MJM Speakers' Circle is a President's Distinguished Toastmasters International Club located on the south side of Chicago. At MJM Speakers' Circle we focus on helping members improve their public speaking and leadership skills using the proven tools, resources and methods of Toastmasters International. If you are interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills for improved employment, personal enrichment or if you just want to build up the confidence to approach that cute guy o …

Life Is A Journey, Do You Have A Compass? Compass is a personal development company for women offering affordable, accessible coaching programs. Our mission is to make coaching available and affordable for anyone who wants one. Compass inspires, empowers and connects people to themselves and to a personal development network through coaching programs and services along with the structured support of the Compass Coaching Network. Accountibility, Structured Support & Resources are just some of the …

A group hypnotism program for cancer survivors, caretakers, and those in treatment to manage their current health situation. The topics assist attendees in developing a self-care plan promoting wellness in their lives as well as beginning or continuing the self-healing process. This free bimonthly group hypnosis session will allow participants to experience the benefits of relaxation. Enjoy your mental vacation by certified Hypnotist, Dr. Denise Frer. You will learn techniques to practice self-h …

We'll read one book per month on topics that will us be better leaders, effective business people, engaged family members, more satisfied, or successful in achieving the things that we set out for. This group is intended to provide concepts that anyone can use to help achieve their own personal goals. This book club is a friendly group of book readers that want to learn more about themselves, business, career advancement, happiness, many other topics that are focused on helping our members becom …

KunTao Silat is a Indonesian/Chinese/ Dutch/American martial art designed to serve the whole person, Mind, Body and Spirit. KunTao Silat is a direct, practical form of self defense forged in one of the most violent crucibles known to man. It is not based on theory, but on the skills passed on by those who survived in an environment where war, piracy, religious extremism and violent crime were every day events.   These skills are simple, direct and profound because they had to be! KunTao Silat in …

      Many by now are aware that we create our own reality. But do you really create it? If so – do you always get what you want? Is everything in your life exactly as you wanted it to be like? Where are all those Experiences you don’t want coming from? Many believe that we come to this world to learn lessons and that’s why we can’t have everything we want – good old Karma! What if that is just a belief? What if everything you think, see and believe is because you have bought yourself into belie …

Come join us as we explore our shadows.....both the dark and the light. Our exploration of the shadow is based on the groundbreaking work of Debbie Ford. Through identifying and embracing those parts of ourselves we'd rather not be, we are able to express ourselves as the whole, authentic self we were meant to be. Integrating our shadows super-charges manifestation, frees us from the shackles or our wounded ego, and allows us to become the highest expression of our selves. We will explore …

-We are all different ages, cultures, and identities who are curious, engaged, and inspirational from different origins to come together and talk about and experiment living a spectacular LIFE! - We enjoy discovering the intricacies of personal interaction -We explore how we think and influence our world and value the connection with others -Join our ever-growing community in our continued venture for self-enhancement, renewed energy, and a lot of fun!

By deepening our meditation until our mind comes to a standstill we can unlock the potential and unused ability within. In daily life human nature is to be consumed and eventually overwhelmed by thoughts inside our minds. As a result the worries of life at some point will become too much & overtake us which causes not only mental but eventually physical illness. Contrary to western belief of thinking through our problems, the truth is that thoughts are the problem, thoughts are a sickness, only …

I started this group because I think so many of us have great things to offer but lack the opportunity or resources to give back to our families, neighbors, communities and country! If we put our heads, talents, imaginations and resources together, we can make a difference. No politics, no blaming, just cooperation amongst caring people. Have you wanted to volunteer, share an idea to improve something, can you make something that helps others in need, do you have a dream, are you looking to mak …

This group is designed by doctors who believe in the body's ability to heal naturally.  Our goal is to educate the members of our community on how bring better health and healing into your life. Come and meet other people in your community that are interested in optimal wellness.  We have several events monthly including dinners, health lectures and interactive workshops.  In our group lectures, the topics we teach include: The Five Keys to Amazing Health, Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease, We …

This is a group that is created for an emerging community of individuals that are interested in improving their quality of wellness. Wellness is not just an idea, it is a way of life. We are made up of the foods we eat, water we drink, our excercise regimine, our daily activities and state of mind. It can be difficult to maitain a "wellness lifestyle" without education, support and understanding. This is what being a Warrior for Wellness is all about. We will discuss the properties of mainstream …

Welcome to Connecters Networking! We are a group of FUN people that incorporate business networking with social networking! Our networking events are not your "run of the mill" sit down and listen to a spiel about someone's business. We put the networkers in a social atmosphere that creates a face to face meeting and everyone gets to know everyone as friends AND networkers! Why not be productive and have fun at the same time! We have a monthly electronic newsletter publication with great info …

Friendship ; it seems like such a simple thing. No judging or tearing down of character, no need to fix or change the other person. No whisper of jealousy or competition, not even a wink of dishonesty. A person to whom you can be sincere..with whom you never need to pretend.. to whom you never need to defend yourself.. on whom you can depend whether present or absent...with whom you can reveal your true self without fear of betrayal..Who does not feel she owns you because you are her friend..who …

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This group is for Tai-Chi practitioners to meet other people to share their experiences and practice together. You are also welcome to join us if you would like to learn Tai-Chi.  We do not charge any fees nor we provide any formal instructions (unless some of our members are occasionally willing to work with beginners), but you are welcome to join us and follow along while we practice to learn it. Tai-Chi is a practice that cultivates balance and harmony which are both essential for our well be …