We are a diverse group of men and women who meet monthly to share thoughts on the great works that changed the world. Those books offer hope for the 21st Century. Life's too short to read anything less than the best! Join us today.

We love questions -- we can't start a meeting without one! We meet to attempt to answer the questions we've agreed to discuss. Any and all people who enjoy thinking and learning and friendship (including laughter) should stop in and join us at the Caribou Coffee on Nicollet Ave. between Burnsville Parkway and Highway 13.

  If you are interested in all that is psychic and self development, whether this is new for you or not, this could be a group to explore.,  A meeting is held once a month of comprising of two parts. First, a discussion of a particular topic of interest,  we can share ideas, experiences, techniques or eduction. The second part of the group will devoted to actual practice time with each other, either in small groups or all together. Practice could be meditation, readings or healings. The goal for …

Do you enjoy watching TED talks? (see www.ted.com if you haven't) I thought about starting a bookclub, but I have so enjoyed these, I thought this would just be more fun! Anyone age 18 - 100 is welcome. Each month we get together to watch a Ted talk and discuss afterward.  It's as simple as that.  If you like stimulating discussions, we would love to have you.

It's a hard job but I have decided to do it. This group will be a safe and neutral meeting ground for all varieties of self-identified socialists. Ideally it should be a place where people can leave their labels and their (intellectual) guns at the door. Talk of the future not the past. Share what we agree on and be respectful about what we don't.

We are the first local chapter of The Circle of Reason , an international organization for pluralistic rationalism. We're a unique venue, where those with divergent beliefs and backgrounds engage in reasoning dialogue and fellowship across the gulf of human difference. Although our members remain affiliated with their various groups that rely on religious, atheist, biological, ethnic, cultural, economic, political or ideological kinship, they also join the Circle to examine and bring their diffe …

Formerly the Reluctant Activists For Ron Paul Meetup, this meetup now focuses on one of the most basic principles of Liberty, and a cornerstone of Dr. Ron Paul's economic philosophy - The Free Market. Our meetup title, The Green Anchor, was the name of the restaurant in Vienna where Ludwig von Mises gathered with his friends to discuss economics well into the late evening. If you are not familiar with Austrian Economics or Ludwig von Mises, you can get a quick overview here (http://en.wikipedi …

We are a group of individuals who support research and scholarship both outside and inside institutions of higher education and are interested in intellectual inquiry. See our website at mnindependentscholars.org.

Meet other local people who practice Meditation. Discuss techniques, philosophies and schools of thought.   This Meet Up is run by the Minneapolis Center of Light, http://www.centersoflight.org/minneapolis.html   Here is a teaching on Inner Peace and Meditation from Father Peter Bowes, the co - director of the Centers of Light, to get a sense of meditation and why it is life changing. http://www.youtube.com/user/ruach2351#p/u/34/ufebmCQQgdM

I started this group to meet others interested in exploring the whole natural fitness movement that is blossoming out there right now. This might include things like hiking, playing in nature, body weight exercises, natural/ tactical gymnastics, barefoot running, paleo nutrition, etc, etc. I am exploring these activities and ideas and would like to meet others in the Twin Cities doing the same.  This will be a meetup for people who want to share ideas, exercises, activities and your favorite nat …

This group is for people interested in all types of psychoanalytic theory, including classical, contemporary, and the intersections between psychoanalysis and other theories. This could range from Freud’s writings to object-relations theory to feminist revisions of psychoanalytic theory and much more. For a brief introduction to what psychoanalysis is (and how it differs from other types of therapy and psychology), please visit the American Psychoanalytic Association's website: http://apsa.org/A …

… Hanakia’s philosophy that everything comes out of Nothing allows for the release of all that you hold onto…belief, fear, ego, hope, faith, worry, pain; all of with we have created and been trained to believe in; all of which create separation within ourselves and the Universe." Center for Harmonious Living - "The goal is to make new acquaintances and friendships, meet a variety of interests surrounding the arena of balance and inner peace, and as a group, utilize each others talents, insights, a …

Meet other locals who are interested in creating positive changes in their lives. We will discuss how to use THE LAW OF ATTRACTION along with other techniques to improve both our health and wealth. Let's discuss a variety of life topics that focus on improving the self, from speech, to goal setting, to philosophy, to business theory.

Love Yourself, Heal Your Life® Workshops based on the philosophies of Louise L. Hay are designed to help identify negative beliefs that limit or block us from fulfilling our dreams or goals. Members will learn transformational techniques to release these limitations and go beyond them. If you are ready to make changes to help achieve your dreams, this group is for you!

… But there will indeed be workshops on writing the best possible profile, dating etiquette, photo advice, and so forth, in addition to other events centered around the philosophy that it is important to constantly work on becoming the best possible person you can be. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE FOLLOWING: This is a group to learn to make smart choices ABOUT dating, as opposed to a group IN WHICH TO FIND A DATE (that may turn out to be a possible surprise bonus - but is NOT THE FOCUS of this group). …