HIT THE PAUSE BUTTON INSTEAD OF KNEE-JERK REACTING!

Here’s the truth, my friends: mastering the art of HITTING THE PAUSE BUTTON is essential when confronted with an UNWANTED EXPERIENCE, CONVERSATION, or BEHAVIOR from others. Rather than resorting to KNEE-JERK REACTIONS, it's important to create some distance between the SITUATION and your RESPONSE. LEAN BACK in your seat, Take a few DEEP BREATHS, Then CHOOSE your response!

Remember, it's not the EXPERIENCE that truly matters, but how you RESPOND to it. Your STATE OF BEING is what counts, not the actual SITUATION or EVENT. Recognize that every experience holds VALUE and BENEFIT, regardless of how unwanted it may seem.

So instead of REACTING and later REGRETTING, take a moment to PAUSE and respond with CLARITY and JOY.

PAUSE... BREATHE... RESPOND!