Ann, I agree with your scenario and have seen this process work for many folks at different times. However, sometimes I see students having difficulty with the "focused question" part because they do not clearly define the problem being reflected upon. In this situation sometimes "scattered thinking" overcomes the process. In the use of reflective thinking, for those not employing it as readily as some, the 'focused question' component may need extra attention to allow the process to unfold adequately. Thank you for your insights. Dr. S. David Vaillancourt