Breaking Patterns & Building Legacy | A Communal Experience

Enter a circle of intention as the Eterna Society opens its first book club gathering with The Black Bourgeoisie as our compass. This evening is not simply about reading—it is about releasing and reclaiming.

Guided by mental health specialists and mindset coaches, we will journey through the truths and tensions that this powerful text unveils. Together, we will explore the inherited roles, unspoken expectations, and generational patterns that have shaped us—often without our consent.

In community, we will pause.
We will breathe.
We will witness one another.

Through reflective dialogue, grounding exercises, and collective insight, we’ll examine what it means to break cycles that no longer serve us and step into identities of our own choosing. This gathering is part conversation, part ritual—an intentional space to shed what is borrowed and anchor ourselves in what is true.

Come ready to listen deeply, speak honestly, and feel supported as we unearth stories, release old narratives, and begin weaving legacies rooted in authenticity.

A communion of mind, memory, and possibility—
for those ready to choose a new pattern
and walk toward a freer version of themselves.

To honor Black History Month, your ticket includes soul food and crafted drinks inspired by the flavors, memories, and ancestral traditions that have nourished our communities for generations.

And with each ticket purchased, you are also supporting 44th & 3rd Bookseller, a Black‑owned independent bookstore dedicated to preserving culture, amplifying Black voices, and keeping our stories alive through literature.

Info: -Guests check in and settle into the space
-Light music and warm ambiance
-Time to browse, explore, and learn more about 44th & 3rd Bookseller, its mission, and its featured works
-Sip on drinks, begin enjoying soul‑food small bites
-Opportunity to meet other participants and ease into the evening

Info:
Brief welcome from the Eterna Society host
-Acknowledgment of Black History Month
-Recognition of 44th & 3rd Bookseller
-Introduction of the co-facilitators
-Short grounding moment to bring everyone into the space

Info: A gentle, reflective icebreaker facilitated by mindset coaches and therapists—designed to help participants:

-Get to know one another
-Reflect on early influences and narratives
-Begin observing patterns that shaped them
-This activity warms the group up for deeper dialogue.

Info: During our guided book discussion, we’ll dive into the core themes of The Black Bourgeoisie and reflect on how cultural and societal patterns show up in our daily lives. Together, we’ll explore what it means to break cycles we didn’t choose, discuss the emotional impact of code‑switching and conformity, and open space for healing and liberating perspectives. This conversation will be thoughtfully led by our mental health specialists and mindset coaches to ensure a grounded, supportive, and affirming experience.

Info: Led by mental health specialists, this segment will guide participants through a reflective journaling or visualization exercise, supported by prompts that explore identity, expectations, and inherited beliefs. Guests will have the option to share in small groups and name the “silent rules” learned throughout their upbringing. This portion is designed to gently open the mind and heart, allowing the group to have a deeper and more intentional discussion.

Info: This closing segment will invite participants into a collective takeaway, followed by a brief grounding or mindful release exercise. Guests will have an opportunity to set a personal intention for their path forward, ending the evening with acknowledgments and a moment of shared community connection.

Info: Guests will have a final opportunity to revisit the bookstore, browse titles, and learn more about its mission before heading out. This closing window offers space for last conversations, exchanging connections, and wrapping up the evening. We’ll end by gently closing the space with warmth, intention, and a sense of shared community.

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Host or Publisher Riyah Ward