There's Power in the Pause
Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo
TEDx Speaker │ Award-Winning Author │ Creating a future where every woman is the leader of her life!
In the non-stop rush of our daily lives, filled with endless to-do lists, back-to-back meetings, and the constant buzz of technology, finding a moment to pause often feels like a luxury we can scarcely afford, right???
Yet, it's in these pauses that we find the key to recentering our lives, rediscovering our paths, and reigniting our passions. It's time to talk about the power of the pause. That's what we're exploring in this week's SWAGGER Sense.?
A Lesson from the Barn
My sanctuary for reflection isn't found in the usual quiet corners of the world—it's in the company of my four-legged therapists, my horses.?
There's a profound, almost sacred interaction that unfolds when I step into the barn. The world outside falls away, leaving a space where clarity and presence reign.
This time with my horses isn't just about relaxation; it's a practice of being totally present. They are sensitive creatures, mirrors to our own emotions and stress, reflecting back to us any turmoil we bring into the barn.?
Therefore, I must shed my worries at the gate, step into a role of calm leadership, and in doing so, find a peace that eludes me elsewhere.
But the magic begins even before I reach the barn. It starts on the drive there, in the solitude of my thoughts—the perfect backdrop for reflection.?
This quiet time has become my aerial view, a necessary detachment from the minutiae to glimpse the grander scheme of life.?
Like taking flight in a hot air balloon, rising above to see the larger landscape, this pause allows me to refocus on what truly matters.
Why Pause?
In every endeavor, we reach a point where the path blurs, where our initial excitement buckles under the weight of challenge and uncertainty.?
It's here, amidst the fog and fatigue, that the pause beckons—a beacon guiding us back to clarity.
Taking that moment to stop, to really question and listen, can be revelatory.?
Are we still true to our course, or have we strayed??
Have the struggles made our goals all the more worthwhile, or is it time to chart a new route?
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This pause isn't an admission of defeat; it's an act of empowerment, a recalibration of our compass. It reassures us of our 'why', fortifying our resolve for the challenges that lie ahead.?
Remember, when the climb grows steep and our resolve wanes, it's the strength sourced from these quiet moments of reflection that carries us onward.
The Invitation
Now, I extend a question to you, a call woven with the threads of curiosity and camaraderie:?
What activities do you engage in that bring you to this crucial pause??
How do you carve out these moments of reflection in your own life?
I encourage you not just to ponder these questions but to share your discoveries and practices. Join us in the SWAGGER Hive, a community dedicated to those brave enough to stop, reflect, and find their beacon amidst the rush.?
Share your story—the struggles, the victories, and the silent moments in between. Together, we can inspire and uplift each other, finding strength in our shared journeys.
In the end, it's not just about finding time to pause; it's about recognizing the power within the pause. For in these fleeting moments of reflection, we find our clarity, our conviction, and our course.
Now, tell me, how will you pause today?
FIND YOUR POWER IN THE PAUSE!
Jennifer
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