Cheryl Pennington grew up in the Southern United States and developed a love of books and art at a young age, with parents who encouraged and supported her imagination and creativity throughout childhood so that she easily imagined things beyond this life of illusion. In fact, she doesn't really believe there is a difference between 'reality' and 'dreaming', because everything we dream becomes our reality. From raising a family of four beautiful sons to working in the field of ophthalmology for over 30 years, she has had the opportunity to experience many challenging and wonderful stages of life. Understanding that the only real moment that exists is the one we are in is where true salvation lies. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz was her greatest inspiration as a young adult. Her favorite quote comes from A Course in Miracles. "Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God." She enjoys cooking, baking, jewelry making... all things creative. Her meditation is found in photographing nature, for through the camera lens she can feel the pulse of Existence, and it is healing.
