Chris Lindstrom
Dec 21, 2014
Get into the holiday spirit! Sing along to all our favorite humanist songs while catching up with old friends and making new ones. Musical accompaniment by Chris Lindstrom (banjo) and company.
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Hiking Life’s Appalachian Trail
Susan Cabrera
Dec 14, 2014
Life is an interesting and complex journey full of twists and turns, highs and lows, and unexpected adventures. Susan Cabrera will compare life experiences with a hike on the Appalachian Trail, and invite audience participation. Susan has a master’s degree from Stanford University in Counseling Psychology with emphasis in behavior modification, and has worked in several different capacities at Stanford. She is also an executive management consultant, author, and lecturer. Her non-spiritual poetry book “Life in the Fast Lane” will be available for sale at this event.
Humanist Community Forum (2014-12-14): Hiking Life’s Appalachian Trail (Susan Cabrera) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.
Seven Ways to Boost Creativity, Health, and Well-being
Dr. Michelle Chappel
Dec 7, 2014
Research shows that enhancing creativity improves our well-being. Getting the creative juices flowing lessens anxiety, boosts physical and mental health, and makes us better problem solvers. This interactive talk will present seven keys to unlock creativity based on a unique blend of psychology, Eastern philosophies, and success stories from the speaker’s workshops over the past 18 years. Participants will learn how to hone their creative skills, reduce stress, gain greater life-work balance, and lead more fulfilling healthier lives. (See www.michellechappel.com)
Performance Forum
Sena Havasy
Nov 30, 2014
Do you love music? Play a musical instrument and /or sing? Solo, group or sing along?
Do you have a favorite poem, one that you’ve read or maybe even written yourself?
Do you have a skit or dance piece you could share with us?
We are looking for participants for our sixth Annual Performance (formerly Poetry) Forum. We are taking sign-ups at the greeters table.
For more information contact Sena Havasy at senahav@gmail.com.
Existential Buddhism
Existential Buddhism
Manuel Manga
Nov 23, 2014
Existential or Secular Buddhism is a philosophical approach based on the teachings of Buddha, without the cultural and religious narratives that historically have been added as layers to what the Buddha originally taught.
This talk, based on the books by Stephen Batchelor, aims to share the core teachings that can support the development of our consciousness, well-being,
empathetic relationships and community.
Manuel Manga is an organizational consultant, facilitator, and leadership coach.
Humanist Community Forum (2014-11-23): Existential Buddhism (Manuel Manga) from Humanist Community-SiliconValley on Vimeo.