Yesterday I wrote a post on “Reflections and looking forwards“, sharing my own process with the intent and hope to inspire you, my readers for your own reflections.
I then looked for the thoughts of others on how they reflect at the end of the year and found some wonderful wisdom by the post author within a post of quotes shared by Ken Thune that he felt could be useful to others at this time of year when we tend to first reflect and then look forwards.
Reflection is not just a “looking back” — it is giving mindful attention to lessons learned from experience and applying them to future growth and well-being — it is a reinforcement — a looking inward — an introspective inquiry with oneself. After reflection and introspection, go back to living in the present moment.
“Mindful attention to lessons learned.”
I will gently sit with this phrase as I wind down for the year.