The Pause Power - Self-Awareness Matters

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  In life we are pulled in many directions — deadlines, expectations, responsibilities, and the constant hum of “keep going.” For many of us, it feels easier to push through than to step back. But the truth is this: pushing through without pause often causes more harm than good. 🌿 Self-Awareness Is the First Step Self-awareness is more than knowing what you feel — it’s paying attention to the whispers of your mind, body, and spirit. It’s noticing when your shoulders are heavy or tight, when your thoughts feel cluttered, and may even be racing, or when your spirit longs for quiet. Too often, we ignore these signals until we reach a breaking point. Choosing to pause is not weakness. It’s wisdom. A major power move.  It’s you saying, “I hear myself, and I matter enough to listen.” ⏸️ Your Pause May Look Different from Everyone else's. For some, a pause may be ten minutes of deep breathing or sitting in silence. For others, it may mean unplugging for ten days, journaling, o...

Self Discovery & Healing


 

These video clips are glimpses of my beginning stages—when I chose solitude over noise, stillness over distraction. I was separated, yet I was being set apart. It was during this time that I found a home church and started becoming intentional about what I allowed into my spirit. If it didn’t apply—I learned to deny.

We’re all made differently. Just like we don’t share the same blood type, we don’t share the same healing path. I tried therapy and counseling, but it didn’t work for me. What did work was faith. Awareness. Self-care. Self-love. And a deeper relationship with God.

When you take time to know yourself, to sit with yourself, you stop searching for answers in places that can’t sustain you. The real answers are within. Sometimes, the best friend you’re looking for... is you.

Journal Prompt: Embracing Stillness

 What have I learned about myself when I slowed down enough to truly listen?

 

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