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Nerdlution: The Sequel...Reflection Round Up Week #4

Week #4 Reflection

Can it be Thursday already? My week is beginning today as I traveled to Massachusetts unexpectedly for my grandfather's funeral. 

Grammy & Papa on their honeymoon in Florida

Grammy & Papa with me at my first communion celebration!


I'm all turned around. Here's my quick reflections for today...

#1 Unplugged for an hour a day. 
Lots of unplugged time and lots of reading and writing this past week. I've been doing much better with praying everyday too. I credit the book recommendation from Ruth Ayres. I'm loving Whispers of Hope and reading it every morning. Thanks, Ruth!

#2 Acts of kindness.
Travel gave me lots of new opportunities for acts of kindness. I noticed how taken aback people were when I stopped, looked them in the eye and said, "Thank you. Have a nice day." Our world moves SOOOO fast..simple moments like that are rare. I must confess, I felt like this week I've received more acts of kindness than I gave. My friends took turns taking care of my dog, Leo. My students wrote beautiful comments of comfort to me on our blog. I felt so loved and so grateful for each of those moments of kindness. 


How Nerdlution going for you? Share your joys and successes as well as your stumbles and revisions. I can't wait to read your posts. Thank you for stopping by and please share this blog! Invite others to share their reflections in comments!

Now you...write a post at your blog. 
Remind us what your nerdlutions are & reflect on your progress. 
Leave a link to your post in the comments. 
Please comment on some blogs (at least three is a good number). 
Support is what makes nerdlution special and successful! 

Remember Chris Lehman's mantra from round one, "If it makes you happy." Katherine reminds us to be kinder to ourselves! Franki focuses on learning about herself. This is a journey...celebrate your place in the journey...no matter where you are!
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  1. Kevin HodgsonFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    I am at Y. Which means one more letter, and one more day, for my Nerdlution project: The Fictionary (I finally named it). I've enjoyed inventing new words every day but I am ready to bring it to a close, even if I am only at day 25.
    Kevin

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  2. KendraFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Blessings on your family! I was just reading about your Grandpa. I will call my Grandmother today, who lives with my parents, and is my last living grandparent. Such special people and memories.

    A link to my blog post: http://simplylearningtogether.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-nerdlution-update.html

    Thanks again for hosting this! Have a great day!

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  3. Margaret SimonFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    So sorry for your loss. I am happy to hear of all the kindness given and taken. I will try to get a post written. I want to reflect on how meditation is making me less organized.

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  4. JaanaFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    I just wanted to stop by and say that I am working on my #nerdlution goals. Some day more successful that others. Blog post will not get written today as I am trying to practice a goal of sleeping more as well! I think I really need to get that book that Ruth recommended. Take care and treasure the memories!

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  5. Margaret SimonFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Here's my post. Power on! http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2014/02/21/nerdlution-week-4/

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Halfway there, everyone! Here's my post: http://wp.me/p3Djni-gW

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  7. CathyFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    So sorry for your loss.

    Here's my update. Let's just say a picture is worth a thousand words.
    http://reflectandrefine.blogspot.com/2014/02/this-says-it-all-nerdlution.html

    Cathy

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