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Why Do Old Souls Suffer From Low Self-Esteem?
I’ve heard it mentioned more than once that older souls often suffer from low self-esteem. But I’ve never heard it explained why that is. After pondering this question over time, I’ve come up with a theory. (And by “I,” I mean me and my wife Melissa. She helped me...
What Driving Melissa’s Car Taught Me About Love
You’re probably not surprised to hear that my wife Melissa has taught me a lot about love. But did you know that Melissa’s car has also schooled me on the subject? Melissa’s car is a blue Honda Fit. We call her Zippity, on account of her ability to zip around the road...
Do I Confront My Cousin About Her Drug Use?
Dear Meli, I have a cousin who I'm close with. We're only a month apart in age and we grew up going to the same school. We also share something else - sobriety. At least, we did. I heard from my sister a few months ago that my cousin has started using again. I'm not...
Can You Love Yourself Too Much?
Is it possible to have too much love for yourself? Is that a thing? A friend of mine has two kids, a girl and a boy. When the kids were little, their school had them fill out a self-evaluation form. They had to assess their skills across a variety of areas. The boy...
How Can I Navigate Other People’s Demands With My Dying Spouse?
Dear Meli, My wife of many years is in the end stages of cancer. Although it is hard, both of us are accepting the process and it is actually beautiful in some ways. The hard part is with our friends and acquaintances. We are part of a large spiritual community and...
Align With Keepers
Ultimately, the God is me is one with the God in everyone. But that doesn’t mean I have to hang out with them! Seeing someone with the eyes of love and spending all my time with them are two entirely different things. Today I notice the quality of my relationships....
How Do I Get Over Unrequited Love?
Dear Meli, A few years ago, I got out of a toxic marriage. I am so grateful that I had the courage to leave. It took a lot to remove myself from the whole situation, but I did it, and I've grown a lot since then. Which brings me to my current dilemma. I'm currently...
Become Unconditional Love
I am a vessel of unconditional love. That doesn’t mean I’m always aware of this truth. That’s why spiritual practice exists! I practice knowing that I am love. I meditate on myself as a being of love. I affirm that my heart opens more every day. I pray for a deeper...
How Can I Embrace the Aging Process?
Dear Meli, I'm getting older. This should make me happy, right? I'm healthy. I have a great marriage. I have a wonderful relationship with my grown children. But I find myself looking at my aging body with despair. I know that I've absorbed societal views of aging,...
Turns Out, Nonviolent Protests Are Actually Incredibly Effective
I love love. I love peace. I want to see peace and love thrive in every area of life, including the political arena. But still. I’ve had my doubts. Sure, it feels good to be in a crowd of like-minded individuals, all standing for peace and love and justice. It feels...
Are You Listening for the SSH?
There’s a phenomenon I’ve been aware of for years now, but haven’t talked about with anyone other than Melissa. I figured it was time to put it out to the readers of this blog and see if any of y’all have this happen. Does any of this sound familiar? You have...
The Thing About Days Is There’s Usually Another One
I recently had a doozy of a day. And I don’t mean doozy like it was nifty. Or fun. Or even slightly adequate. At first, things seemed to be going well enough. I woke up. I was breathing. But I was tired. I woke up earlier than I wanted to, so it felt like I was...