Pathway to Presence

Three words—Open, Allow, Receive—form a living mantra to guide your inner transformation. This reflection explores how letting go of the past and embracing what you truly want can shape a more present, soul-aligned life.

Serenity isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the deep calm that emerges when you meet fear without collapse or control. Cheryl Marlene explores how to cultivate serenity by honoring fear as a threshold of growth, presence, and soul alignment.

Gratitude deepens when we pause to acknowledge those who’ve shaped us—whether briefly or profoundly. This piece explores the richness of connection, the growth it invites, and the lasting imprint others leave on our lives. A gentle nudge to reflect: who are you thankful for?

Cheryl Marlene shares a profound reflection on divine presence beyond religion. In mantra, prayer, and breath, she finds God not as rule or savior, but as boundless, loving presence—ever here, ever now.

Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, offers more than relief—he reveals truth. Cheryl Marlene shares her personal practice with the mantra Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha, showing how connection and balance emerge when you face life’s challenges with presence and trust.

Fierce self-care is not soft or passive—it’s the bold, determined devotion to one’s well-being and becoming. Through personal transformation, Cheryl Marlene shares how reclaiming space, body, voice, and trust can fuel powerful shifts in life, creativity, and health.