The Pause Between Thinking and Acting

Aug 25, 2024

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The Space Between Stimulus And Response - Mindfulness Matters

While driving recently, I was wondering what to write for this month's Musing when I came to a stop sign. Seeing the red sign with STOP w...

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“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

Attributed to Victor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor.

Each month I'll send you something to inspire you to grow. A core value of my teaching is "You have the power to choose your responses". The article above and the video below clarify how this value applies to your sensitive dogs.

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Inside sensitive dogs is a seed of resilience with the capacity for growth. Nurture a dog's fragile emotions with a balance of knowledge and kindness. Relieve your dog's anxiety, fear, and trauma responses to everyday experiences. Bring comfort to your dog and peace back into your lifestyle! Watch your dog's distress diminish as you add simple trauma-informed practices each month. No guilt, no judgement, no overwhelm! You've got this!

The Pause Between Thinking and Acting

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

Attributed to Victor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor.

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Inside Sensitive Dogs

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