What makes the piano sound beautiful Is the silence between the notes
What makes the fire to burn is
The breathing space between the logs
What makes a speech memorable is
the pause between the words.
What makes life meaningful and magical is
stopping, focusing, and re-evaluating our purpose in life.
We pause in meditation to let go of thoughts and sharpen our attention to the breath. ... In a pause, we discontinue whatever we are doing—thinking, talking, walking, writing, planning, worrying, eating—and become present, attentive, and, often, physically still.
How to Practicing Pausing (STOP)
S- Stop. Remember to pause.
T- Take a few breaths. This gives us time to notice the stimulus.
O- Observe your present state without judging it. What are you feeling or thinking at this moment? ...
P- Proceed with awareness.