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Open Circle provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community and our world.
Upcoming
November 10
Michael Hogan "Deaf Cat in the Rain" and other stories
A sometimes humorous and sometimes poignant series of stories presented by well-known author illuminating some of the missteps and joys of living and working in Mexico from his latest book The Michael Hogan Reader.
Michael Hogan is an historian, author and poet who has lived in Mexico for 35 years. He has written thirty books including The Irish Soldiers of Mexico which was the basis for an MGM movie. His short stories and essays have appeared in numerous magazines from the Paris Review and Harvard Review to the Smithsonian. Penguin Books includes his work in the college text, 100 Great Essays.
If You Missed an In-person Presentation, You Can Still Enjoy It Online
Learning Love
Is it possible to learn to love? Certainly important to ourselves, our community, and our world. I will outline the 5 levels of love; the Spectrum of Love and its opposites; read mystical poetry from Rumi and Hafiz; discuss falling in love, heartbreak, and grief; yearning for an unknown better; and the practical application of love in the world.
Past Presentations
About Open Circle
For nearly 30 years, the Lake Chapala area has been honored to host Mexico’s longest-standing weekly English language lecture series. Begun in 1995 by volunteers under the title of “New Dimensions” and initially focused on various aspects of spirituality, in 2001 the program became “Open Circle” and was hosted in homes and restaurants. The Lake Chapala Society became Open Circle Ajijic’s permanent home in the early 2000’s and (since 20021) has become an official Lake Chapala Society program.
Mission Statement:
“Open Circle Ajijic provides a supportive environment to gather for social interaction and to improve our understanding of ourselves, our community, and our world. Presentations span a wide range of intellectual, cultural, physical, and spiritual topics. We do not necessarily agree with the ideas and philosophies of our presenters. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and form your own opinions.”