John Backman

My blogs

About me

Gender Male
Industry Advertising
Occupation Copywriter
Location New York, United States
Introduction Welcome. Why me, and why this blog? About 15 years ago, a life crisis drove me into study of the contemplative life, a la Thomas Merton and Meister Eckhart. Since then, I've become an associate at an Episcopal monastery, while embracing ideas from many faith traditions. This blog aims to start a dialogue along those lines.
Interests spirituality, dialogue, civil discourse, Episcopal Church, current events, monasticism, mysticism, Therese of Lisieux
Favorite Books Ulysses, Finnegans Wake, As I Lay Dying, The Great Gatsby