The Harbor Blog

Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).

Brandi Cortés-Hickson Brandi Cortés-Hickson

Fighting weariness with whimsy

Sometimes we lose our childhood sense of play to the burdens of adulthood but we can reclaim whimsy as an essential tool for combating burnout and spiritual weariness. By intentionally seeking out joy and sweetness in everyday life, we can soften the impact of a harsh reality and find the restoration needed to persevere.

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Spiritual Practice Dawn Dickieson-Léger Spiritual Practice Dawn Dickieson-Léger

Images and intuition: Tarot for contemplation

Using images to inspire thought and prayer is not unique to tarot. We instinctively find symbolism in images—political cartoons, world-famous paintings, children’s drawings, or even photographs. What makes tarot so intriguing is the layers of symbolism in conversation with each other and your own thoughts.

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Brandi Cortés-Hickson Brandi Cortés-Hickson

Retreat of a different variety

Retreat doesn’t always feel accessible to everyone, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t possible with a little creativity and an open mind.

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