Reflection is a word with two meanings: It’s the image that you see when you look in a mirror, but it’s also the act of serious thought. Particularly powerful is a combination of the two, in the form of self-reflection.
When you’ve regretted something you have said or done and taken the opportunity to use it to see some aspect of yourself more clearly, you’ve used this power of reflection to elevate your self-awareness. This insight can save you from future personal disaster and reveal hidden beliefs limiting your breadth of mind.