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E X P E R I E N C E D E B R I E F

Summer 2013 / Esalen Institute

R E U R N


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W H A T

"We're in the business of producing change

As part of a rising generation of creative leaders passionateabout creating innovative, ethical and sustainable solutions in the world,

we gathered atEsalen to learn from their pioneering human development efforts,experience the magic of the land and ideate on how to move a culture of change forwar

Tese are the insights of our gathering.


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PARTICIPATORY

LEADERSHIP

TUNE IN TO

INTENTION

FROM THOUGHT

TO THING

HIGH

PERFORMANCE

COMMUNICATION

RADICAL SELF

EXPRESSION

TRUST

THE RITUAL

MILLENIA

OF WISDOM

EARTHS WOMB

REST IN

STILLNESS

RECOGNIZE

OUR COMMON

JOURNEYS

PROTOTYPE A

SOCIAL MOVEMENT

NOCTURNE

PARTY

CO-CREA

SESSIO

GROUP

PATTERNS

OPPORTUNITY

PRESENCE

COMMON

LANGUAGE

PLUSSING

NARRATIVE

SPARK

PREPARATION

LIMINALITYWISDOM

REFLECTION

CREATE

CELEBRATE

HARVE

Tis waveline represents our emotional journey through the experience at Esalen. A rollercoaster of mind-b

heart stimulation that made us reverent of the past, aware of the present and intentional about the future.

O U R J O U R N E Y


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W E L E A R N E D

Inside a dome overseeing the pacific ocean we learned from experts in storytelling and creatvity how to communicate our ideas with strength, buoyancy and generosWe experienced the power of an emotional and resonant story and understood how to be of service to other ideas by 'plussing' them. We learned to invest in an

intellectual dynamic effort to have resourceful emotions that anchor our emotional state and allow us to communicate clearly and confidently.


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W E C O N N E C T E D

Trough open space technology & participatory leadership, we hosted intimate group conversations to spark new meaningful relationships. We collaboratively moideas through playful prototyping exercises that resulted in the beginning of new collaborations between participants. We learned from the elders, the land, the expe

and shared each of our journeys of self-discovery and how are we actively creating a culture of positive change in the world with our work and our relationships.


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W E T R A N S M U T E D

Te sweatlodge, an ancient ritual of prayer and purification. We went into the earth's womb to remember mill ions of years of history alive inside of us.o remember to tap into that timeless wisdom: our inherent interconnectedness with the world around us and all living beings.


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O U R I D E A S

- Establish a powerful network of change makersand conscious business professionalswho are committed tinvesting in the next generation.

- Advance the Human Potential Movementinto the business world by creating a powerful launchpad for socialentrepreneurs and business leaders to come together and step into their highest collective potential.

- Link the Esalen network to BGI and an extended community of future business leaders through a series of

workshops & conferencesthat foster integrative & experiential practicesin personal growth, leadershipdevelopment, systems thinking and manifestation.

- Establish dialogue and collaborations with other organizations that are working towards bringingconsciousness research and new sustainable business practicesinto the mainstream (Ions, Summit, etc).

- Foster a culture of leadership that incorporates deep personal developmentand open heartedcommunicationto produce positive social change in the world.


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O U R I D E A S

Returnis an opportunity to rediscover ancient wisdom, to be reminded of simple truths that we have long known bhave forgotten; that we are apart of a web - we are not isolated entities, that we need one another, that collaborationreally is a key to our success and that we are powerful. We can accomplish great things if were willing to accept thatpower. Demi Allen

"TeReturn to me is an event that encompasses the opportunity to go deep - return to your heart, return to the landreturn to your purpose - and when you connect deeply with yourself in a group setting, the opportunity then becomes

opening for a deep interaction and a deep communication and the mirroring of the best of humanity. Robin Harle

Return is being open to the emergence that comes out of the stillness. Maricarmen Sierra

"TeReturnis about using the linage and the groundwork that Esalen has laid down over the past years to leverage into a new movement incubator that takes forward a new kind of transformative entrepreneurship." Mikyo Clark

"Return, and show up for your own life!" Wingte ihikpas


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O U R O U T C O M E S

ProjectsW I S D O M B O O K

A N N U A L R E T U R N

C O N F E R E N C E

InstitutionalO P P O R T U N I T Y T O H O S T

R E T U R N W O R K S H O P S A T

E S A L E N & I O N S

E S A L E N I N P A R T N E R S H I P

W I T H B G I

CommunH E A R T S P A C E

V A R I O U S C I T I E S

A C T I V E S O C

M E D I A G R O

We had a true transformative experience, sparked true friendships and new collaborations within the groupWith our collective enthusiasm we will extend ourideas to a wider community through events, applied resear

and new transfomtive initiatives. Keep in touch for more...


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ReturnI want to remember

Every detail of every momentWe spent together

Each wordIn every conversation

I want to smell the smokeFrom the fire we built

Last night

And I want to discoverTe name of the Planet

We watched set into the Sea

I want to see you crack a smileAnd dry a tear

TenI want to forget all of it

EverythingJust so we get to

Rediscover it all once again

Is it ok if I forget all about you

So the next first time we meet as strangersIll have the feeling Ive known you all my life

Is it ok if I loose your phone numberAnd forget how to pronounce your name

So I can re experience the joy ofCalling you into

My life

I have questionsDo you see my hand is raised

Call on meBecause I want to balance

Tis equation

PerryEmge 1/2/11 Esalen


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W H O I S R E T U R N :

Rachel HynesShawna HolmanAmanda Tomas

Marisa GantJay StandishHannah GantHeather PerryDavid Hoch

Zac SwartoutAngie JordanHilary KilgourJen Sotolongo

Antonio GuadamuzAlexa Pitoulis

Benjamin Jefferson-DowBungane Mehlomakulu

Em HavensAndrew Bernhardt

Benjamin KatzBrittney Williams

Chris ShotwellMatthew Fast

Chantel BunkersJP Emery

Dave ZaboskiRobin ZaboskiGrace Zaboski

Susan MazonsonEd Matluck

Alan BarrecaPerry Emge

Alison RabySam Bell

Jason FreskosKatherine Rochlin

Ariana SatayathumDaniel PetersonErica MatluckJames Hanusa

Doc NorthIlana Lipsett

ihikpasHeck-Ace

Cameron BurgessBrittney Nelson

Maricarmen Sierra

Joy RehmanMadhav Nayapathi

Mark ChasanSteve Brown

Andrew BrandeisMichael LinderDesiree Dudley

Adam WohlbergMichael VassarMiky Clark

Mike ZuckermanStephanie Stewart

Katie BainBrain Bugh

Brenda WalshChristopher Allen

Maire FarringtonVinh Ngo

Bethany BrakenmeyerDemi Allen

Cezanne AllanMegan Herscher


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O N L I N E

facebook.com/Return2013

www.esalen.org

A R T I F A C T D E S I G N

by Maricarmen Sierra

P H O T O G R A P H Y

Brittany Nelson, Demi Allen, Jason Freskos &Maricarmen Sierra

with immense gratitude to Mac and Zach,

and everyone who contributed to manifest this experience,

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