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Tag Archives: reflection
Learning Something New
When was the last time you learned something new? What about something new that has nothing to do with your job or profession or degree? I consider myself a lifelong learner. I believe that phrase was in my first “educational … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, journaling, learning, reflection, Susannah Conway, Tarot
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Checking in on my word of 2022
I was intentional about my word of 2022: Connections. I was craving this from deep in my soul, a need to be with my people in more meaningful and authentic ways. Connections continue to drive how I spent my time … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022, Amy Illingworth, connections, mindfulness, OLW, reflection
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March 2022 Reading Update
March was a very interesting month of reading for me. After a year of listening to the Currently Reading podcast, I have a HUGE list of recommended books I want to read. I put many of them on hold at … Continue reading
The Reader in Me 2.0
Seven years ago (wow, it’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging that long!) I wrote a post called The Reader in Me, inspired by a book, an author, and another blogger. The goal was to write 100 facts about my … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, education, fiction, learning, nonfiction, reading, reflection
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Play mimics life; does school?
I recently spent an afternoon with my 3 year old nephew. For over 20 minutes we played a scenario that he created. We were driving two mini monster trucks around the living room where he directed an entire storyline. Our … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, creativity, curiosity, education, leadership, learning, mimic, nephew, play, reading, reflection
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Returning to Simplicity
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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Tagged Amy Illingworth, meditation, mindfulness, nature, reading, reflection, simplicity
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Inspired by 10 Things to Tell You
Two years ago I discovered the 10 Things to Tell You podcast by host Laura Tremaine. While Laura had been around on other podcasts before, I had never heard of her or her work. This quickly became my FAVORITE podcast … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 things to tell you, Amy Illingworth, blogging, connection, Laura Tremaine, podcasts, reading, reflection, Writing
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Wintering or Learning from an Extended Rest
I recently read the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May. I happen to read this during winter (though can you even call it that in San Diego?) and while on a six … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, books, connection, meditation, mindfulness, reading, reflection, rest
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December 2021 Reading Update
I was still on my medical leave this month, which means I had PLENTY of reading time to make this my best reading month ever! This month I read: This is How it Always is by Laurie Frankel- I heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, audiobooks, blogging, books, learning, poetry, reading, reflection, Writing
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Blogging Trends of 2021
Over the last few years, I’ve done an end-of-year wrap up in the form of a short summary. Just like the rest of the world, I find December to be a good time to pause and reflect and the year. … Continue reading
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Tagged Amy Illingworth, blogging, education, leadership, reading, reflection, sustainability
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