Is it possible to have too much love for yourself? Is that a thing? A friend of mine has two kids, a girl and a boy. When the kids were little, their school had them fill out a self-evaluation form. They had to assess their skills across a variety of areas. The boy...
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...
Ultimately, the God is me is one with the God in everyone. But that doesn’t mean I have to hang out with them! Seeing someone with the eyes of love and spending all my time with them are two entirely different things. Today I notice the quality of my relationships....
Dear Meli, A few years ago, I got out of a toxic marriage. I am so grateful that I had the courage to leave. It took a lot to remove myself from the whole situation, but I did it, and I’ve grown a lot since then. Which brings me to my current dilemma. I’m...
I am a vessel of unconditional love. That doesn’t mean I’m always aware of this truth. That’s why spiritual practice exists! I practice knowing that I am love. I meditate on myself as a being of love. I affirm that my heart opens more every day. I pray for a deeper...
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...
