Inspiration Island Calendar

Fairy Pond is a multi-level magical and delightful escape created by Luna Bliss. Meditate, relax, explore our new region Inspiration Bay! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/26/135/23

In conjunction with Hero Walk at Inspiration Island, by Thuja Hynes and Ludo Merit, Hall of Heroes invites SL residents to celebrate their own personal Heroes with images and notecards!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/18/191/702

Challenge your ability to distinguish 1- and 2- and 3-dimensions, at this marvelous build by Emileigh Starbrook. Every display and activity expands our comprehension, and refines our brain's processing of visual data.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/186/79/22

Join us for an hour of Whole-Self Earth Music. Uplifting piano, smooth jazz, & melodies to move to. De-stress & let your body relax as you enjoy good music & good company. Dance with us or just relax here. [on music stream]
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/95/197/2541

The Health Hacienda, developed and maintained by Lady Brielle MacXaris, offers a bilingual journey across the broad domains of health. Take the Health Inventory! Experience the Stroke Sauna! Health literacy resources for every age and need. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/65/222/701

Whole Brain Health Presents The 2023 Healthful Aging Conference! This archive includes Videos, Slideshows and speaker notes and resources from more than 50 programs during the week, led by professionals from our own SL community. Broad range of topics, including The Anti-Inflammatory Nature of Spinach, SL Living Will, Science of Aging, Veteran Support, Brain Benefits of Music, Aging & Romance, and more!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/206/246/701

Nutrition Resource Center, built and maintained by Jasmine Lordenwych, provides integrative holistic health information for every taste and dietary design. Recipes, menus and guidance on our quest to thrive!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/75/106/701

We meet every Monday at 9am SLT / 6pm CET for conversation.
Both native and non-native speakers are welcome to participate.
We focus on positive discussion topics which interest YOU! Feel free to bring your own topics and questions.

*This activity is mostly done in voice but participants are welcome to also contribute via chat. Correction of mistakes is done via chat (b: = better). Hope to see you at the next activity!

Activity Organizer: Kip Yellowjacket
Supporting activity website at https://view.genial.ly/5fc3a6712c85d8120cbf2d24

@ http://bit.ly/2jqcD5j
Ari selects a variety of piano music played by some of the finest contemporary musicians in the world. Dance, chat, or multitask while you listen along with us.

A new initiative to explore the healing properties of music and sounds - inspired by Ari's relaxing and uplifting piano events.
A quiet time to meditate, do some tai chi or yoga, dance or just relax to music. You can also use this time to do chores in RL, work or study - while AFK at our Chill garden.

Bodhi, a mindful guide, draws from science-backed principles, offering secular, non-judgmental teachings. With evidence-based methods, Bodhi empowers individuals to cultivate mindfulness, fostering well-being and self-awareness for a balanced life.

Hero Walk has an original mural at each station, and wise narrative and challenges by Ludo Merit, inspired by the writings of Joseph Campbell and Max Lüscher. Each session offers insight into our preferences and choices, respecting the spectrum of our personalities, often referencing myth. Meets 2nd Monday each month, with Prime Maven Tooyaa.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/41/221/22

Accept our STRENGTHS CHALLENGE here in the Grove of Wisdom to discover how identifying YOUR top strengths can help you make positive changes in your life. These strengths are inner qualities you already possess to varying degrees. By Lissena

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/50/50/22

@ http://bit.ly/2kyCw4u
Our renovated Welcome Center contains a wealth of info about the 60+ destinations on Inspiration Island. Relax, have a snack, dance, or grab one of the seven Themed Tour HUDs and begin exploring this amazing region!

A new monthly writing program on Inspiration Island.  Come try it!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/232/95/3809

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

RJ is new on the Second Life scene! With the help of a six-string guitar, RJ brings us heart felt old country, bluegrass and folk music. A singer since age 8, RJ began playing music from age 12, learning from his grandfather and his records and tapes. Expect hits from the greats - Hank Williams Sr, Ray Price, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. RJ's shows are all acoustic - all live!

Learn strange and wonderful applications of the SL Physics Engine!

