“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 E. Frankl
The pause between our reaction to an external stimuli and how we choose to respond is essential in our evolution as human beings. Otherwise we react instinctively from our animal brain.
Space allows us to be open to choose our response
Gives the time for deep full breaths with long exhales.
There is more here than clearing the mind
Being present to our inner state
Reduces clutter and brings clarity.
Space allows for expansion
Learning to be observers without judgment.
In this space our life energy flows through our being
Mind, body and spirit connect
Drawn to the light of inner freedom
Namaste
Find Your Middle Ground 
An excellent lesson
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Thank you Derrick 💛
(BTW I haven’t been able to read your posts while away. Not sure if it’s poor internet or if the photo file is too big for the WordPress app. Looking forward to catch up when I get home tmorrow)
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Thank you
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Excellent advice, you see it time and time again when people react on the spur of the moment, how they perhaps wished they had paused for that deep breath and given it some thought.
I am learning to observe more and more. and take more spaces even between blogs.. lol..
Sending Huge hugs dearest Val, your posts are always full of wisdom..
Love and Blessings ❤ 🙏🌈🌷🌷🌷
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Thank you dear Sue 🙏
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❤ Hugs
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This one had me thinking. Never a good idea to respond before we take a pause.
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Thanks Marlene 💛
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Many of my “best” choices emerged from that space . . .
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It’s such a powerful awareness to have. I’m living it a lot right now as childhood triggers come up and I can now see them for what they are. 😉 Patience and humor help bring perspective too. Thanks Nancy 🙏
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Patience + Humor = Perfect Together!
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A great combo ❣️
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This is very true. Allowing space between external stimulus and our response is also empowering. We are no more bound to react in a certain way. Even when something unpleasant happens, we can choose a positive mindset and respond from there, rather than getting trapped in dark negativity. This choice empowers us.
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Thank you for your insightful words 💛
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There is also a space between our inhales and exhales, the pauses.
This space can help develop the other space.
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Thank you for adding to this and bringing your wisdom Marty 💛
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This is such a forgotten skill!
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It is. Thank you Carter 💛
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The pause and the space is where a lot awaits and a lot unfolds – wisdom for action comes from there.
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Beautifully said PD. Thank you 💛
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Fantastic life skill
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Thank you Mark 🙏
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Viktor Frankl left us such a powerful legacy of wisdom from his experience. One of my favorite quote of his…and a very timely post, dear Val. 🙏🏻
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Thank you Carrie 💛 Its timely for me as well 😊
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Yup. Took me years to cultivate the habit of pausing, both outwardly but more importantly inwardly. Such a difference, allowing me to perceive things as they are rather than simply reacting to an emotional trigger. Aloha, Val. ❤
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Aloha Bela. Thank you for your understanding presence 💕
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a wonderful reaction
to take an action
of enjoying an in breath
rather than saying what
i would have said 🙂
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