How do I assist a friend in overcoming a low self-esteem issue? It manifests as a need to prove himself with younger women. He’s sensitive and reasonable, but in this area he cannot see that he exploits and manipulates to get what he wants. I’ve suggested counseling. I’ve tried to talk to him of the truths I’ve learned, but he’s told me I’m too preachy, and he’s unable to hear them yet.

If our soul indeed resides in some part of our brain, what happens when we are under anesthesia? I underwent extensive surgery to remove a cancerous growth and I can’t help thinking that, there was nothing happening so to speak during my surgery. Is it like that when we die ? No pain, but no awareness?