Domain: Avoidance & Delay Loops 3-5 min read Updated: 2026-01-15

Letting the Pause Be Complete

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Let the pause

be complete.

It does not

need to prepare

you for

what comes next.

Completion brings

relief when

anticipation

is released.

The door

closes softly,

without finality

or urgency.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use my pause to plan my next move?

No. A pause that is used to plan is just "invisible work." To let a pause be complete, it must be allowed to exist without being a "preface" to action. This prevents the pressure of the "next thing" from leaking into your rest.

How does a "complete pause" prevent future pressure?

When a pause has no "future pull," it allows the nervous system to reach a state of zero-velocity. This deep reset ensures that when you eventually do move, you are starting from a state of regulation rather than residual stress.

Letting the Pause Be Complete