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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Sophia Maggio

Sophia Maggio is a senior at Gonzaga University studying Art and Psychology Research. She is interested in the intersection of visual arts and psychology, and plans to continue studying social psychology and/or art in graduate school. She is excited for this opportunity to engage more intentionally with the various faith communities of Spokane, and hopes to gain a better understanding of her own faith and beliefs – although she says this is an ongoing journey. Sophia loves hiking with friends in and around Spokane, thrifting for quirky clothing items, and drawing and painting while listening to podcasts: most likely the Moth, Criminal, This American Life, or Stuff You Should Know.

Self Portrait: How We Influence, Support, & Undermine One Another

In essence, she wanted us to draw self-portraits that captured our feelings about the virus, and more generally conveyed our emotional state at a time of collective uncertainty and fear.

Faith in the Vortex

On this day, I imagine that we’ll each enter into our respective vortexes, no longer reliant on microwaves or the affirmation of peers; suddenly, we’ll become “real” adults, strutting around the world with an air of certainty and competence.

A Word in Favor of Solitude

This unanticipated season of life has pushed me to consider the meaning and value of solitude, a practice that is revered across numerous belief systems.

When Kindness Grows During a Pandemic

It seems more fitting to say that we lived on despite the scariness, absurdity, and uncertainty of the events around us, held and inspired by a small community that was gracious enough to host us during a pandemic.

SEARCHing for Meaning: A Reflection on the Spiritual “Retreat”

As an agnostic, I was curious and, appropriately, a bit skeptical about religious retreats. Despite my reservations, I hoped to leave SEARCH with a clearer understanding of my current relationship with God, even if the relationship itself remained unclear.

Finding Community Online

I was interested in the idea of anonymously — and, hopefully, civilly — engaging in or at least observing thoughtful reflections and discussions on religion.

The Spirituality of Making, and Viewing Art

By adopting a more expansive view of art, I have come to understand both art-making and art-viewing as a spiritual experience: one that instills attentiveness, calm, and a sense of awe into my daily rituals, often without my immediate awareness.

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