Explore deeply. Ask boldly. Transform together.
I built The Witness Community for those who see differently, sense deeply, and ask the questions that ignite transformation.
Here, depth is the starting point. Transformation is witnessed, not experienced in isolation. No one is above, beneath, or outside another. And no one is asked to translate themselves into something more palatable.
What It Means to Witness
To witness is to be fully present — with yourself and with another — without needing to change, correct, solve, judge, or improve what is unfolding.
Witnessing is not passive. It is not withdrawal or polite silence.
Witnessing is active presence without control — listening with your whole being while allowing truth to arise on its own terms and in its own rhythm.
To witness someone is to listen without trying to shape their experience. To reflect without inserting your agenda. To trust that what they're discovering is worthy — even when it's unfinished, uncertain, or uncomfortable.
To witness yourself is to show up honestly, without the demand for perfection. To allow your own truth to emerge — even when it's raw or unexpected.
This is how truth finds room to breathe. This is how we learn to trust our own voices. And this is how we honor the voices of others.
Circles, Not Ladders
No one here is above, beneath, or outside another. There are no experts, no spectators, no right answers to compete over. Everyone is whole, worthy, and complete — no fixing needed, no one to be rescued or corrected.
Each person is learning what needs releasing, claiming, and leaving behind.
Authority is not denied — it is transformed. Instead of external dominance, I honor the Power-Within each person. You are the authority of your own truth. Your truth lives here alongside the truths of others, within a collaborative covenant that supports us all.
Leadership exists not as control but as stewardship and guidance. This is community built on Power-With rather than Power-Over.
Our Collaborative Covenant
The Witness Community is supported by agreements.
When you join, this is what you agree to — and what I've agreed to as well.
- Be present without performance. Show up as you are, not as you think you should be.
- Listen to witness, not to respond. Let others' truths land without rushing to advise, fix, or suggest.
- Speak from lived experience, not authority. Your contribution is your truth — not imposed, shared.
- Allow uncertainty. The unknown and the unexpected are welcome here. Resist the urge to rush toward resolution.
- Stay at the edge. Transformation stirs where the demand for certainty ends. You're invited to remain in your stir — with support.
- Hold what's shared with care. Confidentiality and reverence protect the depth we reach together.
- Take responsibility for your own energy. Your presence adds to the group. Bring yourself fully.
- Release the need to fix. Others are whole. Trust their unfolding without trying to rescue or correct.
This is a collaborative covenant — one that honors your truth while safeguarding the shared space that makes the deepest work possible.
Three Circles
The Witness Community holds three circles: Roots, Records, and Resonance.
Each circle is an open door. Choose where you enter. Add or shift when you're ready.
The rhythm across all three is walk-pause-walk.
To walk is to experience life in the moment. To pause is to allow what is arising within awareness — without judgment, explanation, or the demand for immediate decision.
You will not be rushed. You will not be left behind.
You walk at the pace that is true for you, witnessed by others doing the same.
Roots — the circle of foundation
A rhythm of live gatherings and written practice for the soul wanting to listen deeper.
Roots are about digging into your foundational depth.
Three offerings make up the Roots circle:
Akashic Record Insights
An open door where what emerges reaches beyond the question asked. I open the Akashic Records and respond to questions from participants — everything from current events to universal mysteries. A place to experience the Akashic Records in real time, to witness and be witnessed, with no commitment required. A free, monthly gathering open to all. Learn more …
Wyrd Words
A word walks into a workshop. Leaves as a threshold. A single word — cracked open through etymology, ancient wisdom, and the Akashic Records — until what you thought you knew falls away and something truer emerges. Each workshop closes with the Akashic Records opened for group guidance. Live workshops three times a month, via Zoom. Learn more …
Wyrd Wisdom Workbooks
What if the wyrdest thing about you is your greatest wisdom? Wyrd Wisdom Workbooks draw on ancient wisdom and the Akashic Records to explore the spiritual questions that shape a human life. Each volume invites you from the surface into the complexity where transformation truly ignites. The full library available on joining Wyrd Words, with new workbooks added regularly. Learn more …
Records — the circle of Akashic Records immersion
Learn to open the Akashic Records for yourself, for others, and for non-human energy.
