This is a group of poetry lovers that meets monthly to share poems. Some of us are poets, and some are not. We started with an emphasis on mystical poetry, and then yielded to the suggestion that poetry is inherently mystical. The format is informal: We each bring a few poems, by ourselves or others, and take turns reading to the group. Sometimes we choose seasonal themes, but all poems are welcome and appreciated. When we can, we bring copies to distribute to the group (usually not more than 5 …

- 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 …

We are experiencing the greatest shift in Human Evolution thus far. The New Paradigm is emerging and we still have so much to do! This is an exciting time, it's like we won the Spiritual Lottery! To be alive at this time is a profound gift....AND we have so many questions! The Ancients prophesied this time on the planet and have left behind Powerful, Sacred and Practical Tools to assist us in our growth and empowerment. These Evolutionary Technologies are come with a proven track record dating b …

Perhaps it will not be out of place to explain here the meaning of the term 'Spirituality', which is often confused with blind faith in sacred books, a display of miracles, psychic phenomena, or Yogic powers. Spirituality is an inner experience and its alphabet begins where all philosophy and yoga practices end. It is the experience of the soul. When one says,"I am the body", it is a feeling based on the intellect and is defined as ignorance. When he says,"I am not the body, I am an awakened sou …

Dear Energy Mystics Soon, we will begin our monthly chakra parties at the Bodhi Tree Studio in Portland. These party's will be  fun gatherings where you wil recieve information about the seven chakras as well as the angelic chakras.  You will learn methods to open the Kundalini energy channel  ( core light) to bring more light to your energy system. Energy testing and pendulum evaluation of the chakas will be taught and methods of balancing will be offered such as tuning forks, oils, color,  sou …

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 …

***Taking place every 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm - 5:20 pm, at the Metropolitan Community Church, 2400 NE 24th Broadway**** I started A Course In Miracles (ACIM) group to create a space, in the central metro area of Portland, Oregon, for an egalitarian, participatory, deep exploration of the Course. This group involves personal sharing and supporting each other in understanding and practicing ACIM principles and teachings. The focus is on the ACIM forgiveness process. My perspec …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Ha-Shoshanah Study Group is a new group in Portland, set up to investigate a variety of esoteric subjects which are relevant to, but not necessarily exclusive to, the study and practice of Thelema. Topics may include yoga, tarot, Qabalah, and magick. This group is open to both beginning and more experienced participants interested in exploring various pathways by which an individual may evolve toward a greater humanity. The format is interactive a …

Fairytales paint a vivid picture of the path towards spiritual adulthood. (individuation) Studying them can help us open to the wisdom of our unconscious psyche. Each time we meet we'll listen to a fairytale together and explore its meaning as we would a dream, focusing on images we find especially powerful. The first two groups will introduce fairytales from a Jungian perspective. The group meets monthly beginning on January 5th at 1pm. Cost: $15 per group.

SoulScroll© is a creative, archetypal, and organic process revealing your personal soul symbols using guided imagery and a carefully selected range of sacred mystical systems to discover and decipher your Soul's Code. This Higher Self exploration facilitates making sense of the past and healing wounds, while also providing inspiration, promise, and a sense of purpose for the future.

The purpose of this group is to meet for "intellectual" discussions about a wide variety of subjects. This basically means the abstract analysis of the ideas in a subject. And the goal is to do it in a cooperative, courteous manner. Please be aware that: - It is not a place to tell personal stories or to vent personal feelings. - It is not a soapbox for delivering personal opinions and biases. Our discussions are expected to be strongly based in reason & rationality. This means the kind of log …

Kabbalah is one of the most powerful & practical tools you can utilize for improving your life!  It provides a formula, effectively used for thousands of years, to produce immediate results in the areas of your life that are most important to you: Relationships, Career, Prosperity, Health, Spirituality, Joy & Fulfillment. I have studied Universal Kabbalah for seven years and have received amazing benefits from the tools provided. Kabbalah has given me the quintessential formula for working throu …

This group is an environment for spiritual growth and exploration. Whether you're outgrowing the beliefs you've held for years, constantly trying on new ones, or even if spirituality is a relatively new thing for you, this is a place to share the journey with companions and get resources for your own exploration.

The Portland Tarot & Qabalah Study Group regularly meets on the third Sunday of every month, from 1:00 ~ 3:00 PM at the Sequoia Park Condominiums' Recreation Room, located at 5450 SW Alger Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97005. Except for an interest in Tarot, no preparation on your part is required. So, bring your beginner’s mind, and let’s have fun! Our current study uses Paul Case’s Tarot: Key to the Wisdom of the Ages. You may review the chapter and the corresponding Tarot Key for the current session …

Hello, and welcome to my Shamanic explorers group. I offer Guided Meditation groups; Classes on topics such as Crystal Healing, Andean Mysticism, and instructional Ritual and Fire Ceremony events. I provide mentoring in the Munay-Ki rites, and offer regular Shamanic Journey Circles. I also host and deliver training events in Shamanism - such as the Medicine Wheel. I have a private shamanic healing practice, in addition to my teaching schedule. If you have any questions, please send me a message, …

This Meetup group is for people who don't hike in 'mission mode'. We don't drive through to the finish line, we stop and smell the roses. This is a great group for people who for health reasons need to take it a bit slower, or for people who want to stop and ID plants, or read trail signs, listen to birdsong, take photos, declaim poetry, contemplate color. Please send me your hike suggestions, and if you have knowledge of birds, herbology, trail reading, edible plants, meditation, whatever, I wo …

What does it take to thrive, truly be happy, and to be able navigate through life? You can have the knowledge of how to make the changes you can, let go of what you cannot and maybe even change your perspective of the issue.  Do this in a compassionate way with kindness to yourself. Do this in a powerful and simple way. Have more health and inner wealth! Learn great resiliency skills for life and learn some meditation techniques to help keep you on your path. Generous listening Emotion Regulatio …