It serves as the bridge between experiences and learning. Consequently, they resist opportunities to reflect on the nature of their service work. This, aversion stems from what appears to be a barrier to talking about one's feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Rather, reflection is decidedly educational. It is simply an opportunity through which one can learn from experience.
Reflection can take numerous forms, and touch on an endless variety of issues.
It furthers learning and inspires, provocative thought and action. Most of all, it can benefit the individual and the community. Most of what we know about the world and our place in it is derived from learning through our experiences. When related to service, the opportunity to reflecton experience is crucial. The depth of reflection determines the, quality of the attitude, and the quality of the action.