Doesn't look to me like anyone is arguing the EXISTENCE of the LBS stages. I think what's in question is the usefulness or purpose of knowing what stage someone is in.
Living your life is something you should do for you, not because it might guide the MLCer through the tunnel. That's their journey, and I agree with Cat ... I don't want the responsibility attached to that statement either.
IMO of course. PEI
Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc