No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.
—Taoist Proverb
Definition
Reflection is the process of being able to thoughtfully ponder an experience, which can enable greater meaning and learning to be derived from a given situation.
Julia: This sounds like a very obvious part of everyday life. Why is it highlighted as a learning principle?
It may seem obvious, but in today’s hectic lifestyle, with an increasing list of obligations that seldom get attended to, reflection is less a common habit than we would imagine. It’s true, of course, that we all draw conclusions from almost everything that happens to us, and ask ourselves, Why did this happen? But many times, ...
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