The Power of Pause: Becoming More by Doing Less

by Terry Hershey

Book Overview

Terry Hershey, a popular author and retreat leader, understands that slowing down is difficult when you live in a fast-forward world. However, he also knows from personal experience that there is always a price to pay if we don't regularly take time simply to pause--to cease activity, to treasure quiet time, and to discern the deep meaning of life's little moments.

In The Power of Pause, Hershey uses powerful stories and meditations,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0829435468
• ISBN13: 9780829435467
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

"Experiencing" this book

I sat down to read The Power of Pause. I had to read it, and I only had the weekend to do it. It was a task, something on my to-do list. I was interviewing Terry for a radio show (From the Inside Out) on Monday, so I felt "obligated" to read his book, in it's entirety, before the interview. Within 10 minutes of opening the book, something happened. Something shifted. The task became experience. I noticed myself slowing down, I noticed the warmth of the fire, the coziness of my couch and blanket, the slow ticking of the clock. I even noticed my breathing. The book it full of insights, inspirational moments, phrases to be savored. I hope you will give yourself the gift of reading this book - - even if it starts out as one more thing on your to-do list! ~ Kathy Cleveland Bull

To "Pause" is to Empower Yourself

The latest book by Terry Hershey is a must have. I have read it once, loaned it out twice and am now reading it again. I like the flow of the book - it is simple and not overpowering... I don't feel like I can't put it down and just pause to think of what I just read. It is in the simple reminders that Terry brings us back to the reality of who we are, why we are here and how we miss that in the busyness of life.... I love to Pause...

A True Gift

I can't say enough good things about this book. Terry Hershey is genuine, generous, and funny in capturing both the ordinary human moments we all struggle with, as well as inspiring and clear insights that help you find your heart again when it seems lost in the daily shuffle. The Power of Pause holds deep smiles, deep peace, and a deeper understanding of what it means to truly live your life with faith, compassion, joy, and grace.

insightful storytelling

Terry's insight into the human soul is both healing and incisive. In his new book we are taken into a world of wonder and honest confession through remarkable storytelling. Through a "storyscape" of sunsets, shadows, clouds, purple crayons, and agave blossoms, we are reminded that "pause" is indeed necessary to the ongoing presence of the sacred in our lives.

Book Review: The Power of Pause

The Power of Pause reinforces that Sabbath is something that we choose to live each day rather than perform one day each week! The book's "year-round" short chapters provide the reader with an awareness of God's grace and explicit simplicity in the ordinary but sometimes complicated and confusing events of life. End of the chapter reflections provide a "powerful pause" for the day, and an opportunity to reflect on how the reading resonates in one's soul. As a professor of Education at a Christian university, I find that Terry's writings can easily be used as an opening devotion for each class session. His storytelling style leaves both readers and listeners with a fresh (and sometimes humorous) look on the journey through life. This book is well worth the money to have as a professional resource. It's a golden nugget, for sure. I loved it.