Raft is a series of guided meditations, literary reflections, and calming music for anyone struggling through a break up or a divorce. We hope to offer a temporary resting place amidst the turbulent waves and the unnerving still waters of relationship loss.
In our final episode, we play the song "When It Falls Apart" by Zach Winters in its entirety. Check out Zach's new album "Shade of Indigo" on Spotify.
10 Jun 2024
Waiting to Be Born
In this episode we read and reflect on the poem "Traveling Through the Dark" by William Stafford and provide a guided meditation that invites you to reflect on grief. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
2 Jun 2024
All the Gold I Need
In this episode we read and reflect on the poem "This One is Mine" by Hafiz and provide a guided meditation that invites you to imagine a conversation between two parts of yourself. Thanks to Zach Winters (zachwinters.com) for providing music.
26 May 2024
Withered Petals
In this episode we read and reflect on a poem by Antonio Machado called "The Wind One Brilliant Day" and provide a guided meditation that will appeal to our sense of smell. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
18 May 2024
My Apologies
In this episode we read and reflect on a poem by Wislawa Szymborska called "Under One Small Star" and provide a guided meditation in the tonglen style. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
10 May 2024
Sit. Here. Eat.
In this episode we read and reflect on a poem by Derek Walcott called "Feast On Your Life" and provide a guided meditation over a meal. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
3 May 2024
Why Poetry?
In this episode we reflect on why poetry is useful in difficult times. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
26 Apr 2024
Ah Well
Still traveling this week, so instead our usual format, Hanna shares a song from her former band, Mr. Moccasin, called "Ah Well."
20 Apr 2024
Impossible Loves
We're taking the week off for travel, but leaving you with an original poem and the song "Signs Are Down" by Zach Winters. Thanks for listening!
12 Apr 2024
What Has No Shadow
In this episode we read and reflect on the poem "Faith" by Czesław Miłosz and provide a guided meditation for post-traumatic growth. Thanks to Zach Winters (zachwinters.com) for providing music.
5 Apr 2024
New Blossoms
In this episode we read and reflect on the poem "Shadows" by D.H. Lawrence and provide a box breathing exercise. Thanks to Zach Winters (zachwinters.com) for providing music.
29 Mar 2024
Step Inside Your House
In this episode we read and reflect on Maggie Smith's poem "Good Bones" and provide a guided meditation that invites you to visualize your life as a house. Thanks to Zach Winters for providing music (zachwinters.com).
22 Mar 2024
I Wrung My Hands
In this episode we read and reflect on the poem "I Wrung My Hands" by Anna Akhmatova and provide a visualization exercise. Thanks to Zach Winters (zachwinters.com) for providing music.
15 Mar 2024
Commonplace Miracles
In this episode we read and reflect on a poem by the Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska called "Miracle Fair" and provide a guided body scan meditation. Special thanks to Zach Winters (zachwinters.com) for providing music.
9 Mar 2024
If It Came To Light
In this episode we read and reflect on a poem by the Palestinian poet Taha Muhammed Ali called "Revenge," and provide a guided meditation, inspired by the Buddhist practice of metta, that invites you to impart loving kindness into the world. Special thanks to Zach Winters for providing music.
1 Mar 2024
Out of the Water
This episode contains a reflection on the various meanings of the word "raft" as well as a breathing and visualization exercise (meditation starts at 2:59).
15 Feb 2024
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Raft is a series of guided meditations, literary reflections, and meditative music for anyone struggling through a break-up or a divorce. We hope to offer a temporary resting place amidst the turbulent waves and the unnerving still waters of relationship loss.
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