I knew Fred had attended seminary and was still in touch with his Catholic roots. When I asked him for his opinions of New Age practices and stores, he surprised me with the strength of his response. What I love about being a Christian is the idea of letting go and trusting in God. So, when I think about the future, I am open to the possibilities and what happens without attempting to define it. I consider many New Age practices highly anal.
People presume to be able to create the future they want.
I recognize the process of making things happen in your life, but I think the need to create certainty spoils half the fun. A sense of humor indicates a sense of perspective. People like Fred love to laugh and they enjoy the unexpected. The Freds of the world might be coaxed into your store by promoting books that are humorous and products that are fun or even silly. Kathleen is a classic example of the forty-something baby boomer who likes the products New Age stores carry, but will not go to a New Age store to buy those products, because she does not believe the general focus of the store represents her values.