Esoteric Self Discovery Workshop to Build Inner Awareness

This 5 week series is a guided space for self-discovery that combines psychology, meaning-making, and lived experience. Rather than declaring answers or prescribing beliefs, it invites participants into the foundation of transformation; observation. Observing how they choose, think, feel, and connect, participants will be able to alchemize themselves from the inside out. Helping participants notice the veiled patterns that are unknowingly shaping their lives brings more agency to their story. The focus is not about fitting into a predetermined answer or system, but about clarity in operation, informed decision making, and stable authenticity going forward.

What We Explore:

- Identity & Inner Drives

- Competing Desires & Practical Awareness

- What Meaning is and How to Identify it

- Choice, Comprehension, and Direction

This is not therapy, religion, or a motivational seminar. It is a practical workshop that uses ancient modalities in action and thought. Designed for people who are curious, fed up, or lost, and ready to engage honestly with themselves and others. No prior knowledge is required; only respect and a willingness to participate.

Participants can expect to leave with

- Clarity to understand their internal patterns

-Techniques for every day use

- Language for experiences that are often felt but not articulated

- Increased self-trust and discernment

- Grounded sense of agency and positive responsibility,

This workshop spans 5 weeks; Tuesdays, Jan 20 - Feb 17. Each week will include a group activity, solo activity, group discussion of last week’s assigned reading, refreshment break, and a 20 minute keynote presentation. (Reading’s will be no more than 6 pages; group participation is encouraged for maximum benefit.)

Workshop Flow:

(Jan 20, 2026) Week 1: Welcome (Overview)

-Introduction Presentation: What We Are Exploring and How We Will Go About It

-Solo: Memorable Pet Introduction

-Group: Rebus Bingo

-Keynote: “Handy ‘How-To’s for Your New Path”

(Jan 27, 2026) Week 2: Who Are You? (Exploring Identity)

- Solo: Birthday Table

- Group: Write Your Pixar Story

- Reading Discussion: Chapter from Frank L. Baum on Being Secure In Yourself

- Keynote: ‘Change Happens at the Local Level’

(Feb 3, 2026) Week 3 : Where Are You? (Soul Development & Identifying the Path)

- Solo: DABDA/FREJI

- Group: Castle Wall Puzzle

- Reading Discussion: Text from Manly Hall on Spiritual Laws of Antiquity

- Keynote: ‘The Orphic Egg & Internal Pressure’

(Feb 10, 2026) Week 4: The Chariot on Your Path (Learning Discernment)

- Solo: Blind Cups & Holes

- Group: Possum Lodge Game

- Reading Discussion: Excerpt from Lewis Caroll on Discernment

- Keynote: ‘It’s an Eleven O’clock World’

(Feb 17, 2026) Week 5: Your Block is Your Unlock (Alchemizing Opposites)

- Solo: Your Puppet Master is Also Your Puppet

- Group: Rapid Fire

- Reading Discussion: TBD

- Keynote: ‘The 4 Poles of Zeus’

About the Host:

Jackie brings a rare blend of intellectual depth, seasoned communication skills, and mythic imagination to every space she hosts.

With a background in philosophy, she has cultivated a disciplined way of thinking. One that values clarity, curiosity, and the ability to see patterns beneath the surface. This foundation enables her to guide participants in harmonious discernment and thoughtful analysis, fostering genuine self-discovery and transformation.

Her six years in Toastmasters sharpened her ability to connect and lead. Serving as Club President, Area Director, and Club Mentor, she built thriving communities of speakers and learners. She hosted successful communication workshops at Brandon’s Samaritan House, had her workshop featured at the Toastmasters annual provincial conference, won advanced levels of international speech competitions, and consistently helped others find their voice. These experiences honed her skill in creating spaces that are both structured and welcoming. Audience members repeatedly call their time with her ‘fun and informative.’

Jackie’s passion for mythology and antiquity infuses her work with timeless resonance. By drawing on ancient stories and archetypes, she helps participants see their own lives as part of a larger narrative of meaning. This unique lens allows her to balance practical clarity with poetic depth, making her workshops both accessible and transformative.