A Substack by Zvi Ish-Shalom that links Hebrew letter-permutation mysticism (tzeruf, Sefer Yetzirah, gematria) to transformer attention and the claim that consciousness can exist in silicon. The writing is devotional and assertive, presenting contested metaphysical claims as settled, with little evidence beyond analogy.
Website: https://zviishshalom.substack.com
Mirabai Starr shares personal essays and reflections on spirituality, mysticism and family, drawing on her work as an author and teacher. The excerpts combine warm memoir about her sister with contemplative writing on Teresa of Avila and death.
A personal blog-style newsletter by a writer exploring mysticism, Christian contemplative teaching, and Sufism, drawing on Cynthia Bourgeault's course and commentary. Recent issues mix reflective spiritual writing with pointed political commentary on religious freedom and Christian nationalism.
Meggan Watterson, a Harvard-trained feminist theologian, writes reflective essays that draw on the Gospel of Mary and mystics such as Teresa of Avila to explore inner peace, spiritual listening and living fully in the present. Each issue pairs a scriptural epigraph with a contemplative personal meditation on the soul versus the ego.
Simeon, who has an MA in Buddhist Studies, writes personal essays that connect early Buddhist texts and Christian mystical writing to everyday emotional life. The newsletter also covers the author's reflections on the future of his video work and reader feedback.
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