About (EMP) Evolving Mind Project
A 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to evolving consciousness through the architecture of meaning.
Evolving Mind Project (EMP) is a living initiative devoted to awakening conscious authorship through the architecture of meaning. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we exist to support individuals, communities, and systems in the practice of living consciously—helping them understand, rewire, and realign the constructs that shape their experience of reality.
Who We Are
Evolving Mind Project was founded in response to a simple but urgent truth: our meaning is shaping us more than we are aware. The mind is not broken—it is elegant. And the system we are caught inside is not malfunctioning—it is evolving itself through us.
(EMP) was born out of the recognition that projection, shadow, and suffering are not problems to be solved, but messages to be decoded. The future of our species depends on learning how to consciously engage the constructs we live from—not just as individuals, but as a collective.
We work at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, using frameworks like Turning Within, shadow-informed depth work, and construct architecture to return people to the workbench of meaning—the now—where reality is being authored in real time.
Our Vision
Awakened beings reclaiming authorship, co-creating a world shaped by coherence, meaning, and shared consciousness.
We live in a time when inherited meaning systems are collapsing. Survival-based, fear-driven, externally validated structures no longer serve the velocity of change we face. In their place, we are being asked—not passively, but urgently—to step into authorship.
When we remember that reality is not made of matter but of meaning, we begin to reclaim the only true domain we’ve ever had access to: the present. Through the tools of strategic contemplation, shadow integration, and construct realignment, we begin to restructure the very lens through which we experience ourselves, others, and the world.
This is not a solitary journey.
This is a fractal experiment in collective evolution.
We are each nodes in a larger field, and as more of us learn to navigate from within, the systems we co-create begin to shift—naturally, authentically, from the inside out.
What We Offer
EMP is not a school or a church or a retreat center—though we may look like any of these at times. What we are is a movement of remembering. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is fueled by purpose, not profit. We offer live experiences, depth work trainings, practitioner mentorship, community integration spaces, and resources designed to support the ongoing evolution of the human mind—not to escape suffering, but to decode it.
When we stop asking how do I fix this? and start asking what meaning is this revealing?—the entire structure begins to rewire.
This is not the end of something.
This is the beginning of a new story.
You are not in the world. The world is in you.
Let’s learn to live as if that were true.
This is not a metaphor. It’s a calling. A collective one.
How Depth Work will Benefit You
In a world where surface-level fixes are sold as solutions, my work helps you cut through the noise—revealing the patterns behind your patterns, and guiding you back to the seat of authorship in your own life. Here’s how engaging in depth work with me can support your next level of evolution:
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Reclaim Your Inner Framework
We start with shadow work. By facing your shadow, you begin to recognize what has been shaping your identity, story, and beliefs—often unconsciously. With clarity comes power: the power to choose differently, to lead intentionally, and to live in alignment with what truly matters. - Impact the Collective
The work we do internally has an impact on the external structure of the projections we all unconsciously swim in. The work is a collective undertaking that can only be address subjectively. The work one does impacts the whole. -
Shift from Reaction to Creation
Through our community, shared insights, and experiential courses, you'll learn how to recalibrate emotions, stories, and behaviors at their root. This isn't about managing symptoms—it's about reprogramming the meaning behind your experience so that your actions reflect your authentic self. -
Find Flow in the Everyday
Whether you're a leader navigating complex systems or a seeker trying to stay grounded, our practices help you move from overwhelm to presence. You'll learn tools for sustainable, embodied clarity—tools you can use in real life, not just on a retreat. -
Experience Transformation That Lasts
This work isn’t about quick wins. (Although the shifts can be dramatic.) It’s about permanent shifts in how you relate to yourself and the world around you. When you stop outsourcing your power to the past, you begin living a future you design. -
Join a Global Movement of Conscious Seekers
Through (EMP) Evolving Mind Project, you’ll have access to a growing community of depth work practitioners committed to personal transformation and the evolution of collective consciousness. Together, we don't just change lives—we shape what comes next for humanity.
Our approach is tailored to meet you where you are, offering tools and techniques that can be customized to fit your individual needs and lifestyle.
Whether you're looking to overhaul your entire approach to work or simply make a few key adjustments, We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Let's embark on this journey to productivity together, transforming your work and life into something truly remarkable.
Current Projects and Interests
Some of the areas we are actively working to impact include…
Healthcare and Caregivers.
In the heart of crisis and care, where life and loss often share the same room, unseen stress clings to the body. Supporting caregivers and healthcare workers through (EMP) means offering them a space where they can exhale—where the weight of witnessing human fragility can be gently released. It’s not just about managing stress; it’s about honoring the intensity of their role and giving them a sacred pause to process, recalibrate, and return to their calling with more capacity. This work teaches us that healing the healers is one of the most important things we can do. These groups are closed to healthcare and caregivers only. (More info)
Autism Spectrum Caregiver Support.
Caring for someone on the spectrum asks more than patience—it asks presence, resilience, and a kind of love that often goes unseen. Supporting those in an autistic caregiver role means creating space where their experience is honored, not just managed. Through our work, I’ve seen how vital it is to offer room for their own needs to be witnessed—for the quiet exhaustion, the relentless vigilance, and the moments of deep connection that defy language. This support isn’t about fixing—it’s about holding, validating, and reminding caregivers that they, too, deserve care. (More info)
Living Inquiry Experiment.
In quiet moments between the noise of doing, We turn to a Living Inquiry—a practice that invites the unconscious to speak in its own language. It’s not quick or neat, but it’s real. A Living Inquiry is a long-form depth process that holds a question open, not to solve it, but to steep in it. Over time, I watch the mind begin to reflect itself, revealing layers of meaning that were shaping me all along. This practice has taught me that true insight doesn’t arrive with force—it emerges, when the right kind of space is held. Join our community and the Living Inquiry Challenge today!
About the Founder Steven Twohig Sr.
Founder of Mastering Change & (EMP) Evolving Mind Project | Author of Turning Within
In a world filled with noise, distraction, and surface-level solutions, Steven Twohig offers a deeper path. With over 25 years at the intersection of transformation, depth psychology, and consciousness evolution, Steven has helped thousands of individuals, leaders, and seekers uncover the hidden architecture shaping their lives.
His journey began in the trenches of personal healing and expanded into global leadership, including over a decade working under Tony Robbins. That experience—combined with his extensive work in plant medicine, shadow-informed practices, and strategic integration—laid the foundation for his signature frameworks, including the Mental Cleanse, Turning Within, and the Shadow Ceremony.
Steven’s approach bridges the practical and the profound. His tools are simple but potent, designed not just to spark insight—but to make insight livable.
As the founder of both Mastering Change and (EMP) Evolving Mind Project a 509(a)2 nonprofit, Steven is committed to building a global network and community of depth work practitioners working towards toward personal authorship and collective upgrade.
“I believe when we evolve individually, we shape the whole. The genius is already within you—we’re just here to clear the noise so you can hear it.”
The time for a collective evolution has come. Join us in creating a shift at the collective level.
Re-Discover Genius Hiding in Your Shadow
Download 3 Chapters of the groundbreaking book, Turning Within: Reclaiming Your Soul from Shadow.
Embrace the kind of "inner" standing that dissolves old patterns, reclaims lost brilliance, and reshapes the way you live, lead, and love.
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