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Practice

Midday Interruption

A brief interruption of autopilot without demanding calm.

PracticePractice

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.