Cheryl Marlene

Hello Dear Ones! Next Wednesday we begin again! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! I'm excited

From teacher who writes to creator who teaches — welcome to The Witness Community.

After 3,818 miles from Vermont to Oregon, I discovered the real journey was reconnecting with myself. On sabbatical, I'm embracing what makes me happy: creating and sharing. When you come home to you, you open the door to connection with others.

I've sat down to write this note several times. And each time, I stare off into the air,

Uncertainty holds potential.


Wonder widens what fear narrows.


Truth doesn’t need defense.


Ambiguity invites awareness.


Two truths can coexist.

Trust steadies more than control.


Control fades. Trust remains.


Let truth replace the need to prove.