All beauty begins with a vision. I want to thank my editor, Jill Alexander, who first reached out and made my dream of writing a book a reality. Thank you for bringing your wisdom and magic to this process. I also can’t thank Roberta Orpwood enough for creating such incredible watercolor art throughout. Thank you for making this book a feast for the eyes. Editing this book was a joy thanks to the assistance and friendship of Megan Buckley; special thanks also to project editor, Meredith Quinn; art director, Anne Re; everyone who worked behind the scenes to put this book together; and the brilliant duo helping to promote the book and make sure it’s available to those who seek it, Erika Heilman and Lydia Anderson. A’ho.
This book would never have been written without the loving support of my Sage Goddess community—both in person and online. Thank you to everyone who has helped me and supported me and the work I do. You know who you are, and I love you. I am here, you are here, we are here. Remember that this book is for you. A’ho and on we go.
My husband and my children are the heart center of my life, and I want you to know that I am so grateful for your presence. This book is also for you. Your love for me, and mine for you, inspired every word written here. I want to thank my parents Nick and Marie, my brother Jeff, my sister Kristin, as well as my soul sister BrookeLynn, my mentors and dearest friends Patty and Leo, Andrew, Carol, Jacque, Sherri, Collin, Denise, Mikyle, Leticia, and all of my beloveds who looked after me, cheered me on, and celebrated milestones with me. A’ho.
Team SG: You are the magic! I work with the most talented people in the world, and each of them brings his or her own unique talents and skills to the work we do, with one mission: To heal the world one gesture at a time. BrookeLynn, Sona, Claire, our photographers, design team, writers, and social media and marketing team. Our production team, our wrap and ship team. Our support and customer care team. Our technical team, our warehouse team. The lovely ladies of the SG showroom. Thank you for the work you do every day to hold the space; thank you for always making sure every customer is seen. I see you and honor you. This book is for you, and my hope is that it will show you a way to work with the many energies you hold in your roles each day. A’ho.
I am a student of life and have been blessed to learn in the company of masters. To my greatest teachers: Dr. Sample, Dr. Bennis, Kathy, Julia, Lorrie, Elaine, John, Christyne, Pixie, Rose: Thank you for breathing the breath of inspiration, confidence, magic, healing, and surrender into me and by extension, into this book. If the words are dense but spacious, enchanting but accurate, deep but resonant, challenging but accessible, it is because you have taught me to be so. You have held those mirrors up to me, and I am ever in your service. A’ho.