Pause
The latest issue of Spirituality & Health (March/April 2018) presents a compelling article by Maria Shriver, “The Power of the Pause.”
At first, I thought it to be about the power of menopause; a woman’s amazing cycle of transformation.
To my surprise and delight, this cogently crafted article is about pausing to think before we act, specifically focusing on communication; motive, content and authenticity.
Some excerpts: “Pause–and change it (communication) from criticism and faultfinding to understanding and compassion.”
“Pause–and take the time to find out what’s important to you and make it your own. Find out what you love, what’s real and true to you–so those become the things that most often infuse and inform your work, your home, your life.”
“Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.” ~Bruce Feller
“So pause–before you put a rumor out there as fact, Just because you read it or saw it on TV or on the web no matter how many times doesn’t mean it’s true. Don’t just pass on garbage because you want to be first, there’s no glory in being first with garbage.”
“Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything sink in.” ~Sebastian Vettel
“Have the courage to go beyond judgment, to go beyond others’ rules and expectations. Have the courage to go beyond shoulda, coulda-woulda.”
“And, finally, remember this. Whenever you’re in doubt: Pause. Take a moment. Look at your options. Check your intentions. And then? And then take the high road.”
These excerpts are but a small sample of the power of the article. I invite you to read the entire piece.
“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” ~Albert Einstein
