What makes our dreams become a reality (aside from the topics I’ve discussed in this book) are the people we surround ourselves with who share in our vision, who subscribe to a similar purpose, who support us in the simplest ways, who demonstrate accountability, and who are truly selfless. I have been fortunate during this creative process to have wonderful and competent people in my life. I would like to introduce you to those individuals and show tribute to them.
First, I want to acknowledge the folks at Hay House who have supported me in innumerable ways. Many kind thanks to Reid Tracy, Stacey Smith, Shannon Littrell, and Christy Salinas. I appreciate your trust and confidence in me.
Next, I want to express my sincere gratitude to Alex Freemon, my Hay House project editor, for your honest feedback, your encouragement, and your expertise. Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful. To Gary Brozek and Ellen Fontana, for contributing to my work in your own ways.
I also want to thank Sara J. Steinberg, my personal editor, for taking the journey with me again. We’ve grown together once more. Bless your soul for being so caring, gentle, and committed. You are a gift to me.
I want to acknowledge John Dispenza for effortlessly creating the cover design. You always make it look so simple. To the talented Laura Schuman, for creating such beautiful graphics and art for the interior of the book. Thanks to Bob Stewart, for also contributing to the cover art with such patience, skill, and selflessness.
Thank you, Paula Meyer, my amazing personal assistant, who has the ability to juggle a thousand elephants while always staying completely present. I appreciate your attention to detail. Also, heartfelt thanks go to the rest of the Encephalon team. To Chris Richard for such tender support; to Beth and Steve Wolfson, I appreciate the way you both have aligned with my work; to Cristina Azpilicueta, for your meticulous and refined production skills; and to Scott Ercoliani, for always keeping a high standard of excellence.
I also want to acknowledge the staff at my clinic. I am so honored to work with Dana Reichel, my office manager, who has a heart as big as the moon and has grown with me in so many ways. And among the rest of my team, a big thanks to Dr. Marvin Kunikiyo, Elaina Clauson, Danielle Hall, Jenny Perez, Amy Schefer, Bruce Armstrong, and Ermma Lehman.
I also am very inspired by the people around the world who have embraced these ideas, from whatever source, and applied them to their life. Thank you for repeatedly putting your mind into possibility.
In addition, I want to extend a warm and genuine thank-you to Dr. Daniel Amen for his earnest contribution in the Foreword to the book.
I want to also mention my mother, Fran Dispenza, who has taught me to be strong, clearheaded, loving, and filled with determination. Thanks, Mom.
And to my children, I can’t express how you have taught me unconditional love by allowing me the time and space to write another book while also lecturing around the world. You have given me such consistent support in so many selfless ways. Thank you for showing me such virtue.
Finally, this book has been dedicated to my love, Roberta Brittingham. You still remain the most amazing person I have ever met. Thank you for being such light. You are grace, nobility, and love packaged into one beautiful woman.
