June 2023 – Jeffrey A. Nelson

Heal: A Mid-Year Check-In

For the past decade, I’ve been foregoing New Year’s resolutions in favor of choosing a single word by which to live for the year. It’s inspired by One Word 365, which encourages this practice. As I did last year, I felt like checking in now that we’re close to the midpoint of 2023. My wordContinue reading “Heal: A Mid-Year Check-In”

Haiku Written on a Train on a Sunday Morning

I love writing haiku. It’s such an easy and accessible poetic form, and it challenges you to play with words and phrases to fit the 5-7-5 criteria. Last week was my family’s annual beach vacation, and on the train ride home I decided I’d write a few haiku based on my surroundings to pass theContinue reading “Haiku Written on a Train on a Sunday Morning”

Dare to Be Cringe

I enjoy following author and creative Amy McNee on Instagram. In addition to sharing what she is writing or working on, she often shares thoughts and encouragement for other creators. One concept she often discusses is “being cringe.” Sometimes this is in reference to the creative process itself: the risk in seeing how a visionContinue reading “Dare to Be Cringe”