Between stimulus and response, there is a space. And in that space lies our power to choose. In our response lies our growth and freedom.
Some version of that quote has been ascribed to various people from Stephen R Covey to Viktor Frankl to several others who have said similar things over the years.
But no matter who said it … it got me thinking about my power as a human being. Power for good … power to create change … power to make the world a better place …
The more I thought, the more I had to agree with this quote. The ability to make good choices requires space (and practice).
Sometimes, I have to consciously expand that space. Other times, there is plenty of space naturally occurring before I can respond.
What do you think? Does your power lie in the space between stimulus and response? What will you do with that power?
Okay. Set your timer and ready … set … write!