The Power of the Pause (Weekly Recovery Reflection)

One of the greatest tools I've been given in recovery is the Pause.

Weekly Reflection in Audio

Photo Source: Damon Frank

Topic

The Power of the Pause

Quote

“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.”

— Mark Twain

My Thoughts

One of the greatest tools I've been given in recovery is the Pause. 'Don't just do something, sit there' is an expression I heard when I came in that made no sense to me. It does now. I've saved myself a lot of trouble and misery by taking a pause before I speak or act. I've learned the hard way that the intense rush when saying something in anger can be followed by years of regret.

Action for the Week

Today, if I get angry, I will pause and make sure I am calm and sensible before I take any action I may regret later.