Necessity Is a Mother
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. But sometimes? Sometimes necessity is a mother. If you know what I mean. And I think you do. Let’s go back to 2012, shall we? 2012 was the last year of the Mayan calendar. A lot of folks thought the world was going...
Help! My Friend’s Partner Is Abusive!
Dear Meli, My best friend has a new partner. At first, I was really happy for her. But the last few times I’ve hung out with both of them, I’m noticing that my friend’s partner is not nice to her. It’s pretty stressful to be around. I...
What’s Your Role in the Love Revolution?
Lately the world has felt like a snow globe. Except instead of snow gently falling around a bucolic winter scene when the globe is jiggled, we’re looking at institutions crumbling, people dying, and the planet erupting in extreme weather patterns. No gentle falling...
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...