Writer and filmmaker Annabel Teal has joined Esalen’s Board of Trustees with a desire to help envision new ways for Esalen to engage with storytellers. In addition to Teal’s appointment, Esalen also announced trustees Chip Conley and Ben Tauber have concluded their tenure on the board as each pursue new ways to advance human potential.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Annabel Teal,” said Jeff Kripal, chair of Esalen’s Board of Trustees and the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion at Rice University. “With an international education and extensive experience in the Los Angeles film world, Annabel brings a unique and invaluable alchemy of the arts, film and storytelling to Esalen. She has also been a most faithful and supportive participant in the life of our Esalen community.”
In addition to being a frequent Esalen seminarian and supporter of its Center for Theory & Research, Teal is a longtime supporter of Teach for America and The Tipping Point. She is one of charity:water's Well members and traveled to Ethiopia in 2017 to observe their work.
“I came to Esalen at a time when I wanted to dig deep, do the work I’d been neglecting, and rediscover my voice both as a human and an artist. I hope to help facilitate that same journey for other storytellers for years to come, perhaps in new and challenging ways we have yet to dream up.”
Speaking on behalf of the Esalen community, Kripal expressed deep gratitude to both Conley and Tauber for their individual and collective impact on Esalen. “Chip’s Esalen roots date back to the mid-1980s. His pioneering work on Abraham Maslow and his generous support of the Esalen community have been profound,” said Kripal. “Ben came to Esalen during one of our most challenging moments, and helped guide us through a historic closure and reopening, illustrating the power of our community’s own potential.”
Conley, author of PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, Wisdom@Work and a number of other books on leadership and human potential, recently launched the Modern Elder Academy dedicated to fostering intergenerational leadership and supporting a new social role for the modern elder. He has served on Esalen’s Board since 2012 and was a pivotal supporter of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project.
Tauber, who joined the Board in 2015, was named Executive Director in 2016. He will continue to focus his attention on initiatives advancing human potential as founding partner at Velocity Group and in incubation of new projects focused on individual and collective potential.
“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?
Writer and filmmaker Annabel Teal has joined Esalen’s Board of Trustees with a desire to help envision new ways for Esalen to engage with storytellers. In addition to Teal’s appointment, Esalen also announced trustees Chip Conley and Ben Tauber have concluded their tenure on the board as each pursue new ways to advance human potential.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Annabel Teal,” said Jeff Kripal, chair of Esalen’s Board of Trustees and the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion at Rice University. “With an international education and extensive experience in the Los Angeles film world, Annabel brings a unique and invaluable alchemy of the arts, film and storytelling to Esalen. She has also been a most faithful and supportive participant in the life of our Esalen community.”
In addition to being a frequent Esalen seminarian and supporter of its Center for Theory & Research, Teal is a longtime supporter of Teach for America and The Tipping Point. She is one of charity:water's Well members and traveled to Ethiopia in 2017 to observe their work.
“I came to Esalen at a time when I wanted to dig deep, do the work I’d been neglecting, and rediscover my voice both as a human and an artist. I hope to help facilitate that same journey for other storytellers for years to come, perhaps in new and challenging ways we have yet to dream up.”
Speaking on behalf of the Esalen community, Kripal expressed deep gratitude to both Conley and Tauber for their individual and collective impact on Esalen. “Chip’s Esalen roots date back to the mid-1980s. His pioneering work on Abraham Maslow and his generous support of the Esalen community have been profound,” said Kripal. “Ben came to Esalen during one of our most challenging moments, and helped guide us through a historic closure and reopening, illustrating the power of our community’s own potential.”
Conley, author of PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, Wisdom@Work and a number of other books on leadership and human potential, recently launched the Modern Elder Academy dedicated to fostering intergenerational leadership and supporting a new social role for the modern elder. He has served on Esalen’s Board since 2012 and was a pivotal supporter of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project.
Tauber, who joined the Board in 2015, was named Executive Director in 2016. He will continue to focus his attention on initiatives advancing human potential as founding partner at Velocity Group and in incubation of new projects focused on individual and collective potential.
“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?
Writer and filmmaker Annabel Teal has joined Esalen’s Board of Trustees with a desire to help envision new ways for Esalen to engage with storytellers. In addition to Teal’s appointment, Esalen also announced trustees Chip Conley and Ben Tauber have concluded their tenure on the board as each pursue new ways to advance human potential.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Annabel Teal,” said Jeff Kripal, chair of Esalen’s Board of Trustees and the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion at Rice University. “With an international education and extensive experience in the Los Angeles film world, Annabel brings a unique and invaluable alchemy of the arts, film and storytelling to Esalen. She has also been a most faithful and supportive participant in the life of our Esalen community.”
In addition to being a frequent Esalen seminarian and supporter of its Center for Theory & Research, Teal is a longtime supporter of Teach for America and The Tipping Point. She is one of charity:water's Well members and traveled to Ethiopia in 2017 to observe their work.
“I came to Esalen at a time when I wanted to dig deep, do the work I’d been neglecting, and rediscover my voice both as a human and an artist. I hope to help facilitate that same journey for other storytellers for years to come, perhaps in new and challenging ways we have yet to dream up.”
Speaking on behalf of the Esalen community, Kripal expressed deep gratitude to both Conley and Tauber for their individual and collective impact on Esalen. “Chip’s Esalen roots date back to the mid-1980s. His pioneering work on Abraham Maslow and his generous support of the Esalen community have been profound,” said Kripal. “Ben came to Esalen during one of our most challenging moments, and helped guide us through a historic closure and reopening, illustrating the power of our community’s own potential.”
Conley, author of PEAK: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, Wisdom@Work and a number of other books on leadership and human potential, recently launched the Modern Elder Academy dedicated to fostering intergenerational leadership and supporting a new social role for the modern elder. He has served on Esalen’s Board since 2012 and was a pivotal supporter of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project.
Tauber, who joined the Board in 2015, was named Executive Director in 2016. He will continue to focus his attention on initiatives advancing human potential as founding partner at Velocity Group and in incubation of new projects focused on individual and collective potential.
“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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