L'foret de l'eau Painting

The English word "reflection" can refer to both a visual phenomenon and a meditative process. However, unlike the reflective tain of a mirror, reflections in water can be transient, due to surface disturbances of wind or current. In this respect, they resemble the slipping from sight and then recall of memories. Another reflection derived metaphor can be used to describe a close resemblance or correspondence to something. Similarly, just as optical reflections mirror that which is reflected, in mental reflection a dialogue is established between memories of the subject that is being reflected upon and the mental process of reflection.