Local Group: St Albans

CONTACT DETAILS

Our discussion group in St Albans is led by Ruth, Theresa and Dave .

Click on our MeetUp page to keep up to date with meetings, or contact Ruth directly at ruthseodi@aol.com

Meetings are usually held at:

7 Upper Lattimore Road, St Albans, AL13UD

UPCOMING EVENTS


Monday 9th December 2024 7:00 - 9:00 PM

THE AFTERLIFE, REINCARNATION, SOUL JOURNEYS & NIHILISM

The Quaker Meeting House
7 Upper Lattimore Road · St Albans

What happens after death? It’s one of humanity's greatest unknown mysteries, inspiring countless beliefs and theories.

For those who believe in reincarnation, the idea of amnesia between lifetimes explains the random familiarities we feel toward people, places, and experiences. It suggests that our past lives influence us subtly, even if we don’t remember them directly.

The concept of soul journeys, where the purpose of life is to grow and learn, suggests that there is time between lifetimes as an opportunity to reflect on our experiences, learn, and grow.
For some, the idea of an eternal afterlife brings comfort, whether it’s the bliss of heaven, the purification of purgatory, or the punishment of hell—often tied to how we’ve lived this one incarnated life.

On the other hand, nihilism, often associated with atheism, posits that consciousness simply ceases, leaving nothing after death.

Each of these beliefs has something different to offer, positives and negatives. While upbringing strongly influences our views on death, personal growth and experience may shape what feels true for us at this moment.

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PREVIOUS MEETING THEMES

  • SOLITUDE & LONELINESS: FINDING MEANING IN THE QUIET MOMENTS
  • The Impact of AI
  • DO YOU HAVE YOUR OWN MIND?
  • ACHIEVING INTIMACY
  • MANIFESTING: REAL OR IMAGINED?
  • HANDLING UNCERTAINTY
  • IS MANKIND EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING IN CONSCIOUSNESS?
  • SYNCHRONICITY & SERENDIPITY
  • Kindness
  • Play & Playfulness
  • Explore Chapters of your Life & Design your Next Chapter
  • Radical Acceptance
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Secrets Lies and the Awkward Truth
  • Conscious Living in Daily Life
  • The Cycle of Life
  • Friendship
  • Ch Ch Changes
  • Forgiveness
  • Age, Ageing and How it Affects us
  • Giving and receiving – is it as simple as it seems?
  • A discussion on personal energy
  • Boundaries: do they help us live more consciously?
  • All I have to do is dream
  • Does the Law of Attraction really work?
  • Life After Death
  • What does it mean to belong?
  • What does 'raising consciousness' really mean?
  • What does it mean to live a courageous life?
  • The Concept of Creativity
  • What does it mean to be happy?
  • Do relationships serve a higher purpose?
  • Altered states of consciousness
  • Your life's wisdom
  • What puts a spring in your step?

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