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How Do You Meditate If You’re Horrible at It?
Dear Meli, I'm a spiritual person. And by this I mean, I'm a professional spiritual person. I'm a minister. And I have a little problem. I can't meditate. I mean, I try, but I'm horrible at it. I'm always telling people about the benefits of meditation, because I know...
How to Overcome Resistance to Change
Change is the one thing that never changes. Don't you find that annoying? Maybe you don't. Maybe you're one of those nifty people that actually embraces the fact that everything is always changing all the time. It's not that I never embrace change. If something sucks,...
How Can You Explain Your Grief to Others?
Dear Meli, I recently lost a family member. Now, before you ask me if it was my parent or grandparent or anything else, let me tell you that my family member was a gerbil. Her name was Gwendolyn. I know that a lot of people think I'm crazy. She wasn't even a cat or...
Why You Should Never Give Up
When it comes to finding a reason not to give up, I like to turn to the words of old dead people. One of my favorite old dead people is Ernest Holmes. Ernest said a lot of great things but the best thing he ever said, in my humble opinion, was this: Principle is not...
Is It Okay To Give People Makeovers in Your Mind?
Dear Meli, I am in the health and beauty business. Because of this, or maybe just because of the way I am, I'm always giving people makeovers in my head. It's actually kinda fun, because I make them look way better. But I'm also aware, because I know that the...
Here’s a Quick Quiz to Tell If You’re Getting Enough Sleep
Are you getting enough sleep? Most people aren't. Here's a quick and easy way to tell if you're one of those people: Are you tired right now? If the answer is Yes, chances are you're not getting enough sleep. Here's another question: Do you drink coffee? If the answer...
Can Drugs Be Part of Your Spiritual Path?
Dear Meli, I am a fan of marijuana. I like it a lot! As a matter of fact, I use it almost every day. I am also a fan of spirituality. In fact, I meditate almost every day. I don't see a contradiction between my use of pot and my spiritual practice. Others, however,...
Here’s a Formula That Will Bust Your Perfectionism Forever!
For those of you who are thinking that there is no way a formula could bust your perfectionism forever, I have this to say: You're right. If you don't think a simple formula can bust your perfectionism forever, then it won't. But if you're willing to believe that...
How Can You Connect with God Outside of Fundamentalism?
Dear Meli, I was raised in a fundamentalist Christian household. At about the age of twenty, I came out as gay. Needless to say, this did not go well with my family. Things are a lot better with them now, but I'm still struggling with my spirituality. For a long time,...
Healing the Impossible: A Case Study
Every day, we hear stories of people who heal impossible things. How does it happen? What are the ingredients that allow miracles to occur? I was prompted to write this post while pondering my own healing of an eating disorder. I began my journey with food addiction...
How Can You Let Go Of Spiritual Competition?
Dear Meli, I have a friend I have coffee with once a month or so. We recently started hanging out because she shares many of my interests – particularly spiritual interests. At first, it was really cool to talk with some who "got it." But lately I've started to feel...
Here’s Something to Try the Next Time You Need a Pick-Me-Up
If you're feeling down and need a pick-me-up, there are all kinds of things you can do. You can meditate. You can go for a walk. You can pray. All those things are great, don't get me wrong. But today I want to introduce you to something you've probably never read...