Category Archives: Reflection Spot

Students returned to the same site over the course of the semester for repeated reflection.

A Ray of Sunshine on this Rainy Day

The busiest day I have had this year… It is good this blog is about us returning to our reflection spot because today has been the most stressful day I have had in a while.  Once again, I started my … Continue reading

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Tadpoles! Fish! Flowers! Spring?

As I walked to my reflection spot from Gottwald four large turkey vultures took to the air from their perch. It seemed really ominous for a calm sunny 65-degree day. It even appeared as they were circling overhead as their … Continue reading

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Crocuses and Gregorian Chant

It is the middle of midterm week and my old friend, the tug-of-war between procrastination and production, has decided to come to visit. Anticipating his arrival, I went to Gregorian chant on Sunday night with some other friends at St. … Continue reading

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Riffle Reflections Part II: Spring Showers

So yes, I did go to my reflection spot in the pouring rain today. It was quite the humbling experience and definitely made me regret not making it out there sooner. So just to reiterate, my reflection spot is behind … Continue reading

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My Reflection Spot

(As I read through everyone’s blog post, I get more and more self-conscious about my writing skills. I would like to apologize beforehand for my 5th grade writing skills, I am working very hard to improve my writing. If you … Continue reading

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A Run Along the River

The first half of my run here was overwhelming; I was able to witness the extremely busy streets near the University forest apartments first-hand, dodging cars and making my way across the Huguenot bridge. As I was running through the … Continue reading

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I know a bank where a wild Pheeb goes…

On the island by the gazebo, down amongst the trees, and right beside the water’s edge, there is a place that I consider my own. The gazebo island may seem a heavily trafficked location for a sit spot, but when … Continue reading

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My Special Place – The Brook at GMT

Well this marks my third visit to the Gambles Mill Corridor. The bell tower rang in the distance as I walked down the path to my special place. I thought I was going to take a seat at the well … Continue reading

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Little Westham Creek: Riffle Reflections Part I

When thinking about where I wanted to choose as my reflection spot for the next few months I remembered an area on the edge of campus that I’ve wanted to revisit since the end of last semester. As part of … Continue reading

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Well Hey There

I honestly didn’t go to any reflection place around campus because I simply couldn’t get a second this week to go to the place I had in mind and really sink into the moment. SO, instead, I spent some quality … Continue reading

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