My Guru Has a Tail, Ep 19: What in God’s Name Is That Noise?
Most Gurus have a past, and ours is no exception. Our Guru kitty Max spent the first two years of his life on the streets. Literally. When he first showed up at the home of a friend of ours, he was dirty and scrawny. Our friend tried to integrate him into her...
How Do I Release My Inner Grinch?
Dear Meli, I know most people don’t agree with me, but I am not a fan of Christmas. It’s become so commercial, it drives me crazy. And all the social obligations that crop up this time of year can be overwhelming. My family of origin is all gone, so I...
Is Your Current Plan a Safer Version of What’s Really Calling You?
You’re not always right. No offense, but you’re not. And I’m not saying this because I’m a Super Smarty Pants who knows everything and always does what I’m supposed to do. Quite the opposite, in fact. I’m a Super Silly Pants who has all sorts of ideas that are not...I Hate My Job! But I Can’t Quit!
Dear Meli, I hate my job! It’s boring and it sucks the life out of me. And before you say I should just quit, it’s not that simple. I work for a government agency, and I’ve built up a lot of time with them. In order to collect a decent pension, I...
Can I Be Friends with Non-Spiritual Peeps?
Dear Meli, My wife and I recently met some new friends at a party. They are about our age and live nearby. They are kind, friendly, and fun to be around. There’s just one thing that I’ve been grappling with. They’re atheists. They don’t believe...