Reflection =

As we navigate our lives we run into all sorts of blockades, sinkholes, friction, and gut punches. Some things are self-inflicted and others are out of our control. People live through all sorts of pain from things out of their control and then perpetuate it through rumination.

Pain + Rumination = More Pain

Rumination is a waste of mental and spiritual energy. Reflection, on the other hand, is useful. 

The experience doesn’t really teach us anything until we reflect.

Pain + Reflection = Progress