If you think Toastmasters is just a bunch of stuffy people sitting around, waiting to critique your every verbal mis-step, think again! We're a spirited and fun group (you can learn more about some of us here!). Even though we meet early, most of us will say it's the best part of our day. And often the best part of our week! Join us and see! We meet every Thursday morning (except for the last Thursday of each month) from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Corporate Center. Presentation s …
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At any moment, see what your mind is doing. It is going into the past or the future. It is angry about the past or anxious about the future, isn't it? When this oscillation of the mind stops, THAT is when you get in touch with the source of energy, which is YOU. All the human values that we treasure and cherish - Happiness, Joy, Love, Compassion, Caring, Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Relationships - can only be lived and experienced in the present. But, when we are caught up in the chat …
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This group is a book club that reads books focused on compassionate living, making the choice to reduce suffering for ourselves and other beings. The choices we make day to day can have effects that we are not aware of, effects that affect the quality of life for all. When we are unaware of these effects, we are unable to reduce cruelty and suffering in the world. This book club is a great place to join like-minded people in our efforts to educate ourselves and explore the factual, philosophica …
… We will allow you to give a short pitch on your company and present any materials that you feel might help you market your opportunity, services, or products. After open networking is through, we will have a new speaker each month share with us on topics related to Social Marketing and Media. We will be meeting at the Miracle Empowerment Center, 5801 John Martin Dr. Brooklyn Center, MN. They will educate you on how you can take your business to the next level using the power of the Internet …
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 …
… In 1995, after completing extensive training with Master Sun-Jie, Dr. DesMarais was certified as an International Qi-Gong Doctor and Master teacher through the National Science and Research Center for applied Qi Gong in Benxi, China. More recently, in Jan. 2011, Dr. DesMarais trained in Thailand with Master Mantak Chia for advanced Qi Gong practitioners, renewing his studies and furthering his acquaintance with Master Mantak Chia. See Dr. DesMarais' extended bio with additional information about …
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… They also see the relationship between the food we consume and the effects on our state of mind and body.The participants learn some delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes and valuable knowledge about eating to keep mind and body healthy. This class is a must for anyone looking to take care of their and their family's health! And learn some delicious cooking. Be a part of this enlightening workshop and surely you will have some food for thought!Here are some experiences from recent classe …
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I wanted to start this group because as a Christian, a mother, a wife, and a practitioner I found there is a severe lack in how much we as Christians know on ways to better our health. Living for Christ and living a healthy lifestyle together make so much sense. As we are in better shape with our bodies so can the bodies of Christ be more equiped to handle attacks. I am excited to share a fellowship with other Christians who feel the same way. The ways that I would love to promote health are thr …
If you're an author of book, whether self-published or traditionally published, this group is for you. It's for us to discuss how we market out books using traditional methods (pr campaigns, book signings, etc.) and online techniques (online ad campaigns, Facebook, etc.). Think of this group as one big brainstorm about book marketing.
The Gopher Toastmasters Club is the right place for you. Public speaking requires practice, an education plan, and a supportive environment. Toastmasters is a great place to practice your speaking skills. Many of today's successful and respected leaders need to know how to communicate to others. By using your public speaking skills to effectively convey who you are and what you're about, you can expand your circle of influence while making a great impression and advance your career. We wel …
About Mindfulness Exercises: The practice of self regulation of the autonomic nervous system. We teach integrated mind-body mental exercises to trigger a natural parasympathetic response in the autonomic nervous system. This response releases powerful neurochemicals (biochemicals) that regulate the immune system. Regulation of the immune system transforms the human body at the cellular level. This natural transformation affects our view, how we feel, and ultimately our perception of reality, it …
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There are a number of singles' groups in the Twin Cities, but none quite like this one! If you're anything like me, you sometimes find it difficult to meet other singles in the area. Whether it's shyness, a lack of common interests, being too busy with work or other activities, or something else, it's all too easy to come up with excuses. But if you found this group on Meetup, you must have some interest in making a change! There's two purposes to this group. The first, and primary, purpose i …
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… Chanting effects include: -Increased oxygen in the cells -Lowered blood pressure and heart rate -Increased lymphatic circulation -Elevated levels of melatonin -Reduced levels of stress-related hormones -Release of endorphins, self-created opiates that work as "natural pain relievers" -Boosted production of interleukin-I, a protein associated with blood production -Increased levels of nitric oxide, a molecule associated with the promotion of healing -Release of oxytocin, the "trust" horm …
In early 2010, my wife Sharon and I started A Partnership Of Diabetics (A-POD) in the Phillips Community of south Minneapolis—considered the most culturally-diverse, economically-challenged in Minnesota. If we can make our program work here, we thought, it just might work anywhere! We began without a cent of grant money using just our Social Security and pension funds. The Center for Changing Lives of Lutheran Social Services initially provided us with a meeting space. Advertising through Meet- …
From the outside it looks like we are holding hands, singing the Names of God from all around the world, and doing easy round dance forms. From the inside we are having quick and radical shifts in awareness as an entire group. The Persian poet Rumi speaks of "the Wine of Love". Jesus speaks of "the Peace that passes understanding." The Buddha speaks of "the Emptiness", not as absence but as potentiality. These and much, much more are available, not as poetic ideas but as direct experience. Word …
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This group is for people interested in all types of psychoanalytic theory, including classical, contemporary, and the intersections between psychoanalysis and other theories. This could range from Freud’s writings to object-relations theory to feminist revisions of psychoanalytic theory and much more. For a brief introduction to what psychoanalysis is (and how it differs from other types of therapy and psychology), please visit the American Psychoanalytic Association's website: http://apsa.org/A …
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The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. Club 75 is dedicated to helping you achieve your communication and leadership goals in a fun, relaxed environment which will keep you coming back for more. Our club is open to speakers of all levels who are looking to fill Monda …
This group is for all lovers of Qi Gong, and those interested in learning about Qi Gong. Who Should Join? Any Individual interested in the pursuit of health and growth through the use of Qigong. All skill levels are welcome. Beginners:Beginners are especially welcome to this group. If you are brand new, there will be lots of new Qigong skills to be learned. Free intro classes and lectures will be organized monthly, and even some exciting classes to get your feet wet in experiencing the energy di …
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This group is for everyone who loves chai, and would like to meet people from different cultures & background, share their life experience over a cup of chai, scrumptious snacks and good company. Some popular Chai spots in Uptown Minneapolis: Namaste Cafe Uncommon Ground What is Chai? Chai or Cha is merely a generic word for tea in South Asia and many other parts of the world. (Hindi: चाय cāy, Mandarin: 茶 Chá). Source: Wiki Specifically Chai is black tea and milk (sugar and spices are optional). …
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