If you are reading this page, you probably already know what a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is, and you probably are one. But just in case, "HSP" is a concept explained by Dr. Elaine Aron in her 1996 book "The Highly Sensitive Person." If you identify as a Myers-Briggs INFJ or INFP, an empath, an Indigo or an "intuitive" there's a very good chance you're also an HSP. If you'd like to learn more, we highly recommend that you visit her web site and take her sensitivity self-test. This extensive o …

This group was created to help Port Townsend, Olympic Peninsula, Kitsap Peninsula and Whidbey Island HSPs connect with each other in friendship and support. As the former organizer of an HSP meetup in Austin, TX-- as well as a past attendee of many of the large "HSP Gatherings" around the country, I cannot say enough positive things about the importance of HSPs connecting and making friends with their peers. Why a second group in this region? This is an alternative for those who don't always fee …

Since June of 2010, The West Seattle Tool Library has provided free access to over a 1,500 tools to any resident in our community who can show a couple forms of ID and sign their name.  Over 450 residents have taken The Tool Library up on that offer and formed a great community of DIYers, makers, and students.  We invite you to join the community as well. The Tool Library and its 500 square foot workshop are both member-run.  All are welcome. No tool, workshop, or DIY experience necessary.  What …

Dear Creatives, Freelancers, Boot-Strappers, & Digital Work-From-Home Types Near South Seattle, Are you tired of the daily choice between social isolation and latte overdose? Me too. If we choose to, we can create our own (non-corporate) work culture here in South Seattle and reap the many benefits of connection and community. Some of these benefits include: opportunities for collaboration, inspiration, lunch companions, built in test audience, group support for your business or creative endeavo …

A truly successful fashion editorial stays relevant long after trends change. It remains a piece of art, a cultural record of a given time, a document of emotion, dreams, values, social commentary, and beauty. Seattle Fashion Photography members collaborate to create art through the editorial and fashion photography. However, a photo is useless if it remains unseen. That’s why along with creating breathtaking photography we provide a means for every member to network, develop a portfolio, bui …

http://www.interact-learn.com/submain.php?category=instru... This is a facilitated event not just your normal drum circle. I will be working with on valuable music concepts. Rhythm, Groove, Layering, Improvising, dialog and creating conversation. Feel the energy and excitement of the drum circle. The drum circle offers equality; it includes people of all ages and skill levels. The main objective is to share rhythm and get in tune with each other and themselves. To form a group consciousness, ent …

Evolutionary Spirituality- Virtual Circle A circle of evolutionaries dedicated to the Evolution of Consciousness Evolutionary Spirituality is dedicated to evolving our consciousness. We are virtual circle that meets on Google+ Hangout. Hangout makes it easy to meet more often face-to- face without driving to a meeting. Virtual Circles are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm PST. Note: As our membership grows in Seattle we have a great place selected to meet monthly. Mission Stateme …

Want to practice your Korean or interested in the Korean culture? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Korean culture and language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! We are committed in providing fun, creative learning experience for members wanting to learn the culture and/or the language. Native Korean speakers are welcome too. :)

We are the greatest/only Improvisational Rube-Goldberg Machine team in the world! Join us as we meet in a casual atmosphere for some silly science fun. At each meeting, we use only the random items we bring with us to design a spontaneous Rube Goldberg Machine together that does a trivial task (like cracking an egg, or ringing a bell, for example) through a creative, convoluted sequence of connected simple machines. Then, we see if it works! Although we're enthusiastic about the recreational fun …

Thank you  for joining us! This is a playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers, older kids and their parents to get together and have a lot of fun learning foreign languages in a total immersion setting. The Meetups are in Kent, East side or Seattle and they are Active Moms/Dads and Tots” Play, Laugh and learn” Immersion foreign language learning focused meetups, class-like hosted playgroups, enrichment after school foreign language Classes with a teacher who guides the kids through songs, activi …

NCW Freethinkers Group Description (& links) We would like to encourage anyone who has a naturalistic, non-religious world view who is interested in making new friends for good conversation, information sharing and socializing to join us for our posted gatherings. Whether you refer to yourself as a skeptic, secular humanist, atheist/agnostic/non-theist, Bright, secular progressive, cultural ethicist, naturalist or just plain 'heathen' who needs a break from some of the religiosity &/or other bra …

Hundreds of people have experienced their enlightenment on planet earth. Some, such as Lao Tzu, Buddha, Bodhidharma, Gurdjieff, Eckhart, Meher Baba and Krishnamurti, are well-known. And then there is the Indian Mystic, Osho. He spoke for thirty five years on many spiritual masters and enlightened  ones, sharing deep insights into their teachings. He is perhaps the most prolific spiritual author of all time! His transcribed works have sold in the millions. And his meditation techniques, have re …

Girly girls may get a bad rap, but not here. The Girly Girls are intelligent, hardworking professionals who love fashion, spa days, girlfriends, antiquing, culture, DIY, watch the occasional mindless reality show (after the news, of course), read chick lit and might even be a little bit crafty. The Girly Girls are a group of creative, aesthetically minded ladies who truly value close girlfriends. The Girly Girls are drama free. We are positive group of ladies who are kind hearted and love to lau …

Seattle Hacks is a non-exclusive event intended for creative and curious people interested in technology. We're about knowledge sharing, technology exploration, and ad-hoc collaboration. Come to have fun, build things, learn things, and meet new people. It's called hacker culture, and we're here to encourage it.