Tag Archives: nature

Returning to Simplicity

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Amy's Reflections

As we all attempt to stay healthy, trying not to catch or spread the latest COVID-19 variants around to our loved ones, I’ve noticed what has been bringing me joy. It’s really the simple things in life that are most … Continue reading →

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What is it about sunsets?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I love sunsets. I love seeing the sun set over water. I love watching the sun fade away behind a mountain. It doesn’t seem to matter where I am, when I catch a sunset, I have to pause and just … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by Mindfulness Reminders

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I must begin this post with an apology for anyone who received the accidental first draft of this post (with all of two words on it earlier this week!) via email or through the bad link on Twitter. My word … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness Breakthrough!

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

Mindfulness has been my focus word throughout 2015. In the first four months of the year, I faced tremendous personal, professional, and educational stress. I believe that my mindfulness practices helped me survive that time, but I was in no … Continue reading →

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Closer to 15 (long before the end of ’15!)

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

I made a commitment to read at least 15 books in 2015, joining via the #Read15in15 hashtag on twitter. In Read 15 in 15 Progress, I described the first four books I read. In What else have you read?, I … Continue reading →

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April Showers Bring More Mindfulness

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

As the year continues, there are days when I have to force myself to slow down and think about my mindfulness practice. There are other days when I notice some habits I have built within the last four months. For … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

While most of my blog posts focus on leadership and learning, this one will be more personal. Today marks four years since I lost my mother to Melanoma. Not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. My mom … Continue reading →

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March Mindfulness

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

2015 is the year of mindfulness for me. This is my one little word, my focus, my hope and wish, and my practice. A few times this month I used the hashtag #mindfulness when posting pictures. It served as both … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Loving Friday, Volume 10

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

This week’s edition of my Friday favorites has little to do with my work leadership, but everything to do with my personal life learning. Here are some things I’m loving lately. I would love to hear what you are learning … Continue reading →

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Picture Round Up

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

For the month of August I am participating in the #AugustBreak2014, started by Susannah Conway, like I did last year, in August 2013. I love the random word prompts that spark such creativity in photography. This year Susannah added an … Continue reading →

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