Esalen
Greetings. Welcome to the group, "Esalen" -- for people who have lived, worked, and/or studied at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California.
For many of us who lived there, the time was rich, full, and extraordinary. For all people who have been touched by the spirit of the place, it is sometimes challenging to keep that spirit alive in the world outside the support of the container of Big Sur and Esalen.
This place is intended to become that supportive ground for people who have been moved by the spirit of the place, but who no longer, possibly, have immediate access to the special and sacred space of Esalen.
Everyone who has been moved by the spirit of Esalen, I believe, becomes, in their own way, an ambassador for a new way of thinking, feeling, and being in the world. May we carry on the torch and help bring truth, authenticity, love, and light for now and future generations.
The latest rumblings around the web from, about, or around Esalen.
Note: We are having monthly global Esalen weather reports in the Big House on the first Sunday of the month at 1:30PM, Pacific Time. All people who have lived, worked or studied at Esalen are welcome to join. Check the events calendar for a full listing of scheduled weather reports, open seats, or visiting teacher programs.
This lovely photograph to the right is courtesy of David Gartner.
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining
~ John F Kennedy
Aho…Another Bright & Beautiful Day here in the land afar (Cleveland) hahahaha
Marshmallow snow sparkles in the glorious sunlight bringing Joy & Perseverance
I am wildly exhilarated!!! Callahan's Gestalt Practice Manual has ARRIVED!!!
Happy 3 Holiday DAY!
Groundhog’s Day, Candlemas & Imbolc
Been reading a few pages of a great book by Sam Keen called Fire in the Belly.
Pages 220 to 223 have really hit home.
It begins: "Marriage is: an aphrodisiac for the mature; a great yoga; a discipline of incarnate love; a task that stretches a man and a woman to the fullest; a drama inwhich a man and woman must gradually divest themselves of their archetypes and stereotypes and come to love each other as perfectly flawed individuals." (Cool eh).
More about me than I want to know (lol):
http://graphic-illusion.com/robert-gustaveson.htm
Growing desire to visit Esalen.
Listed 850 items on Ebay. One thousand is the goal.
Thank You Albert & All Here
A few days ago the modem on my computer had an ‘injury’... after the tech ‘healed’ my internet heartbeat I was unable to log into ithou. I did not know if the site had been interrupted or if my connection at home was off due to the previous modem issue.
The next day, I checked ithou while at work and was able to log in. A total AHA moment of relief! And got me thinking about how much I appreciate the powerful connectedness of ithou
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Another Bright and Beautiful Day here in the land Afar (Cleveland) hahahaha
Eastern Sunrise lights up body, mind, heart and spirit with Simplicity
Last night’s Lodge was quite intense, funny how each sweat is so entirely different…a few new attendees and both have a connection to Esalen….***Smiling***
As the Western door was opened and healing energy circulated, I could smell Pacific mist and hear prominent waves rolling to and fro…
Sweat Lodge Ceremony 1/14/2012
Preparation
Together As One
Belief Song
Esalen: Ever Evolving, Ever Growing, Ever Transforming
Another Bright and Beautiful Day here in the land Afar (Cleveland) hahahaha
Last month a good friend of mine gifted me with Anna Halprin’s ‘Dance as a Healing Art’ as she knows I am on sabbatical from university study to pursue inquiry in Human Potentiality. I Love Anna! A few chapters in her book and I am on fire with dance experimentation & healing.
Increase Your Vitality
Workplace Wellness (don’t have a budget? all you need is a space, some chairs, cd player, markers, paper, pins, 30 min, and lots of laughs (those are free)
30 min. Midday Dance Party!
