My Book
Emergence
A Path to Presence
Discovering Your True Inner Self for a More Fulfilled Life
S’Marie Young writes in a transparent way about her life experiences, which spark you, the reader, to look deep within and find your own narratives. Revealing vulnerable, real-life stories as transformative fuel, we are shown how challenges and hurt, when embraced, can shape us into who we are meant to be. Learning to center ourselves opens access to the inner wisdom offered from mind, body and heart, which are the three centers of intelligence illuminated through the Enneagram.
Coming to terms with the past, letting it go and living fully in the present, allows us to experience all the moments of our life and reorients the future. Learning to trust inner wisdom and confidently stand in your truth, leads to an authentic presence that creates a fulfilled life of greater connection, meaning and purpose. From self-leadership comes conscious leadership.
Advanced Praise
“This is a delightful guide to expanding one’s definition of intelligence to include the wonderfully insightful powers of our hearts and bodies. Emergence is a welcomed perspective on creating a world that works for everyone through the essential work of personal transformation.”
Michael L. Penn, Jr., MD, PhD, Managing Director, Health Equity Ventures
We all know that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” but few of us are willing to go through the process of examining our own life in all its unpleasant (and pleasant) detail; fewer still are willing to bring the best aspects of modern psychological and spiritual wisdom to the task; even fewer are willing to share the results of that inquiry with the world. S’Marie Young has done all that, in a deeply revealing and ultimately uplifting memoir and guide.
S’Marie weaves her own deeply personal stories and poetry with wisdom from the enneagram, neuroscience, spiritual traditions and contemporary psychology, providing an accessible and relevant guide that supports a life of learning and emergence. Speaking from the heart, S’Marie guides the reader in their own self-discovery while providing questions, guidance, and candid self-revelations that are as relatable as they are inspiring.
Emergence is compelling—I couldn’t put it down. I’ve not come across the depth of understanding and clarity that S’Marie Young has writing about her own journey of awakening. Her vast wisdom and experience spoke to my heart at deep levels, in a way that is both refreshing and unique. I’m ready for a big change in my life and this book resonated at exactly the right time.
The author takes us through a powerful journey and coming of age through captivating life stories, soul searching, and heartfelt poetry, with just the right amount of spice and naughtiness. She leads the reader to transform from the inside out and recommends tools to achieve greater consciousness, awareness, empowerment and inner connection! S’Marie’s poems took me to another place and time and brought her message full-circle about the importance of being expressive and standing in our truth.