A newsletter of long-form essays on psychedelics, spirituality, self-acceptance and personal transformation, often drawing on the author's retreat experiences and reading. Readers get reflective, personal writing alongside summaries of books and courses on healing and awakening.
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Poems, short essays and reflections from poet David Whyte, often prefaced by notes on how each piece came to be written. Issues also include announcements for his live events and material from his Three Sundays Series.
Sasha Chapin's essays explore long-term meditation, describing the strange perceptual shifts and the loss of a sense of self that come with deep practice. Recent issues also argue for surrender and letting go of self-chosen plans as a route to a happier, more generous life.
Diana Butler Bass offers weekly lectionary-based Sunday reflections alongside occasional letters on politics, religion and culture in America. Issues combine scripture interpretation with field observations about Christian nationalism and the current political moment.
A reflective newsletter from Kate Bowler, a historian of American religion, blending personal essays, book club prompts and short spiritual blessings about mortality, meaning and faith. It also offers commentary on how religion and politics intertwine in American life.
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