“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

… Some of these souls include: Walt Whitman, Leonardo Da Vinci, Hildegrd Von Bingen, William Shakespeare, George Gurdjieff, Buddha, Rumi, Hafez, St. Theresa de Avila, Rene Maria Rilke and Mervyn Brady to name a few. The main effort in meetings is to achieve the silence and inner peace that is inherent within the Present moment. All true traditions and paths are connected in this desire and are welcome. Weekly meetings are held in addition to the Meet-Ups that are advertised here. If you are intere …

… Rooftop films. Shakespeare in the park, Water taxi beaches, Beer Gardens, Prospect park concerts Other events you might like to have: -Coney Island beach and boardwalk -MoMA Free Friday exhibit & Burger Joint -Staten Island Chinese Scholar's Garden -Governor's Island bike riding -Ferry to Sandy Hook Beaches (including clothing optional beach) -The Queens Museum & Xian Famous Foods   Note: As of right now, if the events are not already in the evening, the daytime events will mostly likely be …

… "We know what we are but not what we could become" WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE   “Ideas are not the truth; the truth is something that has to be experienced directly, from moment to moment." JUDDU KRISHNAMURTI   "Actions are what count. Our thoughts , even if they can be good, they are false pearls until they are not turned into actions. Be the change you wish to see in the world." MOHANDAS KARAMCHAD GANDHI   "Be faithful in small things, because it is in them that your strenght lies". "God do …

There is an endless supply of fascinating sights to see in New York. We all know there's more to NYC than just the Statue of Liberty and Times Square. Each time we meet, we'll pick a new place (based on that location's tour schedule) and explore! There is also an endless list of events, and we will do varied things from Shakespeare in the park, to canoeing on the rivers, to outdoor films and more. Come and explore this beautiful city with us!