Guiding the evolution from ego to eco.
Where to Begin
Three expressions of my work.
Ecotone Academy
Founder
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Nature-based education, adventure & camaraderie on the journey from ego to eco.
Colorado Ayurveda
President
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All-volunteer non-profit devoted to the preservation & promotion of Ayurveda in Colorado and beyond.
Journey Global
Director
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Immersive events for personal & planetary transformation led by Dr. Zach Bush and friends.
What's a Telfer?
Telfer is my maternal name.
Of Scottish origin, Telfer arises from the French taille-fer — "to cut iron."
It is an old nickname for a fierce warrior, or iron-piercer.
Urban Dictionary defines Telfer as "one who destroys without malice."
To Destroy Without Malice
The sprout means no harm as it cracks through the concrete.
Fruit falls when ripe, not out of animosity for the vine.
The butterfly destroys its chrysalis — emerging from that womb without any malice for the caterpillar's tomb.
And so it is with personal & planetary evolution.
My name is Telfer.
I help wise people kindly destroy outdated identities.
I offer nature-based guidance to individuals navigating significant transitions.
I lovingly provoke those who are ready to shed their skin.
I invite seekers, wanderers & sacred fools to step off the edge of their evolutionary cliff and initiate the descent into soul canyon.
With courage & compassion, you can emerge into a more authentic expression of who you are and find where you truly belong within the web of all beings.
Read More About Being Undone & Remade
"For nothing can be sole or whole
That has not been rent."
— W.B. Yeats, Crazy Jane Talks with the Bishop
NOTE: Rent in this case is the past tense of "rend," referring to something that has been violently or forcefully torn apart, split, or pulled into pieces.
Telfer has brought immeasurable value to my life.
His wisdom and skillset are vast.
He is able to distill big concepts down to make recommendations that are applicable and approachable.
Telfer has provided me with knowledge and inspiration about how to create a high-functioning and meaningful life, as well as comfort around how to navigate challenging situations.
I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Sierra B.
Embodied Education for the Evolution from Ego to Eco
Ecotone
The transition zone between two ecosystems; the threshold separating distinct life stages; the liminal space between realms — inner & outer, self & nature, psyche & cosmos, past & future.
Academy
A place of learning, inquiry, cultivation & shared practice; from the Greek Akadēmeia, a grove dedicated to Athena, goddess of wisdom & war — literally translated, a sacred garden of wisdom.
Education
Fresh information & edgy invitations to finally shift your psycho-emotional center of gravity.
Adventures
Explore the uncharted territory of your inner wilds as we wander, dance & weep in the wilderness.
Camaraderie
Join a multi-generational collective of catalytic agents eager to explore our evolutionary edges together.
Overview
Education
Adventures
Open Invitations
Three more ways to engage.
Public Speaking
Got a podcast? Hosting a conference or festival? Need a dynamic presenter or MC for your event? This is my genius zone.
Ceremonial Design
A powerful & personally resonant ritual enhances your capacity to confidently cross the threshold into a new phase of life. Let's do it right.
Event Production
Running a retreat? Planning an event? I know the ins and outs of events at every scale. Let me know how I can help!
Where to Next?
Three potential paths for you to choose.
About Me
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Learn more about my story, education, evolution and idiosyncracies.
Substack
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Coming soon!
Enjoy Ecotone Story Time, a collection of tales on the trail from ego to eco.
Connect
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Tell me a story. Invite me to speak. Follow all my channels. Ask me anything.