You don't master a technique — you immerse in a sacred practice.
Through the Akashic Records Immersion you step into a deeper level of trust by connecting with the Akashic Records. A journey of discovery, personal truth, and integration. You learn to open the Records for yourself, for others, and for non-human energy. Four classes meet twice monthly.
Four classes meet twice monthly:
- Open for You
- Open for Other
- Open for Non-Human Energy
- Akashic Records Theory
Records also includes everything in Roots.
Akashic Records Immersion
Resonance — the circle of personal mentorship
Come with your questions. Live life through your empowered truth.
This circle is Mentorship with me.
A conversation walked together. We meet monthly — 30 or 60 minutes — and work with whatever is present for you. This may include an Akashic Record Reading if you ask – the heart of Resonance is going deeper into your questions, your learning, your becoming.
Some come to Resonance for deeper support within Roots or the Akashic Records Immersion. Some come on their own, outside of any other circle. Either path is welcome.
Mentorship with Cheryl
A Way to Begin
You don't have to be certain to take the first step.
Akashic Record Insights is free and open to all and requires no membership. A single Wyrd Words workshop is another way to feel the rhythm before you decide.
And Cheryl's Field Notes — my newsletter — is always here. Dispatches from the threshold for spiritual inquirers, deep divers, and those who know revelations don't come from tabloids.
About Cheryl
I'm Cheryl Marlene.
I've worked with the Akashic Records for almost thirty years, and from the beginning, my relationship with the Records has been one of witnessing — not controlling, not interpreting, but being present to the sacred flow and allowing truth to arise as it will.
This is how I've always shared what I've learned. You are not here to be fixed. You are not broken. Healing is balance, not correction. Learning is not repair — learning is remembering, expanding, becoming.
I am the guide of The Witness Community. My role is to tend the energetic coherence, hold the center, guide without controlling, and honor every person who enters. I'm the one in charge and I bring topics, open the Akashic Records, and walk alongside. Your truth is yours. Your path is yours. I do not direct. I witness your becoming.
I shatter what you thought you knew. You discover what you've always known.
If you want to know more: About Cheryl
Before You Join
A few questions you might be wondering about.
Getting Started
How do I choose which circle to join?
Start with what's calling you. If you want a foundation of presence, rhythm, and spiritual exploration, begin with Roots. If you feel drawn to learn to open the Akashic Records yourself, Records is your path — and it includes everything in Roots. If you want personal guidance and one-on-one conversation, Resonance can stand alone or be added to either circle. There's no wrong door. You can always shift or add later.
Can I switch circles or add another circle later?
Yes. Your path may evolve, and the community is designed to grow with you. You can move from Roots to Records when you're ready. You can add Resonance at any time. Just reach out and we'll make the transition seamless.
What if I'm not sure which circle is right for me?
Start with Akashic Record Insights — it's free and open to all. Come experience the Akashic Records, witness the rhythm, and feel whether this community resonates. You can also attend a single Wyrd Words workshop before committing. Trust your sense of what's stirring. You'll know.
Is there a commitment period or can I cancel anytime?
Membership is monthly and ongoing. There are no contracts or locked-in periods. You can cancel anytime. A 30-day notice is greatly appreciated. My hope is that you stay because the work nourishes you, not because you're obligated.
What happens after I apply?
When you submit your application, you will be able to schedule a free 15-minute chat with me. I'll answer any questions you might have and we'll see if we are a good fit. Then we will get you started into the program depending on which circles you choose.
Participation
What if I miss a workshop or gathering?
Life happens. Missing a session doesn't mean falling behind — there are no levels, no sequential curriculum. The rhythm continues, and you rejoin when you can. Recordings of all classes are available in your student dashboard, so you can stay connected even when you can't attend live.
Are classes and sessions recorded?
Yes. Class recordings are available in your student dashboard. One-on-one session recordings are sent to you directly.
What technology do I need to participate?
