This text analyzes the conceptual differences between "reflection" and "meditation" within the context of European thought and Czech linguistic tradition. While these terms are often used interchangeably in languages like French, "meditation" has recently acquired esoteric and mystical connotations in Czech circles, largely due to Oriental influences. The author seeks to distinguish the two terms by examining their relationship to "objecthood." Reflection, as shaped by German Romanticism, excels at clarifying thought processes but often at the cost of objectifying the subject of thought—transforming the "cogitatum" into a mere object or thing. In contrast, meditation consciously distances itself from objectification, tending toward a generalized mood or feeling. In the European philosophical tradition, this meditative shift is frequently perceived as a withdrawal from or an escape from the world. Ultimately, the document provides a preliminary framework for understanding these two distinct mental states and their implications for how we perceive reality and the nature of conscious thought.