one word 365 – Page 3 – Jeffrey A. Nelson

My Joy Logbook

I chose Joy as my word for 2024. When it began to arise as a possibility late last year, I was resistant to it because it is so often misused and abused, particularly in faith circles. Why would I want to choose a word that can be so weaponized, used in ways that ignore orContinue reading “My Joy Logbook”

One Word 2024: Joy

“The best climber is the one having the most fun.” – Alex Lowe For over a decade now, I’ve been choosing a word by which to live for the new year. I left making resolutions behind, and I’ve found this to be a much more productive and meaningful approach. My word for 2023 was Heal:Continue reading “One Word 2024: Joy”

Suffering on the Mats

I’ve been living with the word Heal this year. I’ve been trying to focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual places within myself that are in need of renewal, care, and rest. Part of my initial idea for Heal was that I would reframe certain activities in terms of how they can bring healing. ThisContinue reading “Suffering on the Mats”