A stable internet connection and the ability to join via Zoom. A camera and microphone — being seen and heard is part of how we witness each other. A quiet space where you can be fully present.
What time zone are the live gatherings in?
Because I live in Oregon, all gatherings are listed in US Pacific Time.
How much time should I expect to invest each month?
It depends on your circle. Roots includes three Wyrd Words workshops plus monthly Akashic Record Insights — roughly four gatherings per month, plus time with the workbooks at your own pace. The Akashic Records Immersion adds four classes meeting twice monthly. Mentorship adds one session monthly. You set your own rhythm. This is about sustainable depth.
The Circles
What's the difference between Roots and Records?
Roots is the foundation — Wyrd Words workshops, Akashic Record Insights, and the Wyrd Wisdom Workbooks library. It's for those who want spiritual depth, presence, and a rhythm of exploration. Records is immersion into the Akashic Records themselves — through the Akashic Records Immersion, training to open the Records for yourself, for others, and for non-human energy. Records includes everything in Roots, plus the four Immersion classes. It's for those ready to enter a living relationship with the Akashic Records as sacred practice.
Can I join Resonance without joining Roots or Records?
Yes. Resonance — Mentorship with me — can stand alone. Some come to Resonance as their only connection to this work. Others add it to Roots or Records for deeper personal support. Either path is welcome.
Do I need experience with the Akashic Records to join?
No. You can enter Roots with no prior experience. Akashic Record Insights and Wyrd Words will introduce you to the Akashic Records through direct experience. If you want to learn to open the Records yourself, the Akashic Records Immersion will meet you where you are. Wherever you are is the right place to start.
Is Akashic Record Insights free?
Yes. Akashic Record Insights is a free offering — a monthly gathering open to anyone who wants to experience the Akashic Records and witness what's possible. It's a great way to experience my connection with the Akashic Records and the depth of this community.
Community & Culture
What does it actually mean to "witness" in this community?
To witness is to be fully present without needing to change, correct, fix, or improve what's unfolding. You listen with your whole being. You allow truth to arise as it will. You trust that what someone is discovering is worthy — even when it's unfinished or uncertain. Witnessing is not passive. Witnessing is active presence without control — and the foundation of everything here.
What if I'm more introverted — do I have to share?
You are never required to speak. Your presence is your contribution. Silence, listening, and being with the group is a form of participation here. When and if you want to share, there will be opportunity. Witnessing includes witnessing yourself — and sometimes that happens quietly.
How is this different from other spiritual communities or courses?
No one here is above, beneath, or outside another. You are the authority of your own truth. We hold presence for each other's becoming — and the collaborative covenant we share makes the depth of this work possible.
What are the community agreements?
Here are the full agreements — The Witness Community Agreements. These are shared agreements — what you agree to when you join, and what I've agreed to as well.
Working with Cheryl
Will I have direct access to Cheryl?
Yes. Cheryl leads all live gatherings in Roots and Records — present, sharing, opening the Akashic Records, and holding space. In Resonance, you meet one-on-one monthly. Though there several classes run by our Community Coordinator, when you join The Witness Community, you're working with Cheryl directly.
How is Mentorship in the Resonance circle different from an Akashic Records Reading?
An Akashic Records Reading is a single session where Cheryl opens your Records and you explore your questions together. It's a moment of insight and resonance. In contrast, Mentorship is an ongoing relationship. You meet monthly, and the focus is going deeper — into your questions, your practice, your becoming. At your request, an Akashic Record Reading may be part of a Resonance session, but mentorship is the heart of it. Resonance is for those who want a sustained conversation, not a single encounter.
Join The Witness Community
The Witness Community welcomes you through any circle: Roots, Records, or Resonance.
Before you join, please take in this information:
- The Witness Community Agreements
- Akashic Records Introduction - summary of my understanding of the energy of the Akashic Records
- The Foundations of a Witness Community
- Witness: To Observe Without Controlling
Choose your circle and step in:
Records — $195/month | $1,950/year
Resonance 30 — $400/month | $4,000/year
Resonance 60 — $800/month | $8,000/year
Scholarships are available for Roots and Records. Learn more
