Some say that Austin just isn't the same anymore... But can you name somewhere that is? Thought so... Many of the "old school" hippies in Austin have changed also but the spirit is still here and in our present fear-based world of social manipulation we need the healthy hippie spirit more than ever. Join us as we seek out and enjoy the fun and adventure in the Austin of today as a hippie in recovery or a neo-hippie who doesn't partake in alcohol, drugs, mood altering substances but still believe …

So what does being a hippie mean?  The dictionary defines it as "A person who opposes and rejects many of the conventional standards and customs of society, especially one who advocates extreme liberalism in sociopolitical attitudes and lifestyles."   hmmm.  I like to think of it in simpler terms "peace, love, happiness and hippies." "To be a hippie you must believe in peace as the way to resolve differences among peoples, ideologies and religions. The way to peace is through love and tolerance. …

"An integral  life is total freedom to be who you already are. A life where peace and passion come alive. Providing a place for everything in your life. Better relationships, sex, career, and health. More effectiveness, more purpose. Less confusion, less fear. In order to be.  And to become. Welcome to Integral Life. Where growth enthusiasts make sense of everything." (excerpt from www.IntegralLife.com)   Welcome to the Austin Integral Salon!   This group is created to catalyzing integral living …

… I was a warrior of the global entrepreneurial class, who spent over two decades devoting myself aggressively to my career(s) at the expense of my personal life, inner truth and peace of mind. I lived all over the world, raising VC capital for a publishing venture and an NGO in South Africa, starting businesses, even getting married once or twice to foreigners. I had what others thought of as a very exciting life. Yet deep down I knew something was missing. A nagging feeling recurred which led me …

… Each participant comes away lighter, with effective techniques for releasing mental and physical stress and increasing his or her health, energy, peace, self-knowledge, awareness, and joy.   Besides the meetup session feel free to enroll yourself and take any of the following : http://secure.artofliving.org/courses.aspx?state=TX&city=AUSTIN&type=-1   WHAT PEOPLE HAVE TO SHARE: http://www.youtube.com/v/VNWbYT9_-7Q EXISTENCE is a FACT, LIVING is an ART!!!  Present Moment : "The moment …

… When many people in a community meet one another and laugh together, it creates an atmosphere of love, peace, joy and acceptance where creativity can thrive, forgiveness and acceptance and cooperation are standard, and people can support one another through easy and difficult times. There is no one type of person who attends Laughter Yoga; we are 'everyday people'. We laugh with the young, old, healthy, ill, rich, poor, educated, uneducated, introverts, extroverts, well traveled, sheltered, happ …

Active Buddhism for Modern living. SGI-USA is dedicated to the international promotion of peace, culture and education based on the practice and philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. The organization's purpose is to support the daily practice of chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo which allows a individual Human Revolution: a awakening of Buddhahood! Individuals create transformative life changes and transcend their own limits resulting in waves of happiness throughout our communities and the wo …

… Are care-giving responsibilities, such as managing parental finances, maintaining their home, supervising their medications and doctor visits, etc, taxing your energies and peace of mind? Are you dealing with unwanted issues of sadness or upset concerning your parent? Do you have overwhelming feelings of guilt because you can’t keep up with the constant changes that come with aging parents?  If you have answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you may find much needed insight, knowledge, and su …