Learn how to use creation tools with fun and easy multi-media resources for AvSitter and Blender, LinuxCafe/Ubuntu, Textures, Sounds, Scripts, Particles, and Prim animator. Grab your own Free and useful HUDs!

Communication is trickier than ever these days, especially in SL, so it pays to have clarity about what you want and who you are in each situation you encounter. Join us to find out how you can empower yourself to have more satisfying relationships... with just a little practice.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/230/144/701

Vulcan Viper shows how to meditate by teaching a simple meditative technique that you will find easy to learn.  Presented in text, with voice if requested.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/145/222/38
Join us for Death Cafe.
These days, with the reality of Death so obvious in our lives, we need to talk about it all the more.
That is the idea of Death Cafes. We chat about Death, let it feel more natural, and thus make it more normal to deal with Death.
Come talk, share, and maybe even laugh.
When: 2nd and 4th Friday at 2pm SLT

Facilitated by Cattie Rosca
Cattie Rosca has been in SL since 2007 and is a trained death Doula. Doulas hold space with those who are dying and those who love them. They also help create Legacy Projects, plan Vigil at the time of death, and Memory Events. Doulas ease navigating the waters of Death, Grief, and Beyond.

@ http://bit.ly/2kyGQAU
It is Wednesday, so Keko will bring out his flutes (many handmade by him) for a spot of music. Mostly mellow and relaxing, music to help us through the mid-week blahs.

Dive into the Bay for a colorful respite from the cares of the world. The Secret Spa offers relaxation among the wonders of the sea and a secret portal to breathtaking Fairy Pond by Luna Bliss.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/47/188/22

Conversation Cafe, Meditation Room, Library, Writing Circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/211/212/702

Addressing the challenges for females undertaking study and careers in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

NEW PGM!  Samum presents insta tunes from across the world. Insta tunes are songs gaining popularity through reels and stories of Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.

Take a break, get a drink and join us for an hour of world tunes!The wiggles return - as always a mix of world vibes with a focus on Africa, India, Hungary and beyond.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/232/92/28

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/69/187/23
Join us in music and communion as we drum, read, dance and listen.  Drum Circle helps us untangle yet find union, to seek the spirit while remaining grounded.

 Multimedia tour of the human brain. Interactwith this immersive brain model of 47 distinct areas, created by neurologist DavidArguna (David Hubbard, MD in FL).View, hearand read about brain regions and functions with our Kool-Tech HUD. Visualizedramatic brain events such as feelings, addictions, memory, and seizures. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/64/62/3519

@ http://bit.ly/2jINwvf
Challenge yourself with dozens of fun and various mind-bending games!
This is an ongoing activity, open throughout the week.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/207/57/701

Explore diverse multimedia artistic creations in a gorgeous setting.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/138/195/3809

Ease into your Friday with morning serenity, as the erhu's soothing tones transport you to a world of calm. Join us at 9amSLT for a brief escape into tranquility. See you there!

Each week Ael welcomes you with a variety of personally chosen music for dancing and fun - from pop to jazz to folk rock to who knows what!

@ http://bit.ly/2kejnaw
3D Maze is a challenging test of your spatial relations IQ, and is far more bewildering than you expect. Be forewarned: only about one in three people ever finish this fiendishly difficult challenge! To generate the levels for the game, the creator used a technique called "evolutionary computation" (http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_computing), a sub-category of artificial intelligence based on Darwin's Theory of Evolution. This unique 3D Maze is open throughout the week and is changed every Sunday night, with new courses and fun and engaging themes! Persevere and exercise your short-term memory as you race up, down and all around. Can you beat the best time? Prize for finishing the maze. See video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2jimM2NHk

Come by and play chess on one of the many boards provided.  Darth will be available at 10am on the first Saturday of each month to teach how to play better chess.

Try the dualpose-stands and backdrop controls, and use your viewer's camera to compose andtake a great selfie Snapshot or with a friend!

Give us your bestshot! Drop your portrait in the dropbox and it will be added to the gallery.

Dancers Yao produced Quest for Galaxy Language.. six Magic Drums surrounding a Community Drum for you to play with your imagination and spirit.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/53/35/702

Core Beliefs: 1. We all have strengths. 2. We all have gifts to share. 3. Deep conversation elevates. How to Build a HAPPY LIFE is a meeting in voice that puts our core beliefs into action.

