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The Practice of Slowing Down

Mountain climbers learn how to rest step -- that is, to pause between each step to catch one's breath at high altitudes. Climber Phil Powers believes this technique of pacing is valuable in everyday life. "I learned something called the "rest step" from an old mountain climber named Paul Petzoldt. He advised me to rest in the middle of each step completely, but briefly. The rest step, which I still practice today, allows me to walk or climb with little effort. I can move very quickly yet still find a pause in every step."