What’s the Relationship Between Childhood Abuse and Spiritual Practice?
Dear Meli, In spiritual circles, they’re always saying that our happiness is up to us. But what if you’ve had really bad stuff happen to you? As a child, I was sexually abused. It’s not something I talk about a lot, but it has definitely had a big...
Sarcasm as a Spiritual Practice
Is there anything better than sarcasm? (See?! I’m diving right in!) Yes, that first remark was sarcastic. And it was fun. (At least, for me.) For those of you who are not (yet) amused, hear me out. Of course there are things better than sarcasm. Like sunsets....
The Hardest Part of Following Your Intuition – and How to Overcome It
There are lots of reasons why following your intuition is hard. Just being able to hear your intuition is a challenge in and of itself. But once you start to open to your intuitive side – and are willing to act on its nudgings – your still small voice gets louder and...
How Do You Handle a Complaining Friend?
Dear Meli, I have a friend. She’s one of my oldest and dearest friends. We went to grade school together. She’s always had my back, and in many ways she’s one of my biggest supporters. But – and this is a big but – she’s a big complainer. Like,...
