A heartfelt thank you to everyone I’ve crossed paths with—through practice and teaching, travel and daily life. In moments of joy and sorrow, agreement and dissent, it is from you that I have learned everything I know about myself and life. In a sometimes devastating world, these raw, human connections are what lift my spirit and give me hope. Thank you for being part of my journey, witnessing my growth, my setbacks, and my ever-evolving attempt to make sense of it all.