This Great Pull In Us
Everyone you see, you say to them, Love me. Of course you do not do this out loud; Otherwise, Someone would call the cops. Still though,...
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Observe how endings become beginnings 🌱
Amidst the worldly comings and goings, observe how endings become beginnings. ~ Tao Te Ching ~~~~~~ Dear community, As this year's ending...
An Anti-racism Message from Pause's Cofounders
Until the spring of 2020, anti-racism work was not a priority for ourselves or our organization. It’s painful to admit this, but it’s true
Peace in oneself, peace in the world 💛
One of our wonderful members shared this sweet photo of her kitty who has made it a regular practice to join her daily meditations.
Solidarity
Our mission with Pause is to help people find a greater sense of peace. The raw and deep truth is that none of us can find peace with the en
Welcome to the New Pause Studio
We moved Pause into a beautiful new studio on November 16, 2019. We are beyond excited for this transition!
Exciting news – we're moving!!!
We have BIG news...we're moving Pause into a beautiful new studio!!! We're beyond excited for this transition and are getting the ne
Investing Wholeheartedly in Your Practice
A little while back, I was struck by something a teacher said during a meditation retreat: “Your commitment to your practice is measured by
Outdoor Meditation: Let the Sunshine In
Summer is an exceptional time of year. Check out these five simple tips to soak in the abundance of summer by taking your meditation practic
Let's Talk About Mental Health
You're more likely to have a mental illness than you are to get the flu in any given year, but which topic of conversation is most commo
Balancing Our Feminine and Masculine Energy
Enjoy this nourishing practice that guides you out of doing mode and into BEING. Plus, learn 8 mindful tips to cultivate your feminine energ
And I Say To My Heart: Rave On
The past 6 years have been magical. And they’ve also been some of the scariest in my life. I’d never had a partner that I was so afraid to l
6 Mindful Holiday Hacks for Less Grinch, More Joy
Practice these simple mindfulness tips to help you calm your mind, reset your nervous system, and bring your best self into this holiday sea
Mindful Moment for Stress Relief
This week, practice training your mind and releasing stress through this simple listening activity.
Leap
Oh, hello leaves. How friendly you are, as you chatter beneath my soles. Gathered on these sidewalk squares, you bump orange shoulders gleef
Short moments, many times.
There I was in the kitchen yesterday morning, whipping up some good ole' fashioned oatmeal and apples for Ryan and myself. Well, technic
Mind the trap of self-improvement.
Apparently, I needed this reminder yesterday. I work part-time at a mental health hospital here in Portland...
Stuck Waiting? Try These 7 Mindful Tips to Get Unstuck
When we find ourselves waiting unexpectedly, it's easy to get grumpy and impatient. Humph. The good news is, this "waiting" ti
Begin Again
Whether your resolutions are cruising right along or rapidly growing stale, this simple tip can free you from stuck-ness and open up a world
Choosing Gratitude
What we choose to focus our attention on is powerful and shapes the world we see and experience.
The Gates of Hope
Meditation gives us hope. It shows us that our crazed emotions and neurotic patterns of thought are not hopeless. In fact, quite the opposit
Meditation for Spaciousness
As scarce as space may seem, it actually does exist. In abundance. It's everywhere. We just need to be intentional about finding it or c
Mindful Moment: Morning Cuppa Joe
This meditation is shared from the Pause Channel on Aura. Transform your daily coffee routine into a mindful moment that centers your...
Going Nowhere
Traveling is such a privilege. We are beyond grateful for every opportunity to travel – be it a mini road trip to Seattle, or a flight (plus
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