Hello, and welcome to this Circle. My name is Grace, and I’m both happy and grateful that you have found your way here. The first thing I would like to share with you, before moving more into what this book series is all about, is the following: “There is great Strength in Vulnerability, and it takes far more Courage to be Vulnerable than it does to be strong. It takes great Courage to feel in such a way that One is both broken by it, and reborn from it, at the same time.” This statement, also written by my Self, is the best way I can think of to prepare you for the journey ahead. This series takes us to Whitefish, Montana, and the West Glacier area, where two storms, Mato and Lightning, collide at the local hardware store. Their collision not only irrevocably changes their lives, but the lives of all those who know them. Unlike other books, as beautifully written and fantastic as they are, this series will remain True to Life as it really is. Life isn’t all rainbows, sunshine, and butterflies. Life is full of storms, dark clouds, rain, wind, thunder, and lightning. It is after the storm that a rainbow appears. It is when the storm clouds have gone that the sun does shine. A Butterfly can only become a Butterfly through and from, the complete metamorphosis and irrevocable transformation of its prior Self. Life in its Truest form is a roller coaster ride. Undoubtedly, the wildest ride we’ll ever take. It’s full of mystery, twists of fate, leaps of faith, harsh lessons, beautiful gifts, profound loss, acts of great Courage, happiness, regret, sacrifice, adversity, magic, pain, miracles, Love, and any other number of things. There is no One immune to the realities of Life, nor its Lessons. It is within this series, and through the lives of those within these books, that we will experience, and bear witness to: The Strength of Spirit . It is within, and through adversity, that Strength of Spirit is born. This phenomenal power resides in each of us, and helps us to: Be more than we think we can be. - Overcome obstacles and persevere through all that seems impossible. - Do more than we believe we can. - Transcend any, and all limitations, imposed or otherwise. - Be Courageous enough to face ourselves as we truly are. - Heal ourselves and honor all aspects of our Life. - Become the best version of our Selves possible. - Forgive and Love Unconditionally. The Power of Love . Love is the most powerful force to exist, and All exists because of Love. This power is the driving force behind the Strength of Spirit and assists us to: Heal our Self-which encompasses a plethora of different things. - Attain a state of balance and neutrality. - Act in Bravery, and with Courage and conviction. - See, value, and understand the importance of Collective Unity, Community, and Family. I hope this gives you a glimpse into the journey you’ll be taking. Undoubtedly, you will be triggered in any number of ways as you experience Life with Mato, Lightning, their parents, children, and community. I encourage you to Honor all of it. The triggers signal healing work that needs to be done. The emotions, if you are Courageous enough to feel them deeply, and completely, will break you and rebirth you at the same time. I, my Self, have been broken, and rebirthed several times through the Creation of this series. Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy the ride. May the Great Spirit bless your every step on this miraculous journey. I honor you for taking it. Be Well, Grace