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The Jurisdictional Wars: Alliance Theory and the Battle for Esalen Institute Authority
Thinkers and facilitators at the Esalen Institute do not compete for authority by saying they want power. They compete by invoking spiritual and consciousness languages that frame their claims as fidelity to the human potential movement, loyalty to experiential transformation, … Continue reading
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The Jurisdictional Wars: Alliance Theory and the Battle for New Age Authority
Elite New Age thinkers do not compete for authority by saying they want power. They compete by invoking spiritual and consciousness languages that frame their claims as fidelity to awakening, loyalty to higher vibration, or responsibility for sustaining the movement’s … Continue reading
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