Recently I considered naming a post “Reflections on” such-and-such but rejected the title because it sounded arrogant, dishonest, and delusional. Yeah – harsh.
The idea of reflection is Cartesian to its core: a stand-alone consciousness, calmly observing the parade of thoughts and feelings, assuming a higher vantage point, drawing lessons and extracting principles: a wise Self.
There is no Self. Or self.
Whatever this is, it’s part of the parade (or dance or frenzy).