Do you have HABITS that are not helping you live the life that you desire? Do you have pain that keeps you from doing what you want to do, even keeping you from doing what you have to do? Do you have "friends" that do not support you or whom you don't support? What would life be like if you could do all the activites that you want to do; if your body was pain free; if your were surrounded by people that you admire and who love you; if you were making changes to become the person you always wante …

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …

The decisions everyone must make about money will lead to a life of either prosperity or perpetual debt. But what are the rules? Most of us have never had a course on Money 101 and so we learn by trial and error. If you wonder why you run out of money each month before you run out of bills, this Meetup is for you.  To learn more, go to our off-site domain http://www.themeetupprofessor.com/fiq-home.html Plz note, there is a registration fee of $10 for each class session to ensure that you honor y …

Maybe you're one of those people who sits in a church pew on Sundays thinking to themselves, "I don't believe a word of this." Or perhaps you've checked out of the dogma arguments altogether, avoid church or temple and just to try living a good, decent life. Or, maybe you don't believe in god, but instead seek an ethical path consistent with your understanding of the universe. If any of those sound like you, we should meet! We're the Northern Virginia Ethical Society, a congregation composed of …

Rays of Healing is a Metaphysical Church The purpose of this Meet-Up group is to reach out to the community to inivte you to come visit us. The Rays of Healing Church was started in the early 2000's and is dedicated to providing healing energy to as many beings as possible as our service to spirit and humanity. Our ministry is to provide: * Healing energy to our members and all others * Healing energy to those who would not routinely seek healing energy or who can not afford to see a practition …

We are an all-volunteer, grassroots community group raising awareness and taking action to end human trafficking not only in the state of Virginia, but around the world. We learned that slavery was abolished in our country in 1865 with the 13th Amendment to our constitution, and around the globe by the turn of the 20th century.  Sadly, slavery is not only alive, but thriving in our world today including our own neighborhoods.  Human trafficking is the term used today to describe the modern day s …

The John of God group was created to raise awareness about the spiritual healing work that has helped millions for over 53 years. Medium John, commonly known as "John of God" worldwide, has been in service to humanity since he was a teenager in Brazil, and occasionally travels to other parts of the world to help humanity. I am an official guide and medium to the Casa de Dom Inacio in Brazil where Medium John fulfills his mission. Part of my mission is to help people understand what happens in Br …

Our success in life is determined solely from the decisions made by others. Think about it. You are married b/c she said "Yes", you have a degree b/c the university admissions committee said "Yes", you closed the sale b/c the client said "Yes." Developing this ability to bring others to "Yes" is vital in every aspect of our personal and business life. In this Meetup, Dr. Koment has created another in his "101 series" of college level seminar courses in real life issues. To learn more, go to our …

Cats are unique among all companions who live with humans, not only for a strong remembrance of their wild heritage, but also for the depth of relationships of which they are capable. Alternately worshiped, vilified, tolerated, and loved, throughout the ages this small animal has remained unwavering in their loyalty to humans - but always on their terms. Those who have experienced a complete relationship understand the abilities of these sensitive and intuitive creatures. This Meetup is designed …

Based on the Myers-Briggs temperament indicator, this group is designed to bring together INFJ, INFP, INTJ and INTP types.  Introverted, however, does not automatically mean excessively shy or sensitive!  It means we are not "happy hour" types, but prefer small group settings with discussions that go beyond "small talk". Not sure what your Myers-Briggs type is?  Take the test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp And if you are one of the above types, here's our message to you: Yes, w …

The purpose of this group is to inspire people to learn, network and expose themselves to a group of Conscious Entrepreneurs. Conscious Entrepreneurs are defined as individuals and organizations who recognize a social problem and use entrepreneurial principles to organize, create, and manage a venture to make social change. Whereas a business entrepreneur typically measures performance in profit and return, a Conscious entrepreneur assesses success in terms of the impact on society as well as in …

Instead of England's early Sunday dinner, a postchurch ordeal of heavy meats and savory pies, why not a new meal, served around noon, that starts with tea or coffee, marmalade and other breakfast fixtures before moving along to the heavier fare? By eliminating the need to get up early on Sunday, brunch would make life brighter for Saturday-night carousers. It would promote human happiness in other ways as well. Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting. It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a go …

Bump-It is the perfect group for moms to be and new moms! Let’s face it: humans are social creatures! We were never meant to sit around alone, twiddling our thumbs, waiting for something to happen. We were meant to be out enjoying the world, taking in the sights, breathing the fresh air and enjoying the company of others! So why is it that when we get pregnant life suddenly seems to come to a screeching halt? I’m Sarah and I’m proud to be on the track towards first time mommy hood although I’ll …

You in talent acquisition/recruitment/technology/studying/job search? Then this group is for you! Meet other local recruiters, HR professionals, ERE.net members and hiring managers. Discuss topics including recruiting tactics, eRecruitment, social media, web 2.0/recruitment 2.0, talent management, best & next practices, and building business relationships. Corporate talent acquisition practitioners are especially encouraged to join to share your front line experience. Other Topics of discussion: …

