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Friendship Café at Portals
July 28 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
You Are Invited
To a Portals of Perception Virtual Event on Sunday, July 28th, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT
The Friendship Café at Portals
Conversations to refresh and inspire.
Join us to create spaces
where we can discover ourselves
and each other
through the richness of friendship
This event is free and open to all.
Register and reserve your place today!
Portals of Perception is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization
Our Speakers
Perry Martin
The theme of being a representative of the hopes and dreams of those lives whom have gone before became a constant companion to me, as it became clear that I may be unique in all the world, but never would my life be alone. We are dependent on each other as a humanity
This taught me a very deep lesson: a human's life is not to be lived for only one purpose, but can fulfill many purposes. And ever-refining new purpose can reveal itself - if one is open. We, after all, are a multi-faceted assembly of many lives.
The theme of being a representative of the hopes and dreams of those lives whom have gone before became a constant companion to me, as it became clear that I may be unique in all the world, but never would my life be alone. We are dependent on each other as a humanity
This taught me a very deep lesson: a human's life is not to be lived for only one purpose, but can fulfill many purposes. And ever-refining new purpose can reveal itself - if one is open. We, after all, are a multi-faceted assembly of many lives.
Chrissie J. Brooks
As a child with a curious mind, there were many questions, and as growing realized we were as a world living in a culminating time heading towards something.
There was and still is a love of the natural worlds, the quiet places, where essence can be sensed, the mystery of the night sky and of stars alongside.
There is a simplicity to living, and one of my joys is to reflect to others the brightness of themselves, particularly when dulled - to encourage the best whether as a therapist or as a friend. For, in responding to need, it is to find oneself in use looking towards a greater life, which is something that for me compels.
As a child with a curious mind, there were many questions, and as growing realized we were as a world living in a culminating time heading towards something.
There was and still is a love of the natural worlds, the quiet places, where essence can be sensed, the mystery of the night sky and of stars alongside.
There is a simplicity to living, and one of my joys is to reflect to others the brightness of themselves, particularly when dulled - to encourage the best whether as a therapist or as a friend. For, in responding to need, it is to find oneself in use looking towards a greater life, which is something that for me compels.
Daniel Cohen
People and their stories – for me these have always been most fascinating. And not just their hi-story (although that too has always been of interest) much more their future story – their hopes and dreams and aspirations. For that, I believe, is where our tomorrows can be forged as more than just a continuation of the past, but a place and platform for the release of greater brilliance. And is that not a central pillar of our purpose here – to release more light into this world? That’s a core aspect of what the journey is for me. And, as I walk the development pathways of my own life, I try to learn how to actively support, encourage and champion all the great human qualities which await that burst of brilliance in other people’s lives.
People and their stories – for me these have always been most fascinating. And not just their hi-story (although that too has always been of interest) much more their future story – their hopes and dreams and aspirations. For that, I believe, is where our tomorrows can be forged as more than just a continuation of the past, but a place and platform for the release of greater brilliance. And is that not a central pillar of our purpose here – to release more light into this world? That’s a core aspect of what the journey is for me. And, as I walk the development pathways of my own life, I try to learn how to actively support, encourage and champion all the great human qualities which await that burst of brilliance in other people’s lives.
Theodora Papanastasatou
Theodora has studied Philosophy and the Ancients in Athens and continued her studies in Holland; she has been working as a teacher of Greek language and European History for more than 30 years. She loves to take care of animals and to advocate the rights of children and allow them to succeed in exploring who they are. She feels passionately about the charisma of women and has engaged in seminars and workshops in many countries, seeking what is possible in our times for humans to liberate their natural birth gifts.
Theodora has studied Philosophy and the Ancients in Athens and continued her studies in Holland; she has been working as a teacher of Greek language and European History for more than 30 years. She loves to take care of animals and to advocate the rights of children and allow them to succeed in exploring who they are. She feels passionately about the charisma of women and has engaged in seminars and workshops in many countries, seeking what is possible in our times for humans to liberate their natural birth gifts.