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• n  a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
• n  the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
• n  expression without words
  the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
• n  a likeness in which left and right are reversed
• n  the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
  he studied his reflection in the mirror
• n  (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
• n  a remark expressing careful consideration
• n  the ability to reflect beams or rays

• A sensor like those used in digital cameras monitors the reflection of an infrared light projected on the same spot.
• We see his reflection in our own time.

• contemplation
• reflexion
• rumination
• musing
• thoughtfulness
• expression
• manifestation
• mirror image
• observation
• reflectivity

News & Articles

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• Club dedicates reflection garden in North Park
  The Rotary Club of North Fulton recently dedicated its reflection garden at Alpharetta’s North Park.
  June 13, 2013 - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• Pope says structures for collaboration, collegiality need strengthening
  A meeting with Pope Francis designed as reflection on the last Synod of Bishops turned into a group reflection on strengthening the synod itself and the way the world's bishops assist the pope.
  June 13, 2013 - National Catholic Reporter
• Bristol mourns the loss of long time physician Dr. Paul McIlvaine; he spent five decades practicing medicine here
  BRISTOL BOROUGH - The last week of Dr. Paul McIlvaine’s life was a reflection of how he lived most of his 88 years: spending time with family at events in Bristol, enjoying some down time at Long Beach Island and later catching a movie. On Thursday, the retired physician died in Lower Bucks Hospital, where he’d been a familiar face during his 50 years of practicing medicine. Even his passing was ...
  June 13, 2013 - Bristol Pilot

Quotes

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• Ricky Martin in The Money Times
  I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am,Martin stated on his website. "These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within, and...
• Barack Obama in USA Today
  This is a time for reflection, not retribution,Obama said in a statement. "We have been through a dark and painful chapter in our history. But at a time of great challenges and disturbing disunity, nothing will be gained by spending our...
• Boris Johnson in TIME
  London's outspoken Conservative mayor, Boris Johnson, joined the chorus of criticism, saying, "I would like to see ...... cool heads, a bit of calm reflection about how to deal with this problem rather than endlessly buck-passing and name-calling....