The paused clock hand
Suspend a looming confrontation until you can meet it on steadier terms.
What you’ll need
- A stopped or decorative clock
- A sticky note
- A pencil
The ritual
- Write the confrontation and the preparation you need on the note.
- Place it over the clock face at the hour you intend to revisit the matter.
- Say, “This waits for my chosen time,” and turn the face toward the wall.
- Use the pause to prepare, then uncover the clock at the scheduled hour.