After previewing the topics of future issues in the series, Robert C. Atchley shares his reflections on contemplation, mysticism, and the spirituality of aging. Guest editor Ellen B. Ryan, in "Writing as a Spiritual Practice," previews the special focus of the current issue and introduces its six contributing writers. Ellen S. Jaffe in "Writing Your Way" explores writing in a journal as a creative writing practice central to reflective aging. In "The...