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...
How Can I Manifest Things in the Future If I’m Living in the Now?
Dear Meli, I’m involved in a spiritual community where they talk a lot about manifesting things. It’s pretty cool, and I’ve had a lot of success with it. But here’s the thing. When I first joined the community, I was really into the practice of...
How Do I Break Out of a Routine Life?
Dear Meli, My life is pretty great, but…… It’s also kinda boring? My daily routine is pretty much always the same. Get up, meditate, commute to work, work, commute home, dinner with the family, watch tv, sleep. Do it again. My weekend is full of...
How Important is Spiritual Compatibility?
Dear Meli, I am newly back in the dating world after divorcing my wife last year. I feel like I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing! Case in point: I recently met someone. She’s really bright, really funny, and really kind. But she’s not at all...
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...