What I Got Wrong About the Ascension Process
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the wild and wacky waters of the New Age river, you’ve heard about something called the ascension process. Most simply put, ascension is the process of waking up spiritually. You become aware that you are more than just a human in...
Zen and the Art of Frustration
I don’t know if there’s anything more frustrating than wrestling with technology. Okay, maybe wrestling with technology while blindfolded, with my hands tied behind my back. I guess that would be worse? But dealing with technological glitches with eyes open and hands...
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...
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...
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...