Dedication

Dedication

This book is dedicated, with much appreciation, gratitude, and respect, to every being with whom I have ever shared a relationship throughout my life.

Some of those relationships remain part of my life today, while others existed only for a certain period of time. Some brought companionship, laughter, joy, encouragement, and meaningful experiences. Others brought challenges, tears, difficult lessons, and circumstances that contributed to greater wisdom, patience, reflection, and growth.

From every relationship, I learned something.

Each person contributed in some way to the understanding I now possess about human relationships, the mind, communication, attachment, expectations, True Love, generosity, impermanence, and the importance of continuing to develop wisdom.

To every family member, friend, Teacher, Student, life partner, colleague, acquaintance, and every other being who has crossed my path, whether briefly or for many years, I offer my sincere appreciation and gratitude.

Thank you for the laughter.

Thank you for the tears that are no more.

Thank you for the life lessons.

And most importantly, thank you for the lasting wisdom that remains long after many of the circumstances themselves have changed.

Every relationship became part of my learning.

Every relationship contributed something to my growth as a person.

And this book exists, in part, because of all of you and for all of you.

May we all laugh at our past, enjoy the present moment, and know that our future can become brighter as we learn to base our decisions on The Teachings of The Buddha.

I will always and forever love you all…