A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and hone …

PHILOSOPHY is the topic at this friendly, nearly ten-year old group. We sit in a circle and discuss a philosophical question we voted on by email. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded people, join us!

Black Skeptics Los Angeles (BSLA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Humanist public education, media representation, and cultural resources for African American non-believers and their allies.  BSLA’s programming and initiatives seek to promote greater awareness and understanding of African American secular humanist, freethought, and atheist traditions, beliefs and practices in Los Angeles communities of color and beyond.  Since 2010, BSLA has hosted roundtables on secul …

Chai Chat LA - Come as you are. Chai Chat LA is aimed at creating a safe space to discuss, question, and converse about Islam. We would like to create a space for those new to Islam or just interested in learning about the faith; In doing so, Chai Chat LA gives us an opportunity to engage our peers, share both challenges and successes, and create a community of support. To avoid the formalities or potential stigmas surrounding traditional Islamic centers, Chai Chat LA will be held at Culver City …

FAQ: 1. Who is this group for? Gay, man, preferably who live on the west side. Question: What do we discuss? We talk about anything, anyone wants to talk about. I'm interested in what peoples' hobbies and special areas of interests are. It is amazing the amount of knowledge people have. I often find that I get an answer or two to a question that I have been waiting to get an answer to for a long time.

Greetings! Welcome to Westside Geeks & Nerds! "Westside Geeks & Nerds Logo" - Allyson N. Jason © 2013 Come join us and get together with other nerds, geeks, and dorks who meet up doing engaging and stimulating things mostly at locations all around the westside of LA proper. Some of the most popular events, among newbies & regulars alike, are: Game Fest & Potluck - monthly gaming & potluck extravaganza The Geeky Salon - monthly gatherings of deep discussion on various stimulating topics Westsid …

The Stop Violence Against Women Book Club hopes to create dialogues and campaigns to promote an end the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of women. Discussions will be geared to a chosen book on the issue of violence against women. The chosen book, voted upon by the members, will educate the group not only about the statistics, but also the contemporary dynamics of women abuse. After a discussion of the book, members will brainstorm ideas on how to raise awareness and promote action within th …

Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …

PHILOSOPHY is the topic at this friendly, five-year old group. We sit in a circle and discuss a philosophical question we voted on by email. Sometimes this topic is taken from an issue of Philosophy Now magazine (the current issue or a past issue). Other times, the question comes from a philosophical conundrum that has been on the mind of some member of our group, who then emailed the topic to me. If you love a good, impassioned yet respectful and rational conversation with like-minded people …

Welcome History majors, History teachers and all people who like European history! In this group we will discuss multiple subjects from history of the Old Europe and how they affected the development of world civilization. We would like to hear all your thoughts on the matter!

This is a great group for anyone interested in the most important connection in the history of thought. Two very profound areas of philosophy and thinking emerged in civilization -- The East and The West. There are so many interesting intersections but there have only been a handful of thinkers like Carl Jung or Herman Hesse that have let these traditions speak to each other. Our exploration is more than "he said, she said." We will generate a new way of looking at the world through our journey.

Youtube Channel #1 Youtube Channel #2 Meditation is a journey into absolute aloneness, or all-oneness. There is no relationship with the external or internal world to define reality. When attachment to thoughts cease, one sees that inner silence is not scary and dark but rather tremendously peaceful. This is the meaning of the word nirvana. It is not utter happiness, but rather an utter cessation of our attachment to the imaginary; a blowing out of the flame. Out of this silence, joy may arise …

Welcome to the Century City Workaholics! The Century City Workaholics group is a unique meetup group created to provide young profesionals (20's-30's) in Century City with fun after-work opportunities to meet people, make friends and network while exploring Century City’s drinking establishments! Events will rotate from bar to bar, focusing on those with Happy Hours or drink and nosh specials, when available. For our suburbanite friends, we promise you'll have such a great time, you'll miss traf …

We meet to share and bare our souls; reverse and release our roles; compare and beware our tolls. We meet to recite and ignite our fire; delight and insight our spire; to house, delouse, to spouse, and douse. We want for you; we want for me; we want for all; we meet for free. Come join our pub; or lurk above; feel free to snub; or share the love. And one final note, on this there is no vote, we come here to play, we come here to say, we come here to share, we come here to bare.  And so it must …

I am excited, proud, and enriched by participation in secular humanism groups which foster celebration of freedom from irrational religious dogma and custom. There are many groups in the LA area, but we are notably lacking one for all ages in Santa Monica.  Like religious folks, we need community--so let's create one!  We are just getting started, so the focus and activities may, might I say, EVOLVE over time.  Your ideas are essential.

Welcome! This group is for inventors and product entrepreneurs who want to be educated on the invention process and are interested in sharing their invention experiences. All Meetup events will have both of these elements. A broad range of invention topics will be covered at events to help you move your ideas to market place reality. This group is led by Eric P. Rose, NPDP, MBA, an inventor, entrepreneur, and educator.  Eric is a 30+ year veteran of invention and product development. He is a nam …

This Meet-Up is for anyone who identifies as polyamorous, has questions about polyamory, wants to learn about polyamory, or just wants to meet cool polyamorous people. We are committed to openness in every way -- intellectual, emotional, spiritual. We are committed to not scheduling events which conflict with events run by the other two biggest poly meet-up groups in the area (So Cal Polyamory and Inland Empire/Live The Dream) so this could be in addition to meeting people in those communities, …

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The aim of the group is to address concerns about psychotherapy as they arise within the community of consumers and thinkers. Concerns may be personal (e.g., what good is psychotherapy for me), social (e.g., what is the larger effect of psychotherapy in our culture), informational (e.g., what are the different psychotherapeutic modalities and what are their important differences), and philosophical (e.g., what is our purpose as human beings and how might that purpose relate to the practice of ps …

The Beverly Hills Women's Network is the perfect destination for happy, affluent renaissance women who are focused on living their lives to the fullest and creating a relevant legacy! Renaissance: --n. a revival or rebirth, especially of culture and learning. A renewal of life, interest, or vigor. Membership Has It's Privileges. What Are The Next Steps ? 1. Submit a true, recent and accurate photo of your "human" self and not an "avatar" nor photos of flowers, animals, or the like that you feel …