As for New Age stuff: maybe somewhere out there there is somebody who labels themself a “New Ager” but only says perfectly reasonable things, but if so they are the very rare exception to the rule. Seriously, last month I plunked down the money to read The Secret, and discovered that the author claims, in apparent seriousness, that with the right frame of mind, you can stop aging. Half the people listed as contributors to the book are old, balding men. ‘Nuff said.

Anyway, back on point: Your writing has no flow, style, or substance. And honestly, you never deeply develop any of your points beyond simple “feelings” and explaining something in words of experience (i.e. You describe what women desire in men, as well as what confidence truly is, simple in your own poorly worded experiences rather than well-formed concrete ideas backed with evidence). This means you just come across as attaching to a very simple, nebulous idea in your head, automatically declaring it right, and then running with it full force. Worst of all, whatever point you are trying to make rarely comes through.

Also, the new-age stuff really isn’t all that crazy as long as you take it correctly (which many, unfortunately, do not). All it means is that you should let more virtuous and good ideas and concepts define your mindstream (especially subconsciously). Doing so – through meditation and hypnotherapy – can do much, much greater good for a person than any medication. Shyness, etc are more than often results of improper ideas we have about ourselves or others (usually both). If we can learn to love others and ourselves, and get competitive and ego-driven emotions and ideas out of our heads, the effects this has on all aspects of our causes and reactions that we make through life is astonishing. For instance, talking to a guy who stole your girl would be very hard – the hostility would cloud everything! Likewise, much milder hostility that litters our minds make everything more difficult for us. Of course, negative and cynical people like you would probably just think such a path of self improvement is gay and for pussies that are giving up.