Why Reflection?
A framework for understanding our common endeavor

An important part of signing up with the Journey Project Internship program is the reflection component. I want to express a bit about how I have come to understand reflection. So this is really a reflection on reflection – a bit of a paradox. Hopefully this will give us a framework for the beginning of our work together. What I’ll do here is name some of my assumptions around reflection and then provide some of the thoughts that flow from these assumptions. - Micheal Williams

 

1. Reflection is about growth, change and moving forward – and this is rarely an individualistic thing. Cornell West, said, “The goal of reflection is amelioration. What is must be changed. Existing realities must be overcome.”

2. Reflection may (and probably will) make you angry.

3. Reflection is about listening – learning how to listen.

Click here to read on Reflection Rationale

 

In order to understand the journey toward vocation it is essential to reflect upon the process in terms of self and societal roles. All members of the Journey Project are required to participate in a reflection group meeting. These groups meet over the course of the semester, with various community leaders and campus faculty serving as reflection group leaders. Please check the calendar to see when and where these groups hold meetings.

As it develops, The Journey Project continues to create new ways to address this reflection component. In an attempt to meet the diversity and interest of student participants we offer several types of reflection groups. Examples of each are listed below.

 

Reflection Group Models

Journey Companion

Vocation Through Film- TBA

Reflection in Creative Imaging and Journaling

Search For Wisdom