Purpose
A brief interruption of autopilot without demanding calm.
Minimum form
Stop for ten seconds and unclench one unnecessary tension.
Full form
Pause, orient, name capacity, reduce one burden, and resume or change course.
Object-free and accessible form
No object or specific posture required.
Safety and consent
Safety boundary
Stop when an act becomes unsafe, unwanted, medically inappropriate, culturally extractive, financially burdensome, or a substitute for needed care. No secrecy, pain, intoxication, fasting, sleep deprivation, forced disclosure, or leader submission is required.