What if we treated depression as a rite of passage instead of a disease? There may not be a lot of support for this notion in our current mental health system, but there's a long history of well-documented cases—even within Christian mysticism—of deep, dark depressions, and “dark night of the soul" experiences leading up to profound and life-changing transformations. Depression is often regarded as a stigma is our culture, something that you should be ashamed of and hide from friends, fami …

INTP Atlanta is a mishmash of individuals who want to have honest, direct, discussions. No topic is off limits. For people of the NT temperament, this is a place where you can relate to others and gain insight by sharing experiences. Non-NTs are more than welcome as well, whether the motivation is to learn about NTs, or wanting to engage in conversation. In response to several inquiries, an INTP is one of the sixteen MBTI personality types. INTPs make up, according to the latest stats, approxima …

Are you an aspiring writer looking to publish your book? Having a hard time finding a publisher? If so, this meetup might be for you. E-book readers and tablets have opened new digital publishing opportunities for authors without the hassles of dealing with traditional publishers. The purpose of this group is to explore the world of digital publishing and explore * how to publish ebooks to Amazon's Kindle, Barnes & Noble's Nook, iPads, iPhones, etc. * why e-book publishing can be more profitable …

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Are you tired of feeling defeated and would like to learn how to fight with authority and power. Learn how to take back every thing the devil has stolen from you. Are you suffering with oppression, depression, anger, unforgivess and want to learn how to be free? This is the place for you. You will learn how to take off your crying clothes and put on your fighting clothes. Do you want to break generational curses off your finances, children and bloodline? These are some of things we will learn in …

Change your stories easily, almost by surprise. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll make friends all while playing the amazing board game, Satori, the Radical Forgiveness board game. Check out these videos for a taste of the game:   2 minute demonstration of Satori by Colin and JoAnn Tipping, authors of Radical Forgiveness http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qAO87Dfgg   5 -minute video with clips and testimonials of the Satori game http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxuzi7kOIs8    

A 90-Day Journey to Renewing Spirit, Soul & Body!!! Dates: April 1, 2012 - June 29, 2012 Ladies, it’s time to review your three Rs – Renewal, Rejuvenation, and Restoration! We are going through a 90-day journey that provides a doable plan to revamp all areas of your life. Rediscover the importance of daily prayer, healthy eating, and exercise to restore balance and well-being to your life. Items Needed: Purchase Book Title: "Becoming the Woman I Want to Be" Author: Donna Partow Purchase book by …

For more than 30 years Charis Books & More, the oldest and largest independent feminist bookstore in the South, has played host to legendary programs and events. In 1996, we created a separate non-profit, Charis Circle, to continue and expand our program offerings. Together, Charis Books and Charis Circle create a forum for free thought, independent voices, and unique expression. As a non-profit, Charis Circle is funded mainly through individual giving efforts and foundation gifts. Charis Circle …

I decided to start this group so that like minded people could come together to establish a team of people who would be interested to share ideas and develop plans together for mutual survival in case of a collapse of society, civil unrest and disturbance. The purpose of this group is to develp and implement plans for the mutual survival of the group members in case of disater either man made such as a severe depression or natural like what happened in Hati. This is a serious minded christian …

Do you believe that you have the power to positively create the life you desire? Well you do! Right now, you are creating your present situation and your future manifestations. We are a book club that enjoys unfolding these layers of universal laws and discovering personal truths. We read books with spiritual messages like those of The Four Agreements, The Law of Attraction, The Alchemist, etc. We enjoy authors such as Wayne Dyer, Esther & Jerry Hicks, Ernest Holmes, Deepak Chopra, and more... A …

I decided to start this group so that Atlanta's most talented writers, directors, actors, models, photographers, designers and stylists could have an opportunity to network and socialize with not only potential friends, but business connects as well. People interested in joining ART are actively pursuing their ARTistic career and could either use some perspective from fellow ARTists or just needs a drinking circle of people they already have something in common.

An Exploration of African American, Female, Non-fiction Authors. THIS IS A CO-ED GROUP . . . men you are needed.

Formerly the Better World Book Club, the all new Midtown Review book club is re-forming... book club selections and meeting dates and times coming soon!  For great book reviews, author interviews and more, check out our website at http://MidtownReview.com or visit us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MidtownReview.

If you have a passion for writing, then this group is for you. No matter what your skill level, this group offers something for everyone looking to move forward and perfect their craft. Come write with us, learn with us and grow with us. We are, above all things, a community of writers supporting one another.  

  Come and join Atlanta's newest Writers' Network! Have a project you are preparing to pitch? Test it on us! We're writing movies as well. Planning on making a film? Tell us about it! Book Writing, Poetry, Play Writing? We're your source for furthering your projects!  We're forming an Independent Filmmaker/Actor Registry for local projects, so all creative types are welcome. (Future meetings will be held weekly/monthly with times subject to change. CONTACT:redadley@gmail.com)

Do you have burning questions or do you just have something to say? Current affairs, politics, economics, entertainment, education, social causes, justice issues, business, ministry or anything else on your mind is important to us. Join us every month for an interactive discussion with a unique twist. It's run by young professionals for young professionals, yet everyone else is welcome! You have to be there to experience it. Email us at thecrackeddoor(at)gmail.com for details.