Moon Reflection
The story behind the symbol
In the Japanese screens Uji Bridge and Willows, a silver moon lights a gold-leaf bridge. The Smithsonian notes that the river at Uji, near Kyoto, was cherished as a poetic place for moon reflections.
Cultural source: Smithsonian — Uji Bridge and Willows (opens in a new tab)Original Oralumia reflection
A reflection depends on where you stand. One event can contain what happened, what you felt and what you assumed. Giving each its own space may help you notice more before deciding what the experience means.
A question to sit with
What are you observing, and what meaning have you added to it?
One small action
Take three minutes to write one observation and one interpretation on separate lines. Let both remain without solving them.