I created this book from the deep love in my heart and for what I experienced at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel - moments that touched my soul and reminded me of things, already sensed by my heart, that life is serendipitously perfect and divine.

The writing of it began while I lived on island and was feeling a lot in my heart, which at the time, was breaking open from inner transformations in my path of meditation and self, my connection to the island itself, transitioning out of my marriage and on the brink of a new beginning of my life.

I credit the beach and the people of the Mauna Kea Resort, that held me through this time and reminded me of the depth of my own heart and spirit and how to be resilient in the face of the unknown.

I most deeply feel my connection to the Big Island of Hawaii while at Mauna Kea, often in meditations with the Buddha or in conversation with those I have met here. I hope in sharing my experience and reflections here, they will touch and contribute to your heart's journey and experiences you have here and carry forward as well.