Some water, some wine. A 'cheeky and irreverent' newsletter about mysticism, religious history and sacred art.

By Altagracia Alvarado

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Mystic of the Month: Langston Hughes

Wisdom from Wrestling with God

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Moses: Man, Myth and Magician

A Peek at the Prophet in History, Art and Black Imagination

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Blue Lotus for Evening Rituals

Blue Lotus Blend & Martini Recipe

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Mystic of the Month: John Coltrane

Seeking Spirit through Sound + Jazz Meditation Guide

May 1•Altagracia Alvarado

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Hibiscus: A Flower for the Mystic Heart

My Favorite Hibiscus Blends for Sensual, Sacred Mornings

Apr 19•Altagracia Alvarado

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Mystic of the Month: Langston Hughes

Wisdom from Wrestling with God

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Mystic of the Month: Betye Saar

Ancestral Altars, Archives and Assemblage

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Mystic of the Month: Toni Morrison

Our Guardian of the Lost

Feb 1•Altagracia Alvarado

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Mystic of the Month: James Baldwin

The Art of Speaking Prophecy to Power

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A Practical Mystic's Guide to Self-Preservation

How to Live Deeply in a World of Distraction

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Divine Drip: A Brief History of Black Church Style

How Attire Brings Us Closer to Our Ancestors

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