Tag Archives: slow down

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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A Year of Mindfulness

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Amy's Reflections

One year ago I sat down with a friend, and the Unraveling the Year Ahead, by Susannah Conway. It was a journaling activity designed to help you reflect on 2014 and figure out your focus, and your one little word, … 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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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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[Abecedary of Reflection] Slow Down

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Amy's Reflections

S: Slow Down As I get closer to the end of the alphabet and this abecedary journey, I am reminding myself of the power and importance of slowing down. While I had a list of possible “s” words ready for … Continue reading →

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