Cheryl Shrode-Noble

Cheryl Shrode-Noble has spent much of her life studying art, literature, philosophy, esoteric psychology, and ancient wisdom traditions to gain a comprehensive understanding of her life purpose. She graduated high school with a drama scholarship and studied theater. As a teenager, she began modeling and later spent eight years working as a model in Paris, Milan, Dusseldorf, and London. While living in London, she was introduced to the Fourth Way and recognized distinct similarities to both Taoist and Buddhist philosophies which she had studied for several years. She decided to explore these new esoteric ideas in depth and ultimately studied in various Fourth Way schools for more than ten years.

After retiring from her modeling career, she worked as an account executive for Ralph Lauren fragrances. Subsequent to her studies in Fourth Way esoteric schools, she studied Tibetan Buddhism with humble Tibetan monks, Zen Buddhism in a Soto Zen temple, and Taoism with a Taoist priest. Later, she returned to college to study art and graduated with honors in 2007. She cares deeply about climate change and believes in a conscientious, responsible approach to environmental protection. Several years ago, she organized a group of friends to replant trees in a burned area of the Angeles Crest Forest. When she is not writing, she appreciates fine art museums, creativity, and spending time in nature.

She believes awakening and enlightenment is our natural inherent birthright. The only requirements are one's sincere desire to awaken to one's true essential nature and one's consistent efforts to be present in the moment with mindful self-observation while shedding negative habits and false traits. She hopes her new book will inspire you to follow your own unique personal path to reach your highest natural potential to awaken.

"Your path is within you."