Living in Freedom

Upcoming Events with Jim Dreaver

"Jim is one of the more enlightened minds on the planet." -Patrick J. Harbula, author of The Magic of the Soul and President of the Spiritual Unity Movement
"I’ve been working with Jim for some time now, and am already feeling a profound shift. I am more present, more conscious, and am learning to welcome even the times when I worry. Amazing! Rev. Maryum Morse, Center of the Heart, Santa Barbara, CA

Like Eckhart Tolle, to whom his work has been compared, Jim teaches a path to freedom through being very present with you, which then allows you to be more present, and to taste self-realization: the experience of being fully embodied in your true power, the power of confidence, wisdom, and love. Then everything in your life—health, creativity, relationships, work, finances—begins to flow more harmoniously.

What is unique and different about Jim’s message is the simple practice he teaches in his new book, End Your Story, Begin Your Life. It is a way of bringing yourself back to presence whenever you’re in conflict, upset, or suffering. No matter what the circumstances or situation, as you learn to welcome everything you experience inwardly, which is the essence of the practice, you find yourself much more present. It’s magical how it works!

  • Free yourself from the “stories” that trigger the stress, anxiety, fear, guilt, anger, depression, and all other forms of emotional upset in our bodies.
  • Awaken to the inner peace that does not depend on circumstances.
  • Forgiveness as the key to relationships that are rich in love, joy, and meaning.
  • Use the power of thought consciously to create a new story for your life.
  • Discover your unique purpose, and embody it with clarity and certainty.

There is nothing more enjoyable (truly!) than being with people who are passionate about presence, so come join us for an event that will be enlightening, engaging, and fun!

Saturday, February 11, 2.30 – 5.30 pm, ‘The Dance of Awakening.’ With Jim, Michael Jeffreys, and special guest Doug Bentley from Oneness University. Gateway Portal, 2503 S. Barrington Ave, West Los Angeles, CA 90064, Tel 310-479-0430. Join us for this exciting and liberating event! Fee: Sliding scale $10 - $25

Sunday, February 12, 'The Shift,' Talk & Workshop, Santa Barbara, 10:30am, 2 - 5 pm. Center of The Heart, 487 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. Tel 805-964-4861, fax 805-681-1433, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Talk at the service is free, workshop with Jim and Lee Chiacos is $30 ($25 if registered in advance).

Sunday, February 26, 1.30 – 3.30 pm, Gathering with Jim At the apartment of Joyce and Ken Dvoren, 1955 18th St, #5, Santa Monica, CA 90404. J & K tel # 310-392-2536. Just show up, $15 – 20 suggested donation, no one turned away. There is limited seating, so bring a cushion or back-jack. We are meeting earlier this time because of the Academy Awards beginning at 4 pm PST!

Sunday, September 9 – Friday, September 14, 'The Shift: Living in the Flow' at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. Start planning now to attend the annual life-transforming retreat that I teach with my assistant, Lee Chiacos. Register at www.esalen.org (type ‘jim dreaver’ into the search box), or call Esalen at 831-667-3005.

October 24 – 29, Science & Nonduality Conference, San Rafael, CA. This conference hosts many leading scientists and nondual teachers, and Jim will be among them. Click here for details. $395 registration by Mar 31, otherwise $495.


After Esalen Workshop, July 17 - 22, 2011

Lee Chiacos, our wonderful assistant, titled the pix below, You Are The Luminous Being, an apt description of the workshop. 20 of us, gorgeous summer weather, everyone made a real shift into presence. Where else is there to be, other than here now.

The last pic is of Lee and his beautiful wife, Donna, in Bali...  

Esalen 2011
Behind all Creation

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Don't pretend you are not, unless you want to forget for a while to create a drama that seems oh so real.

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But remember, all stories dissolve in the sea and only your luminosity remains.

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Thus saith the Sage. James, Susana

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Karen, Shelley, Meeta

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Chris, Dariel, Susanna

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Deb, Mitzi, Dory, Chris

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Quentin, George, Mark, and Mark

Esalen 2011
Jim, Maryum, Quentin, George

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Free at last

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Donna and Lee Chiacos in Bali, May, 2011