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How Do I Let Go of Embarrassment?

How Do I Let Go of Embarrassment?

Dear Meli, A few years ago, I had an incident with a friend. The incident is so embarrassing to me, I can’t even tell you what happened. My friend and I are good now, but I can’t let go of my embarrassment. I’ve tried meditation. I’ve tried...
Is It Unspiritual to Want to Look Good?

Is It Unspiritual to Want to Look Good?

Dear Meli, This is maybe going to sound weird, but is it unspiritual to want to look good? I used to be really conflicted about my gender expression. But lately, I’ve been dressing exactly how I want to, even though it doesn’t fit with society’s...
What I Learned From the Haters

What I Learned From the Haters

Living your life in a public forum comes with a bunch of cool things. Getting to share your work with a wider audience. Receiving appreciation from peeps who are touched by what you do. Feeling encouraged to keep going because you can see you’re making a difference....
The Thing We All Do That Seriously F**ks Us Up

The Thing We All Do That Seriously F**ks Us Up

Let’s cut to the chase: I’m talking about assumptions. Assumptions suck. That’s why sayings like “Don’t make assumptions” make their way into books about powerful agreements that have the capacity to change your life. And we have groovy little aphorisms like “When I...
Why I Changed My Goal for OhMyGod Life and What Happened When I Did

Why I Changed My Goal for OhMyGod Life and What Happened When I Did

We’ve had a lot of different goals for OhMyGod Life in the eight plus years it’s been in existence. Some are smaller goals, like making deadlines for content creation. Some are larger goals, like planning and implementing months-long tours around the country. And then...
What Others Think of Me IS My Business

What Others Think of Me IS My Business

It’s true that what others think of me is ultimately none of my business. But it’s also true that it is my business. Here’s an example. I recently went to the great city of San Francisco. While I was there, I noticed I was getting a lot of stares. This isn’t uncommon...

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