When I am on retreats, each afternoon I walk and 
wring my hands, saying to all the mental health 
patients of the world, “You don’t have to wring 
your hands today. I am doing it for you.” Often 
when I dance in the hallway of my house or with 
groups, I invite all the mental health patients of the 
world to come dance with me.
This book is dedicated to all the patients of the 
world who think that no one is thinking of them. 
I considered telling you that I would practice skills 
for you so you don’t have to practice them. But then 
I realized that if I did, you would not learn how to 
be skillful yourself. So, instead, I wish you skillful 
means, and I wish that you find these skills useful.