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Debb


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I will pause and think before I say anything, lest my anger turns back upon

me and makes my difficulties even greater. I will know that well-timed silence

can give me command of the situation as angry reproaches never can. 

"Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and evil speaking be put

away from you." (Ephesians) 

"A soft answer turns away wrath but grievous words stir up anger."  (Proverbs)

Have a peaceful day everyone!



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Debbie
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I needed to fill that "pause" by reciting the serenity prayers or a simple slogan over and over in my head. It works
Thanks for the reminder.

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Thanks Debb for the post and the great daily reminder! PAUSE for me is an absolute necessity as my go-to first line of defense response is typically fear-based and attacking (anger, sadness, self-protection thru sharp words, etc.)...

I have come to rely on pause and agree my pause needs some strong program input to help say or react in a kind/program fashion.

That proverb truly sums it up for me - reminding me that how I say what I say matters as much if not more than what I say!

Have a great Monday!!

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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging.  Pause before assuming.  Pause before accusing.  Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret.  ~~~~  Lori Deschene

 

 
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