The Way of P.A.U.S.E.
Paying
Attention
Unveils
Sacred
Experiences
When you encounter an obstacle (something that hinders you in any way, shape or form) simply pause, saying to yourself, I am here, I am now, how do I make this better? In the initial stage of your P.A.U.S.E give attention to your breathing and see yourself as having the important task of ensuring that air leaves and enters your body as if it were a sacred life-affirming experience.
Throughout the course of our daily lives we experience obstacles in a variety of mysterious, and even bland forms. The obstacle can be the feeling of not being listened to. The obstacle can be frustrating: someone cuts you off when driving, or not following social distancing at the grocery store. The obstacle can be the feeling of being taken advantage of. The list of obstacles can be infinite and in fact is infinite. The PAUSE exercise is a simple way of responding to obstacles as we continue on our healing journey.
Applying PAUSE:
1) When you encounter an obstacle along your path do not react, simply PAUSE. Saying to yourself (not here, not now) and in the initial stage of your pause give attention to your breathing. See yourself as having the critical task of ensuring that breathing leaves and enters your body as if it were a sacred life-affirming experience.
2) Then internally or where appropriate begin your response with, “How will ‘I’ or ‘we’ create a healthy response to this?”
3) At a time that is good for you, write about your experience. What does your writing tell you about you? One of the questions you may ask is how do you free yourself from confining thoughts and behaviours? What other healthy and proactive behaviours or statements can you do or say that will help you?
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