68: Deconstructing Devotions: the Magic of Me Time 01.17.25

In this episode of Honestly, Dear Listener, we’re talking about the magic of making time for ourselves and how vital it is to nurture that connection. From our evangelical days of “doing devotions” to discovering sacredness in meditation, mindfulness, and even tarot, we reflect on how these practices—though seemingly worlds apart—both invite us to pause and connect with something deeper. 

Carrie shares about a recent therapy mishap involving jammies, donuts, and an accidental business meeting, plus an unforgettable adventure rescuing baby raccoons in Florida. Join us as we find the divine in unexpected places—and embrace the sacredness of self-care.

References:

• The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, book by Julia Cameron
• Every Little Thing You Do is Magic tarot card deck by Callie Little and Moorea Seal
• Gemma Sugrue episode
• Satanic Panic - wikipedia page
• Be With Your Body tarot deck by Sarah Jane

Check out our other episodes about spiritual deconstruction/fundamentalism:

• 21: How Fundamentalism STILL Affects How We Create PART 1 02.09.24
• 22: How Fundamentalism STILL Affects How We Create PART 2 02.16.24
• 59: Fundamentalism, Mental Health, and Creativity 11.15.24
• 64: Panic, Prayer, and Prozac: Our Mental Health Adventures! Part 1 12.20.24
• 65: Panic, Prayer, and Prozac: Our Mental Health Adventures! Part 2 12.27.24

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Gertrude the Pertrude the Stye
3:17 - “But I’m in my jammies.”
7:48 - Baby raccoons
13:16 - Emily’s tarot card pull
16:19 - MAGIC
20:26 - “Devotions”
23:10 - “Devotions” are a lot like Me Time (& Tarot!)
27:45 - Devotions…to MYSELF!

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