Substacks recommended by Paul Swanson

Recommended by Paul Swanson

a newsletter that sits between our wisdom traditions, contemporary spirituality, and emerging futures. Written by Katie Gordon, it offers an occasional glimpse into her reflections on living, learning, and experimenting at this intersection.

Mike Petrow, PhD

Seeker: Origenist, Jungian, seminary dropout, spiritual director, grief & trauma counselor, PhD in stuff-comparative religions, mythology, psychology. Cohost of the Everything Belongs podcast, Cinemartyr pod, and soon The Healer with a Thousand Faces

Contemplative Witness with Adam Bucko

Contemplative Witness is a space where I share personal reflections, sermons, articles, journal entries, and conversations with friends—activists, spiritual leaders, or simply companions on the journey of engaged spirituality.

I pay close attention to the work of my contemplative brother, Adam Bucko. A friend, leader, and wiseacre contemplative who teaches that contemplation does not remain on the cushion, but is an engagement in all of life. Read his work, embody it in your own way.

- Paul Swanson

Kaira Jewel’s Substack

By Kaira Jewel Lingo

I am a Buddhist teacher who has spent decades weaving mindfulness and meditation with social justice. I guide people to transform and heal through embodied presence, stillness and play.

Kaira Jewel writes with open hearted invitation. Each time I pull up one of her pieces, my presence settles and expands.

- Paul Swanson

the holy ordinary by Mark Longhurst

Contemplative writing from the heart of everyday life. And other stuff, like a slow, mystical-political journey through the book of Revelation (yes, that book).

My dear pal, kindred spirit, contemplative brother, Mark Longhurst writes so well about the holy ordinary it makes my teeth hurt. And his writing is so clear I don't need my glasses to read it. I learn something worthwhile every time I read a post.

- Paul Swanson

Center for Spiritual Imagination

Articles written by novices and members of the Community of the Incarnation, the New Monastic community at the heart of the Center for Spiritual Imagination.

Center for Spiritual Imagination are my people. The programs, writings, and practices are rooted in a way of being and walking in this world that is generative to self, others, and this world.

- Paul Swanson

The Contemplative Leader® - Patrick Boland’s Substack

By Patrick Boland

The Contemplative Leader® Learning to lead when we're not in control. Nonattached leadership.

Patrick Boland is a contemplative leader who offers clear-eyed insights and practical tools for growing into wholeness. By mastery of craft and a collector of wisdom, Patrick generously shares how contemplation can support you in life and leadership.

- Paul Swanson

Contemplify

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