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I don't generally make resolutions at the beginning of a new year, but I do make a point to reflect on my personal and professional life. My writing life has always helped me balance them both, so I'm happily reclaiming my writing life this year. It's time to prioritize my time and energy to those things that matter most. My family and the work that I do as an educator to serve children and others will always be top priority. My writing must be a high priority as well. Writing completes me. I am better for myself and others when I write often. So after reflecting on how I spend my time, I have decided to be more intentional about creating a space in my day to write.
Listen to my poem-
Invitation to Write:
I have been thinking a lot about the reflection process lately, along with many of my teacher colleagues. It's a great topic to explore as a writer. One of my friends, Aaron Hogan, author of Shattering the Perfect Teacher Myth, has initiated a blog challenge over the next few weeks to write a reflection in response to a given prompt. I think it's a wonderful invitation to write, so I have decided to accept his challenge. If you would like to join in, I will be including his weekly prompt in this section of my blog or you can find the prompts on Twitter at #TeacherMyth.
This week, notice how you're using your time. Is there a space in your day to build in some time for reflection?
8 Comments
1/10/2019 07:57:14 pm
I followed your advice from last week & worked on some list poems this week. I also write about my notebook. Best of luck with your priorities!
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1/10/2019 08:44:47 pm
It's nice here at the year's beginning to read of others who are trying to get back in the groove, Kiesha. Good luck with your plans. It is a lovely idea to look outside instead of checking FB!
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1/11/2019 02:34:11 am
There is something special about a new year - new opportunities and a clean fresh page. Really liked hearing you read this, Kiesha. Happy writing!
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Irene Latham
1/11/2019 05:39:09 am
Dear Kiesha, this is exactly the kind of commitment writing asks of us. We all have the same amount of hours a day... it's how we choose to spend them... excited to think of you filling up some notebooks! xo
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Tabatha
1/11/2019 09:30:18 am
I'm the same way, Kiesha -- it doesn't take much to get that wonderful feeling!
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Linda Mitchell
1/11/2019 05:50:54 pm
oh, that dearest friend. Yes, to all of it. So glad you are back into the swing.
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Mary Lee
1/12/2019 10:44:54 am
I love the idea of trading FaceBook checks for stepping outside for nature checks! You inspire me!
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AuthorWelcome! I'm Kiesha Shepard, and I have a love for writing and the teaching of writing. Whispers From the Ridge is a place where I can share my words and ideas for teaching writing. It's also a place for you to find inspiration for writing the words inside of you. I invite you into my world of writing as I capture the whispers from the ridge. Follow by Email
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