Good Fortune (9781416998631) (58 page)

To each individual who has placed a hand, in any form or manner, in the process: Mrs. Clarke, Nia Damali, Deborah Simmons, my editor Alex Cooper and the entire Simon and Schuster crew, Carol Mackey, Aunt Pauline, Mrs. Oparah, Glenda Carpio, thank you all for your time, your dedication, and your support.

And, of course, to all of you close friends who pushed the inspiration seed: “Is it out yet? I can't wait. I'll be the first. I'll wait in line. I'll spread the word!” To you who support without expecting in return, who promise to be but a smile away, each one of you, amazing people, you know who you are! Thank you.

To my readers, what is this without you? And to my writing influences, the Deepak Chopras, the Dan Browns, the Anthony Browders, the Khaled Hosseinis, the Shakti Gawains, the Pauline Hopkinses, and the Tananarive Dues of the world, and of course to our President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, I see you, I hear you, I am listening …

And finally, to the Spirit within me, the God all around me, to the Universal Intelligence that moves about and commands this life, giving me instruction to let go and enjoy the ride, it is to this perfection that I give the ultimate thanks.

You all have shared so much with me through this process, and now here I am to give it right on back to the world.

Much peace, and many many blessings.