Pause

“… pause …” (Page 87, Big Book)

“… pause …” (Page 119, Big Book)

As soon as I say ‘yes’, I’ve stopped thinking.

I’d rather gain approval or get rid of uncertainty than think things through.

Once I think things through, there is a lot more ‘no’ or ‘not now’ or ‘not yet’.

As soon as I say anything—or even start planning what to say—I’ve stopped thinking.

Sometimes God really does want me to think.