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Esalen Institute

The Values Based Path to a Life of Purpose and Meaning

Feb 23, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026 · 5 days · Big Sur, CA

Residential
SecularSilence TBDLevel TBDCost on site

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If your thoughts, decisions and actions are not being determined by your own highest values, they are certainly being determined by someone else’s. — Living a Values Based Life

Join this engaging, interactive experience designed to support the discovery, clarification, and meaningful application of your highest personal values.

It’s a surprising fact of life that most people do not know — or cannot clearly articulate — what their values truly are.

Guided by Robert MacPhee’s unique and accessible approach, this process is crafted to reduce confusion and enhance clarity with simple ways to bring your discoveries into your daily life.

Together, we’ll explore your values in deep, experiential (and fun!) ways that address a variety of learning styles.

The journey can be relevant across all areas of life — at home, at work, in relationships, as a parent, and as a leader.

In this workshop, you’ll be invited to:

  • Explore the areas of your life that feel most meaningful to you.
  • Identify qualities and characteristics you most want to express.
  • Learn how to implement and apply what you have discovered to be most important to you, both personally and professionally.
  • Begin crafting a personalized plan that aligns your daily life with living a truly values based life. Gaining clarity around your values can become a powerful compass, gently guiding your decisions, your attention, and your time. This workshop offers a space to reconnect with what feels most authentic, purpose-driven, and meaningful for you.
Teachers: Robert MacPhee

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About Esalen Institute

Big Sur retreat campus known for experiential workshops, contemplative practice, and ocean-view renewal.

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