Cheryl Marlene 
Leaning into uncertainty . . . I’ve done this in one way or another my entire life. Sometimes not just a lean. More like a leap. Other times, a shrinking back. Still others, an attempt at denial. Without getting into details, in my earliest childhood I experienced several traumatic episodes. Worse than bad. Not as …
Got a question for you! Who in your life are you thankful for? Because of my work, I meet and connect with lots of people in a day, a week, a month, a year. Lots of these folks I meet once and never again. But no matter, I am very thankful for that moment of …
What’s important in your life? I like to ask myself questions to focus on my life’s direction and to help me understand within a broad view and a closer look. To do this I have created what I call My Nine. I choose three related questions. In asking the questions, I brainstorm a bit and …
Whenever I begin writing, I always investigate the etymology of any focus words which are part of my story. Fetter. A chain or manacle especially for the feet. Unfettered. Literally to be released from the binding of the chain or manacle. Life unfettered. A life lived free from restraint or inhibition. To fierce self-care, I …
Life is the journey of experience lived moment to moment. Life purpose is not something I am told. Life purpose is discovery and experience of my life in this moment. Like soul purpose, life purpose is an incredible expression of the depth and breadth of who I am as a manifested being. This is …
I’ve done something really huge for myself. I’ve put me first. Usually, I defer to other, giving them the benefit of the doubt. I’m not saying that I shouldn’t seek to understand. No. I’m saying that my default position is to give up on what I want in the face of trouble on the other …
After many years of experience with the Akashic Records, I still seek out Readings for myself — why? Simple. Presence. When someone opens my Records for me, I am free to show up for me within the presence. Presence in the Akashic Records is often overlooked when the need to know becomes painfully intense. This …
Fierce Self-care. This is my focus for 2019. Not because I’m just learning to take care of myself. This is my focus because I want to acknowledge all my hard work over the last seven years. I want to give myself incentive to not give up or back away. Maybe you know a bit about …
As the year draws to a close, time to turn my attention towards the new year. I am beginning by first taking an attitude of gratitude to my life this past year. Thinking about what I’ve done, where I’ve traveled, friends and events along the way, I want to first remember and then I want …
I sit on the sofa’s edge, rigid, hands on knees, feeling lost to myself. He sits beside me, carefully reaching out his left hand and resting it gently on my shoulder.
I flinch, the touch breaking my resolve to feel nothing.
My office is in my home and my home is a one-bedroom apartment. I’ve worked from home for more than 15 years and have trained myself to truly work. I’ve learned habits to help me accomplish my professional goals and I’ve learned to let go of house chores which can easily keep me from getting …
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about life purpose. It’s one of the main questions constantly raised in an Akashic Record Reading. When this question is asked, what I find interesting is that the response is never what is expected, but for most folks, is exactly what they need. If I boil down the difference, …
The Hope of Choosing Me Over Grief reflects my inner exploration in the moment of feeling both hope and grief. I am in grief, feeling a sorrow over something which has yet to be and most likely will not be. Layers are falling away, layers of hope unfulfilled. Hope that perhaps…maybe…and now will not be. Not …
You can’t choose me until you choose you. That’s what stands before you: you. And choice. To be at choice with me requires that you choose you.
The Secret of Letting Go of Stuff explores the trials and triumphs of clearing life of baggage. A month ago, I gave up my garage. I have had a garage since I moved out 6 years ago. Over this period, I have whittled away at the stuff, letting go, slimming down. Three months ago, I …
Courage Gathered, I Name – a poem which came to me as I thought about how in the past I have given up myself in the face of abuse. I name you. I call you out. Once a feral focal point of my life. The best of me: Dominated. Hidden. Denied. In doubt. I ignored …
As a writer, sometimes I write to entertain myself and have fun. The following piece is just simple fun. Enjoy!
All spiritual practice moves from and is supported by intention. This practice is a simple way to help yourself identify intention for yourself and your life. Following these steps is also a great way to take inventory of where you feel you are, what you want to let go, and where you would like to …
My mind and my heart have been full of thoughts and feelings of love. How I love myself and how I love others . . . a beautiful journey filled with the pain both of surrender and merging, autonomy and solitude. This morning, I thought of the following words which dig deep into the wings …
Recently I was asked this question: How does focus in the Akashic Records relate to focus in meditation? This question speaks directly to how meditation and working in the Akashic Records are either similar or different. In meditation, focus is wanting to lead you to a place where you let go of the activity of …