Pause when options and crises come
take time to evaluate what serves you
immediate response is not necessary
if it is not life or death
Breathe deeply and slowly
gather yourself and your thoughts
breathe through decisions
not made in haste
Ponder the why of your response
does it serve you or is it serving others only
is it necessary or is it because you choose
examine and ask questions
Choose wisely and for yourself
will it provide margin or take it away
what will the choice require of you
are you enabling others or building resilience
Do what you can with margin
responses should not push you over the edge
they should not be assumed or expected
find and protect your margin
Deborah Horton Writing 