Co-sponsored by WBH (NEW LOCATION)
You can learn to play better chess (at club level) very quickly. Even if you don't play chess, understanding it can help you understand life to make better decisions.

@ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/214/212/702
Cold Shot Play Readers will read, in OPEN MIC, Short Comedy Scenes, 10-minute One Act Plays, and play excerpts provided by your host. No expertise required. No rehearsal, just cold reading for each other. Will occasionally do some play writing as well. Lots of fun!

DJ Hans plays a mix of familiar classics from various decades, making for a fun and exciting atmosphere.  Peter does some spectacular fireworks afterwards.  Join us for dancing and fun on Curei's Floating Gallery every Saturday!  This week:

Come join us every Saturday as Peter fires off some super fireworks from Curei's Floating Gallery! Be sure to set your particles to max and environment to Midnight for the best experience.

Fairy Pond is a multi-level magical and delightful escape created by Luna Bliss. Meditate, relax, explore our new region Inspiration Bay! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/26/135/23

In conjunction with Hero Walk at Inspiration Island, by Thuja Hynes and Ludo Merit, Hall of Heroes invites SL residents to celebrate their own personal Heroes with images and notecards!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/18/191/702

Challenge your ability to distinguish 1- and 2- and 3-dimensions, at this marvelous build by Emileigh Starbrook. Every display and activity expands our comprehension, and refines our brain's processing of visual data.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/186/79/22

The Health Hacienda, developed and maintained by Lady Brielle MacXaris, offers a bilingual journey across the broad domains of health. Take the Health Inventory! Experience the Stroke Sauna! Health literacy resources for every age and need. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/65/222/701

Whole Brain Health Presents The 2023 Healthful Aging Conference! This archive includes Videos, Slideshows and speaker notes and resources from more than 50 programs during the week, led by professionals from our own SL community. Broad range of topics, including The Anti-Inflammatory Nature of Spinach, SL Living Will, Science of Aging, Veteran Support, Brain Benefits of Music, Aging & Romance, and more!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/206/246/701

Nutrition Resource Center, built and maintained by Jasmine Lordenwych, provides integrative holistic health information for every taste and dietary design. Recipes, menus and guidance on our quest to thrive!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/75/106/701

We meet every Monday at 9am SLT / 6pm CET for conversation.
Both native and non-native speakers are welcome to participate.
We focus on positive discussion topics which interest YOU! Feel free to bring your own topics and questions.

*This activity is mostly done in voice but participants are welcome to also contribute via chat. Correction of mistakes is done via chat (b: = better). Hope to see you at the next activity!

Activity Organizer: Kip Yellowjacket
Supporting activity website at https://view.genial.ly/5fc3a6712c85d8120cbf2d24

@ http://bit.ly/2jqcD5j
Ari selects a variety of piano music played by some of the finest contemporary musicians in the world. Dance, chat, or multitask while you listen along with us.

A new initiative to explore the healing properties of music and sounds - inspired by Ari's relaxing and uplifting piano events.
A quiet time to meditate, do some tai chi or yoga, dance or just relax to music. You can also use this time to do chores in RL, work or study - while AFK at our Chill garden.

Bodhi, a mindful guide, draws from science-backed principles, offering secular, non-judgmental teachings. With evidence-based methods, Bodhi empowers individuals to cultivate mindfulness, fostering well-being and self-awareness for a balanced life.

Accept our STRENGTHS CHALLENGE here in the Grove of Wisdom to discover how identifying YOUR top strengths can help you make positive changes in your life. These strengths are inner qualities you already possess to varying degrees. By Lissena

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/50/50/22

@ http://bit.ly/2kyCw4u
Our renovated Welcome Center contains a wealth of info about the 60+ destinations on Inspiration Island. Relax, have a snack, dance, or grab one of the seven Themed Tour HUDs and begin exploring this amazing region!

