Intentinal Evolution

Journey Toward Awakening

~ Minds in service of sharing ideas that remind us of our innate union with the whole ~

Why Embark on an Intentional Journey Toward Awakening?

By now, you may have noticed that no matter how much we’ve accomplished, healed, or grown, there remains a quiet longing beneath it all. It is longing shared in every human heart, ultimately stemming from our innate desire to experience more safety, confidence, flow, freedom, connection, intimacy, love, peace, joy, health, abundance, balance, etc. Throughout history, great spiritual teachers, philosophers, wise elders, poets, and sages have consistently assured that we aspire to experience these qualities because they are a natural expression of our truest and purest essence.

That is an interesting paradox, isn’t it? If these qualities are intrinsic to our being, why do we often feel as if they are lacking? Why do we find ourselves continually longing, searching, and striving in the external world to secure more of these experiences? 

Acknowledging the ache of the paradox is part of the unfolding

When you’ve done your best, learned to succeed and to fail, to heal what needed healing, to love deeply, and to let go even when that was hard… all while cultivating great resilience along the way. And yet, after all you’ve lived and grown through, is there still a quiet ache of dissatisfaction? As if something deeply important is missing, even when, by society’s standards, you appear to be “on track”?

If you know that feeling, rest assured that you are not alone. 

That uncomfortable ache is not a sign of failure, it is a calling from within the core of your being, inviting you to turn further inward.  Gift yourself the opportunity to trust that a benevolent process has already begun unfolding for you! 

This paradoxical tension, when seen clearly and held wisely, can unfold one of the most rewarding shifts in perspective in life... Awakening to Your Highest Potential! 🙏

A response to that tension is the foundation from which Intentional Evolution | Journey Toward Awakening was created

Due to the profound shifts in perspective that I’ve personally witnessed through my own journey inward, it is with a joyous heart that I transitioned from a successful engineering career to fully dedicating my life to spiritual growth,  and to supporting others as they establish and deepen their own living practice.

Cultivating self-awareness, grounded presence, and the clarity needed to discern what is being held in our own mental and emotional field is literally the doorway to our freedom.

Over time, and through dedicated practice, our own lived experience reveals that our highest potential as conscious beings is to cultivate ideas, views, and perceptions that help us transcend any self-imposed or socially conditioned limitations that have found their way into our minds and hearts.

I’ve been calling this inward exploration “The Journey Toward Awakening” We can also call it “The Journey From Fear & Self-Doubt to Self-Recognition". Whichever name we choose, it is all pointing to the same thing: We are sharing ideas, practices, and perspectives that brings us closer to the joyous qualities at the core of our truest and purest essence.

If this is resonating, I invite you to read further and explore existing programs, upcoming ACIM video series, silent meditation retreats, and other opportunities unfolding in 2026. 🙏

Minds In Service of Awakening

I love breathing in the relief that comes each time I realize, through direct experience, that spiritual truths are true.
It is my heart’s desire to share this sense of relief with you, and to introduce you to the teachers and practices that have been pivotal in my own journey inward.

As a former Physicist and Engineer, I’ve always been drawn to the heart of the matter, and over time, that inner compass became the path itself, leading me to the realizations I’m now devoted to practicing and sharing with others.  

Most of our human suffering (i.e. the source of our confusion) comes from the overthinking that arises when we perceive ourselves as physical entities alone, and then behave and take action from an understandably fearful vantage point, which by understandably activates our self-preservation instincts that often lack care, compassion, and balance (for both, ourselves and for others). Our identification as physical beings alone is clearly not wrong; it is just incomplete.

Our freedom, inner peace, worthiness, innocence, relief, ease, abundance, and the authentic enjoyment of life are states of mind that can be experienced as we practice thinking, perceiving, and responding more and more from the lens of our spiritual nature.

This is what Jesus pointed to in his teaching, that our spiritual truth transcends physical form and is realized through forgiving mistaken perceptions. This is also what the Buddha pointed to, that as the heart and mind are purified from the confusion of craving and clinging, the mind comes to know itself free from suffering.

The Intentional Journey Toward Awakening 

It is the path we travel as we allow space to realize, through direct experience rather than belief, that our innate essence is spiritual. As we witness and release our habitual identification with physical form alone, the mind learns to see its innate qualities as united with the wholeness of Life.

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Past Program Participants &  1;1 Coaching Reflections 

"I was lost trying to balance work, being a mom, wife, and caring for myself. I felt in crisis; my inner being screaming that it felt unbalanced. I wanted to retreat from the world for a while. Then I remembered a post from Fernmarie, a friend from high school, an underdog after striving in the corporate world left everything to find inner mastery. My mind was blown! How could she let go and be true to herself? So, I texted and was kindly introduced to her Intentional Evolution course which focuses on creating self-awareness and life balance. The discovery call by itself revealed the healing I needed, and I joined her 3-month program.

I’ve learned self-love, self-compassion, kindness, how to perceive the world, its beauty, and how to take control away from my ego!

Today I continue to learn and discover, but even when work is chaotic or my personal life is in constant change, I know I am safe, I am loved, and I can enjoy my personal time with my daughter. There are still challenging days, but via this program, I have learned to face my experiences with equanimity, acceptance, and peace.

I am eternally grateful for the light I have found through Fernmarie’s guidance.  The best part, her light is genuine and warm that extends beyond the course of time."

Jessica Sanjurjo

Director of Quality / Pharmaceutical Industry / 2020 Program Participant

"I reached out to Fernmarie because I felt a little bit lost and confused, going through a mid-life crisis. Despite some career achievements, I felt unhappy overall about my work and lacked purpose.
Via her Compassionate Leadership program, I've become more compassionate and empathetic with my colleagues and reports. I noticed that I could be less anxious, more intentional and present in meetings. This has made me less insecure and more accepting.

Fernmarie's working style is structured and disciplined. She has developed an amazing program that helped me deal with my emotions and feelings by identifying and accepting them. She also helped me developed habits to breathe, meditate, and forgive. 

Her training has had a profound effect on my perception of the world and people around me."

Stephan
Director of Engineering / High Tech Industry / 2020 Program Participant

"On the path of personal growth there are many pitfalls, and one also encounters teachers that may not be coming from a place of true alignment. What we all need is a spiritual friend that is just a few minutes ahead of us on the path to light the way. Fernmarie is that friend. She teaches from the heart and, in doing so, helps the people she works with unlock their own inner truths. She brings a joy and enthusiasm to this work that is infectious. 

The spiritual path isn't meant to be taken alone, and Fernmarie provides crucial mentorship. Her coaching will be useful for beginners interested in learning about mindfulness, people interested in applying mindfulness to help them solve personal or relationship problems, as well as experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. 

Fernmarie is one of my most valued and trusted colleagues in the work of helping people change.  Her teaching is a gift to our community and I would recommend her without hesitation.."

Matthew Saks, LCSW
Professor of Social Work / University of Denver / 2023 Meditation Retreat @ Spirit Rock