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Life in Z-D
How I Survived the Spiritual Retreat from Hell
Have you ever been at a spiritual retreat that didn't feel very spiritual? Perhaps the facilitator seemed more egoic than enlightened. Perhaps the other participants seemed incapable of deep, honest inquiry. Or maybe the whole event had an overly-materialistic vibe....
I Was a Teenage Visualizer: The Big Miracle of My 17th Year
Have you ever tried to learn something new? Something hard? Something impossible? What do you do when you hit a brick wall, and you can't get past it? Not only do you have brick wall embedded in your face, but you're dejected, discouraged, defeated. In my case, it was...
These Toes Were Made for Painting: Lessons from a Pedicure
Have you ever looked at your toes? Like, really looked at them? No offense to anyone out there – or your precious toes – but I think toes are extremely strange. Think about it: Stubby little pieces of flesh sticking out of a bigger piece of flesh at the bottom of our...
Why Telling the Truth Sucks, and Why It’s Awesome: A Case Study
Have you ever withheld information from someone? And you told yourself it was for their own good? And maybe it was. Like not telling your best friend that you can't stand her husband. Or not telling your boss that his breath smells like curdled milk. But what about...
What My Cat’s Quest for a Pink Football Taught Me About Perseverance
Have you ever wanted something that seemed out of reach? What did you do about it? Did you: A) Shrivel into a ball of doubt and fear, telling yourself you didn't want it anyway? B) Make a few half-hearted attempts to achieve your goal, followed by a collapse into a...
There’s Only One Thing Worse Than the New Age Virus. What It Is and What to Do About It.
We've all been there. Someone asks how you're doing and you say, "Fine." To top it off, you tack on a ridiculous fake smile as punctuation to your lie. It seems harmless enough, but did you realize you've just exhibited the first signs of a disease that's even more...
The New Age Virus and How to Avoid It
We've all seen it. A co-worker gets sick and wonders what she "did wrong" to cause the illness. A friend loses his job and blames it on his "lack consciousness." A family member gets dumped by her boyfriend and beats herself up for not being a good enough "love...
Why Melissa and I Will Never Be Late to the Airport Again
Have you ever been late? You probably haven't. You probably always plan ahead and get everywhere two to ten minutes early. If that's the case, think of this post as a sociological study into a foreign style of life. The Life of the Late. It's a stressful existence,...
Why Manifesting Parking Places Is Silly. And Why It’s Not.
Picture this: You're on your way to the supermarket. About a mile from your destination, you start visualizing the perfect parking place. You can see it clearly – right next to the entrance, five steps away. All the way to the store, you visualize the perfect spot. ...
Feeling Blue? Try the Turbo Rambo Appreciation Assault!
Have you ever been in a bad mood? You know, one of those days – or weeks – where it's like a dimming switch has been activated? And you're not sure who turned down the lights: Was it you? Or was it someone else? And if it was someone else, you're pretty sure you know...
7 ½ Reasons Why Meditation Will Make You a Rock Star
What? You thought meditation would turn you into a holy, mellow, groovy person? Well, it will. But the gifts of meditation are vast and awesome. They never quit. And one of these gifts is the transformation of Regular You into Rock Star You. Let's be clear: To be a...
Why I Thought I Was Going to Die When I Turned 23. And Why I Was Right. (Part 2)
Where was I? Oh yes, I had zoomed out of my body while running down the street after a morning spent with my stoner friends! For those of you who have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm assuming that: a) you haven't read last week's post, or b) your short-term...