Word of the Day: Reflection

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-