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How Do I Tell My Partner I Hate Their Cat?
Dear Meli, I recently got together with an amazing person. We met in our spiritual community and we have so much in common. There's only one area of difference: Pets. But it's a pretty big difference! We're talking about moving in together and they have a cat. I...
Why Am I So Nervous About My Sibling’s Sobriety?
Dear Meli, My brother lost his husband about five years ago. Prior to his husband's death, my brother had been sober for fifteen years. However, the death of his spouse proved too much to bear, and my brother went off the wagon. He would get sober again for a few...
My Guru Has a Tail Episode 21: The New Friend
When you devote yourself to a spiritual path, it means you’re supposed to be super serious. You’re supposed to wear flowing robes and chant mantras. You’re supposed to continually be in a state of flowing, peaceful bliss. Yeah, right. I don’t know about you, but my...
How Do You Deal With a Friend’s Denial?
Dear Meli, My best friend had lung cancer five years ago. She had chemo and radiation and went into remission. Unfortunately, she recently found out that her cancer is back, is aggressive, and has gone into her bones. My friend is married and has two young children....
I Wrote a Novel! And It Predicted My Future!
In the spring of 2007, I finished the first draft of a novel called Tinimi. The super short summary of Tinimi is that it’s about a woman whose love interest disappears into another reality. The not-as-short-summary is as follows: Ollie Finn, a former circus performer...
The Secret Spiritual Power of Passwords
When you think of a password, what comes to mind? How often you forget them? Sharing them with others so you can watch Netflix or Hulu? Getting hacked and having your passwords – and identity – stolen? Those are all perfectly acceptable answers, but how about the...
How Do I Get Back on Track with Healthy Habits?
How can you get back on track with healthy habits? Here are some ways to cultivate a healthier lifestyle!
The Worst Thing to Do When You’re Overwhelmed with Work
Capitalism has done a lot of weird things to human beings. One of the weirdest is telling us we should equate our self-worth with productivity. If I’m super productive, I’m super worthy. If I’m not, I’m … not. Yeah. That’s a bigfat lie. And yet… The whole productivity...
What’s Your Deadline Style? And How Can This Awareness Work in Your Favor?
I have a confession: I used to think that my deadline style was the best one. Not only that, I thought it was the only one. Anyone who wasn’t doing it my way was doing it wrong. And then I met Melissa. Melissa and I have two very different deadline styles. In our...
Is It Okay to Have No Ambition?
Dear Meli, My best friend is a writer. She has had a really successful career. She doesn't do anything to provoke this, but I often find myself comparing myself to her. I haven't focused on my career at all in this lifetime. I have a steady job, but it's mostly to pay...
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 release work. I've tried...
Is It Ever Okay to Lie?
Dear Meli, What do you think about lies? Do you think we should never lie? I ask because I sometimes find myself telling white lies. Like, I have a coworker who wants to be good friends with me and I don't feel the same way. When they ask me to get together, I say...