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Whether you’ve just joined The New Glossary or quietly followed for a while—come in, come in. We’re glad you’re here.
Why I opened The New Glossary now
In these disruptive and disorienting times, I kept noticing how much the words we live by shape what we’re able to see, do, and become.
I also noticed how often those words no longer fit.
So I opened this space—not to deliver answers, but to explore language as a way of reclaiming aliveness. To re-see the world we’re already in. To turn the ordinary a little sideways and let new air and light in.
It’s not about “content.” It’s about creating small acts of attention and naming that help us be more at home in our lives.
This is an experiment, a conversation, and an offering. You’re invited to walk with us in whatever way feels right for you.
What it means to be an Ordinary Mystic here
An Ordinary Mystic (OM) is not a special person.
It’s someone who knows (or suspects) that:
Growth and joy often arrive sideways, not through force
Good questions are often more helpful than fast answers
Life is always offering us more than we can control
If any of that resonates, you’re already one of us.
Where to begin
If you’re wondering where to start or what to do next, here are three good places to explore:
1️⃣ Explore the Sections
This newsletter flows through four ongoing streams:
How to Be Out of Control: glimpses from my book-in-progress
Glossary Entries: reframed words that open something new
Wayfinding: looser, more personal notes on what I’m learning and resisting
Samir’s Book Team: behind-the-scenes drafts and raw thinking
Want to help shape something from the inside? If you’re a paid subscriber, you have full access to the Book Team: a collaborative space where I share unfiltered ideas, ask for feedback, and test the shape of what this book wants to become. It’s not polished. It’s participatory.
👉 Move in your own rhythm, not in a rush → View All Sections
2️⃣ How to go deeper
In terms of content, you’ll see a steady rhythm here—not a rigid schedule. About once a week, I’ll share a post from one of four streams. Occasionally, a brief reflection or invitation may land, to keep the space alive, not crowded. So, walk in your own rhythm.
This space is free to read—and it always will be.
But if you’d like to walk more closely, help this work stay independent, and receive access to the full archive and community spaces, you can become a paid member here: 👉 Become a Paid Subscriber
And coming soon: Lab Tier—a smaller space for shared exploration (more soon).
3️⃣ Invite someone into the conversation
Free members are warmly invited to comment on public posts. Paid members can join all conversations, including those inside member-only posts.
If a post resonates, you can:
Comment on it, and affirm others
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Click the little heart ❤️ at the top of any post to let me know something landed
If you’d like to sit by the fire and talk, there’s Chat."
This is a word-of-mouth space—kept alive by real people sharing it with real people.
That’s it for now
No pressure to catch up. No algorithm to please.
Just read what calls to you. Linger when you want to. Speak when something stirs.
I’m glad we’re here together.
— Samir