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Mindfulness and the City

On Meditation & Change

Life happens whether we are still or not. We can actively participate in some aspect of the world or stay

Look Around You

“The mind is always seeking zones of safety, and these zones of safety are continuously falling apart. The opposite is

What Mindfulness is Not

Contrary to the fundamental belief that the root of all suffering is fear of death, I think many individuals fear

Finding The Way

Today in meditation, I am a shepherd. I open my eyes and remember my name. Raquel signifies ewe, meaning a

You are my teacher, you are my student

All life and learning is an energy of giving and receiving. We encounter others on our path to exchange this

Rely on Your Strength

As we move into the next phase of recovery, many of us are suffering from anxiety. I think it’s because

Love in The Dark Night of the Soul

“Real love always involves a transgression.” George Bataille It’s always important to start and end with love even when we’re

Coping with Grief and Fear

I lost my husband in November after 25 years of marriage. I’ve joined a bereavement group on line and realize

The Excruciating Present

Even those of us who practice meditation and a contemplative way of life are struggling in this crisis. In this

Managing Love and Sex While Isolated

In this post, I talk about love and sexual energy with a single woman in quarantine living in Madrid, one

Love in the Time of Social Distancing

In this time of social distancing, I’ve started experimenting with erotic writing. Sex is about procreation and love needs to

If you’re wondering what mindfulness is really about

Mindfulness is really about love. Love and creativity. I know these are foolish, simple words these days, but sometimes it’s

Diversifying Our Portfolio: Building Resilience and Equity

Wise financial advisors tell us to diversify our portfolio. It offers us long term benefits, reduces risk and increases the

Catharsis: Applying Critical Mindfulness to Oral Histories

“Interactions in the environment lead to reciprocal transformation which strengthens individual and collective agency.” Many people ask what distinguishes my

For Working Class, Mindfulness is a Gimmick

When I called my colleague and told him the title of my new book, he told me I had sold