The Most Overlooked Tool for Getting Back to Yourself

We live in a world full of solutions, hacks, and wellness trends—but the most powerful tool for reconnecting to your body isn’t new. It’s your ability to pause. In this post, I want to show you how intentional slowing down (done the right way) can reveal what your body has been trying to say all along—and how to start practicing it today.

The Power of the Pause

Let’s talk about something that gets skipped over constantly—not because it’s ineffective, but because it’s quiet. Simple. Easy to dismiss. It’s the pause. Now, I don’t mean taking a breath just to say you did it, or sitting down for five minutes while scrolling Instagram. I mean slowing down with intention—often enough and long enough to actually see what your body is up to. In a world filled with constant noise and the next “fix,” this might feel too basic.But I’m telling you—it’s one of the most revolutionary tools you have. And it’s one most people never learn how to use.

A Big Pause That Changed Me

After my brother passed away, I was cracked open. There was so much grief, so much noise… and also, so much awareness. It was like a veil lifted. For the first time in a long time, I could feel everything. It was overwhelming—but it also gave me access to something deeper. I started asking myself intentional questions in the quiet: What am I thinking right now? How do I feel? What do I need? What feels like more? I didn’t try to fix anything. I just listened. That kind of space—that kind of intentional, loving attention to your inner world—it changes everything. Because it lets you meet your body where it actually is.

Small Moments That Add Up

But you don’t need a big life event to access this kind of clarity. Just yesterday, I felt agitated out of nowhere. Tight. Buzzy. Off. In the past, I might’ve just pushed through. But instead, I paused. I breathed. And I asked, What does my body need right now? The answer? Water. Or maybe it wasn’t even about the water—maybe I just needed a moment to stop. That’s the sacred pause. It’s not fancy. It’s not flashy. But it’s the most effective way I know to begin reconnecting with yourself. And when you do it consistently, it becomes a rhythm. A way of moving through your life that’s rooted, not rushed.

How to Practice the Sacred Pause

You don’t need to carve out hours of stillness every day. You just need to start noticing the in-between moments. The ones that are already there—but you’ve been rushing past them.
Here are a few places to begin:

Between meetings or errands → Pause before you get out of the car. Breathe.
When you sit down at your desk → Check in before diving into the next task.
While brushing your teeth → You’re already standing still. Let it be a check-in.
Cleaning up after a meal → Let it be a moment, not a chore.
As you’re hugging someone → Slow it down. Feel it. Let yourself receive it.
When irritation or overwhelm hits → Pause. Ask, What just happened? What do I need right now?
When tears start to come → Don’t hold them back. Pause. Breathe. Let them arrive.

None of these moments take more time. They just take intention.
And over time, those tiny check-ins build trust between you and your body.
You’ll start to recognize signals sooner.
You’ll stop overriding what’s true.
You’ll begin to respond instead of react.

This Isn’t a New Plan. It’s a New Way In.

If you’ve been feeling off… If you’ve been doing all the right things and still can’t figure out why you’re exhausted or disconnected…Try this. Not a new plan. Not another to-do. Just a pause.

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