Life – From Caracas to London

Undivided attention as an expression of love

June 7, 2026

My article this week explores attention as an expression of love, inspired by the Encyclical Magnifica Humanitas by Pope Leo XIV. In paragraph 114, the Pope emphasizes that caring for one another is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. Simple acts, like reading to a child or offering companionship to an elderly person, train us to recognise others as worthy of our attention. Join me in this article to dive in on the symbolism of undivided attention as love. … More Undivided attention as an expression of love

Flaws and Wisdom

June 2, 2026

Today, I speak about the beauty of imperfection, inspired by the wonderful Encyclical Letter published by the Vatican last week, signed by Pope Leo XIV and titled Magnifica Humanitas: On the Custody of the Human Person in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This article invites us to reflect on the essential qualities of our humanity and our capacity to embrace imperfections, both in ourselves and in others, as we strive to achieve happiness and fulfilment. … More Flaws and Wisdom

Weaving Spaces: The Art of Fela Kuti

May 27, 2026

Fela Kuti’s music is not just fantastic but is also a powerful manifesto of freedom and resistance. The podcast Fear No Man, explores how his art transcends traditional music forms, becoming a space where individual voices can together construct a space for artistic collaboration. It serves as a reminder that art can be a sanctuary for authentic expression in times of oppression. … More Weaving Spaces: The Art of Fela Kuti

The Beauty of Nuance

January 5, 2026

In a world ruled by algorithms, dopamine, and moral certainty, nuance has become an act of resistance. This is a meditation on black-and-white thinking, the quiet freedom of books, and why humility and forgiveness still matter. … More The Beauty of Nuance

Open letter to my Oestrogens

October 29, 2025

Dear Oestrogens, I would like to profusely apologise for having kept you on the sidelines of my life for such a long time. I somehow always knew that I loved you, even though I wasn’t quite sure how to call you by your name. It was only after going through a couple of slightly difficult … More Open letter to my Oestrogens

What a Summer!

August 20, 2025

Hello dearest readers! Today I feel like blurting everything out. This has been one of the most transformative seasons of my life. I have been through testing times in my inward universe and have just come out of it feeling excited, almost euphoric about the path ahead. I couldn’t tell you exactly when this journey … More What a Summer!

My marathon epic journey

April 14, 2025

One of the best discoveries of my training journey to complete the Paris marathon was podcasts. Up until earlier this year, I had missed out on the fantastic universe of podcasts out there that caters for every taste and every need from listeners across the world. By far, my favourite podcast so far is one … More My marathon epic journey

The seed of ‘yes’

January 19, 2025

Just as it happens with dreams, I love how my mind wanders about when I’m running and stubbornly takes me wherever it wants. Today, the run sparked a reflection about the benefits of being a ‘yes person’ despite the risks that this ‘give it a go’ disposition can, of course, entail. More often than not, … More The seed of ‘yes’

Till the end: Hasta el final

January 12, 2025

Today I ran my first proper subzero circuit (at -4C) around Richmond Park and it was hard… It is the first long-ish run of the year as I build up resistance for the Paris marathon in April. How on earth am I going to do this? I have no clue…But overcoming the hardship of running … More Till the end: Hasta el final

From London to Caracas

August 4, 2023

I don’t know when exactly I set off on this journey back. Perhaps from the first day I set foot in London sixteen years ago, or maybe a few years later. The truth is that the return was gradual, so subtle that for a long time I did not even notice I was returning. When … More From London to Caracas

From Caracas to London

Literature, politics and life through the eyes of a self exiled Venezuelan living in London

Category: Life