Insert a Pause

A foundational practice of Mindfulness is becoming aware of our thoughts, emotions and reactivity.  When something happens that triggers anger, anxiety or any emotionally loaded auto-pilot resonse, we react.  If, instead of reacting, we can insert a pause, we have an opportunity to use that moment to choose how we want to respond.  Our chosen response in turn creates the opportunity to free ourselves from the auto-pilot reactions that can cause us more problems.   This Pause gives you the tools to practice witnessing your thoughts instead of being caught up in therm

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A foundational practice of Mindfulness is becoming aware of our thoughts, emotions and reactivity.  When something happens that triggers anger, anxiety or any emotionally loaded auto-pilot resonse, we react.  If, instead of reacting, we can insert a pause, we have an opportunity to use that moment to choose how we want to respond.  Our chosen response in turn creates the opportunity to free ourselves from the auto-pilot reactions that can cause us more problems.   This Pause gives you the tools to practice witnessing your thoughts instead of being caught up in therm