When There is Pace, Take Pause.

And not just a breath 

But do be sure to breathe. 

 

But take the kind of pause that allows your bones to drink in a rest 

Take the kind of pause that carves out space for whatever comes next. 

Take the kind of pause the troubles you because it feels unending.

Take the kind of pause that permits others to join you there. 

 

And not just a breath

But do be sure to breathe. 

But take the kind of pause that edges on frivolity. 

Take the kind of pause that includes radical joy. 

Take the kind of pause that holds the deeper parts of you. 

Take the kind of pause that disrupts tension. 

Take the kind of pause you’ve never seen anyone else take. 

Take the kind of pause that stirs. 

 

And not just a breath 

But do be sure to breathe. 

 

When there is pace, take pause. 

You were not put here to feel assaulted by time.

Take pause, often and with assurance that it is better for all sentient beings to do so.