Meet other local people who support Permaculture design for creating more-sustainable human environments. Everyone welcome, including all regional residents, friends & supporters! Permaculture offers practical solutions to many of the problems facing the world by using ecology as the basis of organizing systems of food production, housing, technology, economics and community. Please join us as we cultivate a beautiful, delicious and healthy tomorrow! Activities include discussion groups, tours, …

The Metro DC Chapter of ASTD is an ASTD Chapter of Excellence, recognized as a regional association for workplace performance professionals. The chapter provides members with a forum for professional development opportunities and resources to improve the workplace learning and performance industry. Our events are open to all interested in the workplace learning profession. Members of the Metro DC ASTD chapter (not to be confused with being a member of this Meetup page) receive a discounted rate …

Ormes Temple is a Nonprofit 501c3 Spiritual Education Center: It is a temple without walls, of love and light, peace and joy that has its "Thrown Room" in the hearts of each of us! We have this meetup group to reach out to women and men who have a sincere desire to understand the true Integral teachings of Tantra Yoga, from the perspective of self healing, empowerment, awakening and enlightenment. There are several main areas of interest that our workshops, private sessions and coaching and free …

Arroo! This group is for DMV-area basset and beagle owners (or any mix of these breeds) who want to arrange some playtime for their dogs. There will be posts for dog park days and other pet-friendly events. We will also periodically post events that support local pet rescues and humane societies. Follow us at on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bassetmeetup!

The ultimate freedom is to have a completely clear and free mind. The human mind is always changing and is always trying to add more desirable experiences. There is no end to this addition. The way to find peace and clarity is to know the real world, the True world, by subtracting the past that has been recorded and stored within the body and mind as pictures. There is nothing more valuable than one's mind. It shapes the entire world that one knows. Through subtracting in Maum Meditation the Un …

Alexandria is an icon for professional design. The city is filled with tremendously talented designers that are passionate about design as a method of problem solving. Although our backgrounds are diverse, ranging from traditional print to mobile interaction design, we are unified in our mission. We aim for innovative. We aim for useful. We aim for beautiful. We aim for unobtrusive, long-lasting, honest, and very human design. Our purpose is to promote professional design in Alexandria. With our …

This group is for couples in long-term relationships who would like to share the process of their relationship and learn from the experience of others. By "conscious", I mean a relationship where each party seeks to be honest and transparent with their partner, where issues are brought out to be discussed rather than hidden, and where both people are not afraid to process the feelings and experiences that they have between them, both joyful and difficult. This group is not for relationships in c …

A group for single Christians in Northern Virginia between the ages of about 45 to 65. We share fellowship, friendships and fun including potlucks, game nights, bowling, concerts, picnics, hikes, and other things of interest to members. In addition, we pursue opportunities to serve God and our fellow human beings by volunteering and we seek to learn more about issues pertinent to our age group. All this happens within a faith-based fellowship.

Enjoy the newest off-leash dog park in Fairfax County! Friendly dogs of all sizes and their humans are welcome to join in the fun. Westgrove Park in Alexandria, VA is conveniently located just minutes off the Beltway and GW Parkway.

Workshops and events focused on personal growth in the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas. I have run workshops on personal growth, community, communication, conflict resolution, spirituality, and sexuality over the last 14 years.  Please join us if this interests you.  Thanks. Please check out our meetup pages for more info at http://www.meetup.com/Freeheart/about/ Gene Freeheart

This is a group of actual heroes that meet twice a week to change the world. We have been meeting since 2000 to find ways to be modern day superheroes by funding retired CIA, NSA, KGB, Mi6, Delta Force (SFOD-D) and Interpol operatives to work with the FBI to stop Extreme Human Rights Abusers. If you care about human rights abuse and the United Nation's 37 Rights of Children and would like to have a direct hand in stopping badguys please join us!! We need more local heroes to join our group!

Monthly gatherings include a variety of speakers, presentations, films, group discussions – topics related to Noetic Science, consciousness, growth, awareness, expansion, metaphysics, and science. Together we are explorers of our humanity and spirit. "The term noetic sciences was first coined in 1973 when the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) was founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who two years earlier became the sixth man to walk on the moon. Ironically, it was the trip back home …

The dissertation process can be so isolating, which makes it difficult to keep up the momentum needed to complete a PhD. We'll meet regularly to check in, to share what's working for us and what's keeping us from making progress, and to provide feedback and encouragement. And then we'll celebrate together when we finally finish!

Looking for fun and adventure or just a way to keep your kids from being bored enough to attempt to disassemble the toaster? This group is for anyone who has kiddos 5 and under and would like to have play dates, go to parks, museums, and other family type events. Older siblings and homeschoolers are welcome too. We'll predominately be planning in the Burke/Springfield area with some other events going all over NOVA. Must have a sense of humor :) Eventually, this group will have annual dues of 5. …