Marion Hunt and her brother Terry Hunt will receive the Spirit of Esalen Award during Esalen’s Benefit Weekend next month. The Hunts will be recognized for the visionary philanthropic support they have given to Esalen over the years through the Roy A. Hunt Foundation, as well as for their long and deep involvement with the Institute.
Terry is a psychologist specializing in body-centered psychotherapy and has been teaching at Esalen for more than 20 years. He works with individuals, couples, and people struggling with trauma and addictive behaviors. He also consults nationally with families in intergenerational transitions. Marion is a dedicated environmental activist, and has served as a volunteer in Esalen’s friend-raising efforts over many years. She has worked in film and television and has produced documentaries and features. She has also been a Zen and yoga practitioner for 30 years.
“I have unabashed devotion to Esalen and I am beaming with gratitude that the oldest human potential Institute is bestowing appreciation on my brother and me,” says Marion.
The Spirit of Esalen Award is given to individuals who demonstrate the resiliency, potential, and power of the human spirit and have furthered Esalen’s mission through enduring philanthropic support. Thanks to Marion and Terry the Living Machine has become the cornerstone of Esalen’s sustainability program; they also funded the repository of Esalen’s archives and many other initiatives which have flourished because of their generosity.
“Esalen salutes Marion Hunt and Terry Hunt for all that they have done to make our world a better place, and for their continuing inspiration,” says Gordon Wheeler, president and CEO.
Benefit Weekend will feature a number of special mini-workshops led by Esalen friends and leaders Sally Kempton, Ira Israel, Terry Hunt, Nancy Lunney Wheeler, Chip Conley, and Dave Zaboski. Special featured speakers include Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Charles Eisenstein.
A silent and live auction will feature a seven-day stay in a two-bedroom apartment in Florence, steps away from the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, and a gift certificate to the nine-day school for The Work with Byron Katie.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Marion Hunt and her brother Terry Hunt will receive the Spirit of Esalen Award during Esalen’s Benefit Weekend next month. The Hunts will be recognized for the visionary philanthropic support they have given to Esalen over the years through the Roy A. Hunt Foundation, as well as for their long and deep involvement with the Institute.
Terry is a psychologist specializing in body-centered psychotherapy and has been teaching at Esalen for more than 20 years. He works with individuals, couples, and people struggling with trauma and addictive behaviors. He also consults nationally with families in intergenerational transitions. Marion is a dedicated environmental activist, and has served as a volunteer in Esalen’s friend-raising efforts over many years. She has worked in film and television and has produced documentaries and features. She has also been a Zen and yoga practitioner for 30 years.
“I have unabashed devotion to Esalen and I am beaming with gratitude that the oldest human potential Institute is bestowing appreciation on my brother and me,” says Marion.
The Spirit of Esalen Award is given to individuals who demonstrate the resiliency, potential, and power of the human spirit and have furthered Esalen’s mission through enduring philanthropic support. Thanks to Marion and Terry the Living Machine has become the cornerstone of Esalen’s sustainability program; they also funded the repository of Esalen’s archives and many other initiatives which have flourished because of their generosity.
“Esalen salutes Marion Hunt and Terry Hunt for all that they have done to make our world a better place, and for their continuing inspiration,” says Gordon Wheeler, president and CEO.
Benefit Weekend will feature a number of special mini-workshops led by Esalen friends and leaders Sally Kempton, Ira Israel, Terry Hunt, Nancy Lunney Wheeler, Chip Conley, and Dave Zaboski. Special featured speakers include Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Charles Eisenstein.
A silent and live auction will feature a seven-day stay in a two-bedroom apartment in Florence, steps away from the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, and a gift certificate to the nine-day school for The Work with Byron Katie.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Marion Hunt and her brother Terry Hunt will receive the Spirit of Esalen Award during Esalen’s Benefit Weekend next month. The Hunts will be recognized for the visionary philanthropic support they have given to Esalen over the years through the Roy A. Hunt Foundation, as well as for their long and deep involvement with the Institute.
Terry is a psychologist specializing in body-centered psychotherapy and has been teaching at Esalen for more than 20 years. He works with individuals, couples, and people struggling with trauma and addictive behaviors. He also consults nationally with families in intergenerational transitions. Marion is a dedicated environmental activist, and has served as a volunteer in Esalen’s friend-raising efforts over many years. She has worked in film and television and has produced documentaries and features. She has also been a Zen and yoga practitioner for 30 years.
“I have unabashed devotion to Esalen and I am beaming with gratitude that the oldest human potential Institute is bestowing appreciation on my brother and me,” says Marion.
The Spirit of Esalen Award is given to individuals who demonstrate the resiliency, potential, and power of the human spirit and have furthered Esalen’s mission through enduring philanthropic support. Thanks to Marion and Terry the Living Machine has become the cornerstone of Esalen’s sustainability program; they also funded the repository of Esalen’s archives and many other initiatives which have flourished because of their generosity.
“Esalen salutes Marion Hunt and Terry Hunt for all that they have done to make our world a better place, and for their continuing inspiration,” says Gordon Wheeler, president and CEO.
Benefit Weekend will feature a number of special mini-workshops led by Esalen friends and leaders Sally Kempton, Ira Israel, Terry Hunt, Nancy Lunney Wheeler, Chip Conley, and Dave Zaboski. Special featured speakers include Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith and Charles Eisenstein.
A silent and live auction will feature a seven-day stay in a two-bedroom apartment in Florence, steps away from the Pitti Palace and the Ponte Vecchio, and a gift certificate to the nine-day school for The Work with Byron Katie.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
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