Join us for our intergenerational Wisdom Circle -- focusing on SPIRIT. Join Sage and Liss to explore the many ways we can express and develop Spirit for greater well-being.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/105/196/22

Join our Gaming Host Pela to play many of the most popular games in SL. If you don't yet know a game, she will help you learn. Come to discover the amazing variety here, because Pela is always adding new ones.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/205/55/701

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

Sarah and Ashley play a broad selection of Jazz, Honky-Tonk, Rock/Rock-n-Roll piano music for your listening enjoyment. We invite you to join us to listen chat and enjoy this weeks selections!

Learn strange and wonderful applications of the SL Physics Engine!

Learn how to use creation tools with fun and easy multi-media resources for AvSitter and Blender, LinuxCafe/Ubuntu, Textures, Sounds, Scripts, Particles, and Prim animator. Grab your own Free and useful HUDs!

Communication is trickier than ever these days, especially in SL, so it pays to have clarity about what you want and who you are in each situation you encounter. Join us to find out how you can empower yourself to have more satisfying relationships... with just a little practice.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/230/144/701

Vulcan Viper shows how to meditate by teaching a simple meditative technique that you will find easy to learn.  Presented in text, with voice if requested.

@ http://bit.ly/2kyGQAU
It is Wednesday, so Keko will bring out his flutes (many handmade by him) for a spot of music. Mostly mellow and relaxing, music to help us through the mid-week blahs.

Dive into the Bay for a colorful respite from the cares of the world. The Secret Spa offers relaxation among the wonders of the sea and a secret portal to breathtaking Fairy Pond by Luna Bliss.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/47/188/22

Conversation Cafe, Meditation Room, Library, Writing Circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/211/212/702

Addressing the challenges for females undertaking study and careers in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

NEW PGM!  Samum presents insta tunes from across the world. Insta tunes are songs gaining popularity through reels and stories of Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.

Take a break, get a drink and join us for an hour of world tunes!The wiggles return - as always a mix of world vibes with a focus on Africa, India, Hungary and beyond.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/232/92/28

 Multimedia tour of the human brain. Interactwith this immersive brain model of 47 distinct areas, created by neurologist DavidArguna (David Hubbard, MD in FL).View, hearand read about brain regions and functions with our Kool-Tech HUD. Visualizedramatic brain events such as feelings, addictions, memory, and seizures. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/64/62/3519

@ http://bit.ly/2jINwvf
Challenge yourself with dozens of fun and various mind-bending games!
This is an ongoing activity, open throughout the week.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/207/57/701

Explore diverse multimedia artistic creations in a gorgeous setting.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/138/195/3809

Ease into your Friday with morning serenity, as the erhu's soothing tones transport you to a world of calm. Join us at 9amSLT for a brief escape into tranquility. See you there!

Each week Ael welcomes you with a variety of personally chosen music for dancing and fun - from pop to jazz to folk rock to who knows what!

@ http://bit.ly/2kejnaw
3D Maze is a challenging test of your spatial relations IQ, and is far more bewildering than you expect. Be forewarned: only about one in three people ever finish this fiendishly difficult challenge! To generate the levels for the game, the creator used a technique called "evolutionary computation" (http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_computing), a sub-category of artificial intelligence based on Darwin's Theory of Evolution. This unique 3D Maze is open throughout the week and is changed every Sunday night, with new courses and fun and engaging themes! Persevere and exercise your short-term memory as you race up, down and all around. Can you beat the best time? Prize for finishing the maze. See video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2jimM2NHk

Try the dualpose-stands and backdrop controls, and use your viewer's camera to compose andtake a great selfie Snapshot or with a friend!

Give us your bestshot! Drop your portrait in the dropbox and it will be added to the gallery.

Dancers Yao produced Quest for Galaxy Language.. six Magic Drums surrounding a Community Drum for you to play with your imagination and spirit.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/53/35/702

Core Beliefs: 1. We all have strengths. 2. We all have gifts to share. 3. Deep conversation elevates. How to Build a HAPPY LIFE is a meeting in voice that puts our core beliefs into action.

Co-sponsored by WBH (NEW LOCATION)
You can learn to play better chess (at club level) very quickly. Even if you don't play chess, understanding it can help you understand life to make better decisions.

@ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/214/212/702
Cold Shot Play Readers will read, in OPEN MIC, Short Comedy Scenes, 10-minute One Act Plays, and play excerpts provided by your host. No expertise required. No rehearsal, just cold reading for each other. Will occasionally do some play writing as well. Lots of fun!

DJ Hans plays a mix of familiar classics from various decades, making for a fun and exciting atmosphere.  Peter does some spectacular fireworks afterwards.  Join us for dancing and fun on Curei's Floating Gallery every Saturday!  This week:

Come join us every Saturday as Peter fires off some super fireworks from Curei's Floating Gallery! Be sure to set your particles to max and environment to Midnight for the best experience.

Fairy Pond is a multi-level magical and delightful escape created by Luna Bliss. Meditate, relax, explore our new region Inspiration Bay! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/26/135/23

In conjunction with Hero Walk at Inspiration Island, by Thuja Hynes and Ludo Merit, Hall of Heroes invites SL residents to celebrate their own personal Heroes with images and notecards!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/18/191/702

Challenge your ability to distinguish 1- and 2- and 3-dimensions, at this marvelous build by Emileigh Starbrook. Every display and activity expands our comprehension, and refines our brain's processing of visual data.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/186/79/22

Join us for an hour of Whole-Self Earth Music. Uplifting piano, smooth jazz, & melodies to move to. De-stress & let your body relax as you enjoy good music & good company. Dance with us or just relax here. [on music stream]
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/95/197/2541

The Health Hacienda, developed and maintained by Lady Brielle MacXaris, offers a bilingual journey across the broad domains of health. Take the Health Inventory! Experience the Stroke Sauna! Health literacy resources for every age and need. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/65/222/701

Whole Brain Health Presents The 2023 Healthful Aging Conference! This archive includes Videos, Slideshows and speaker notes and resources from more than 50 programs during the week, led by professionals from our own SL community. Broad range of topics, including The Anti-Inflammatory Nature of Spinach, SL Living Will, Science of Aging, Veteran Support, Brain Benefits of Music, Aging & Romance, and more!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/206/246/701

Nutrition Resource Center, built and maintained by Jasmine Lordenwych, provides integrative holistic health information for every taste and dietary design. Recipes, menus and guidance on our quest to thrive!
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/75/106/701

We meet every Monday at 9am SLT / 6pm CET for conversation.
Both native and non-native speakers are welcome to participate.
We focus on positive discussion topics which interest YOU! Feel free to bring your own topics and questions.

*This activity is mostly done in voice but participants are welcome to also contribute via chat. Correction of mistakes is done via chat (b: = better). Hope to see you at the next activity!

Activity Organizer: Kip Yellowjacket
Supporting activity website at https://view.genial.ly/5fc3a6712c85d8120cbf2d24

@ http://bit.ly/2jqcD5j
Ari selects a variety of piano music played by some of the finest contemporary musicians in the world. Dance, chat, or multitask while you listen along with us.

A new initiative to explore the healing properties of music and sounds - inspired by Ari's relaxing and uplifting piano events.
A quiet time to meditate, do some tai chi or yoga, dance or just relax to music. You can also use this time to do chores in RL, work or study - while AFK at our Chill garden.

Bodhi, a mindful guide, draws from science-backed principles, offering secular, non-judgmental teachings. With evidence-based methods, Bodhi empowers individuals to cultivate mindfulness, fostering well-being and self-awareness for a balanced life.

Accept our STRENGTHS CHALLENGE here in the Grove of Wisdom to discover how identifying YOUR top strengths can help you make positive changes in your life. These strengths are inner qualities you already possess to varying degrees. By Lissena

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/50/50/22

@ http://bit.ly/2kyCw4u
Our renovated Welcome Center contains a wealth of info about the 60+ destinations on Inspiration Island. Relax, have a snack, dance, or grab one of the seven Themed Tour HUDs and begin exploring this amazing region!

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

RJ is new on the Second Life scene! With the help of a six-string guitar, RJ brings us heart felt old country, bluegrass and folk music. A singer since age 8, RJ began playing music from age 12, learning from his grandfather and his records and tapes. Expect hits from the greats - Hank Williams Sr, Ray Price, Buck Owens and Johnny Cash. RJ's shows are all acoustic - all live!

