Do you have any problems? Okay, that’s a stupid question. We all have problems. But our problems are often not what we think they are. Over the years, I’ve found that a lot of my problems have ended up being almost the exact opposite of what I thought they were. Case...
Dear Meli, I have a friend that I like a lot. Well, most of the time. Here’s the thing: He’s really smart. And really handsome. And really into his spiritual practice. Not in a show-offy way. He’s just really good at everything he does. The only bad...
Dear Meli, I am writing to you about my sister. She has been having a hard time for years now, but lately it’s gotten worse. Her husband left her a year ago, one of her children is battling alcoholism, and she recently got laid off from work. The worst part of...
Dear Meli, I recently found out that the wife of a dear friend of mine is having an affair. If you’re wondering what this has to do with spirituality, that’s my question. She is supposedly a “spiritual” person. And yet her behavior seems so out...
Dear Meli, I have a problem. And it’s not me. My life is great – I have a wonderful husband, we just had our first child, we both have work we love, we’re part of a beautiful spiritual community. The problem is my family. When I’m around my husband...
