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Reviewed on June 1, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
The tradition of asking "Give me a word" is a spiritual and meditation practice rooted in early third-century Christianity, which Paintner (Journey to Joy: A Fairy Tale for Thresholds and Transitions) seeks to reintroduce to modern audiences. The practice is Christian in its genesis, but Paintner also pulls from other religious traditions to illuminate and guide ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More