In this informal and interactive session, Marly will chat with attendees about matters important to them, and will then work with a few individuals on their chosen topics using principles from SymMod. We will leave time for questions and discussion at the end.

Marly demonstrates creative ways to use symbols and metaphorical thinking to integrate and make meaning of one’s life.  She will provide various symbols for integration in the workshop space and will suggest various approaches to each.  You will be asked to think about which symbols might work best for you, and to share which symbols you are drawn to and why.  You are encouraged to have drawing paper and writing utensils (such as markers) handy to play around with these symbols at home during the session. At the end you will be asked what the process was like for you, and are invited to upload photos of what you came up with.

Learn strange and wonderful applications of the SL Physics Engine!

Learn how to use creation tools with fun and easy multi-media resources for AvSitter and Blender, LinuxCafe/Ubuntu, Textures, Sounds, Scripts, Particles, and Prim animator. Grab your own Free and useful HUDs!

Communication is trickier than ever these days, especially in SL, so it pays to have clarity about what you want and who you are in each situation you encounter. Join us to find out how you can empower yourself to have more satisfying relationships... with just a little practice.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/230/144/701

Vulcan Viper shows how to meditate by teaching a simple meditative technique that you will find easy to learn.  Presented in text, with voice if requested.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/145/222/38
Join us for Death Cafe.
These days, with the reality of Death so obvious in our lives, we need to talk about it all the more.
That is the idea of Death Cafes. We chat about Death, let it feel more natural, and thus make it more normal to deal with Death.
Come talk, share, and maybe even laugh.
When: 2nd and 4th Friday at 2pm SLT

Facilitated by Cattie Rosca
Cattie Rosca has been in SL since 2007 and is a trained death Doula. Doulas hold space with those who are dying and those who love them. They also help create Legacy Projects, plan Vigil at the time of death, and Memory Events. Doulas ease navigating the waters of Death, Grief, and Beyond.

@ http://bit.ly/2kyGQAU
It is Wednesday, so Keko will bring out his flutes (many handmade by him) for a spot of music. Mostly mellow and relaxing, music to help us through the mid-week blahs.

Dive into the Bay for a colorful respite from the cares of the world. The Secret Spa offers relaxation among the wonders of the sea and a secret portal to breathtaking Fairy Pond by Luna Bliss.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/47/188/22

Conversation Cafe, Meditation Room, Library, Writing Circle
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/211/212/702

Addressing the challenges for females undertaking study and careers in Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics, Women In S.T.E.A.M. celebrates remarkable individuals and presents forward-looking and pro-active options for all.

NEW DATE AND TIME!
Don't be a zombie! Guided discussion: Understanding how the content we consume and the technologies we use affect us.

NEW PGM!  Samum presents insta tunes from across the world. Insta tunes are songs gaining popularity through reels and stories of Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok.

Take a break, get a drink and join us for an hour of world tunes!The wiggles return - as always a mix of world vibes with a focus on Africa, India, Hungary and beyond.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/232/92/28

 Multimedia tour of the human brain. Interactwith this immersive brain model of 47 distinct areas, created by neurologist DavidArguna (David Hubbard, MD in FL).View, hearand read about brain regions and functions with our Kool-Tech HUD. Visualizedramatic brain events such as feelings, addictions, memory, and seizures. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/64/62/3519

@ http://bit.ly/2jINwvf
Challenge yourself with dozens of fun and various mind-bending games!
This is an ongoing activity, open throughout the week.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/207/57/701

Explore diverse multimedia artistic creations in a gorgeous setting.
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/138/195/3809

Ease into your Friday with morning serenity, as the erhu's soothing tones transport you to a world of calm. Join us at 9amSLT for a brief escape into tranquility. See you there!

Each week Ael welcomes you with a variety of personally chosen music for dancing and fun - from pop to jazz to folk rock to who knows what!

