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Best. Failure. Lesson. Ever.
Years ago, I was a shy, insecure young adult living in Boston, Massachusetts. On the outside, I appeared somewhat confident. But I wasn’t. Confidence was something others had. I definitely wanted more of it. But I wasn’t sure how. I don’t remember much about my time...
How Do You Raise Your Self-Esteem?
Dear Meli, This may be a weird question, but aren't spiritual seekers supposed to like themselves? I've been involved in a spiritual practice for a long time, and it has definitely improved my life. But sometimes it feels like my self-esteem has barely budged....
What Long Term Relationships Can Learn From Short Term Ones
When you see a couple that’s just fallen in love, do you envy them? Or do you think: Yeah, just wait. Pretty soon you’ll be fighting over money and who takes out the trash. Enjoy it while it lasts, suckers! Whatever your reaction to the freshly-in-love, they have...
How Do You Let Go of Being a Victim?
Dear Meli, I recently had someone tell me that I have a tendency to be a victim. Pretty annoying, right? Well, it's not the first time I've heard this. Lately, I've made the commitment to be more self-aware. And . . . Bingo! Do you have any advice of tips for letting...
The Hidden Plot Twist in Your Life Story
Have you ever seen a movie with a hidden plot twist? One you never saw coming? The best friend is the murderer. The hero is the villain. The goofy sidekick is actually an evil genius intent on destroying the planet with her madcap unicorn made of slime. You know, the...
How Do You Move On?
Dear Meli, I have been in a difficult relationship for a long time. We have both been growing a lot, and for a long time it made sense for me to stay. But now I am realizing that it's time to go. It's hurting me too much to stay in this relationship. And yet leaving...
What’s Your Prosperity Score?
We all have one. You might not know you have one. But you do. Each and every person on this planet has a prosperity score, a setting that determines how much prosperity they have – and will allow – into their lives. Because prosperity is a huge topic, everyone has a...
Do You Have to Meditate to Be Spiritual?
Dear Meli, This may be a silly question, but do you really need to meditate if you're on a spiritual path? I ask because I really hate to meditate. I have a really hard time sitting still and quieting my mind. I'm a runner and that seems to be my preferred form of...
How to Love Your Body Now!
Is there anything more annoying than being told you should do something? You should floss every day. You should think positive thoughts. You should exercise, eat right, meditate, get lots of sleep, be nice to strangers, stay away from booze and drugs, and rescue...
How Can I Be Myself Around Others?
Dear Meli, This might seem like a strange question, but I have a hard time being myself. I'm a total chameleon, and I tend to act like whoever I'm with. This makes me really easy to get along with, but sometimes I don't know who I really am. I also tend to not stand...
My Guru Has a Tail, Episode 12: The Sex Scandal
Everyone who knows anything about Gurus knows that they tend to get snagged by three things. Sex. Money. Power. Our Guru Max is totally uninterested in money. We tried giving him a credit card, but the lack of opposable thumbs made it difficult to use. He’s not...
Do We Have to Eat Healthy to Be Spiritual?
Dear Meli, I am a really healthy eater. I do it because it makes me feel better, but also because I feel like it helps me spiritually. My best friend, however, doesn't eat healthy at all. And, I have to admit, she's also one of the most loving and spiritually...