The Wisdom Pause!

What makes the piano sound beautiful Is the silence between the notes What makes the fire to burn is The breathing space between the logs What makes a speech memorable is the pause between the words. What makes life meaningful and magical is stopping, focusing, and re-evaluating our purpose in life. We pause in meditation to let go of thoughts and sharpen our attention to the breath. ... In a pause, we discontinue whatever we are doing—thinking, talking, walking, writing, planning, worrying, eating—and become present, attentive, and, often, physically still. How to Practicing Pausing (STOP) S- Stop. Remember to pause. T- Take a few breaths. This gives us time to notice the stimulus. O- Observe your present state without judging it. What are you feeling or thinking at this moment? ... P- Proceed with awareness. If you are benefiting from our podcast, please consider helping to support it. 100% of every donation is used to maintain the podcast and create new episodes. Please visit the podcast's web site, and you see the support button. With less than the price of a coffee a month (not a Day), you help not only this podcast, but you are helping those who are not able to support financially but urgently need this podcast. Please know that whatever you offer is received with much gratitude!