Following the Monastic Impulse

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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.

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About Katie Gordon

writer, facilitator, and organizer focused on evolving and expanding the way we follow the monastic impulse today.

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