Word of the Week...

Reflection.

Another week has come and gone which makes me really glad! This semester has demanded a lot of time and it has been tough. At least once a day this week I have heard this word or thought about it. Dr. Baylen uses it a lot in our activities and I found myself thinking back on a lot more things because reflection has been a part of my studies for awhile! I am almost positive that it will become an involuntary reaction in my life soon! It is not a bad thing. I actually enjoy thinking about the word and it has helped me take a few minutes out of my busy schedule to just relax.

The word itself is beautiful. Being that I love the outdoors, I always think about a lake with the mirror image of trees and mountains. Then I think back to when I would walk around the pool before a swimming competition and just think back to my practices and my last race. Once I jump in, my focus is on that day and what I want to accomplish for myself. The last image that crosses my mind is keeping a daily journal. I used to write about events that happened because I would rather write than think. Now I find it the opposite way. I enjoy reading and then reflecting in a journal about what I read and how I can apply it to my life. It is amazing how a three syllable word can create a multitude of responses and differ for each individual.