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.
When I despair, I remember that,
all through history,
the way of truth and love has always won
There have been tyrants and murderers,
and for a time they can seem invincible
but in the end, they always fall
Think of it. Always, they fall. Always.
--Mohandas Ghandi
I offer to the iThou Circle this dream catcher that was made for me by a patient as a gift. It is a reminder for me to be present to the suffering that I encounter in my life. My time as a hospice nurse is on hold for the moment but in my daily life there are so many situations that can be given the gift of true listening and witnessed whether a tangible outcome is possible or not. The recent posts from both Mindy and Anjela brought this dream catcher back into my awareness and I feel it is time to pass along this symbol of being with those who are suffering. g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB97k312nDw
Protect Your Privacy Opt Out of Facebook’s New Instant Personalization – Yes You Have to Opt Out
http://librarianbyday.net/2010/04/protect-your-privacy-opt-out-of-facebooks-new-instant-personalization-yes-you-have-to-opt-out
And you need to do one more thing. See the section “What Your friends can share about you”? Your friends can share things about you that you have already chosen not to share about yourself. Nice. You will probably want to uncheck most of the boxes on that page.
In 1966, or so, Dick posted up a manifesto in the Esalen office. Drugs were officialy not condoned at Esalen, nor was their usage encouraged.
Despite this stalwart stand, drug use at Esalen, was, how to say this diplomatically, ubiquitous. I never head mention of Michael Murphy and drugs, and if he did them I am sure he was circumspect. However, there were lots of drugs around and being used. Mostly hallucinogens, including some splendid Sandoz Acid, briefly. I'd name names, but what is the point. Ida and Fritz were not dopers, Michael was not, I slammed acid and smoked pot, and this was pretty much the status quo among most of the staff. There was, later, a cocaine contingent, and they were probably more disruptive and ill fated than any of the pot heads. One of them shot himself over a large debt owed to the Las Vegas mob.
Looks like one of my posts was removed for mentioning a non poltically correct event. Too bad.
An excellent video interview with her at University of Oregon. It's a longish interview, and well worth watching for many reasons.
"I did what I could, with the time that I had."
The Cherokee community of Bell takes matters into their own hands -- literally.
Happy holiday!
This is way silly_____
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oamnDsxFLyg
This thread is an open topic and is completely hijack-able... from the serene to the silly.
I'm going to open the thread with "My Spirit Flies to You" a YouTube video that Scarlet Rose posted a few months ago (thank you!) and that I have enjoyed many times.
