This group is primarily for those interested in the transformational work of Byron Katie.  "The Work" is a simple yet powerful process of inquiry that teaches one to identify and question thoughts that cause all the suffering in the world. It's a way to understand what's hurting you, and to address your problems with clarity. People who do The Work as an ongoing practice report life-changing results. * Alleviation of depression: Find resolution, and even happiness, in situations that were once …

Getting Things Done DC (GTD DC) is a group of local personal productivity enthusiasts who enjoy discussing and sharing ideas/resources centering on David Allen's work, started with his seminal book on personal productivity, Getting Things Done ®. It's that simple! Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/gtddc If you have any GTD or GTDDC-related questions, please email Ray the organizer. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE DO! Please note that meetings are audio-recorded and archived f …

***We are currently on break while the hosts of this workshop invite a new baby into their family. We are expecting to restart this workshop at the beginning of 2013. Join our meetup and then you will receive a notification once we restart. *** ------------------- Its rare to find a calm and centering place to visit regularly. If you'd like a place to retreat to for renewal with positive energy, join a warm group of people in Arlington, VA. Open to the public at no cost, we invite you join us. Y …

Club Prosperity was created with the primary purpose of bringing people together who have a common interest in achieving financial independence. Through coaching, workshops, and networking with others, members will be exposed to information, opportunities and strategies that have been proven to help people achieve the financial freedom they desire. Members will also be introduced to an income generating program that guarantees to increase their income by a minimum of 2000.00 per month!!!

Our purpose is to provide a community forum to increase awareness of all NIA activities in the DC, MD, VA area, including local area JAM sessions, special performances, classes and other events.  All local area practitioners are welcome to list events open to the entire community and to place notices on our message board so that information can be shared to all current students and potential new students. Local area class schedules are shown below the Meetup Description as well as in the "About" …

Welcome to Annandale Toastmasters! Meetings are open and all visitors are welcome. Whether it's prepared presentations or off-the-cuff topics, Toastmasters will improve your public speaking and communication skills. Gain confidence in you ability to express yourself and be persuasive and engaging in different situations; overcome your fears. You'll give speeches in a supportive environment, acquiring valuable experience and feedback from fellow members. As you progress in Toastmasters, you’l …

We are WE-CAN, Women Entrepreneurs-Community and Networking, women who support each other in business and in life. This group is for women in business, women who are thinking of starting a business, and women in transition. We differ from traditional networking groups in that we provide personal support as well as business networking. We are not simply about passing business cards around the room. We are about helping women achieve their vision, both personally and professionally. We have a once …

Awareness of Mind is about noticing how our minds affect our decisions, reactions, and words in normal life situations, and how we can modify our choices to live more as we want to live through awareness. We use cognitive, emotive, and mindfulness techniques woven together to free ourselves from the tyranny of our own stories so that we live closer to how we want to live. See http://awarenessofmind.org for more information. Other meetups by Gene Freeheart you are welcome to join: Conscious Coupl …

TargetMasters is a group committed to educating, encouraging, and empowering men and women who have an interests in improving their shooting skills. We value firearms safety and helping others in taking their pistol shooting proficiency to the next level. There are NO FEES to join this group and NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! TargetMasters is open to all firearm enthusiasts who enjoy getting together with others who share this same interest. We commit ourselves to sharing the knowledge, skills, and …

"Fundamental: Success" seeks to establish a community of success-focused people, mutually supporting the personal development of durable inner resources you can apply to all of your goals and challenges, such as: - Relationships - Self Discipline - Business - Building Wealth - Well-Being - Giving Back

Rotaract is an international program of Rotary International for young professionals ages 18-30 who want to make a difference.  There are 163,000 members of some 7,088 Rotaract clubs in 151 countries! Rotaract clubs conduct meetings, usually every two weeks and use their weekends for service projects, social events, and workshops. Even though Rotaractors work hard, we believe in having a good time! We have social events with local Rotary clubs, cultural events, and more! What does Rotaract do e …

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 …

This group is the coming together of people from all walks of life to celebrate the art, practice, transformation and healing qualities of meditation. Being in the space of Zoetic means having access to all the faucets of Self, mirrored indefinitely through everyone anywhere, giving us the capacity to expand our experience within community. Taking the gifts we receive through our own experience with meditation and sharing with others brings heightened awareness and abundance to our own lives and …

A supportive group of like-minded individuals who may have experienced difficulty in our job search and are looking for an accountable and nurturing place to share our ideas, thoughts, and dreams. Come dream with us.

This is a group for people who want to get/keep fit, stay active and enjoy socializing.   There is no requirement for the members' place of residence.  I want members to host a variety events that promote both physical exercise and social camaraderie (during and after the events).   Members are encouraged to suggest events (with the provision that they take place in public places and not in members' homes).

What would YOU like to do? Maybe a others would like to join you. Culture, food, karaoke, dancing, reading, hobbies from shooting guns to cameras, religious events, board game fun, planned parties or last minute. Speed dating, singles events for finding love, various workshops to enhance life, sports, current Groupon offers folks can do together ... pretty much anything that interests others.

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

Maybe you've read the Lifehacker blog, Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek, Gretchen Rubin's Happiness Project, Leo Babauta's Zen Habits, or Chris Guillebeau's Art of Non-Conformity or The $100 Startup. If you liked what you saw and are looking for a community of other people who are tackling the same challenges, this is the group for you. All members will have the chance to share favorite new hacks and current obstacles, to help us learn from each other. Since we ascribe to the 'personal choices ov …

EnigmaBiz hosts events focused on helping others accomplish their goals and achieve their vision through Leadership Development and Entrepreneurship. It is time to advance yourself, achieve your entrepreneurship dream, business vision, improve the performance of your employees, and overall company – then maintain the consistency of having successful business results through great leadership, starting with yourself. If you are asking any of these questions EnigmaBiz is the right place for you! H …

We are a fun, relaxed Toastmasters club that encourages members to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. The mission of the Ballston Toastmaster Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth. We are conveniently located within walking distance of the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro in Arlington, VA. The B …

Want to learn how to incorporate biking into your daily life (like riding your bike to the grocery store or to work)? Well you've found the right place! You don't have to be a current bike rider to join us - anyone is welcome. This meetup will get you comfortable to start biking around Arlington with 3 different topics: Savvy Cycling Tips; Bike Types & Gear; and Routes & Directions. We will bring free food, prizes and experts to answer any questions you have about biking - this is an open conver …

Dear Music Lover, One of the greatest lies being told across the industry is that there is no money to be made in music. We know better! This meeting is just one of three strategies that we are implementing to put the proper tools into the hands of music professionals - whether you're an artist, songwriter, producer, manager, photographer, or just someone who really likes music. Music is not to be treated as an over glorified, really expensive hobby. It's who we are. We shape the culture. If you …

Calling all awesome CoPreneurs (couples in business) or entrepreneurs in a relationship, in the DC Metro and Northern Virginia area to join our global village of awesome entrepreneurial couples in business who have each others' back. We’re committed to helping each other succeed in business and to live increasingly satisfying fulfilled lives, while enjoying the journey together! Membership in CoPreneur is currently free as we build our awesome core group. Become a founding member now and enjoy f …