Heather Havrilesky answers reader letters about family, friendship, guilt and ambivalence, mixing personal essay with advice. Paid subscribers get one or two long-form columns per week, each opening with a work of art.

Jeff Waldman's personal newsletter covers his design and building projects, hands-on tinkering, and blind taste tests, linking them to personal and community growth. Issues mix anecdotes about woodworking, models of San Francisco landmarks, and reflections on appreciation and craft.

A personal essay newsletter by Nay Win Myint reflecting on recovery from serious illness, leadership, marriage and everyday mindfulness. Readers get candid, introspective pieces on letting go of judgment, guarding emotional energy, and questioning the constant pursuit of 'what's beyond'.

Rob Brezsny's newsletter blends lyrical essays, personal reflections and excerpts from his books with his astrology horoscopes. Readers get imaginative, poetic commentary on emotions, spirituality and hopeful futures.