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Summary

The web content emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, its role in personal growth, and how it can lead to actionable resolutions, with a particular focus on the end-of-year reflection common in 2020.

Abstract

As 2020 draws to a close, the article highlights that self-reflection is a vital process for understanding one's thoughts and actions, with the aim of self-improvement. It notes that while some people engage in deep introspection, others may reflect more casually, and there are those who practice ongoing daily reflection. The article stresses that reflections are most effective when they result in resolutions and, more importantly, when those resolutions are acted upon. It references philosophical views, such as Socrates' assertion that an unexamined life is not worth living, and B.McGill's perspective that a lack of self-reflection leaves one with a limited understanding of reality. The article concludes by wishing that reflections lead to positive outcomes.

Opinions

  • Reflection is seen as a humbling and necessary process for personal growth.
  • There is value in both deep and light reflections, but consistency in self-review is commendable.
  • The end of the year is a common trigger for reflection, but continuous self-examination is preferable.
  • Resolutions made during reflection should be acted upon, not just contemplated.
  • Living without self-reflection is viewed as living with a limited perspective of reality.
  • The article suggests that the process of reflection can lead to a more examined and fulfilling life, in line with Socratic wisdom.

You, I,… We All Are Reflecting

“Self-reflection is a humbling process. It’s essential to find out why you think, say, and do certain things — then better yourself.” Sonya Teclai

Photo by Joseph Gonzalez on Unsplash

2020 has almost come to an end and is a time most people will reflect.

Not because 2020 has been too memorable rather reflections are synonymous with the year’s end.

Some embark on deep reflections while others tend to lighter reflections.

Now, there are those whose reflections don’t wait till the end of the year.

They reflect on the go…

Each day, they review, resolve, and take decisive action…

They don’t wait for the resolution fever that starts at the year’s end and gets lost in February.

Yet, there are those who need the year’s end to get jolted into reflections and resolutions.

Whichever group you find yourself in, reflections are good. They are better when they translate into resolutions. They are best when these resolutions translate into actions.

After all, Socrates once said; “The unexamined life isn’t worth living”!

And B.McGill said: “People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind spot.”

May our reflections bear good fruit!

2020
Life
Life Lessons
Self-awareness
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