Have you ever been to a psychic? Even though I’m thoroughly woo-woo, I’ve only been to one psychic in my life, and that was in my twenties. The psychic told me some things that were totally right-on, and other things that were way off. I can be extremely impressionable, and I’ve found it’s better for [...]
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The Dalai Lama’s Big Little Secret
What’s your favorite thing about the Dalai Lama? His cute little smile? His snappy outfits? His unrelenting efforts in the areas of human rights and world peace? Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for world peace. But I just discovered something about the Dalai Lama that’s more amazing than that. Check it out: I recently [...]
Here’s a Bizarre and Amazing Way to Deal with Difficult Emotions
What’s your least favorite emotion? Mine is anger. Don’t get me wrong – anger can actually feel good at times. But other times? Not so much. My least favorite time to experience anger is in the presence of an authority figure. Especially if my anger is directed at the authority figure. In those cases, I [...]
Lying as a Spiritual Practice
If you’re like most people, you’ve told a lie from time to time. But have you ever been forced to lie? By a boss? Or parent? Or friend? How did you handle it? Did you ever come clean and tell the truth? Back in the day, I got a great job. It was in the [...]
My Guru Has a Tail, Episode 1: The Fumigation
Who inspires you? Who makes you want to be a better person? Is it someone you know? Or someone you don’t? Someone who’s still alive? Or someone who’s passed over to the other side? In my case, my source of inspiration is someone I share oxygen with on a daily basis. Someone whose deep, prophetic [...]
Speaking of Bomb Shelters, Did I Tell You What Happened to Our House?
When was the last time you were humiliated? How about mortified? For me, my last moment of mortification was just a few short weeks ago. It went like this: A neighbor of ours was standing in front of our home. She was walking her dog and had paused to stop and stare at our house. [...]
Revenge of Big Foot: What My Unusual Physical Attribute Taught Me About Authenticity and Acceptance
Do you have a physical attribute that you hate? Maybe it’s your nose. Or your belly. Or your ankles. Do you often think that if only you didn’t have this dreaded physical feature, everything would be so much better? In my case, it was my feet. I have enormous feet. Like, Big Foot big. Here’s [...]
How I Survived the Spiritual Retreat from Hell
Have you ever been at a spiritual retreat that didn’t feel very spiritual? Perhaps the facilitator seemed more egoic than enlightened. Perhaps the other participants seemed incapable of deep, honest inquiry. Or maybe the whole event had an overly-materialistic vibe. Whatever it was, it left you feeling unsatisfied, incomplete. Of course, everything is spiritual. I’ve [...]
Why the Story of Dumbo Should Have Been in the Bible
The Bible is full of wacky stories. Like large bodies of water being split in half by guys who look like Charlton Heston. Or flaming shrubbery shouting holy pronouncements to passersby. Or a God-unified hippie producing massive meals out of thin air. Not to mention the whole water-to-wine thing. In a climate such as this [...]
These Toes Were Made for Painting: Lessons from a Pedicure
Have you ever looked at your toes? Like, really looked at them? No offense to anyone out there – or your precious toes – but I think toes are extremely strange. Think about it: Stubby little pieces of flesh sticking out of a bigger piece of flesh at the bottom of our bodies. Why are [...]
My name is Z. I’m the gender-flexible love child of Ram Dass and Lily Tomlin. I live for three things: spiritual growth, silliness, and soul-satisfying acts of creativity. Welcome to my world!
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