The Sacred Pause: An Invitation to Stillness

We are living in a time of overwhelm—of constant information, division, uncertainty, and noise. Even when we long for quiet, it can feel elusive. And yet, stillness may be exactly what we need most.

The Sacred Pause was born from this awareness.

The word sacred refers to something set apart—something that inspires reverence and awe. A pause is a conscious stopping of action and speech. Together, they create a space where we can step out of the urgency of the world and return to ourselves.

I believe that when we allow ourselves to be truly still and quiet, something deeper becomes available. Wisdom—whether from our ancestors, our inner knowing, or a source beyond words—has room to surface. In silence, we can calm our nervous systems, regroup, and sense how to move forward in this moment, this week, this year.

Beginning this Friday, and continuing every Friday, I’m offering The Sacred Pause, a free weekly Zoom gathering open to all.

There is nothing you need to do to prepare. No meditation practice. No prayer. No mindfulness background. You don’t need to know how to “do” silence.

You are simply invited to arrive as you are.

The format is intentionally simple and consistent:

Doors open at 10:55 AM ET
We begin promptly at 11:00 AM ET
A brief welcome and settling in
22 minutes of shared silence
A gentle return and closing
We conclude by 11:30 AM ET

You may be on camera or off. Everyone is muted. The chat is closed. There is nothing performative required of you.

This is a space of community without conversation. Togetherness without obligation. Presence without expectation.

No sales pitch.
Nothing to accomplish.
Nowhere to go.
Nothing to prove.

Just being—together.

If you feel called to pause, to breathe, and to rest in stillness, you are warmly welcome.

If you’d like to join us, please reach out to admin@sagelead.com for the meeting link.

Optional Invitation Before You Arrive

Watch this short reflection to settle into the intention of the Sacred Pause.

Suze Shaner-Brodax is an executive coach and leadership & organization effectiveness consultant. She is also an Interfaith/Interspiritual Minister and teaches yoga and meditation – tools to keep one sane in uncertain times. She helps professionals step up to their fullest leadership, life and growth potential. At times this means getting out of their own way in getting important stuff accomplished. www.sagelead.com.