What a great post, Mike.  It is just what I needed to hear today.  I find myself falling into scarcity mentality even though I know better.  I guess I wouldn't struggle with it if I really *knew* it deep in my bones.

I'm taking very seriously your question: "What can I do to introduce a level of thinking that rises above the problems and works together for a synergistic solution?"  I definitely need to integrate a practice that helps me truly "know" this better.