as there seems to be plenty of things to do around here without having to go to the major cities. The goal of this group is to get some fun people together to go out on the town on weekends (in Ellicott City or Columbia, p …