The Power of Pause (Paperback Edition)

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, only to add more to your to-do list?

Have you ever felt rushed, wishing for a wand that would enable you to slow down time?

Have you ever been in a conversation when it hits you, I’m not really here?

Have you ever felt pulled in so many directions that you did not feel at home in your own skin?

Have you ever agree to a commitment when you knew that the only healthy answer was no?

I like to say that we worship at the altar of the superlative—whatever is newer, faster and bigger. Because of that we are soul-sick, exhausted and not at home in our own skin.

I have an idea... Today, let's breaks the rules. We live in a world that honors hurry, multitasking and “success.”

Today, what would happen if we chose. . .

. . .to live slow instead of fast?

. . .to be instead of do?

. . .to embrace renewal instead of exhaustion?

. . .to practice presence instead of distraction?

52 chapters... one for each week of the year... each chapter includes a pause reminder and exercise.

Reviews

...The Power of Pause is on our list of the Best Spiritual Books of 2009.”

—Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice*

“I sat down to read The Power of Pause. I had to read it, and I only had the weekend to do it. It was a task, something on my to-do list. I was interviewing Terry for a radio show (From the Inside Out) on Monday, so I felt “obligated” to read his book, in its entirety, before the interview. Within 10 minutes of opening the book, something happened. Something shifted. The task became experience. I noticed myself slowing down, I noticed the warmth of the fire, the coziness of my couch and blanket, the slow ticking of the clock... I hope you will give yourself the gift of reading this book —even if it starts out as one more thing on your to-do list!"

—Kathy Cleveland Bull, host of From the Inside Out

“Readers will find themselves removed from the tyranny of the urgent and moved to a peaceful, reflective and deliberately inactive place of reflection. Hershey, funny and honest about his own foibles, will have thoughtful readers resonating with his human struggles while gratefully accepting his kindly offered yet stern cautions on the dangers of the busy life... Hershey shows people how to pause and makes them want to do so.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Terry Hershey is genuine, generous, and funny in capturing both the ordinary human moments we all struggle with, as well as inspiring and clear insights that help you find your heart again when it seems lost in the daily shuffle. The Power of Pause holds deep smiles, deep peace, and a deeper understanding of what it means to truly live your life with faith, compassion, joy, and grace.”

–Paula Boyd F., blogger

“The latest book by Terry Hershey is a must-have. I have read it once, loaned it out twice, and am now reading it again. I like the flow of the book – it is simple and not overpowering… I don’t feel like I can’t put it down and just pause to think of what I just read. It is in the simple reminders that Terry brings us back to the reality of who we are, why we are here, and how we miss that in the busyness of life…. I love to Pause.”

– Jan Pedroza, CA