Category: Spirituality
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Writing: Superpower in an Age of AI
My writing has been cited in books by Oxford University Press and De Gruyter. It’s been published in journals. And, this year, my seventh book will be published. I’ve also edited the writing of other people. (And most of it wasn’t pretty.) In an Age of AI, writing will be the most essential skill for…
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What Ancient Symbols Teach us About AI (and About us)
A little-known ancient alphabet can teach us a lot about Large Language Models (LLMs) and about ourselves. The alphabet we use today is a modified Latin (or Roman) alphabet. A thousand years ago, English (or Old English) was written in a different alphabet, now known as the “Futhorc.” Each of the Futhorc’s letters had a…
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Supernatural Woman and the Male Initiate: Book Out Soon
You’ve probably heard of the Twin Flame, Mirror Soul, Twin Soul, Kindred Spirit, Soulmate, or Soul Partner. This is the belief that, out there, somewhere, is our ideal lover; someone who’s literally part of our soul. There’s a surprisingly long history to this belief. For thousands of years, cultures and religions, from the ancient Persian…
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Why Traditionalism Fails to Preserve True Tradition
Founded by the French metaphysician René Guénon, the spiritual philosophy of “Traditionalism” has been surprisingly influential in the modern age. Most notably, Britain’s current monarch, King Charles, is (or was, before his coronation) a Traditionalist, and even introduced a Traditionalist conference around a decade ago. Traditionalist authors are also referenced in his book Harmony. In…
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The Mysteries: Why Symbolism Won’t Reveal Them To You
A few months ago, I was asked to collaborate on writing a syllabus for those who want to understand Masonic symbolism. A small group of us met to discuss the idea. The roots of Freemasonry are generally traced back to 1400 CE, specifically to various texts written and preserved by stonemasons in England. Looking at…
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Cults vs Warriors: Understanding Leadership in Spiritual Context
Explore the differences between the cultist leader and the authentic spiritual leader through (1) the leadership role, (2) the relationship of the leader to women, (3) truth, and (4) self-improvement.
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