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The Unexpected Power of Surrender: A Pause Studio Story

When we opened Pause Studio in January 2020, we were full of optimism. We signed a seven-year lease, personally guaranteeing it,...

Ryan Kenny

Awakening to Life's Everyday Miracles

There I was, sitting in an auto repair shop, surrounded by the mundane sounds of mechanics at work and the faint smell of motor oil...

Ryan Kenny

Mindfulness Is Not Self-Improvement

In my years of teaching MBSR, there's a sentiment I've encountered so often that it's become almost predictable...

The Fire Within: Understanding and Harnessing Anger

Ryan Kenny

The Fire Within: Understanding and Harnessing Anger

Anger, at its core, is information. It signals when boundaries are crossed, needs are unmet, or values are threatened...

What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?

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What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?

In a world that often feels overwhelming, many of us struggle with stress, chronic pain, or a deep longing for emotional balance...

Rena Satre Meloy

Mindfulness 101

Do you want to be... More present in your life? Less reactive, flexible, calmer? Able to navigate challenges with greater ease? More...

Rena & Ryan

Meet the Newest Pause Team Members!

Dear Pause Community, We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the newest members of the Pause Team! Meet Maggie , our Community...

This is Not a Pipe: Discovering New Possibilities Through Mindfulness

Ryan Kenny

This is Not a Pipe: Discovering New Possibilities Through Mindfulness

During my senior year of high school, my English teacher Mr. Ault did something unexpected...

Ryan Kenny

MUGLY MISHAP: Adventures in Mindfulness

Alright, friends, buckle up for a wild ride of mindfulness in action! When a mug slipped from my hands and left me with a nasty cut, I...

Ryan Kenny

A Small HOOK🪝

You never know when a hook will snag you. You can be strolling in paradise, completely enjoying the moment, and then… YANK! You suddenly...

Ryan Kenny

UNHOOKING: From Reactivity to Freedom

The other night, I found myself in one of those moments that just felt… perfect. It was baby Mia’s bedtime.

Nicole Rush

Farewell!

Greetings Pause Members, Mary Oliver (my gateway poet) said, “Who can open the door who does not reach for the latch?” This month, we are...

Transforming Suffering: The Wisdom of the Two Arrows

Ryan Kenny

Transforming Suffering: The Wisdom of the Two Arrows

Shit happens. But how we respond to the shit is where the true story of our resilience begins.

Ryan Kenny

Sitting With Discomfort

Being human is hard. It's really f*cking hard. Life is full of aches, pains, anxieties, regrets, disappointments, sicknesses, and...

Ryan Kenny

Mind the Gap

"Most of the emotion that disturbs your mind has incorrect perception as its basis – there is a gap between perception and reality." ~...

Ryan Kenny

Nourished by the Neutral 😌

What does it mean to look for happiness within? It involves understanding how we sabotage our happiness and finding proactive ways to...

Ryan Kenny

Beware Your Negativity Bias! 🧠⚠️

Our brains are velcro for the bad and teflon for the good. ~ Dr. Rick Hanson, Psychologist If there were such a thing as an operating...

Ryan Kenny

The Goldilocks Approach to Happiness

In the classic tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, a young girl wanders into the forest and stumbles upon a cottage. She enters and...

Nicole Rush

On Happiness

Happy New Year! I love the opportunity to begin again, whether it be in the midst of my meditation practice or at the start of a fresh...

Nicole Rush

Creating Boundaries

During the month of November, we are exploring the theme of Boundaries. This is a challenging topic for me and one that I am...

Rena Satre Meloy

May You Feel Peace In Your Heart

Picture above is a rock that I painted for my mom's birthday last month. It's to put in her garden or on her front porch...

Rena Satre Meloy

Prism of Experience 💎

We've been thinking a lot about how our experiences are never really just one thing, but more like a prism...

Ryan Kenny

Breaking Free From Emotional Reactivity

In our fast-paced and demanding world, it is essential to develop resilience and response flexibility to navigate the challenges we face....

by Nicole Rush

The Practice of Forgiveness

A little over a year ago, my marriage fell apart. There were many years of unraveling trust and connection within a 21-year container...

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