Power Pause. . .
Before you speak. Before you react. Just pause. That one breath holds the wisdom of a thousand books.
In a world that races forward at the speed of attention, the act of pausing is revolutionary.
Buddhism teaches us the power of the pause. Between thought and speech, between urge and action, there is a sacred space. And in that space lies the seed of our freedom.
When we pause, we create a gap wide enough for awareness. Instead of reacting with habit, we respond with wisdom. Instead of being pulled by emotion, we become grounded in clarity. One breath can change the entire trajectory of our day.
This pause isn’t emptiness—it’s presence. It’s the moment we remember who we are, what matters, and how we wish to move forward.
Think of the pause as a gateway. Step through it and you enter the world of conscious living.
So today, honor the power of one breath. One silent count. One beat of stillness before you act. In that quiet space, the teachings of the Buddha live.
Peace and Love, Jim
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