@ http://bit.ly/2kejnaw
3D Maze is a challenging test of your spatial relations IQ, and is far more bewildering than you expect. Be forewarned: only about one in three people ever finish this fiendishly difficult challenge! To generate the levels for the game, the creator used a technique called "evolutionary computation" (http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_computing), a sub-category of artificial intelligence based on Darwin's Theory of Evolution. This unique 3D Maze is open throughout the week and is changed every Sunday night, with new courses and fun and engaging themes! Persevere and exercise your short-term memory as you race up, down and all around. Can you beat the best time? Prize for finishing the maze. See video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt2jimM2NHk

Try the dualpose-stands and backdrop controls, and use your viewer's camera to compose andtake a great selfie Snapshot or with a friend!

Give us your bestshot! Drop your portrait in the dropbox and it will be added to the gallery.

Dancers Yao produced Quest for Galaxy Language.. six Magic Drums surrounding a Community Drum for you to play with your imagination and spirit.
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Core Beliefs: 1. We all have strengths. 2. We all have gifts to share. 3. Deep conversation elevates. How to Build a HAPPY LIFE is a meeting in voice that puts our core beliefs into action.

Co-sponsored by WBH (NEW LOCATION)
You can learn to play better chess (at club level) very quickly. Even if you don't play chess, understanding it can help you understand life to make better decisions.

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Cold Shot Play Readers will read, in OPEN MIC, Short Comedy Scenes, 10-minute One Act Plays, and play excerpts provided by your host. No expertise required. No rehearsal, just cold reading for each other. Will occasionally do some play writing as well. Lots of fun!

DJ Hans plays a mix of familiar classics from various decades, making for a fun and exciting atmosphere.  Peter does some spectacular fireworks afterwards.  Join us for dancing and fun on Curei's Floating Gallery every Saturday!  This week:

Come join us every Saturday as Peter fires off some super fireworks from Curei's Floating Gallery! Be sure to set your particles to max and environment to Midnight for the best experience.

Fairy Pond is a multi-level magical and delightful escape created by Luna Bliss. Meditate, relax, explore our new region Inspiration Bay! http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Bay/26/135/23

In conjunction with Hero Walk at Inspiration Island, by Thuja Hynes and Ludo Merit, Hall of Heroes invites SL residents to celebrate their own personal Heroes with images and notecards!
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Challenge your ability to distinguish 1- and 2- and 3-dimensions, at this marvelous build by Emileigh Starbrook. Every display and activity expands our comprehension, and refines our brain's processing of visual data.
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The Health Hacienda, developed and maintained by Lady Brielle MacXaris, offers a bilingual journey across the broad domains of health. Take the Health Inventory! Experience the Stroke Sauna! Health literacy resources for every age and need. http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Inspiration%20Island/65/222/701

Whole Brain Health Presents The 2023 Healthful Aging Conference! This archive includes Videos, Slideshows and speaker notes and resources from more than 50 programs during the week, led by professionals from our own SL community. Broad range of topics, including The Anti-Inflammatory Nature of Spinach, SL Living Will, Science of Aging, Veteran Support, Brain Benefits of Music, Aging & Romance, and more!
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Nutrition Resource Center, built and maintained by Jasmine Lordenwych, provides integrative holistic health information for every taste and dietary design. Recipes, menus and guidance on our quest to thrive!
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We meet every Monday at 9am SLT / 6pm CET for conversation.
Both native and non-native speakers are welcome to participate.
We focus on positive discussion topics which interest YOU! Feel free to bring your own topics and questions.

*This activity is mostly done in voice but participants are welcome to also contribute via chat. Correction of mistakes is done via chat (b: = better). Hope to see you at the next activity!

Activity Organizer: Kip Yellowjacket
Supporting activity website at https://view.genial.ly/5fc3a6712c85d8120cbf2d24

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Ari selects a variety of piano music played by some of the finest contemporary musicians in the world. Dance, chat, or multitask while you listen along with us.

A new initiative to explore the healing properties of music and sounds - inspired by Ari's relaxing and uplifting piano events.
A quiet time to meditate, do some tai chi or yoga, dance or just relax to music. You can also use this time to do chores in RL, work or study - while AFK at our Chill garden.

Bodhi, a mindful guide, draws from science-backed principles, offering secular, non-judgmental teachings. With evidence-based methods, Bodhi empowers individuals to cultivate mindfulness, fostering well-being and self-awareness for a balanced life.