29 Nov Field Note: Siestas
When did we decide that only toddlers and old folks need to take naps? Sara and I recently spent two weeks in Spain, where this practice is alive and well. ...
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“We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect.” - Anais Nin
26 Nov Mr Monkey Mind
Today is the first day of my sabbatical. Today - I have questions…questions that seem to override faith in my decision. Is it my faith - or is it my ego? How...
15 Nov Field Note: This past year
It was just over a year ago that we held our first meeting to explore this idea of curating sabbaticals for people seeking to hit the pause button. The idea...
12 Nov Reflections from the “On Being” Episode with Pico Iyer
Have you ever experienced the phenomenon where after good conversations with friends, it seems like the topic of your conversation pops up everywhere. For example, maybe they were talking about...
01 Nov Field notes: Are we too polite?
Conscious Pause Field Notes: Articles, questions, thoughts that show up for us and we share with you. Let us know what you think. #fieldnotefriday I read this article on one of...
29 Oct The journey is the work
Have you ever ridden a motorcycle? or hung out with “die-hard” riders? Then you may have heard the saying: it’s the journey not the destination – meaning enjoy the ride...
15 Oct Permission Required?
Who gives you permission to do something? Is it your boss? Your partner? Societal expectations? We like to think we are in control of our decisions and choices. However, when the...
01 Oct Why I took a pause
Why I took a Pause What the hell have I done? 30 days with no pay! Have I actually lost my mind? It actually kind of felt that way, because I knew...
17 Sep Phases of Sabbatical
Life sometimes feels chaotic and random yet there are patterns if you look hard enough. These patterns can be interpreted as phases that can be articulated, examined, followed and reflected...
30 Aug Welcome To Conscious Pause
Have you ever had moments where you stop, perhaps ever so briefly, and wonder "how on earth did I get here"? Or find yourself thinking or making remarks at how...