SMALL PAUSES. EVERYDAY WORK.
A little space
in the working day.
Illustrated verses and reflections for the moments when work pulls us away.
Find a moment you recognize
ABOUT THE PRACTICE
What is a Gatha?
A Gatha is a short verse we can return to during an everyday activity—a reminder to pause and be present. It is a practice rooted in the Buddhist tradition.
Gathas at Work brings that invitation into meetings, messages, unfinished work, and the moments in between. The focus is how we meet those moments: with attention, care, and connection.
The practice and its inspirationTHE COLLECTION
Begin where you are.
A divided attention. An unfinished draft.
Ordinary moments with room for a different choice.
On a Video Call
When you’re on the call, but not quite there.
Read the Gatha
The Courage To Ask
For Feedback
When the work needs another pair of eyes.
Read the Gatha
Difficult Conversation
When a difficult conversation makes you want to soften the truth or avoid it, pause before speaking.
Read the Gatha
Back-to-Back Meetings
When meetings stack on the calendar, one breath can help us begin again.
Read the Gatha
Multitasking
When doing two things at once starts breaking attention, notice the urge and return to one task until it is complete.
Read the Gatha
Waiting for Feedback
When waiting to hear back starts taking over attention, notice the pull and return to what is in front of you.
Read the Gatha
The Pull of the Phone
When your phone tugs at your attention, this Gatha offers a pause. A moment to choose presence over the scroll.
Read the Gatha
When the Work Feels Trivial
A small task can feel meaningless. This Gatha reframes the moment as purposeful through mindful presence and quiet intention.
Read the Gatha
When Feedback Stings
Feedback can sting. This mindful pause helps shift from defense to reflection, turning criticism into a chance to grow.
Read the Gatha
Facing a Challenge
The obstacle is the path. This Gatha invites calm, courageous presence in moments when challenge feels overwhelming.
Read the Gatha
Before I Open My Inbox
When the inbox makes the morning feel spoken for before it has begun.
Read the Gatha
Before I Give a Presentation
When you’ve prepared, but still feel the pressure to get everything right.
Read the Gatha
Handling Rejection
When being turned down starts to feel like a judgment of you.
Read the Gatha
Before a Job Interview
When interview nerves make it hard to trust what you have to offer.
Read the GathaSTAY WITH THE PRACTICE
A small pause
in your inbox.
A verse now and then for the ordinary moments of a working day.