The Power of Pause Book Extras

Book Extra from A Word from Terry

Do you feel like your days are getting busier and busier and you don't take enough pauses to relax and refuel?


Chapter 5, New Rules

View pictures of Terry’s garden at his house on Vashon Island.


Chapter 10, Changing the Questions

To create a “Good Day” card open the below document and type in your good day characteristics where indicated. After you fill in the card, you can print and post the card somewhere where you will see it throughout the day.

The “Good Day” Card


Chapter 15, Pause Button

To discover some of America's most captivating driving routes, visit www.byways.org and browse the list of National Scenic Byways.


Chapter 22, Putting Down the Sack

Find a space to rest and pray at www.quietgarden.co.uk


Chapter 23, What We Want to See

Find a sacred space in your day by visiting www.sacredspace.ie


Chapter 29, It’s the Little Things

Need help slowing down in the midst of your hectic days? Sign up for a 3-Minute Retreat and receive a daily email reminding you to pause for three minutes of simple meditation each day.

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Chapter 30, Losing What I Don’t Need

Donate clothes and other items you don't use. Browse these sites to find a donation center.

St. Vincent DePaul Society

Goodwill

The Salvation Army


Chapter 38, Play

Play like a child with these fun crafts, taken from Crafting Faith. Crafts featured include pinwheels, New Year crackers, suncatchers, tambourines, and maracas.

View Craft instructions


Chapter 48, God’s Other Book

In the chapter God’s Other Book the woman on the ferry was enthralled by the beauty of Mount Rainier. View the video to “see the mountain” for yourself.


Chapter 51, Heaven on Earth

Read Fr. Barry’s description of “thin places,” excerpted from his book A Friendship Like No Other.

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