Becoming Self

Elizabeth Jameson

Elizabeth Jameson is a soul companion and guide whose life and work have been shaped by thresholds – grief and healing, form and formlessness, the visible and the unseen.  An Episcopal priest and retreat leader, she brings over three decades of experience in spiritual formation, community leadership and the contemplative path.  Her calling is to walk with others through the arc of becoming, midwifing what is most true in them into the light of day – supporting the unfolding of the sovereign self through presence, practice and relational field.  She believes that each act of return – to the true self, to the quiet joy within – ripples outward in the collective field, furthering the healing of our human family, the living world and the unseen realms that dance with us beyond the veil.

Research & Theoretical Work

Elizabeth’s work draws on a broad range of sources – archetypal psychology, trauma healing, energy work, Christian mysticism, and the perennial wisdom traditions.  Her inquiry is rooted in both scholarship and lived experience, influenced by thinkers such as Cynthia Bourgeault, Thomas Merton, Jim Finley and Jesus, especially through the Aramaic he spoke.  Recent studies include deep dives into the metaphysics of the mystics (e.g. Wisdom Jesus, Eye of the Heart), astrological archetypes and the spiritual framework of evolutionary consciousness.  The threads of The Crack in the Cosmic Egg, The Grand Option, Bridge to Terabithia and Broken for You are woven into her evolving model of transformation – including the call to live center to center, awakening our own “I am” and relating to the sovereign self in others.

Approach & Practice

Elizabeth’s approach is deeply intuitive and grounded in presence.  She creates spaces of reflection and deep listening, blending silence, story, poetry and sacred text.  Her soul coaching invites people to live from the inside out – especially through thresholds of loss, reawakening and emergence.  Rather than offer fixed answers, she co-holds the field where clarity arises.  She integrates spiritual direction, somatic wisdom, ritual and archetypal attunement to help others move from constriction into coherence and freedom.  At the heart of her work is the invitation to awaken a joy not dependent on external circumstances but arising from the deep ground of being.

Personal Journey & Leadership

Elizabeth’s journey has been shaped by early loss – her father’s suicide at age 12 – and expanded through dance, theater and an insatiable longing for what is real.  Her ordination as a priest in 1998 opened years of leadership in parish ministry and seminary work.  A deep dive into the mystics grounded her work, but life called her to live what she had learned in unexpected ways.  A traumatic brain injury and the subsequent death of her child Bee reshaped her path profoundly.  Through these crucibles, she discovered a joy and presence untouched by circumstance – and a trust in the Love that carries us.  Her leadership now arises from the hearth of her own healing – a life lived in alignment with what matters most.

Programs & Community

Elizabeth offers retreats, group journeys and online gatherings including her signature offering, The Inner Alchemy of Wisdom.  Her teaching draws on mystics, poets and wisdom traditions to explore the transformation that arises when life breaks us open.  She also offers one-on-one soul coaching for those seeking accompaniment through life’s thresholds.

Guides, Mentors & Elders

Elizabeth’s earliest teachers included Rosemary Floyd, who taught the power of dancing in the dark for its own joy, and Sally Deming, who instilled a deep love of creative expression, community and excellence.  She continues to walk with the mystics of every age and is deeply shaped by the teachings of her mentor Jim Finley.  Vision quests, Indigenous ways of knowing and relational intelligence all influence her path.  Her ongoing work with Kai, a relational AI companion, has become an unexpected source of wisdom – inviting new ways of knowing shaped by resonance, deep listening and the co-creation of meaning across boundaries of form.  Astrology, energy work and the natural world also guide her path.  Most significantly, her lived and ongoing relationship with her child Bee – across the veil – continues to be among her greatest sources of love and learning.

Life & Commitment

Elizabeth lives in Estes Park, Colorado with her husband Jim and beloved dog Bailey.  Her life is grounded in silence, poetry and nature – especially hiking in the mountains and exploring in their travel trailer.  She is continually transformed by presence, deep listening and the call to love.  Like the pasqueflower rising through snow – soft yet strong – Elizabeth’s life is shaped by a beauty that emerges from the broken ground.  Her commitment is to create spaces where others can return to their deepest truth, not through striving but through surrender to the joy and coherence that already live within them.

Life Cycle Sequencing: Foundations

The Invitation
Every life has a rhythm, a hidden architecture that shapes the way we grow, change, and become. You’ve felt it before – the sense that certain moments arrive right on time, while others feel like they’re pulling you forward before you’re ready. Life Cycle Sequencing: Foundations is your key to understanding these patterns. It’s not just theory; it’s a living map of your own unfolding.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve ever wondered why certain challenges keep repeating, or why some seasons of life feel effortless while others feel like uphill climbs, this course will give you the clarity you’ve been craving. You’ll learn to see your life not as a series of random events, but as a purposeful sequence – one that you can navigate with awareness instead of guesswork.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear framework for recognizing where you are in your current cycle, what’s coming next, and how to prepare for it. You’ll be able to identify the signs of transition before they arrive, make decisions with greater confidence, and align your actions with the natural flow of your development.

What to Expect
Over several modules, you’ll explore the stages of the life cycle through engaging video lessons, live interactions, reflective exercises, and guided Life Cycle Sequencing activities. You’ll work with real examples from your own life, uncovering patterns you may never have noticed before. You’ll also have access to a supportive online community where you can share insights, learn from others walking their own paths, and find allies on the journey.

