"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"- Viktor Frankl
I often times try not to react. In my opinion reacting is when you that space is nonexistent. The stimulus is there and you without thought react.
The pause provides time to process the stimulus and think of several alternatives. Then one can make a better choice in how to respond. Notice that I said respond and not react.
So how do you introduce that pause? Some folks simply count to ten. Others use a mantra to calm their minds and allow for the nervous system to reach a better state.
The last line of the quote is very powerful. It is with this pause, when our actions are better thought out, that we obtain growth and freedom.
Today's question is:
"How long is your pause?"
I often times try not to react. In my opinion reacting is when you that space is nonexistent. The stimulus is there and you without thought react.
The pause provides time to process the stimulus and think of several alternatives. Then one can make a better choice in how to respond. Notice that I said respond and not react.
So how do you introduce that pause? Some folks simply count to ten. Others use a mantra to calm their minds and allow for the nervous system to reach a better state.
The last line of the quote is very powerful. It is with this pause, when our actions are better thought out, that we obtain growth and freedom.
Today's question is:
"How long is your pause?"
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