What would you wish for if you had a magic wand?
Here’s the truth: you already have one. It’s called the Law of Attraction, and it’s rooted in the belief that thoughts are a form of energy—and that energy radiates outward, attracting similar vibrations, whether positive or negative.
So how does this show up in our lives? Honestly, it takes more than swishing a wand. It requires clarity, trust, and action.
Let me share a personal story. Back in the early 1990s, my husband and I dreamed of living on the lake. But financially, it didn’t seem possible. We had a home that was overbuilt for our neighborhood, little equity, and I had just launched my career in financial services while caring for two young daughters. Mark had just been laid off from the orchestra due to a contract dispute. In other words—it was a terrible time to start house hunting.
Still, after reading a book on manifesting, I decided to test the waters. I shared the dream with my husband, and he was all in.
I reached out to my friend Marie, a realtor and the queen of lake properties. She told me to forget it. “You can’t afford the lake,” she said. “Your house won’t sell for what you need.”
But Mark and I didn’t give up. We kept looking anyway, despite the high prices and less-than-ideal properties we saw. We trusted that the right house would appear.
And then one day—it did. Marie called me out of the blue. “Katana, I found your house. It’s perfect.” I hadn’t even seen it, but I told her I wanted it. She warned me it was already sold, but there was a contingency. We could still make a backup offer.
When we drove up, I gasped. “Oh my goodness, this is my English cottage!” It was a sweet little ranch tucked at the mouth of the Huron River and Commerce Lake. Private, peaceful, full of potential. We signed the offer, even though our house wasn’t sold—and we didn’t have the down payment.
With the help of a brilliant mortgage broker, we made it happen. And over 30 years later, we still live in that dream home. It’s now a true paradise with brick pavers, winding stone paths, lush gardens, and even a private office for my business.
Here’s the message: When you have a dream, the first step is to believe it’s possible. Trust that the Universe is already aligning things on your behalf. Feel it, visualize it, and let emotion make it vivid. The second step is action—begin moving in the direction of your dream and be ready when the door opens.
Whether your dream is to heal your body, find your purpose, have a child, build a business, or create abundance—it all starts the same way.
This month on Smart Women Talk, our theme is Manifesting Miracles, Vibrant Health, and Joy, and I’m so excited to introduce you to two extraordinary guests who are living examples of this.
June 10: Emily A. Francis – The Taste of Joy
Our first guest is author and media host Emily A. Francis, who wrote The Taste of Joy: Mediterranean Wisdom for a Life Worth Savoring. During the pandemic, she packed up her entire family—pets included—and moved to a Mediterranean country she had never even visited, in pursuit of a cleaner, more joyful lifestyle.
Emily’s story is one of courage, surrender, and serendipity. Today, she is thriving. She writes for the Malta Tourism Magazine, is under contract for a new book following local farmers in a GMO-free country, and has found her rhythm in seasonal, mindful living. You’ll be inspired by her bold leap—and the beautiful life that awaited her.
June 24: Dr. Mark Mincolla – The Way of Miracles
Our second guest is Mark Mincolla, Ph.D., a Nutritional Therapist and Quantum Energy Healer who has helped over 60,000 people transform their health. He combines ancient Chinese energy healing with modern nutritional science in a method called Electromagnetic Muscle Testing.
Dr. Mincolla was awarded the 2021 Divine Contribution to Humanity Award, and his groundbreaking documentary, The Way of Miracles, was named Best Health Awareness Film of 2021. He’s also authored seven bestselling books. In our interview, we explore how to create miracles in your life, heal the body, understand your dreams, and tap into alternate realities.
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Here’s to your miracles, your health, and your joy.
With love,
Katana
Katana Abbott, CFP®, is a Midlife Millionaires® Coach and Certified Social Security Claiming Specialist, and the host of Smart Women Talk. For over 35 years, Katana has helped Baby Boomers plan for retirement, including how to create lifetime income, how to optimize their Social Security benefits, launch an encore career, and prepare for long-term care. She has written several books, created a financial literacy course, and is a popular speaker. Katana has been honored by NAWBO as one of Detroit’s Top 10 Businesswomen, receiving the Breakthrough Award. To download her new retirement guide, Three Smart Strategies to Maximize Your Retirement Income, visit www.katanaabbott.com.