Diverse Gatherings is a vibrant organization that strives to restore harmony between nature and humanity.  To accomplish this we provide learning opportunities that create awareness of natural human desires to help future generations.  Experiences helping one promote healthy living by building friendships and sharing experiences and ideas about life.    We hold out of the city weekend getaways that give one an opportunity to experience and learn about camping, nature, and friendship.  A little e …

… Consider building a relationship as a friend first. These meetings can introduce you to potential friends of different viewpoints. About the organizer: -------------------------- Bernie Dehler has a BSEET degree from OIT (1984), and a Masters in Ministry from Luther Rice University (2007). He has been working in the computer industry since 1984. Bernie left Christianity (and belief in the supernatural) in Sept. 2009, but still has a healthy interest in understanding the Bible better from eve …

… These are for building relationships and learning from each other. If you want to change the mind of others, consider doing it through a long-term ongoing relationships. And these meetings should be great for creating these relationships. But remember that ideas should flow both ways (no preaching, but discussion instead). Message Board Rules: --------------------- You can say whatever you want as long as it is respectful. No personal attacks. No foul language. What is foul language? If it i …

We are a group of people who want to be part of a community by sharing food, laughter, and fun together! We will meet regularly to have potlucks, hosted at different people’s houses and at parks during the warmer months sometimes. Healthy, sustainable food encouraged (does not have to be vegetarian/vegan). *Another reason why I started this meetup group is because of the fluidity of it.  You can come and go as you please, you don't have to worry about changing your mind last minute if something …

THE MISSION OF THE HUMANISTS OF GREATER PORTLAND is to create a thriving local community that promotes and acts upon the ideals of Humanism. "Humanism" is a democratic and ethical life stance, which affirms that human beings have the right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. It stands for the building of a more humane society through an ethic based on human and other natural values in the spirit of reason and free inquiry through human capabilities. It is not theisti …

… Seems to me that building up the “resistance muscles” is good by itself, and that giving in leads more to giving in at future times. Shakespeare certainly knew a thing or two about shaping up the “resistance muscles” and has Hamlet tell his mother, Gertrude, who feels she must go to her husband’s (King Claudius’s) bed: ********************** HAMLET … Good night: but go not to mine uncle’s bed; Assume a virtue, if you have it not. That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat, Of habits devil …

… Some areas of focus may include: Trusting & Building Your Intuition Breath Work for Energy & Focus Fulfilling Our Life's Purpose Dance the Tarot Casual Social Events to Ignite the Spirit & Have Fun Nourishing Our Bodies Silenced As a Child, Claiming Womanhood Ecstatic Dance & Movement to Free the Soul Trusting Self & Others Building Flexibility & Strength in Our Bodies, Our Lives Intuitive Healing of Family & Relationship Wounds Walks/Hiking: Connecting to Self/Connecting to Nature Tarot, P …

 Welcome to your FRIENDS OF CONSCIOUS LIVING. We are a combination of 2 groups. The first one is a group of people seeking to live more consciously by intention. To foster this, we meet to discuss and share our experiences and insights in open conversations or presentations by members of our circle and friends from other circles. Our topics are diverse, many of an esoteric nature, many of a practical nature. We are inspired by the works of Caroline Myss, Thomas Moore, Sri Aurobindo, Ervin Las …

 The Healing Arts Collective and Quaking Grass Quaking Grass is a vibrant space, an ideal place for community building, workshops and wellness classes and clinics. Quaking Grass is a non-profit in Portland, OR, run by The Healing Arts Collective. QG is located at 5010 NE 9th Ave. Unit B in the Alberta Arts District at 9th. If you want to take classes with us or attend our bimonthly clinic Fridays, rent the space, or be a part of a larger collective of people dedicated to wellness and community, …

This group is for anyone who have found themselves to be craving more interaction with the art world You should join it if you are anyone interested in the arts, live in Portland or the surrounding area, and are a writer, designer, crafter, builder, artist, musician, clown or other 'special' sort of individual and spend a large portion of your time in the creative zone. The purpose of this group is to meet like-minded individuals who share in a creative nature and to build a community of sorts. …

This is a group for all levels, sharing knowledge, building communities and embracing relationships!   Fly fishing is a way of life, a philosophical attitude which reflects values such as a respect for nature, tolerance, tranquility, self-composure, enjoyment and a readiness for meditation and contemplation. Natures rivers keeps us humble, they offer us enlightenment and the trout teach us gratitude. The fly fisherman moves slowly and carefully, not wanting to disrupt the natural flow of energ …