Don't go into your head on your own, its a dangerous neighbourhood...

A line I have heard a few times before. If I go to a disturbed mind with an issue I am unlikely to find a solution.

The power of the pause can be useful in such circumstances. Most of us are reacting to one thing after another. An external event takes place and we immediately react. The problem is we are then using reactive energies to interactive with what is going on externally which can create more disturbance.

The pause allows a moment, ideally for us to get back to our centre and wait. Let the reactive energies subside, they usually do, although if there is a lion in the room please deal with it.

Then we are able to navigate with more clarity. Also a side benefit is cultivating more trust in ones own internal problem solving capabilities. This helps us get more in tune with our authentic selves.