🔗 Neatnik Notes · The space between

The succinct but relatable framing of the space between stimulus and response. The idea that something good can be found in that space. Not the bland responsibility to spend a moment considering a response before offering one, but the idea that we’re empowered to explore an entire world of choice there, and that our choice is ultimately an opportunity to become a better person.

When I think about the do-overs I’ve wished for in life, a consistent theme is the realization that I didn’t really use the space between stimulus and response. That I didn’t spend the time needed to choose the right response. I can’t take back things that I’ve said or done, but I can use those regrets as fuel for a better outcome next time. As reminders to acknowledge the space between, and to use my power to choose.