The Harbor Blog
Musings on theology, justice, and pop culture.
New posts every Wednesday (except for weeks of major US holidays).
The board game from 1956 that is saving me
I have a new game-playing ritual. Emphasis, believe it or not, on the ritual.
Is gratitude the same as toxic positivity?
What good is gratitude anyways? It’s more than writing lists, feeling good emotions, or being toxically positive. Gratitude is a skill of seeing the good; when we practice it, it regulates our nervous system and helps us be more loving and caring people.
Is prayer still a thing?
Of all the spiritual practices we decide to keep or lose, prayer is one of the most complicated.