Word of the Day

Reflection

April 3, 2019

re-flec-tion / rəˈflekSH(ə)n

noun

1.      an instance of the return of light waves from a surface For light I go directly to the Source of light, not to any of the reflections. Peace Pilgrim, 1908-1981 2.      the production of an image by or as if by a mirror The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else’s eyes. Voltaire, 1694-1778 3.      an image or representation The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us. Gabrielle Bernstein, 1979- 4.      thoughtful consideration Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. Peter Drucker, 1909-2005 5.      a thought which occurs during consideration or meditation It is a most mortifying reflection for a man to consider what he has done, compared to what he might have done. Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784 6.      a reproach or indirect criticism Outsourcing is a reflection of a bad economic environment domestically. Ron Paul, 1935-
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