The Art Of Pause. Where Your Power Lives

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.”— Viktor Frankl For most of my life, I have worked toward being productive and efficient. I love a good plan. I love a completed checklist. I love momentum. But somewhere along the way, I realized something important: productivity without pause can cost more than we think. There is nothing wrong with striving — unless our striving causes unseen or unnecessary sacrifices. As I’ve grown older, reflected, and sought wisdom, I’ve come to believe that practicing the art of pause is not optional. […]

The Art of Pause

Throughout my life I have always worked towards being productive and efficient; yet never able to reach my ideal of productivity and efficiency.  Nothing wrong with these strivings, unless my strivings caused unknown or unnecessary sacrifices. As I have grown older, reflected and sought wisdom from others, I have realized that practicing the art of pause is much needed, not just for me, but for everyone. P A U S E a temporary stop or rest in speech or action; a cessation of activity; a momentary hesitation Simply stated, pause is momentarily stopping. Simple, yet hard to implement. What do I […]