Having a magical life is inseparable from the magical people who help make it possible. In my case, the blessings are endless. My deepest thanks to:
Doreen Virtue: Mentor, sister, and friend. I don’t know what I did to deserve you . . . and as usual I find my gratitude has no words. So, I’ll just say “pink snail in Italy” and leave it at that.
Reid Tracy, Patty Gift, and Alex Freemon: For continuing to believe in me and providing magical opportunities to experience the life of my dreams. I am so humbly grateful.
Louise Hay: For building the perfect safe haven for a Genie to do his magic. (I really should’ve given you my shoes.)
Nicolette Salamanca Young: I don’t know if this book would ever have happened without you. Thank you for being my cheerleader, my coach, and now my friend.
Nancy Levin: You know what you did, and I will love you forever because of it.
Sherry Warren: For keeping my head above water, for talking me off ledges, for fiercely protecting me, and for “the vault.”
John Holland, Denise Linn, and Neale Donald Walsch: Your writings changed my life and set me on the path toward magic. I will forever be grateful.
Michael David Virtue: Because you lovingly never let me get away with anything, and I seriously love that.
Lee Crump: For your love, and the ring, and for letting me be barefoot in Tiffany’s. You make it possible for me to have this life.
Raven, Jace, and Riley: For unending magic, laughter, and joy.
Rhonda, Ted, Thaniel, and Keira Parolari, and Kristyn and Alex Bullard: For laughter. For always being there. For always making me feel safe and never alone. (Oh, and for Disney World.)
Wanda Valentine, Norma Lewis, and Luda Patton: Mother, aunt, and grandmama, respectively. I think they call it “unconditional love.” Thank you for teaching me to believe.
Leah Lewis Paschel: You’re my cousin and my “other sister.” Thank you for loving me no matter how weird I got.
Dan Stone: Dear Sammie, thank you for being my soul mate and the “mirror me.” Love, Serena.
Mark Isley, Jeff Gurney, and Mark Schaffer: For being the best brothers any guy could ever have. And for Spain. You are my very best wishes come true.
Luc Beaudoin, Raphael Cordova, and Ben Wankel: Because you just sort of got stuck with me, and you loved me anyway. You are all a precious part of my life.
Susan Dintino and Heather Hildebrand: For the prayers, the laughter, and making sure I don’t forget who I am. You are my superhero sisters!
Eric Grauberger: Because I can literally say anything, and it’s totally safe.
Robert Reeves: For being wise beyond your years and for making my sides hurt from laughing. Why is there never enough time?
Jason Garrett: For clarity on so many things, for silliness, and for never giving up on me.
Tanya Jahnke: For filling my home with magic and my heart with friendship. Love you, girl.
Nora and David Lasky: For making a crazy amount of dreams come true.
Michael Hobbs: For keeping me safe all those years and helping me to understand who I am.
Kim Goehring and Kay Sweeney: Because a sci-fi nerd needs friends.
Beth Urquhart: I couldn’t have done any of this without you. I just couldn’t have.
Greta Lipp, Mollie Langer, and Mairead Conlon: For being the very best event producers on the planet—and then my friends. Thank you for always, always making me feel special.
Mike Joseph, Rachel Fernandes, Mitch Wilson, Steve Morris, Rocky George, and everyone at Hay House Radio: For making Magical Things truly magical and so much fun for me. You rock!
Michelle Pilley, Jo Burgess, Julie Nolan, and the whole Hay House UK team: For always giving me a chance to sparkle.
Jennifer Simmons, Donna Abate, and Craig Johnson: For always treating a recovering certified public accountant (who didn’t know what he was doing) like a total rock star. I will never forget.
Pat Blocker, Kathy Azcuenaga, and Dr. Julie Kelly: For making it possible for me to run all over the world knowing that my children are safe.
Patrina Odette: You are my dear friend, but you are also the most magical photographer. Thank you for always making me look my best.
Gregg Hoffman: Because having a magical life includes having a strong body and feeling good about yourself. You are the best personal trainer, ever!