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.
I had fun at the track, however came home to get a sad phone call. My friend Bess, whom I have known for 22 years, and who has played an integral part in my growth and spiritual journey, told me that her tumor count was sky high.
She was diagnosed three years ago with stage four pancreatic cancer, a disease that kill most within a few months. She has survived so far and thrived, finishing the Kaiser Half Marathon in San Francisco a month ago ( 13 miles). The day she called she was on her cell phone half way through a 12 mile walk. She has always been an incredible being of light and strength.
I have known for three years that the chances of her long term survival were small ( about 5% of similarly diagnosed make it three years.). She is in my thoughts and always will be.
Hokay, it's interesting article time once more:
http://judson.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/leopard-behind-you/
‘Leopard Behind You!’
Not to mention:
A Language of Smiles
http://judson.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/a-language-of-smiles/
In case you missed the news: Claude Levi-Strauss passes (so old, I thought he had died some time ago). A brilliant thinker who turned the field of anthroplogy upside down.(As a former anthro. major, I deeply appreciate him).
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/world/europe/04levistrauss.html?_r=1&em
International Day of Climate Change
October 24th 2009
even though my computer generates great images automatically I like playing with Bomomo on those rare occasions that I have nothing to do...there is always something to do...
For a moment let me put being above that.
