So sorry to miss you guys... Unexpected things in my day - hopefully I can catch the next one.. Have a great time - you are all in my thoughts!

Hi Steve,

Thanks for asking... I think your articles are great as is the discussion surrounding them.

I particularly love the Zen quote you used - "An appropriate response" is the best answer to all of it.. I've always felt it isn't the things in life that make me who I am..But my response to them that matters most.

In answer to your question of the Law of Attraction, I believe your questions to it are appropriate.. Don't get me wrong, I love the Law of Attraction camp and the folks who are...well attracted (for lack of a better term) to it. I also think unless people dig deeply into their reasons for wanting what they want or knowing who they are, they could easily get discouraged with the concepts of the Law of Attraction. And, it may also be noteworthy to step aside a bit and consider how much of what people call the Law of Attraction is really "The Law of Projection"... The other day I was on a Law of Attraction discussion board reading two guys arguing but saying exactly the same thing - It was interesting to watch. Not only were they assuming neither one knew what they were talking about, they both overlooked that they projected, blamed and accused each other in the same manner - while arguing over the same principles of the law of attraction. ... My assessment after that - as with most disagreements: I wonder if it is a difference in language usage rather than concept - I suspect it's language while attempting to grasp the meaning of the larger concept. I trust that in the end, it all leads to the same place.

I apologize for the tangent.. But it's relevant to your initial question and my answer is... Yes this shift (or rescission, if you will) is good - look at the conversations and growth and development that are happening. All I can say is WOW - how fun is this?!

Good question!

My bottom line is and always has been to make a tremendous difference to my community, my family and mostly my employees. This is very much in line with my core values..

I remind my employees regularly that less than 15 years ago, I was stuffing envelopes for a marketing company for a living. - I was a single parent, living in transitional housing with no car and no washer or dryer. After realizing I was in charge of the perceptions I carry of the world around me - things started to change... In a big way.

Needless to say most of my employees have been with me very long term, as have my customers...People come and they rarely leave. If they do leave, it's usually just for a little while and then they come back. - I'm blessed with those I'm surrounded with.

As my husband undergoes life changes with his health, our employees, customers and business friends are supportive and loving. - It doesn't get much better then this! And the best part of it is - I've witnessed many, many life miracles within them as they grow and come into themselves...Much the same as I have.

Thanks for posting such a fantastic question.

Congratulations!

Sedona is a really nice name for a girl... Much better than Mesa or Phoenix. :)

Enjoy the blessings of the desert and motherhood...

Thank you Debb,

What a great reminder that we all need. Especially in times like these, it is difficult to look forward. Your points are all well taken! As we revise our plans to meet the current needs of our customers, it is good to see that you are there to help us broaden our vision.

Good job.