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A Small Pause: Noticing the Ordinary

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Before the weekend begins, take a moment.


Notice the light in a corner of your room.

The rhythm of your breath.

The gentle sway of a tree outside your window.


This is ordinary. This is fleeting. This is enough.


You don’t need to fill this space with plans or tasks.

You don’t need to make sense of it.


Let yourself rest in this small, quiet moment.

Sometimes, noticing is the most profound action we can take.




If this reflection resonated, consider sharing it with someone who might enjoy a small pause today. You might also enjoy How to Slow Down Without Slowing Life's Progress.

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