Movers Mindset: Pause

What happens if I linger just one beat longer before moving on?

I get so focused on forward momentum, that I forget that the spaces in life are just as much a part of the rhythm. Even the smallest…

What story am I repeating today without realizing it?

The point, of course, is to listen for a story — the real problem isn’t that I’m telling one, it’s that I’m doing it without noticing. And whe…

Do I know what 'enough' feels like in my body?

Enough feels like there's room to breathe. No particular hurry to get to the next breath. Time to wiggle my toes or stretch out— just because it feel…

Am I actually feeling each breath, or just taking them?

Any sensitivity I have to breath didn’t just show up one day. I built it, slowly, through intentional breathing practice. Over time I starte…

What do I return to when things start to speed up?

There are so many time-scales where my life can speed up. It can happen in a few hours, or more slowly over days, weeks or even months. But the f…

Where do I notice the edge between comfort and challenge?

Once again, I've left an entire week pass. There has certainly been enough time to write an issue of Pause. So here I am, choosing finally…

Do you know where the line is, between "embracing challenge" and "self sabotage"?

There was a literal line drawn between those two on the note taped to the wall. Because I was alone—and unseen—I s…

What happens when I stop filling every gap in the day?

Peace. Serenity. That's what happens. I'm completely fine with that. The trouble starts when I fill those gaps because of an urgency I feel.

This is a short introduction to Pause.

Pause is a weekly publication for movement professionals—coaches, teachers, gym owners, and practitioners—who want to slow down and be more present in their …