This Sunday we will have open and informal Advaita gathering, led by
Advait (Tom Childers), from 7-9 pm. His description of the evening:
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We'll do some meditation, listen & read from modern Advaita texts,
share and discuss. My intention is to create a space where those who
are passionate about waking up to their true nature as "That" can
share with others. For those new to Advaita, this is a place to learn
more.
("That" is a common way of referring to "everpresent awareness",
"spacious presence", "pure beingness", etc.)
If you're unfamiliar with Advaita, you can google it to find lots of
info. In a nutshell, Advaita is the path and teaching of non-duality;
i.e. everything (without exception) is an expression of "That" and is
"That". The purpose of Advaita is to awaken this realization as a
tangible knowing that permeates ones being.
Friends are welcome. Please RSVP so I know how many to expect. If you
forget to RSVP, don't worry; just show up. Please bring a simple
vegetarian snack or drink to share.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Monday, November 06, 2006
Annual Leaf Pile Jumping Party
Dear friends, instead of our usual gathering, this Sunday we will have:
The Annual Autumn Leaf Pile Jumping Party
Sunday, November 12th, 2005, 3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
You are enthusiastically invited to the Annual Autumn Leaf Pile
Jumping Party, taking place at my home in Vienna, Virginia. This
is an open invitation - you are welcome to invite your friends.
Kids are especially welcome!
When is the last time you jumped into a large pile of leaves?
Has it been years? Well, here's your chance. I am collecting
leaves from the entire neighborhood, and you are invited to come
and jump, roll, play and frolic. We might even allow the kids to
play too! We will also have hot spiced cider, hot chocolate, and
some other traditional fall things.
Very approximate schedule:
3:00 leaf pile jumping, hot cider
5:00 potluck dinner
7:00 autumn ritual
8:00 chatting, hot tub
You are welcome to come to part or all of the event.
LEAF PILE
A chance for everyone to get loose and silly, and have a lot of
fun. A note from the experienced: sweaters can gather a lot of
leaf fragments that are hard to get out. You may want to wear
something less porous.
POT LUCK
Bring a dish to feed 5 people - main/side dishes especially
welcome. Please email/call me with what you want to bring, so
we don't wind up with 30 pumpkin pies!
AUTUMN RITUAL
This time of year is traditionally the final harvest celebration
of the agricultural year. As the plants began to die and the
weather turned colder it was natural to become introspective. It
is also the first holiday of the Celts, who believed that the
veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead
was thinnest at this time of year.
We will have a simple ceremony where we reflect on the necessity
to let go of things in our lives that have passed on, and to
look at our own impermanence, preparing us to let go of the old
before we welcome the new at the turning of the year. You are
welcome to join us for this moment of introspection.
HOT TUB
After the ritual will be a time of socializing, and we will open
the hot tub, which is clothing-optional. You are welcome to wear
what you want - most people don't use swimsuits. Towels are
provided.
PLEASE RSVP TO gene@freeheart.net, or phone 703-255-1009.
In case of bad weather, please call before you come.
Hope to see you there!
Gene
The Annual Autumn Leaf Pile Jumping Party
Sunday, November 12th, 2005, 3:00 PM - 12:00 PM
You are enthusiastically invited to the Annual Autumn Leaf Pile
Jumping Party, taking place at my home in Vienna, Virginia. This
is an open invitation - you are welcome to invite your friends.
Kids are especially welcome!
When is the last time you jumped into a large pile of leaves?
Has it been years? Well, here's your chance. I am collecting
leaves from the entire neighborhood, and you are invited to come
and jump, roll, play and frolic. We might even allow the kids to
play too! We will also have hot spiced cider, hot chocolate, and
some other traditional fall things.
Very approximate schedule:
3:00 leaf pile jumping, hot cider
5:00 potluck dinner
7:00 autumn ritual
8:00 chatting, hot tub
You are welcome to come to part or all of the event.
LEAF PILE
A chance for everyone to get loose and silly, and have a lot of
fun. A note from the experienced: sweaters can gather a lot of
leaf fragments that are hard to get out. You may want to wear
something less porous.
POT LUCK
Bring a dish to feed 5 people - main/side dishes especially
welcome. Please email/call me with what you want to bring, so
we don't wind up with 30 pumpkin pies!
AUTUMN RITUAL
This time of year is traditionally the final harvest celebration
of the agricultural year. As the plants began to die and the
weather turned colder it was natural to become introspective. It
is also the first holiday of the Celts, who believed that the
veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead
was thinnest at this time of year.
We will have a simple ceremony where we reflect on the necessity
to let go of things in our lives that have passed on, and to
look at our own impermanence, preparing us to let go of the old
before we welcome the new at the turning of the year. You are
welcome to join us for this moment of introspection.
HOT TUB
After the ritual will be a time of socializing, and we will open
the hot tub, which is clothing-optional. You are welcome to wear
what you want - most people don't use swimsuits. Towels are
provided.
PLEASE RSVP TO gene@freeheart.net, or phone 703-255-1009.
In case of bad weather, please call before you come.
Hope to see you there!
Gene
Sunday, November 05, 2006
The Next Step in Your Life
This gathering will be a bit different in focus. Many in our community are thinking about major life changes: where we want to live, what kind of community we want to live with, what kinds of relationships we want, what lifestyle we want, what we want to do with our life, what we will do after retirement, how we will support ourselves, do we have the finances we need. Often we think about these things in isolation or with little support. This is a chance to express your feelings about where your life is going, hear what others are thinking about, do some brainstorming, learn from what others have tried or heard about, and possibly come away with new support for facing the next step of our lives.
We will spend some time in groups of mutual interest - finances, communities, dealing with emotional issues, general brainstorming, as well as general sharing. Come and join us to look at a very practical side of life in our age.
We will spend some time in groups of mutual interest - finances, communities, dealing with emotional issues, general brainstorming, as well as general sharing. Come and join us to look at a very practical side of life in our age.
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