Welcome to Sun Maker Adventures

Trail blazers quest of sharing, the Odyssey program 2025

A comprehensive share questers program incorporating the Hero/Heroine’s Journey, Briggs and Myers personalities, and psychological growth patterns for self realization.

“Odyssey of the SunMakers“: A Journey of Self-Discovery, there and back again.

Objective

To provide a transformative path finder experience that guides individuals through a profound exploration of their personality, strengths, and challenges, empowering them to navigate life’s obstacles with confidence and purpose.

Program Structure

1. Initial Assessment
Participants complete the Briggs and Myers Type Indicator (MBTI) to identify their personality type.

2. Hero/Heroine’s Journey Framework
The program is structured around the stages of the Hero/Heroine’s Journey, adapted to personal growth and development.

3. Share Questing and Path Finding Participants work with a trained summit seeker (experienced guide) who provides guidance, support and feedback throughout the program.

4. Personalized Growth Plan
Based on the participant’s personality type, strengths, and challenges, a customized growth plan is developed to address specific areas for improvement.

5. Workshops and Group Sessions
Participants engage in workshops and group courses designed for exploration, including:

• The Game of Stories
• The Mandala Workshop
• The Game of Shadows
• Medicine Bag Making
• Tiki Wood Carving

Sessions focus on topics such as: Effective communication and conflict resolution, Goal-setting and achievement, Resilience and stress management.

Building Meaningful Relationships

6. Reflection and Journaling
Participants maintain a reflective journal throughout the program, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and insights.

7. Final Project and Presentation
Participants complete a final project that demonstrates their growth and learning, presenting their findings to the group.

Program Benefits

1. Increased self-awareness and understanding of personality strengths and weaknesses

2. Improved emotional intelligence and effective communication skills

3. Enhanced resilience and stress management

4. Greater clarity on personal values, goals, and aspirations

5. Developed skills for building and maintaining meaningful relationships

6. Increased confidence and self-esteem

7. A supportive community and network of peers

Program Evaluation

1. Pre- and post-program assessments to measure growth and progress

2. Regular feedback and coaching sessions to ensure participants are on track

3. Final project and presentation evaluations to assess learning and application

4. Alumni network and follow-up sessions to support continued growth and development

By incorporating the Hero/Heroine’s Journey, Briggs and Myers personalities, and a focus on psychological growth, this knowledge sharing program provides a unique and transformative experience for participants.

This includes the exploration of the activation and access to the Archetypes available to access and learn new skills like creating your authentic Mandala painting.

Mandala Class Description – Unveiling Life’s Journey through Mandala Art

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and creative expression in our Mandala Class. This unique course is designed to help individuals tap into their life experiences, uncovering the stories, dreams, and aspirations that shape their journey.

What to Expect

1. Personalized Mandala Creation (20-40 hrs)
Participants will create a personalized mandala that reflects their life’s journey, incorporating iconic images and symbolism from their past, present, and future.

2. Exploring Life Experiences
Through guided conversations and art-making, participants will explore their life experiences, uncovering patterns, themes, and narratives that have shaped their journey.

3. Tapping into the Unconscious
The course will provide a safe space for participants to tap into their unconscious and collective unconscious bringing the personal symbolism forward, allowing for a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and desires. With specific activities like The Game of Shadows where we reintegrate the parts of ourselves needed to be whole and open to new skills.

4. Developing Artistic Skills
Participants will learn new skills in art-making, including techniques for creating mandalas and incorporating personal symbolism. Sculpture tools and techniques along with old school leather working making your first medicine bag.

5. Authentic Expression
The mandala workshop will serve as an authentic expression of each participant’s epic life journey, revealing their growth, challenges, and aspirations. Illustration can be taken from your life’s experiences to be represented in your mandala. Dream mandalas, next step mandalas … big picture mandalas are a few of the great journies that can be found while questing with the creative ideas you will bring and find in your mandala.

Workshops

1. Self-Discovery
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, and their life’s purpose. The Game of Shadows, designed specifically for group Shadow Work, is where we do the inner work to liberate the patterns of behavior we are unconscious of. In this game you will participate with a group to explore and help each other navigate our shadow and make Shadow Work into an exciting experience of growth and compassion for all the players. We are all in the same boat, brothers and sisters.

2. Creative Expression – The Game of Stories
This course will provide a creative outlet for participants to express themselves, their emotions, and their experiences. The game of storytelling was designed for this workshop. A great way to make understanding the personalities and the journey we travel to activate our archetypes. The patterns of behavior left to us in our DNA.

3. Personal Growth
Through the exploration of their life experiences and the creation of their mandala, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their growth and set intentions for their future illustrated in their Mandala.

The Adventure is for…

1. Individuals seeking self-discovery
Those interested in exploring their life experiences, values, and purpose.

2. Creative individuals
Those who enjoy art-making, journaling, or other forms of creative expression.

3. Anyone looking for personal growth
Individuals seeking to reflect on their life journey, set intentions, and cultivate a deeper life learning new skills.

Workshop Structure

1. Introduction (15 minutes)
Welcome participants and introduce the workshop facilitators. We will start with a surprise opening activity that encourages participants to share their intentions and goals for the workshop.

2. Empowered Odyssey Program Overview (30 minutes)
Provide a brief overview of the Empowered Odyssey program, highlighting its key principles and stages. Explain how the workshops will integrate these principles through the creative process.

3. Wood Carving Activity (4-6 hours)
Workshop includes wood, tools and instruction. Provides a hands-on wood

carving activity that encourages participants to express their creativity and tap into their inner world.sculpture skills and design techniques will be learned and you will carve your inner Tiki Totem Medicine Bag Work shop (2-4 hours).

In this adventure we will learn the art of making magic. When we hold something of importance it is an act of magic.The deeper the mystery the stronger the magic. We carry with us the things

we gather and this is our greatest magic. We can stand on the knowledge gathered by those who came before us. The medicine bag is made to hold these scared objects of magic, they catalyze our patterns of thoughts giving rise to the real things in our world. You will learn the way to make your medicine bag and in-vibe it with your authentic magic. To hold your object of power.

As participants work on their projects, facilitators will circulate and offer guidance, support, and reflective questions to help participants connect their creative process with the Empowered Odyssey program principles of activation of skills and patterns of the Sculptor, the builder and magician.

4. Reflection and Sharing Circle (30-45 minutes)
Gather participants in a sharing circle to reflect on their creative process and the insights they’ve gained.- Encourage participants to share their experiences, observations, and “aha” moments, highlighting how the creative process has helped them connect with their inner world and the Empowered Odyssey program principles.

5. Closing and Integration (15-30 minutes)
Summarize the key takeaways from the workshop and provide guidance on how participants can integrate the insights and principles into their daily lives.- Offer resources and support for continued growth and exploration.

For the Artist
Guided meditations, breathwork, and movement exercises to help participants connect with their inner world and access their creative potential. We Encourage participants to bring personal items or symbols that hold meaning for them, incorporating these into their creative projects.
Follow-up workshop or coaching session to support participants in integrating the insights and principles into their daily lives. By structuring the workshops around the Sun Maker Adventures Odyssey program, it will provide a unique and transformative experience that combines creative expression with personal growth and empowerment. Once you identify the architectural patterns that are available to your personality the doors to the beyond are no more. ☀️