I have been working on another article about the blog for the NSRF Journal Connections. Outlining the article has made me wonder, what exactly is "reflecting" and why do I believe it's valuable?
I've learned that "reflect" is a word that I throw around a lot without being able to define it succictly. When I went to the dictionary, I found these definitions:
reflect--to think or consider seriously
reflection--concentration of the mind; careful consideration
reflective--meditative, pensive
The entry for pensive included this usage note: reflective expresses a more analytical deliberation about past experience or about something that has just happened, often as a process of second thought or reappraisal of a particular occurrence.
Unpacking the meaning of these words has helped me think more clearly about why reflecting is valuable and how the blog helps me do it more effectively.
Comments (2)
To give something a second thought. WOW. I wonder how often I give anything the benefit of second or third thought.
Posted by Tim | June 29, 2005 2:11 PM
Posted on June 29, 2005 14:11
I'm not sure my earlier posting went through. I wonder how often I give second thought (or third + ) to the many things I do daily. Thanks for giving me a reason/time to reflect.
Posted by Tim | June 29, 2005 2:14 PM
Posted on June 29, 2005 14:14