Social Justice and the Mindfulness Bell Go Together

Please support the Plum Village Community with a purchase of The Mindfulness Bell Autumn 2020/Issue 85 and read the Venerable … More

The Spaces in Our Togetherness

risk everything. And nothing. I found you whole, a perfect imperfection. Saucy and hot! Stay close, hug up on me, … More

Watch Your Mouth! Self-Care Through Self-Affirmation

We have made it to the fourth quarter of 2020! With only three months of this year to go, many … More

Burning: Inside and Out

Experiencing personal racism is exhausting. It’s on the news. It’s in my mail. At work when I get some. It’s … More

Radical Honesty As A Method of Healing

Ah — the internet, overrun with so much discussion about self-care. People mention self-care to promote candles, to sell subscription … More

The Debate Debacle

Many of us were looking forward to the presidential debates and ended up disgusted, confused, and disappointed in the undignified … More

Protect Your Heart and Relationships

COVID-19 is often deadly because of pre-existing conditions that suppress the immune system. One of these is heart disease. While … More

Breonna Taylor and The Blue Wall of Silence

All over the country, in cities like Louisville and New York, there have been mass protests regarding the decision to … More

The Link Between Dehydration and Insomnia

Sleeping, the kind that produces dreams, provides full refreshment and mental clarity in your waking life. Western culture is one … More

On the Pains of Xeriscaping: Toward Waterwise Living

It’s hard to have an ugly yard in California. Many residents in Southern California pride themselves on lush gardens with … More