Sundays for the Soul: SOLSC Reflections

Here is a roundup of reflections from Slice of Life Story Challenge. Trust me, there’s not much better than this for your soul. (My apologies if I missed yours. If you wrote a reflection and it’s not on this list, pleasepleaseplease add it to the comments.)
One of the common themes throughout the reflections is the power of comments. Comments fuel writers. Please take the time to add some of your favorite slicers to your blogroll, GoogleReader, Delicious, or favorites in order to keep up with them throughout the year. And remember, even if you don’t know what to say in a comment, a simple note to let the writer know you are reading, their words aren’t lost in cyberspace is powerful.
Alan Wright (Living Life Twice)
Amanda Cornwell (ELA 101: Leading. Laughing. Learning)
caroline524 (Writing from the Heart)
Carrie F. (Moving Down South…to Iowa)
Christy (Read Write Inspire) and a second reflection about slicing with students
Elizabeth E. (Pen, Ink, Paper)
grade4wizard (Just for a Month)
hey2blondie (English Teacher Party)
Juliann (Nurturing Creativity)
Kim/Mommy K (Moore Family Fun)
Lynelle Snowbarger (Bohemian Teacher)
Magical Ms. M (Erin) (Teaching Mahollitz)
Natalee (Ars Longa — Vita Brevis)
Nicole Frederickson (Fred Free Press)
Ruth Ayres — me! (Two Writing Teachers)
Ruth Ferris (Windows to My Life)
the other ruth (Slices from the Sofa)
Stephanie (More Than I Should Bear)
Sue Price (Heart for Writing) and a second reflection about slicing with students.
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reflections, reflective practice, Slice of Life Story Challenge, sundays for the soul, Write: It's good for you!
Ruth Ayres View All
Unhurried. Finding the magic in the middle of living. Capturing a life of ridiculous grace + raw stories.
Jodi Mahoney
http://www.schoolinspirations.wordpress.com
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My reflection is in the form of a list I’m sharing with my class. What I’ve learned about writing from participating in the challenge.
http://teachinnature.blogspot.com/
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I wrote my reflections as comments on the drawing pages:
I learned that while writing can come naturally on a regular basis, sometimes it doesn’t flow. On those days you need to write just to stay in the habit and to appreciate when it does flow. I also realized that in viewing things sometimes I miss the details of the day for the more philosophical ideas of life- I would like to be able to balance that more with memories of each day’s events.
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So I wrote two small reflections as comments! Here is my post!
http://barogers.edublogs.org/2011/04/04/reflections/
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Thanks for the list – I look forward to reading these reflections
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Thank you for supplying us with the list. I look forward to continue reading all of the blogs until the next challenge.
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I simply agree. I didn’t realize the power of the comment until I received one myself! Wow, it is! Now i know and i plan to do all I can for my students as well! Thank you Ruth!
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“And remember, even if you don’t know what to say in a comment, a simple note to let the writer know you are reading, their words aren’t lost in cyberspace is powerful.” This is something I learned during this year’s SOLC that will stay with me. I think this is a nugget of wisdom that transfers into so many aspects of our lives.
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Sue B from http://keepintouch-sueb.blogspot.com/
Here was my reflection from April 1:
What a wonderful experience! I didn’t know if I would be able to write every day. Not only did I do it, but actually looked forward to it! Many thanks to all who made comments. That was truly a bonus.
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Thanks Ruth for posting this! I am finding many new blogs to follow.
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Finally, I can reflect. I’m glad to see I am not the only one late to the dance. http://lcinmo.wordpress.com/2011/04/03/reflections-of-the-month/
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Thank you Ruth. I’ll try to read throughout the day to see if I missed any. It was a great experience.
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My reflection from the challenge:
http://teachtoinspire.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/solc31-sometimes/
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