Does it feel like one of those seasons when everything demands more of you?

I feel it. How about you?

More decisions.

More strength.

More of your voice—even when your spirit feels quiet.

But what if what you really needed wasn’t more… but a pause?

Not the kind of pause that signals retreat, but the kind that restores.The kind that reminds you who you are beneath the titles, the goals, and the noise.

The research says it matters—pauses activate the part of your brain that leads with wisdom, not just reaction.

But I’ll tell you what else I’ve learned:

Stillness is real. It tells the truth.

And leaders who pause on purpose? They find their power there, not simply a quick, reflexive solution.

We’re exploring this inside The Circle this month, and the transformation is already unfolding.

If you’re feeling the pull to slow down on purpose… come see what we’re working on, and like and share with someone who could really benefit from this right now.

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