"Reflections" is both a literary essay and a research expertise. The subject of reflection are the mysteries of nature and life on a planet called Earth. From the perspective of 60 years of scientific activity, as an expert of a research institute in shaping the environment and a university professor, the author reflects on the ethical aspects of searching for the truth about our world and the consequences of erroneous theoretical assumptions. Adopting wrong theories leads to wrong conclusions. It refers to the genesis of mineral deposits and social actions in the field of environmental protection, the fight against smog or greenhouse gases. Adopting the theory of primal forces of nature ensures that the correct conclusions are drawn and errors are avoided.