When we think about practice and the particular experiences of the day, we always view them retrospectively. Since our concern is with action in the future, such thoughts are necessarily confining. After all, we know that exactly the same situation will never be repeated in exactly the same way. At the same time, we know that similar situations may and likely will occur. Consequently, if we can move from the immediate experience of the day to reflect and generalize about the future, we will be more effectively served. If we can analyze our experiences, compare them with those of others, and look to existing research including existing theoretical research) for guidance, then we may be able to develop a perspective that will satisfactorily guide our actions in the future.