About the Author

Cheryl Shrode-Noble graduated high school with a drama scholarship and studied theater. She began modeling as a teenager 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 similarities to both Taoist and Buddhist philosophies. She decided to explore these new esoteric ideas in depth and studied in various Fourth Way schools for 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 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 hopes her new book will inspire you to follow your own unique personal path to reach your highest natural potential to awaken.