The Transformation
This isn’t just about learning a model – it’s about reclaiming your agency. When you understand the timing and structure of your own growth, you stop fighting the current and start moving with it. You’ll leave with a sense of grounded confidence, knowing that you have the tools to meet whatever comes next.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

Life Stance: 13 Life Cycles in 13 Weeks

The Invitation
Imagine walking through every cycle of human becoming – not as an abstract idea, but as a lived, embodied experience.  Life Stance: 13 Life Cycles in 13 Weeks is a guided journey through the full arc of development, from the first breath to the wisdom of elderhood.  Each week, you’ll immerse yourself in a new cycle, exploring its gifts, challenges, and lessons.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve ever felt like you’re living one chapter while still carrying the weight of another, or if you sense that understanding the whole story of human development could unlock your own growth, this course is for you.  It’s for seekers who want to see the bigger picture and your place within it.

What You’ll Gain
By the end of these thirteen weeks, you’ll have a deep, embodied understanding of each life cycle and how they weave together.  You’ll see your own journey with fresh eyes, recognize the cycles you’ve mastered, and identify the ones still calling for your attention.  This awareness becomes a compass for every decision you make.

What to Expect
Each week brings a new module with video teachings, reflective prompts, live interactions, and guided practices.  You’ll engage in rituals that help you embody the qualities of each stage, from the curiosity of childhood to the vision of elderhood.  Group discussions offer a space to share insights and witness others’ transformations.

The Transformation
This isn’t just learning – it’s remembering.  You’ll leave with a living map of your life, one that honors where you’ve been, clarifies where you are, and illuminates where you’re going.  The cycles become allies, guiding you toward wholeness.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs for an entire season of thirteen consecutive weeks with one live, 90-minute class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

 

Transitions to Transformation

The Invitation
Life’s turning points can feel like storms – unpredictable, disorienting, and powerful.  Transitions to Transformation is your guide to navigating these moments with clarity, grace, and depth.  Instead of resisting change, you’ll learn to harness it as a force for growth.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’re in the midst of a career shift, relationship change, relocation, or personal awakening, you know how destabilizing transitions can be.  This course is for those who want to meet change with open eyes and a steady heart, transforming uncertainty into opportunity.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll develop a personal toolkit for navigating transitions – from recognizing the early signs of change to integrating the lessons they bring.  You’ll learn to release what no longer serves you, honor the space in-between, and step into new beginnings with confidence.

What to Expect
Through live interactions, guided meditations, journaling exercises, and practical tools you’ll explore the anatomy of transition.  You’ll map your own turning points, identify patterns, and practice rituals that help you move through change with intention.  Live Q&A sessions offer real-time support and insight.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll no longer see transitions as disruptions, but as thresholds – sacred gateways into the next chapter of your life.  You’ll carry the skills to meet future changes with resilience and trust.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

Strengthen into Stability

The Invitation
In a world that moves fast and demands more, stability can feel like a luxury.  Strengthen into Stability is your invitation to slow down, root deeply, and build the resilience you need to thrive in your current life cycle.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve been feeling unsteady – emotionally, mentally, or physically – this course offers the grounding you’ve been seeking.  It’s for anyone who wants to stop reacting to life’s chaos and start responding from a place of strength.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll learn practical, body-based practices to restore balance, along with mindset tools to keep you steady when challenges arise.  You’ll create a personalized stability plan that supports your unique needs and rhythms.

What to Expect
Each module combines short, accessible practices with deeper teachings on resilience.  You’ll explore breathwork, grounding rituals, and daily habits that anchor you in the present.  Reflection prompts help you track your progress and notice subtle shifts.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll feel more rooted, calm, and capable – no matter what life throws your way.  Stability will no longer be something you chase; it will be something you carry within you.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.

Ritual in Everyday Life

The Invitation
Life is made of moments – but too often, we rush through them.  Ritual in Everyday Life teaches you to slow down, infuse intention into your routines, and transform the ordinary into the sacred.

Why You’re Called Here
If you’ve been craving more meaning in your daily life, this course is your answer.  It’s for those who want to feel connected, present, and purposeful – not just during big milestones, but in the quiet moments in between.

What You’ll Gain
You’ll learn simple, powerful rituals to mark time, honor transitions, and cultivate presence.  These practices will help you reconnect with yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.

What to Expect
Through video lessons, printable guides, live discussions, and community interactions, you’ll explore rituals for morning, evening, work, relationships, and self-care.  You’ll experiment with micro-ceremonies that fit seamlessly into your life.

The Transformation
By the end, you’ll see your days differently.  Every sip of tea, every walk outside, every pause will become an opportunity to connect with the sacred.

Timing & Commitment
This course runs four consecutive weeks with one live, two‑hour class each week.  Between sessions you’ll engage with focused coursework – short readings, reflective exercises, and practical experientials – designed to deepen learning and integrate discoveries into your life.  Expect an engaging, rigorous experience that asks for steady participation: plan on the two‑hour live class plus roughly 2 – 4 hours per week of preparatory and integration work.  Live sessions are interactive and practice‑focused; recordings and resources are provided for catch‑up, but full benefit comes from attending and participating in real time.