Mood Swings Disrupt Office Vibe Dear Godscribe: I am working at a new job, and several of my co-workers are also new. One particular co-worker tends to have mood swings and when in a bad mood, she will say things that make others feel inferior or will just lash out if we ask her a question. […]
God-scribed Writing
Should I Join an Ashram in India?
Woman Ready to Trade Assets for Ashram Dear Godscribe: I’ve recently decided to sell all my assets and just go to an Ashram, without a plan to come back until I feel ready. I have felt a desire to help people my whole life. But out of survival and the desire to be accepted by peers […]
Is it Me or Him? Criticism Befuddles During Disagreements
Woman Confused by Boyfriend’s Constant Criticism Dear Godscribe: I have been dating a man who seems openminded and considerate. But when any disagreement or troubles arise, he turns the situation as if I am the one in the wrong. He will state things like, “I know I am not perfect either, BUT…..” then goes on […]
How Can My Healing Arts Business Earn a Living?
Healing Arts Business Owner is Out of Ideas to Turn Profit Dear Godscribe: I have been trying to turn my healing arts business from hobby to an ongoing money making business. I’ve tried posting on social media, participating in holistic arts fairs, and even going to local businesses to sell my healing tools. I get […]
Female Colleague Receives Underhanded Treatment by Lower-ranked Male
An “Alpha” Male Competes by Disrespecting Boundaries, Exhausting a Senior Colleague Dear Godscribe: There’s a man in my office that I can best describe as an “alpha male.” I am female and among the top leaders. Although he’s lower in the work hierarchy, he doesn’t work for me. But he gives me a hard time. […]
Habit of a ‘Mother by Law’
Mom Needs to Stop Being a ‘Mother By Law’ Dear Godscribe: My daughter is going to have her first child. How do I support her journey without her treating me like I am the nanny? How do I let her know she is going to be a great mother without enabling her thoughts of failure? […]
Will My Long Distance Relationship Ever Commit?
Online Relationship Lets in an Identity Sneak DEAR GODSCRIBE: I’ve been in a fun relationship the past 1-1/2 years. Primarily it’s been an online romance, with little face-to-face contact. While we meet on so many levels – spirituality and beliefs – he is suffering from apparent social anxiety issues. A psychiatrist diagnosed it in years past. He would […]
Will I Remain Alone for Fear of Hurting a Nice Guy?
Woman Hurts Nice Guy, Fears Remaining Alone Forever DEAR GODSCRIBE: I broke up with the same boyfriend four times in four years. Each time he convinced me that we could work together, but after a while, I’d get bored and want more [from a relationship]. I can’t stand that I’ve wounded him and feel so […]